Month: August 2022

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins has toned down the hokey slogans that were part of his blueprint to build a proud, new brand at Georgia Tech. He seems to realize there’s only one thing that really matters. Winning. After three straight three-win seasons, Collins heads into Year 4 likely

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have designated Franmil Reyes for assignment. Reyes began the season as Cleveland’s cleanup hitter but was batting .213 with nine homers and 104 strikeouts in 263 at-bats. The Guardians had optioned Reyes to Triple-A Columbus earlier in the week. Reyes belted 37 homers in

PARIS (AP) — An unplayable Neymar notched a goal and three assists to lead defending champion Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-0 win at Clermont in the French league. Lionel Messi also made a big contribution with two goals and an assist. Krepin Diatta and Sofiane Diop scored for a weakened Monaco to prevail at Strasbourg

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly tossed shutout ball into the seventh inning for his first win at Wrigley Field for the Cubs, leading Chicago past the Miami Marlins 4-0. P.J. Higgins homered and singled, and Nico Hoerner added three hits and an RBI to help the Cubs defeat Miami for

ATLANTA (AP) — Andrew Gutman’s first goal of the season came in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, sending Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders. Ronaldo Cisneros scored in the 23rd minute — his team-leading seventh of the season — to give Atlanta United (8-9-7) a 1-0 lead. Cristian Roldan

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor doubled off the padding atop the outfield wall in center field to drive in two, Edwin Díaz put out a fire for the final two outs and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 in a doubleheader opener. Following consecutive walks to

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions held training camp at Ford Field on Saturday, hoping it is a step toward gaining home-field advantage this season. Last year, the Lions went 3-13-1 and had the lowest home attendance numbers of any team in the NFL. In the past four years, they’ve won a total of nine

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Busch’s tumultuous year took another turn. Busch and his family escaped the Mall of America in Minnesota after shots were fired, three days before racing at Michigan International Speedway. When shots were fired, Busch and his son were waiting in line to ride a

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers rookie Zion Johnson carries himself with an aura of calmness. That mentality has been evident during training camp. Johnson’s continual progress has bolstered the first-round draft pick’s bid to become the Chargers’ starting right guard. The Chargers are hoping the No. 17

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has returned to practice after missing nearly a week with COVID-19. Murray was in full pads for Saturday’s scrimmage in front of fans at State Farm Stadium. Coach Kliff Kingsbury says Murray experienced some mild symptoms while he was away, but was able to attend meetings

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — Ashleigh Buhai has surged into a five-shot lead at the Women’s British Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the third round at Muirfield. Now she just has to find a way to finish off for her first major victory. The South African also led this tournament in 2019 at Woburn