Chess federation suspends former world champion who accused Naroditsky of cheating

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – The international governing body for chess on Friday suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least a year after he leveled unproven allegations of cheating against fellow players, including Daniel Naroditsky, who died last year at age 29.

Mike Trout hoping to return from injury for Angels next week ahead of Philly All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Los Angeles Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month.

Padres put Randy Vásquez on the IL after ankle comebacker and fainting spell

LOS ANGELES (AP) – San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a bruised right ankle.

Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game on July 14 after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.

García and Lile each homer twice as the Nationals rout the Pirates 9-5

WASHINGTON (AP) – Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night.

Olson hits 2 homers as Braves roll to 5-3 win over struggling Mets

ATLANTA (AP) – Matt Olson hit two home runs, Michael Harris II added a two-run shot, and Ozzie Albies also homered as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their power game to beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night.

Samuel Basallo hits 2-run homer as Orioles blank Reds 3-0

CINCINNATI (AP) – Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night.

Yankees place LHP Carlos Rodón on 15-day injured list

NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation, nearly two months into his return from offseason elbow surgery.

Lynx's Reeve still a victory away from claiming WNBA regular-season record

NEW YORK (AP) – Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve will have to wait at least another game to break the record for most regular-season victories in WNBA history.