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Zach Neto had three hits, including a homer, Nolan Schanuel added a two-run blast and José Soriano allowed only three hits in seven scoreless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the weak-hitting Atlanta Braves.

Former Phoenix Mercury interim coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit against the team, alleging racial and gender discrimination, unequal pay and retaliation.

Hannes Wolf had a goal and an assist, Tomás Romero picked up his second victory in three starts and New York City FC beat Toronto FC 3-1.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the majors this weekend in Miami.

Center Stafford McDowall will captain Scotland in their match Saturday against the New Zealand Maori in Whangarei, the first match of Scotland's Pacific tour.

France's selection of eight uncapped players among a team of unknowns for the first test against New Zealand on Saturday highlights again rugby's failure to develop an integrated international calendar.

Natasha Cloud scored 11 of her 23 points in the third quarter and sparked a huge run to lead the New York Liberty to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left his start Thursday night against Toronto after three innings because of tightness in his right forearm.

A Missouri judge has blocked many of the state's anti-abortion laws. The order Thursday by Jackson County Circuit Judge Jerri Zhang reimposes a preliminary injunction against the abortion restrictions.

An invisible enemy awaits new UNAM Pumas star Aaron Ramsey in Mexico City -- the altitude. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder has been introduced for the Pumas, which play their home matches at estadio Olimpico which sits at an altitude of 2 ...