Abreu homers again, as Red Sox beat White Sox 4-0 for 7th straight win

BOSTON (AP) – Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games, Sonny Gray struck out eight in six innings for his 14th win, and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Yankees star Aaron Judge cleared for light activity

NEW YORK (AP) – Aaron Judge has been cleared to begin light workout activity, and the New York Yankees captain said he will return this season from the rib injury that’s sidelined him since May 31.

Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year extension

PHOENIX (AP) – The Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension on Wednesday that will keep him with the team through 2030, according to two people familiar with the deal.

Giants put defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) – The New York Giants put veteran defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris on injured reserve Wednesday, a move that sidelines him for the season.

Aaron Donald works out for the Rams in latest step on comeback path

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement.

Scottish police looking for missing athletes at Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) – Police in Scotland said they had received reports that “several” athletes were unaccounted for following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Kevin Gausman expected to make Cubs debut Friday night at Kansas City

CHICAGO (AP) – Kevin Gausman has been connected to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning of his career. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the team had asked about his availability for years.

Pakistan beats West Indies to end 8-match overseas losing streak

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) – Pakistan ended its eight-match losing streak away from home in cricket tests with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Wednesday to level the series.

The NWSL will start its season earlier in 2027 because of Women's World Cup

The National Women’s Soccer League will kick off its season earlier than ever before next year to work around the Women’s World Cup in Brazil.