Caster Semenya's backers prepare for battle at CAS

MONACO (AP) -- Track and field authorities in South Africa say they are prepared to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge new rules that could sideline women with high natural testosterone levels from middle-distance races....

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North and South Korea combine teams at table tennis worlds

HALMSTAD, Sweden (AP) -- Ping pong diplomacy is working for North and South Korea, who have combined their women's teams at the table tennis world championships....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:39 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JLdQBJ

Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) -- Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open, saying she wasn't ready to compete....

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High-scoring top lines dominating best defenders in playoffs

Each time Boston's top line jumps over the boards, the Tampa Bay Lightning are on red alert....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:34 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FDRRtS

Rookies Fultz, Tatum having different playoff experiences

BOSTON (AP) -- When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:27 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jnffDj

Trout, Pujols, Upton HRs power Angels' 10-7 win over Orioles

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols is closing in fast on his 3,000th hit, and his fellow Los Angeles Angels are gathering momentum right along with him....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HKsInt

Warriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different ways

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into "The Menu." Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to rediscover his rhythm, he does some studying that usually means watching his made shots....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rhOwLR

Rookies Fultz, Tatum having different playoff experiences

BOSTON (AP) -- When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KsosGR

Paxton strikes out MLB-high 16, but A's beat Mariners 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) -- Among his variety of pitches, James Paxton discovered quickly he needed only one. His fastball was so overpowering that even though Oakland Athletics batters knew it was coming, they couldn't catch up....

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Trout, Pujols, Upton HRs power Angels' 10-7 win over Orioles

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols reached 2,998 career hits with a home run and a double, and Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 10-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jqPJNo

Paxton strikes out MLB-high 16, but A's beat Mariners 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) -- James Paxton struck out a major league-high 16 in seven dominant innings, but the Seattle bullpen blew a late lead and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Mariners 3-2 Wednesday night....

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Severino hurls shutout, Stanton powers Yanks past Astros 4-0

HOUSTON (AP) -- Luis Severino pitched a five-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts for his first career complete game, Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees beat the World Series champion Houston Astros 4-0 for the second consecutive night Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/QEcMnQ

Ingles career night leads Jazz over Rockets 116-108

HOUSTON (AP) -- Joe Ingles scored a career-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz squandered a huge early lead before using a big fourth quarter to regain control and beat the Houston Rockets 116-108 on Wednesday night and tie the Western Conference semifinals at 1-1....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KnpxzB

Lightning strike quickly, beat Bruins 4-1, lead series 2-1

BOSTON (AP) -- Between the birth of his first child in Tampa Bay and Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston, Yanni Gourde squeezed in what could be his last nap for a while....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwsNc7

Mets' Frazier wants meeting with Manfred over strike zone

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is asking for a meeting with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred over his growing frustration with the way umpires are calling balls and strikes....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:54 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jsfa0Z

Lightning strike quickly, beat Bruins 4-1, lead series 2-1

BOSTON (AP) -- Ondrej Palat scored twice in the first 3:19 of the game, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Wednesday night to open a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2nCzCff

Bruins, Flames going to China as NHL continues outreach

The NHL is staging more exhibition games in China this fall, hoping to make further inroads in establishing hockey as a sport in the world's most populous nation....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:07 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwAwH5

Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended 3 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh's Zach Aston-Reese....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:50 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HL1j4u

Suns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coach

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:31 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JFAoE3

Diamond trouble: Cespedes snaps glitzy chain sliding into 2B

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yoenis Cepsedes left it all on the diamond Wednesday night - or at least, probably several thousand dollars' worth....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:19 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FC0o0v