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Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split. Their representatives confirmed the breakup to multiple media outlets Thursday.

Aziaha James scored 20 of her 28 points in the first half, Paige Bueckers added 23 and the Dallas Wings started four rookies in a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

Brandon Nimmo homered again, Juan Soto came through with a tiebreaking single and the New York Mets held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2.

Napheesa Collier scored 28 points, Courtney Williams had 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 92-75 for their third straight regular-season victory.

John C. Harris, a prominent figure in thoroughbred breeding and racing, has died at 81. Harris Farms announced his death on Wednesday.

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge drew his 23rd intentional walk of the season in the eighth inning Thursday night against Toronto, matching Mickey Mantle's 1957 team record.

James Wood had a career-high five hits including his 23rd home run hours after being named to the Home Run Derby, Jake Irvin survived a rocky first to pitch six solid innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 11-7.

Nneka Ogwumike scored 24 points and moved into seventh on the WNBA's career scoring list, Skylar Diggins drove for the decisive layup with 3.4 seconds left, and the Seattle Storm beat the Atlanta Dream 80-79.

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.

Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points, Aliya Boston added 20 and the Indiana Fever, without the injured Caitlyn Clark, beat Las Vegas 81-54 and snapped a 16-game losing streak against the Aces.