×

National Sports

Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back

NEW YORK (AP) — The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2. "They were at the game yesterday, and they said that it was very loud," dad Cody recalled Monday. ...

Sports briefs

Wolverines bust Badgers ANN ABROR, Mich. (AP) — Bryce Underwood and the 20th-ranked Michigan Wolverines were clinging to a three-point lead after two quarters against Wisconsin when the freshman quarterback said the messaging in the locker room was clear. “We went into halftime saying ...

MLB playoffs: Guardians, Padres force Game 3s

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rocctober has returned to Cleveland. Brayan Rocchio came up with another clutch hit in the postseason with the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning as the Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. "It ...

Cubs top Padres 3-1 in playoff opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series. Chicago also got a perfect performance from its bullpen in the franchise's first playoff win since the 2017 National ...

MLB’s wild card round airs on ESPN

PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball's postseason has delivered some spicy matchups for this week's Wild Card Series, particularly in the American League. The four series begin today, highlighted by a matchup between the archrival Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. All games of the ...

Sports briefs

Europe wins Ryder Cup FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Europe has won the Ryder Cup, just like everyone expected. It just didn't happen without a few nervous moments. The Americans rallied from a seven-point deficit to have a flicker of hope. Europe needed only two points to retain the cup. ...