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Diamondbacks end 4-game skid by outlasting the Braves 16-13

Diamondbacks end 4-game skid by outlasting the Braves 16-13

ATLANTA (AP) — Geraldo Perdomo gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks took advantage of Atlanta’s worst pitching effort of the season to beat the Braves 16-13 on Tuesday night.
Abad picks up his first win in six years. Rockies beat Astros 4-3 as bullpen shines

Abad picks up his first win in six years. Rockies beat Astros 4-3 as bullpen shines

DENVER (AP) — Fernando Abad barely remembers his last win or even who he was facing. It was that long ago.
Tobi Amusan, women's record holder in 100 hurdles, charged with missing 3 drug tests

Tobi Amusan, women's record holder in 100 hurdles, charged with missing 3 drug tests

World-record hurdler Tobi Amusan says she has been charged with an anti-doping rules violation for missing three drug tests in the span of 12 months. The Nigerian posted the news on her Instagram account Tuesday and said she would fight the charges.
Dream win seventh straight behind Howard's strong effort in victory over Lynx

Dream win seventh straight behind Howard's strong effort in victory over Lynx

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 21 points and seven assists, Nia Coffey added 13 points and 10 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream beat the Minnesota Lynx 82-73 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to seven games.
Mercury snap 6-game losing streak in series with the Sun

Mercury snap 6-game losing streak in series with the Sun

PHOENIX (AP) — Sophie Cunningham scored 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers, Diana Taurasi added 15 and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Connecticut Sun 72-66 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak in the series.
Juan Soto powers Padres past Blue Jays 9-1; Toronto's win streak ends at four

Juan Soto powers Padres past Blue Jays 9-1; Toronto's win streak ends at four

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are still optimistic that Alek Manoah can turn his season around. Juan Soto had a two-run home run and an RBI double as San Diego's big bats carried the Padres past the Blue Jays 9-1 on Tuesday.
Jason Heyward hits a 3-run homer as the Dodgers rout the Orioles 10-3 for 8th win in 9 games

Jason Heyward hits a 3-run homer as the Dodgers rout the Orioles 10-3 for 8th win in 9 games

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 Tuesday night.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game

MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Messi, Leagues Cup on eve of All-Star Game

WASHINGTON (AP) — MLS Commissioner Don Garber figures Lionel Messi's arrival is just the start of an exciting few years for soccer in North America.
Juan Soto hits 2-run homer, Joe Musgrove wins 8th straight decision as Padres beat Blue Jays 9-1

Juan Soto hits 2-run homer, Joe Musgrove wins 8th straight decision as Padres beat Blue Jays 9-1

TORONTO (AP) — Juan Soto hit a two-run homer, Joe Musgrove pitched six sharp innings to win his eighth straight decision and the San Diego Padres beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-1 Tuesday night.
Josh Naylor's 2 home runs and 6 RBIs lead Guardians to 10-1 rout of Pirates and Mitch Keller

Josh Naylor's 2 home runs and 6 RBIs lead Guardians to 10-1 rout of Pirates and Mitch Keller

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Naylor homered twice, including a three-run shot that keyed a five-run first inning against All-Star Mitch Keller, and drove in six runs and the Cleveland Guardians rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesda