For new generation of Olympians, path was through NCAA beach
April Ross was 24 years old when she first started playing beach volleyball, the sport that would eventually send her to four Olympics.
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Marlins’ López sets MLB mark with 9 strikeouts to open game
MIAMI — Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López set a major league record with nine strikeouts to start Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
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Torreyes homers, Philly bullpen shines in 5-4 win over BoSox
BOSTON — Ronald Torreyes hit a three-run homer, Philadelphia used six pitchers after losing its scheduled starter to COVID-19, and the Phillies hung on...
Cardinals hit 3 homers in 5th, beat Cubs 6-0
CHICAGO — Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman homered in the fifth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0...
American Sepp Kuss wins Tour de France’s grueling 15th stage
ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra — American rider Sepp Kuss won the grueling 15th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday as race leader...
Castellanos gets key hit as Reds beat Brewers 3-1
MILWAUKEE — Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking two-run single off All-Star closer Josh Hader with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati...
Mills’ buzzer-beater lifts Australia past Argentina, 87-84
LAS VEGAS — Patty Mills hit a 3-pointer as time expired, giving Australia an 87-84 win over Argentina in a pre-Olympics exhibition on Saturday...
US overcomes rising French star to win U19 basketball title
RIGA, Latvia — The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19...
Kurt Busch holds off brother Kyle at Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. — Kurt Busch passed brother Kyle with 24 laps left and won the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday to complete a sibling...
Hernández, Mercado lead Indians past Royals 14-6
CLEVELAND — César Hernández and Óscar Mercado each hit a three-run homer, and the Cleveland Indians beat the struggling Kansas City Royals 14-6 on...