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This Date in Baseball - Reggie Sanders becomes the 5th player in MLB history with 300 HRs and SBs
This Date in Baseball, June 10 - Reggie Sanders becomes the 5th player in MLB history with 300 HRs and SBs more
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Diamondbacks take on the Tigers after Carroll's 4-hit game
The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Detroit Tigers after Corbin Carroll had four hits against the Nationals on Wednesday. more
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The sun is obscured by haze caused by northern wildfires as horses are bathed ahead of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Training was cancelled for the day due to poor air quality. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Poor air quality from Canada’s wildfires has cancelled racing at Belmont Park and called off the Washington Nationals home game against Arizona on Thursday. It’s the second straight day the … more
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Diamondbacks take on the Nationals after Carroll's 4-hit game
The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Washington Nationals after Corbin Carroll had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the Nationals. more
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Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist (20) looks to shoot against Phoenix Mercury's Sophie Cunningham during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sabally's double-double leads Wings over Mercury in Griner's return to Texas
Satou Sabally had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Kalani Brown added 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 84-79 in a Texas homecoming for Brittney Griner. Shey Peddy … more
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zach Davies throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Davies earns 1st win in more than a year as NL West-leading Diamondbacks top Nationals 6-2
Zach Davies earned his first victory in more than a year, Corbin Carroll homered and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2. The surprising Diamondbacks have … more
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New Cardinals' head coach Jonathan Gannon instructs players during a voluntary organized team activity on Wednesday in Tempe.
Cardinals' preseason dates, times in Glendale announced
The NFL announced leaguewide preseason game dates and times on Wednesday. more
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This photo combination of images first row left to right; Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, April 9, 2023, in Aneheim, Ca., Milwaukee Brewers' Willy Adames, May 24, 2023, in Milwaukee, Cincinnati Reds' Jake Fraley, May 13, 2023, in Miami, 2nd row, left to right; Washington Nationals Corey Dickerson, May 17, 2023, Miami, Kansas City Royals' Jackie Bradley Jr., May 23, 2023, in Kansas City, and Miami Marlins' Jorge Soler, May 6, 2023, wearing run-scoring celebratory attire when they return to their team dugouts. (AP Photo)
From swords to fishing lures to "sprinklers," MLB celebrations have become full-scale productions
Major League Baseball celebrations have turned into a full-on production for some teams. About half the clubs in MLB are using some kind of prop or ritual to celebrate a big hit or a big play in ways … more
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Nationals look to stop slide in game against the Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals will try to end their three-game slide when they play the Arizona Diamondbacks. more
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Warner Beach captured the first individual men’s golf national championship in Glendale Community College history. His 6-under performance through May 26 in Plymouth, Indiana, bested the national field.
Glendale Community College golfer captures national championship
Something felt different for Glendale Community College golfer Warner Beach when he arrived at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana, for the NJCAA Div. II National Championship, his last tournament as a JUCO player. more
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas is safe at second base as Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams reaches for the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Washington. Rojas advanced on a throwing error by Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Diamondbacks rally against Nationals' beleaguered bullpen in 10-5 win
Pavin Smith homered and drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied against Washington’s beleaguered bullpen to beat the Nationals 10-5 on Tuesday night. Josh Rojas also had three RBIs … more
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Milwaukee Bucks new head coach Adrian Griffin speaks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Bucks' Adrian Griffin appreciates chance to begin head coaching career with contender
Adrian Griffin understands the responsibility that comes with taking over a title contender as a first-time head coach. The Bucks went against the grain by selecting Griffin rather than seeking … more
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Phoenix Suns new head coach Frank Vogel speaks during a news conference Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New Suns coach Frank Vogel has blueprint in place for early success
Frank Vogel led the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA title in his first season by finding a way to mesh the skills of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The veteran coach is now in a similar situation in … more
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Diamondbacks visit the Nationals to start 3-game series
The Washington Nationals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series. more
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Albies leads Braves against the Mets after 4-hit game
The Atlanta Braves take on the New York Mets after Ozzie Albies had four hits against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. more
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Today in Sports - LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history
Today in Sports, June 6 - LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA playoff history more
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Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna leans out of the way from the tag by Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Phoenix. Ozuna advanced on a single by Orlando Arcia. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Braves' Marcell Ozuna benched after not hustling on 415-foot single
Marcell Ozuna stayed at home plate way too long admiring his 415-foot single. The Atlanta Braves slugger spent most of the rest of the game watching from the bench. Ozuna was removed from the … more
Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Rosario's grand slam caps Braves' 8-5 comeback win over Diamondbacks
Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam off Miguel Castro with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5. Arizona led 5-4 heading into the ninth after … more
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo watches play during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 5-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Diamondbacks extend Lovullo's contract through 2024 season
The Arizona Diamondbacks have extended manager Torey Lovullo’s contract through the 2024 season. The deal is the third straight one-year extension for the longest-tenured manager in team history. … more
Diamondbacks and Braves play to determine series winner
Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. more
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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrates his solo home run, while running the bases past Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Emmanuel Rivera during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Acuña hits 464-foot homer in Braves' 5-2 win over Diamondbacks
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a 464-foot home run, Spencer Strider struck out seven in six effective innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the streaking Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2. The Braves had 11 hits to end … more
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Gary Bettman attends the 16th annual Sports Business Awards, presented by Sports Business Journal, at the New York Marriott Marquis on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena. Bettman says the team is looking at other areas around Phoenix for a … more
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, greets guard Christian Braun leaves the game during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. The Nuggets eliminated the Sun in their 125-100 win. (AP Photo/Matt York)
For Nuggets rookie Christian Braun, praise from mom is high praise indeed
Nuggets rookie Christian Braun gets high praise from coach Michael Malone, and his star teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray also rave about the rookie. And praise from them is nice, for certain. … more
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AP Sports Digest
The highlights of Saturday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more
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