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ShoTime!: Ohtani hurls 7 superb innings, Angels beat A's 6-1

ShoTime!: Ohtani hurls 7 superb innings, Angels beat A's 6-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani seemed to be the only person in Angel Stadium who wasn't incredibly impressed while he mowed down the Oakland Athletics' first 19 batters in order.
Blue Jays homer twice off Hamels in 1st, beat Rangers 7-4

Blue Jays homer twice off Hamels in 1st, beat Rangers 7-4

ARLINGTON, Texas — Steve Pearce didn't want to wait around for Cole Hamels' confounding changeup. So Toronto's leadoff hitter took a big swing at the first pitch he saw: a high fastball in just about a perfect spot for a hitter.
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup

Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup

FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico's suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North American bid highlighted concerns about violent attacks on female fans, human rights activists and reporters i
A look at the Humboldt Broncos, who were involved in a fatal bus crash Friday

A look at the Humboldt Broncos, who were involved in a fatal bus crash Friday

NIPAWIN, Sask. — A bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, a team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, was involved in a fatal crash Friday night en route to Nipawin, Sask., for a playoff game.
Raptors' DeRozan and Valanciunas sit against visiting Orlando Magic

Raptors' DeRozan and Valanciunas sit against visiting Orlando Magic

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors decided to rest DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas for their game Sunday against the visiting Orlando Magic. Raptors coach Dwane Casey said he would likely sit another starter on Monday at Detroit.
Vettel wins Bahrain, Raikkonen's car breaks mechanic's leg

Vettel wins Bahrain, Raikkonen's car breaks mechanic's leg

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Sebastian Vettel just held on to win a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday, while his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen accidentally broke a team mechanic's leg after a botched tire change cost him a podium spot.
Edmonton Oilers clean out lockers, reflect on season of failure and frustration

Edmonton Oilers clean out lockers, reflect on season of failure and frustration

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers cleaned out their lockers Sunday after a campaign of high expectations and epic failure brightened only by Connor McDavid winning his second consecutive NHL scoring title.
Arsenal grabs 3-2 win over Southampton, Chelsea held at home

Arsenal grabs 3-2 win over Southampton, Chelsea held at home

LONDON — Danny Welbeck scored twice to help Arsenal beat Southampton 3-2 in a Premier League game that ended with two sendings-off on Sunday.
SJHL yet to make decision on 2018 championship after deadly bus crash

SJHL yet to make decision on 2018 championship after deadly bus crash

The president of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League says a decision on what to do with the SJHL championship has yet to be made following Friday's deadly collision between a truck and a bus that was carrying the Humboldt Broncos team.
Police: Ex-Raider Aldon Smith violated monitoring conditions

Police: Ex-Raider Aldon Smith violated monitoring conditions

SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities say former Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith is back in a California jail after violating a condition of his bail.