PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On a recent weeknight at this bar in northeast Portland, fans downed pints and burgers as college women’s lacrosse and beach volleyball matches played on big-screen TVs. Memorabilia autographed by female athletes covered the walls, with a painting of U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach mounted above the chalkboard beer menu. The […]
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Erick Fedde stars as White Sox sweep Rays with 4-2 victory
CHICAGO (AP) — Erick Fedde pitched seven-hit ball into the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Sunday for a sweep of their three-game series. Chicago improved to 6-22. It outscored Tampa Bay 21-13 this weekend. Gavin Sheets and Eloy Jiménez each had three hits for the White […]
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement
Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker announced Sunday she’s retiring.
The Buccaneers are confident they addressed needs at five positions in the NFL draft
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t afraid to rely on young, inexperienced players to help them stay on top of the NFC South.
MLB pitcher forced to change glove over ‘distracting’ American flag patch
“It’s not like it blinds the hitters,” Little said after the game. “Just representing my country.”
Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll
Like Florida many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.”
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
NEW YORK (AP) — Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to […]
Caitlin Clark’s early WNBA play could be Olympic tryout
Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as her tryout for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Rays place struggling closer Pete Fairbanks on injured list with nerve-related issues
The Tampa Bay Rays placed struggling closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve-related issues before Monday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Luis Gil gets 1st big league win in 3 years, pitches Yankees over Rays 5-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Gil struck out a career-high nine over 5 2/3 innings for his first major league win in three years, and the New York Yankees took advantage of Adam Civale’s control problems in a four-run fifth to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday. Civale walked three straight batters with […]