YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — New Zealand straightened the world champion crown on its head and removed any doubt about its status as Rugby World Cup favorite as it overcame South Africa 23-13 on Saturday in the tournament's most anticipated pool game.
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):
SINGAPORE (AP) — Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc edged Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton on Saturday in the final practice before qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix.
TOKYO (AP) — Argentina coach Mario Ledesma complained about a couple of referring decisions in the second half that might have changed the outcome.
TOKYO (AP) — Camille Lopez's international career appeared to be finished not long ago. Now he's the toast of France at the Rugby World Cup.
American Sofia Kenin beat former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Guangzhou International on Saturday for her third WTA singles title of the year.
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Rattled, Australia avoided the first big upset of the Rugby World Cup when it rallied from nine points down early in the second half to beat Fiji 39-21 on Saturday.
Georgia will be banking on a unity forged in France to trouble Wales when they meet in the Rugby World Cup on Monday in Toyota.
Boston Red Sox (80-73, third in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (91-63, second in the AL East)
St. Louis Cardinals (87-67, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (82-72, third in the NL Central)
Philadelphia Phillies (78-74, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cleveland Indians (91-63, second in the NL Central)
Colorado Rockies (66-88, fifth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (99-55, first in the NL West)
Washington Nationals (84-68, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (53-100, fifth in the NL East)
Toronto Blue Jays (63-91, fourth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (100-55, first in the AL East)
Pittsburgh Pirates (65-89, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (84-70, second in the NL Central)
Arizona Diamondbacks (79-75, second in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (69-85, fourth in the NL West)
Kansas City Royals (56-99, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (95-59, first in the AL Central)
Los Angeles Angels (69-85, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (101-53, first in the AL West)
Seattle Mariners (65-89, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (50-104, fifth in the AL East)
Texas Rangers (74-80, third in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (93-61, second in the AL West)
San Francisco Giants (74-80, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (95-60, first in the NL East)
Chicago White Sox (67-86, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (45-108, fifth in the AL Central)
New York Mets (80-73, third in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (72-82, fourth in the NL Central)
Philadelphia Union (15-8-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (13-13-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Minnesota United FC (14-10-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (13-13-4, eighth in the Western Conference)
Seattle Sounders FC (14-9-8, second in the Western Conference) vs. DC United (12-10-9, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York City FC (16-5-9, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Dallas (12-11-8, seventh in the Western Conference)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The University of Central Florida is taking tailgating to another level for the 2020 football season with plans for a lazy river outside the stadium.
The most promising signal that track and field remains in good hands even after Usain Bolt's retirement comes from a 22-year-old American named Noah Lyles , who appreciates the Jamaican superstar more for what he did after his races than during them.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While the Dodgers were rallying during a fourth inning that took 41 minutes, Clayton Kershaw was inside tossing some pitches against the wall trying to stay loose.
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Merrill Kelly is putting a strong finish on his rookie season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
CHESANING — Cooper Beard had one of the finest running games of his career Friday against Chesaning — but the Ovid-Elsie senior’s biggest play came might have come on defense.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title as Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday night that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce Bochy's last year as San Francisco manager.
CORUNNA — Turnovers and multiple missed defensive assignments hurt Corunna as it fell to Goodrich 34-13 Friday night at Nick Annese Field.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis was knocked out of the Trojans' 30-23 victory against No. 10 Utah on Friday night after taking a legal but hard hit from Utes defensive tackle Leki Fotu early in the first quarter.
The Russian anti-doping agency could face suspension again based on information indicating data from the Moscow drug-testing lab had been manipulated before being delivered to the World Anti-Doping Agency earlier this year, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Fink decided to stay at Southern California even after finishing third in the Trojans' four-man quarterback competition in training camp last month.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hank Bachmeier's arm and poise carried No. 20 Boise State until Robert Mahone took over in the fourth quarter.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Fiers wants to show he can confidently take the ball in a wild-card game and pitch the Oakland Athletics into the AL Division Series.
San Francisco Giants (74-80, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (95-60, first in the NL East)
Chicago White Sox (67-86, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (45-108, fifth in the AL Central)
New York Mets (80-73, third in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (72-82, fourth in the NL Central)
Philadelphia Union (15-8-7, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (13-13-5, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Minnesota United FC (14-10-6, third in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (13-13-4, eighth in the Western Conference)
Seattle Sounders FC (14-9-8, second in the Western Conference) vs. DC United (12-10-9, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York City FC (16-5-9, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Dallas (12-11-8, seventh in the Western Conference)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The University of Central Florida is taking tailgating to another level for the 2020 football season with plans for a lazy river outside the stadium.
The most promising signal that track and field remains in good hands even after Usain Bolt's retirement comes from a 22-year-old American named Noah Lyles , who appreciates the Jamaican superstar more for what he did after his races than during them.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While the Dodgers were rallying during a fourth inning that took 41 minutes, Clayton Kershaw was inside tossing some pitches against the wall trying to stay loose.
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Merrill Kelly is putting a strong finish on his rookie season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
CHESANING — Cooper Beard had one of the finest running games of his career Friday against Chesaning — but the Ovid-Elsie senior’s biggest play came might have come on defense.
A.J. Pollock, de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, anota tras disparar un vuelacercas de tres carreras, mientras sus compañeros Kiké Hernández (izquierda) y Max Muncy, lo esperan en el plato, en el cuarto inning del juego de la MLB que enfrentó a su equipo con los Rockies de Colorado, el 20 de sep…
Carlos Correa (1) de los Astros de Houston festeja su jonrón junto a Yordan Álvarez en el juego ante los Angelinos de Los Ángeles, el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2019.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves clinched their second straight NL East title as Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 41st homer in a 6-0 win over San Francisco on Friday night that eliminated the Giants from postseason contention in Bruce Bochy's last year as San Francisco manager.
CORUNNA — Turnovers and multiple missed defensive assignments hurt Corunna as it fell to Goodrich 34-13 Friday night at Nick Annese Field.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis was knocked out of the Trojans' 30-23 victory against No. 10 Utah on Friday night after taking a legal but hard hit from Utes defensive tackle Leki Fotu early in the first quarter.
El abridor de los Diamondbacks de Arizona Merrill Kelly lanza una pelota en el primer episodio del juego de la MLB que enfrentó a su equipo con los Padres de San Diego, el 20 de septiembre de 2019.
The Russian anti-doping agency could face suspension again based on information indicating data from the Moscow drug-testing lab had been manipulated before being delivered to the World Anti-Doping Agency earlier this year, a person familiar with the case told The Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Fink decided to stay at Southern California even after finishing third in the Trojans' four-man quarterback competition in training camp last month.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hank Bachmeier's arm and poise carried No. 20 Boise State until Robert Mahone took over in the fourth quarter.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Fiers wants to show he can confidently take the ball in a wild-card game and pitch the Oakland Athletics into the AL Division Series.
MT. MORRIS — Byron quarterback Jack Selon ran for 350 yards and five touchdowns and passed for another Friday as Byron routed Mt. Morris 51-6.
El lanzador de los Atléticos de Oakland Mike Fiers lanza en el primer inning del juego de la MLB que enfrentó a su equipo con los Rangers de Texas, el 20 de septiembre de 2019, en Oakland, California.
NEW LOTHROP — New Lothrop went 1-2 Thursday night in a quad meet with Clio, Laingsburg and Williamston.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's official: There will be no repeat in Boston.
A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local):
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chase Anderson hadn't pitched past the fourth inning in any start in nearly a month. On Friday night, with his team in the heat of a playoff race, the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander stepped up.
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa returned to the dugout after hitting his second homer Friday night, beat his chest and twice repeated the words: "I'm back."
El jugador de los Mellizos de Minnesota Nelson Cruz sacude un elevado de sacrificio en el primer inning del juego de la MLB que enfrentó a su equipo con los Reales de Kansas City, el 20 de septiembre de 2019, en Minneapolis.
LAKE ODESSA — Lake Odessa Lakewood won three of the four singles flights and all four doubles matches to turn back Ovid-Elsie Thursday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years ago, Randy Dobnak had no idea he would be pitching in the majors this September. Without worry, Dobnak and his girlfriend planned their wedding.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Pittman Jr. caught 10 passes for a career-high 232 yards and a touchdown from backup quarterback Matt Fink, who passed for 351 yards in Southern California's 30-23 victory over No. 10 Utah on Friday night.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Pete Alonso felt going into the season that reaching 50 home runs was possible.
Guillermo Heredia de los Rays de Tampa Bay anota una carrera en el séptimo inning ante los Medias Rojas de Boston, el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2019.
Cris Collinsworth will get to experience a rarity this week. He gets to call a Browns game when NBC's "Sunday Night Football" travels to Cleveland for the first time since 2008.
Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-2 preseason win over the New York Rangers on Friday night.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star hitter Ketel Marte has a stress reaction in his back and won't play for the Arizona Diamondbacks again this season.
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Justin Henderson rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns, Bailey Hale tied a program record with five field goals and Louisiana Tech beat Florida International 43-31 on Friday night.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians are thriving under the pressure of playoff-race baseball.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has been ejected from the Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.
MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner welcomed back manager Dave Martinez with two big swings.
CHICAGO (AP) — Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals are taking charge of the NL Central by grinding out tough, ugly wins.
Chase Anderson, de los Cerveceros de Milwaukee, lanza la primera entrada contra los Piratas de Pittsburgh en Milwaukee, el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2019.
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman didn't care that his eyes kept tearing up from all the beer and champagne soakings.
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres tumbled so awkwardly , so hard, so suddenly, it prompted an audible gasp from the packed crowd at Yankee Stadium.
Carlos Carrasco de los Indios de Cleveland tras la victoria ante los Filis de Filadelfia, el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2019.
Adam Eaton (izquierda) de los Nacionales de Washington felicita a Trea Turner luego que Turner conectó un jonrón ante los Marlins de Miami, el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2019.
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