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AP source: Jets OL Alex Lewis retiring from playing football

Published on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 1:43pm
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets guard Alex Lewis is retiring from playing football, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision.

The 29-year-old Lewis last practiced on Aug. 5, when he came off the field with what coach Robert Saleh said was a head injury. The offensive lineman was placed on the exempt/left squad list the following day.

ESPN first reported Lewis’ retirement Wednesday. The person who confirmed the move to The Associated Press spoke on condition of anonymity because neither Lewis nor the team had announced the decision.

Little League World Series returns without fans, international teams

Published on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 1:42pm

(AP) — The Little League World Series is back. There won’t be international teams or 22,000 fans in the stands when the championship rolls around, but the tournament in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is set to start Thursday. 

Park High golf sweeps Butte Central Invite

Published on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 3:53pm

Both the girls and boys Park High golf teams took home the top overall spots at Monday’s Butte Central Invite at Highland View Golf Course in Butte. The girls scored a 373 and the boys scored a 309.

US forward Carli Lloyd retiring after decorated career

Published on Mon, 08/16/2021 - 3:42pm
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U.S. forward Carli Lloyd is retiring after a decorated career that included a pair of World Cup titles and two Olympic gold medals, as well as a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games. 

The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year known for her dramatic hat-trick in the 2015 World Cup final will play four as-yet unannounced friendly matches this fall with the U.S., and finish out the season with her club team, Gotham FC. She hinted for more than a year that she was nearing the end of her career and made it official Monday. 

Anderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game

Published on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 3:30pm
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DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Tim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched “Field of Dreams.” Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.

Anderson hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion, as the Chicago White Sox outslugged the New York Yankees 9-8 Thursday night in the first Major League Baseball game in Iowa.

“The fans came to see a show, and we gave them a show,” Anderson said.

Chiefs head to San Francisco, ready to shake off some rust

Published on Fri, 08/13/2021 - 3:29pm

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — With only a few practices remaining before breaking training camp, the Kansas City Chiefs take a business trip on Saturday to visit the San Francisco 49ers. For quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the results in this first preseason outing matter less than the process. 

“You always like a score, but at the end of the day, I think if the communication, the procedures of in and out of the huddle with so many new guys, especially on that offensive line, I think that would be a win for me just throughout this first game,” Mahomes said.

Baylor infractions decision comes amid scrutiny of NCAA role

Published on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 3:38pm
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The NCAA infractions committee’s decision against punishing Baylor for its mishandling of sexual assault allegations in a sprawling scandal involving football players was jarring -- even to the committee.

Joel Maturi, the chief hearing officer and a member of the committee for eight years, said the case was troubling for the seven-person panel, which included three women: Crimes being dealt with legally and in other forums were clearly tied to athletics, but off the table for NCAA punishments.

Albies’ 3-run homer sends Braves past Reds in 11th inning

Published on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 3:38pm

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies crushed a three-run homer off Lucas Sims in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.

Albies’ 19th homer sailed 412 feet into the right-field stands to send Truist Park into a wild celebration. He drove in placement runner Adam Duvall and Joc Pederson, whom Sims (4-2) walked.

Nola go-ahead hit in 7th, Padres hand Miami 5th loss in row

Published on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 3:18pm
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Nola hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, lifting the San Diego Padres over Miami 6-5 Tuesday night and sending the Marlins to their fifth straight loss.

Nola had two hits and two RBIs. He extended his hitting streak to a career-best nine games.

“To be able to get through one of these bullpen games is huge,” Nola said. 

With the score tied 5-all and Adam Frazier on second base with two outs, Nola hit a sharp single to left field against Richard Bleier (2-2).

Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for their third straight win

Published on Wed, 08/11/2021 - 3:17pm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buster Posey’s baserunning skills played a big part in the Giants keeping their latest winning streak going.

LaMonte Wade Jr. scored the winning run from third with two outs in the ninth inning when first baseman Christian Walker was unable to handle Kris Bryant’s sharp grounder, and San Francisco’s players danced on the field Tuesday night celebrating an 8-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.