he commissioners for the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC appeared together at a virtual news conference last August to express unity and a spirit of collaboration in announcing a new “Alliance” partnership in the wake of jarring news that Texas and Oklahoma were bolting to the SEC.
HOUSTON — After falling behind early on, Houston chipped away at Kansas City’s lead before one mighty swing by Yordan Alvarez completed the Astros’ biggest comeback win of the season. Alvarez homered with two outs in the ninth inning, and Houston beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Monday for its seventh straight victory.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Jamal Roberts wasn’t the biggest offensive star for St. Mary’s during last fall’s march to the Class 3 state championship, but he powered the Dragons’ ground attack, nearly rushing for 1,000 yards. He can build on his breakout season this fall. First, though, a recruiting decision. Roberts cleared up that mystery, announcing his verbal commitment to Missouri.
The 2023 NBA playoffs are more than nine months away, and one thing is already clear. There will be chaos.
MONTERREY, Mexico — Alex Morgan scored a pair of first-half goals and the U.S. women’s national team defeated Haiti 3-0 on Monday night in the opening match of the CONCACAF W Championship.
The United States qualified for its first Olympic men’s soccer tournament since 2008 when the Americans beat Honduras 3-0 at San Pedro Sula on Friday night in the semifinals of the Under-20 championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Despite having a man advantage for the final 20-plus minutes, Sporting Kansas City couldn’t manage a home victory.
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Tyler Reddick finally has his first Cup Series victory and probably a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL American Legion Wood Bat Invitational At Hidden Valley Park, Jim Moran Field 11 a.m. — Blue Springs Post 499 Fike vs.
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