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San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, center, is helped off the field after injuring his ankle while running out a ground ball hit to Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Denver. Machado was called out on the play. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

LEADING OFF: Padres check star 3B Machado's sprained ankle

The San Diego Padres will see how star third baseman Manny Machado is feeling, a day after he sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder. It’s uncertain how long Machado … more

By The Associated Press | 6/20/22

Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi swings at a pitch during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York. Choi walked on the at-bat. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Rays trying to stay afloat as injuries hurt offense

The Tampa Bay Rays came into the season with Wander Franco at shortstop, Brandon Lowe at second base and Mike Zunino behind the plate. With that kind of strength up the middle, a third straight AL … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 6/20/22

Oklahoma starting pitcher Cade Horton (9) throws a pitch in the second inning against Notre Dame during an NCAA College World Series baseball game, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Sooners beat Notre Dame 6-2 to move within win of CWS finals

Cade Horton struck out a career-high 11 in six innings, Tanner Tredaway continued his torrid postseason with three hits, and Oklahoma took control of its bracket in the College World Series with a … more

By ERIC OLSON | 6/20/22

Texas A&M third baseman Trevor Werner throws to first for an out against Texas in the first inning during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Texas A&M ousts rival Longhorns from CWS with 10-2 victory

Trevor Werner hit the tiebreaking single in a four-run second inning and No. 5 national seed Texas A&M broke a nine-game College World Series losing streak with a 10-2 victory over rival Texas, … more

By ERIC OLSON | 6/19/22

Travis Vick hits on the 11th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Vick adds US Open low amateur medal to NCAA team title

Travis Vick was already an NCAA team champion at Texas. Now he can add low amateur at the U.S Open to his resume. Vick shot 73 at The Country Club in the final round to finish at 8 over par for the … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 6/19/22

Will Zalatoris reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Oh, so, close, Zalatoris finishes 2nd in yet another major

The putt slid an inch — make that a millimeter — outside the left edge of the cup. Will Zalatoris let go of the putter and it slid behind his left shoulder. He kneeled to the ground, bounced his … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 6/19/22

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, celebrates with his caddie after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Carry on: Fitzpatrick's caddie gets major breakthrough

Billy Foster grabbed the flag on the 18th green, pulled it toward his face and gave it a kiss. Finally, that flag belongs to him. After four decades of caddying for some of the greatest in the game, … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 6/19/22

Scottie Scheffler reacts after a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Masters champ Scheffler ties for 2d in US Open at Brookline

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler tied for second at the U.S. Open, a stroke behind winner Matt Fitzpatrick. The world's top-ranked golfer had the lead when he made the turn in the final round at … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 6/19/22

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run on a pitch from Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Trout hits 5th HR in 5-game series, Angels beat Mariners

Mike Trout homered for the fifth time in the five-game series and Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 4-0. Trout hit two home runs in the series opener and one in each of the final three … more

By DAIMON EKLUND | 6/19/22

San Diego Padres first base coach David Macias, right, looks to help Manny Machado after Machado was injured while trying to run out an infield hit to Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Denver. Machado, who was out on the play, had to be helped from the field. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweep

San Diego star third baseman Manny Machado sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder and the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep, beating the Padres 8-3. Machado, … more

By DENNIS GEORGATOS | 6/19/22

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski, center, is swarmed by teammates after hitting a walkoff solo home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 19, 2022. It was Suwinski's third solo home run of the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants

Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep. Suwinski is the … more

By WES CROSBY | 6/19/22

Toronto Blue Jays center-fielder George Springer, right, receives the home run jacket from Otto Lopez, after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees batter in fifth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays rally from 5 down, end Yankees' 9-game win streak

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. launched his fifth career grand slam, Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to stop the Yankees’ nine-game winning streak, beating … more

By IAN HARRISON | 6/19/22

US Open updates: US Open gets cold, damp finale at Brookline

The idea of a firm and fiery final round of the U.S. Open has been cooled off. Rain and temperatures began falling overnight at The Country Club. There hasn’t been enough accumulation of rain to … more

6/19/22

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates after winning the Canadian Grand Prix auto race Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in F1's return to Canada

Max Verstappen cruised to his sixth Formula One win of the season by holding off a late challenge from Carlos Sainz Jr. and pulling away in a fairly easy Sunday drive in the Canadian Grand Prix. … more

6/19/22

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado grabs his left ankle after being injured while trying to run out a ground ball hit to Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Denver. Machado, who was called out on the play, was helped off the field. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Padres star Machado takes tumble, exits with injured leg

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado has exited a game at Colorado after injuring his left leg while taking a tumble at first base trying to beat out an infield grounder. Machado, in the midst of a … more

By DENNIS GEORGATOS | 6/19/22

Torri Huske of the United States reacts after winning the Women 100m Butterfly final at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Huske, Dressel claim more golds for U.S. at swimming worlds

Torri Huske and Caeleb Dressel have claimed more gold medals for the United States in butterfly races at the world swimming championships. Huske improved on her own American record in the women’s … more

By CIARÁN FAHEY | 6/19/22

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona, left, talks with Oscar Mercado during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit

Come Monday, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in between. Major League Baseball is moving forward with its oft-delayed … more

By JAY COHEN | 6/19/22

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) drives against New York Liberty guard CrystalDangerfield during the first half of WNBA basketball game Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Williams helps Storm beat Liberty in Bird's New York finale

Gabby Williams scored a season-high 23 points in Seattle’s 81-72 win over the New York Liberty in what was Storm guard Sue Bird’s final regular-season game in her hometown. The league’s … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 6/19/22

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) looks up after a fight during the third period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Lightning may be running out of gas vs fresher Avalanche

It’s no secret Tampa Bay has played more hockey over the past two years than any other team in the NHL. That may finally be taking a toll on the two-time defending champs against the Colorado … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 6/19/22

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) scores on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Speedy Colorado Avalanche zoom to 2-0 series lead over Bolts

The fast-flying Colorado Avalanche have zoomed out to a 2-0 series lead over Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Final. Colorado is clicking on all cylinders even with its star player Nathan MacKinnon yet … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 6/19/22