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Reds avoid sweep with 4-3 victory that snaps Brewers' five-game winning streak 08/11/2024 06:03pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — Santiago Espinal had two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 4-3 on Sunday to snap the NL Central-leading Brewers’ five-game winning streak. The Reds avoided a sweep and beat the Brewers for just the 13th time in their las Brewers' DL Hall feels encouraged after coming off IL to pitch in majors for 1st time since April 08/11/2024 06:02pm • MILWAUKEE (AP) — In his return to the majors after spending nearly four months on the injured list, Milwaukee's DL Hall provided reason for hope that he could contribute something to the NL Central-leading Brewers' playoff push. The left-hander had a career-high nine strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings Burger homers for third straight game, Marlins win 7-6 to snap Padres' seven-game win streak 08/11/2024 05:56pm • MIAMI (AP) — Jake Burger homered for the third straight game, Jesús Sánchez also had a home run and the Miami Marlins beat San Diego 7-6 on Sunday to end the Padres’ seven-game win streak. Burger has homered 12 times since the All-Star break. He did it in just 23 games, surpassing Giancarlo St Rookie Bo Nix's strong NFL debut leads Broncos past Colts 34-30 in preseason opener 08/11/2024 05:52pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw one touchdown pass and took Denver on long scoring marches to close the first half and open the second half Sunday as the Broncos picked up a 34-30 victory at Indianapolis in their preseason opener. Nix, the No. 12 overall draft pick in April, wa Iran’s president proposes an ex-nuclear negotiator as foreign minister. A woman is also on the list 08/11/2024 05:04pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday proposed former nuclear negotiator Abbas Araghchi as the country’s new foreign minister and also sought to appoint a woman as roads and housing minister. If approved, she would be Iran's first female minister in mor US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway 08/11/2024 04:45pm • MIAMI (AP) — The gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home boast the surgeon general’s many talents, from dance performances to math competitions. Growing up in a Florida suburb, it seemed to his family that Murthy could succeed at just about any Jordan Chiles has been stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but the USOPC says it will appeal 08/11/2024 04:35pm • PARIS (AP) — U.S. Olympic officials are appealing a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) voided an on-floor appeal by Chiles' coach that vaulted her Pierce hopes to name Raiders starting quarterback after preseason game against the Cowboys 08/11/2024 04:17pm • HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders' quarterback battle between Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew has been even and coach Antonio Pierce is ready for the competition to end. He said Sunday that he hopes to name a starter after Las Vegas hosts the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game Saturday. The R Rookie Jack Kochanowicz earns his first career win as the Angels beat the Nationals 6-4 08/11/2024 03:53pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Jack Kochanowicz pitched 7 2/3 innings to earn his first major league win, Kevin Pillar hit a three-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Sunday. Los Angeles avoided a three-game series sweep in its first visit to Washington since 2017 and wen Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of 'joy' and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming 08/11/2024 03:46pm • LAS VEGAS (AP) — Big crowds, go-to applause lines, talk of joy — and some unsolicited Republican counterprogramming. These were common themes during the first big campaign swing for Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as the new Democratic ticket barnstorm Large desert tortoise rescued from Arizona highway after escaping from ostrich ranch 3 miles away 08/11/2024 03:15pm • PICACHO, Ariz. (AP) — How long does it take a large desert tortoise to get to the other side of a southern Arizona highway? It’s still a mystery, after a state Department of Public Safety trooper recently helped rescue an escaped sulcata tortoise that was attempting to cross Interstate 10 near P Giants' Evan Neal off PUP and No. 6 pick Malik Nabers tweaks ankle during practice 08/11/2024 02:49pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants returned to practice Sunday for the first time since their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions and welcomed back offensive lineman Evan Neal. However, first-round draft pick Malik Nabers left practice late with a possible minor sprain to his Brittney Griner lets tears flow during national anthem after U.S. women win gold 08/11/2024 02:30pm • PARIS (AP) — Standing on the medal stand with her third gold medal draped around her neck, Brittney Griner looked at the U.S. flag with tears streaming down her cheeks during the national anthem. She didn't wipe them away until after the anthem ended, never trying to hide how she feels representi Justin Verlander makes rehab start, with manager Espada saying 'everything was positive' 08/11/2024 02:18pm • BOSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander took his first step to returning to the Houston Astros, tossing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday night. Working back from neck stiffness that’s sidelined him for two months, the 41-year-old, three-time Cy Young Award winner threw 52 pitches and 36 Rangers RHP Max Scherzer returning to Texas to get fatigued right shoulder checked out 08/11/2024 02:07pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer, who has been limited to eight starts this season, is returning to Texas to get his fatigued right shoulder checked out, general manager Chris Young said Sunday. Scherzer was placed on the injured list Aug. 2 with fatigue and will not return when first eligible later t