Giants third baseman Matt Chapman goes on injured list with abdominal strain

PHOENIX (AP) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an abdominal strain.

Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease.

Senegal 'devastated' after late World Cup collapse against Belgium

SEATTLE (AP) – For 85 minutes, Senegal had the run of play. The African team held a two-goal lead, and had all but secured a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Global fans embrace Lucha Libre in Mexico City during World Cup

Global fans embrace Lucha Libre in Mexico City during World Cup

Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Struggling Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes isn’t pretending to know the answers to his sudden slipups on the mound, from where he’s dominated for two seasons.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery

NEW YORK (AP) – St. John’s forward Donnie Freeman will miss next season with an Achilles injury after getting hurt during a workout this week.

Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros

HOUSTON (AP) – Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night.

Mitchell triples in the go-ahead run in the 7th in Brewers' 4-2 win over Reds

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Garrett Mitchell tripled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to cap a four-hit night to help the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Jock Campbell returns at fullback for the Wallabies against Ireland

SYDNEY (AP) – Jock Campbell has been selected for his first test since 2022 and will start at fullback for Australia’s Nations Championship opener against Ireland at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.