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McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0

McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0

CLEVELAND (AP) — About the same time New York Yankees star Aaron Judge grabbed a helmet and bat to pinch-hit, the Guardians committed a ninth-inning error that threatened to sabotage a great win.
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Edmonton's Marco Arop clocks world's third fastest 800 metres

Edmonton's Marco Arop clocks world's third fastest 800 metres

EDMONTON — Marco Arop is rounding into form at the perfect time. The 23-year-old ran a season's best one minute 43.61 seconds in the 800 metres to win the Pre World Invitational Championships meet in his hometown on Sunday.
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Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, M's beat A's 2-1

Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, M's beat A's 2-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas’ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the Athletics their 25th loss in 31 games.
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Cron hits pair of 3-run homers, Rox rally past D-backs 6-5

Cron hits pair of 3-run homers, Rox rally past D-backs 6-5

DENVER (AP) — The ball had barely even left his bat and already C.J. Cron was staring into the Colorado dugout. That's how sure he was of where it would end up. That's how clutch he's been, too.
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Canadian women lose 3-2 to South Korea on late goal at field hockey World Cup

Canadian women lose 3-2 to South Korea on late goal at field hockey World Cup

TERRASSA, Spain — The Canadian women's field hockey team lost its second straight at the World Cup on Sunday, dropping a 3-2 decision to South Korea. Cho Hye-jin's 56th-minute goal decided the game for the 10th-ranked Koreans.
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Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start

Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start

NEW YORK (AP) — Back in a game at last, Jacob deGrom was sharp. The New York Mets ace struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehabilitation start for Class A St.
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Escobar homers again, Carrasco pitches Mets past Rangers 4-1

Escobar homers again, Carrasco pitches Mets past Rangers 4-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Eduardo Escobar joined several Mets on the mound as they encircled Carlos Carrasco and high-fived him for a job well done. Plenty to feel good about, too.
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Vallee, Erlam satisfied with a fifth in 3m synchro at world diving championships

Vallee, Erlam satisfied with a fifth in 3m synchro at world diving championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Mia Vallee and Margo Erlam wrapped up their inaugural FINA World Diving Championships on Sunday with a fifth-place finish in the 3m synchro in Budapest, Hungary. The Canadian pair’s five-dive performance received 282.
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Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Trout watched as a low sinker grazed the outside corner of the strike zone in the third inning Sunday, rung up once again in a weekend filled with strikeouts.
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JT Poston goes wire-to-wire in John Deere Classic

JT Poston goes wire-to-wire in John Deere Classic

SILVIS, Ill, (AP) — J.T. Poston completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the John Deere Classic for his second PGA Tour title and a spot in the British Open.
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