National Sports

SERRE-CHEVALIER, France — Green jersey holder Marcel Kittel has abandoned the Tour de France after crashing during the first climb of Stage 17 in the Alps.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — After making headlines for all the wrong reasons, Canadian soccer star Cyle Larin is hoping his return to the Canadian national soccer team will lead to some positive news.

MINNEAPOLIS — The New York Yankees made an early push for playoff run Tuesday night, acquiring infielder Todd Frazier and relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago White Sox for reliever Tyler Clippard and three prospects.

BOSTON — Hanley Ramirez finally ended another long night for the Boston Red Sox, and his teammates found just enough energy to celebrate his walk-off shot.

Tuesday's Games American League Baltimore 12 Texas 1 Boston 5 Toronto 4 (15 innings) Houston 6 Seattle 2 N.Y.

Tuesday's Games American League Baltimore 12 Texas 1 Boston 5 Toronto 4 (15 innings) Houston 6 Seattle 2 N.Y.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — J.D.

NEW YORK — Fans at the Cardinals-Mets game cheered when a man neatly caught a foul ball at Citi Field — until they realized it was Chris Christie. The New Jersey governor then got loudly booed Tuesday night.

GUILDFORD, United Kingdom — Taylor Gait had a hat trick and was named game MVP as she led Canada past host England 8-6 on Tuesday to end pool play at the women's lacrosse World Cup.

OTTAWA — The Grey Cup champion Ottawa Redblacks haven't won a game this season. But don't call them desperate.