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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Caleb Kilian, center, hands the ball to manager David Ross during a pitching change in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Squirrel chase briefly interrupts Cubs-Pirates game at PNC

The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was delayed for a few minutes in the bottom of the second inning when a squirrel ran on to the field at PNC Park. The squirrel appeared to … more

6/20/22

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)

LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stint

Manny Machado was out of the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle, but Padres acting manager Ryan Flaherty is optimistic the All-Star third baseman won’t need to go on the injured list. … more

By The Associated Press | 6/20/22

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)

Machado out of Padres lineup, not on IL with sprained ankle

San Diego Padres All-Star slugger Manny Machado wasn’t in the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle and acting manager Ryan Flaherty was optimistic his former teammate won’t need to go on … more

By BERNIE WILSON | 6/20/22

A man lays on Market Street as confetti rains during the Golden State Warriors NBA championship parade in San Francisco, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons

From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust,” the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation.It took Thompson getting … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 6/20/22

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

On Golf: US Open a reminder of what really matters in golf

The U.S. Open began with Phil Mickelson speaking without saying hardly anything. It ended with Matt Fitzpatrick at a momentary loss for words in his proudest moment. More than anything, the U.S. Open … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 6/20/22

FILE - Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren brings the ball up against Georgia State during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. Holmgren is one of the top forwards in the upcoming NBA draft. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)

Smith, Holmgren, Banchero top list of forwards in NBA draft

Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Duke's Paolo Banchero are set to make it a forward-heavy start to the NBA draft. The three top the list of players at the position and overall draft … more

By AARON BEARD | 6/20/22

Daniel Suarez (99) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Column: Trackhouse in Nashville as NASCAR's hottest team

No team has come as far in one year as Trackhouse Racing, which comes out of NASCAR's lone off weekend riding high from Daniel Suarez's first career victory. The second-year team has three wins this … more

By JENNA FRYER | 6/20/22

Thomas Ceccon of Italy poses with his medal after winning the Men 100m Backstroke final setting a new world record at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Ceccon sets world record, Ledecky claims yet another title

Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky has claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships in Budapest. Ceccon stunned the … more

By CIARÁN FAHEY | 6/20/22

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, gestures to the crowd after finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hamilton's raised Mercedes bounces champ to needed podium

Lewis Hamilton was energized by a respectable weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he finished third. It was just his second podium of the season. Mercedes raised its car to help alleviate some … more

By JENNA FRYER | 6/20/22

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, center, poses for a photo with former Storm teammates, New York Liberty forward Natasha Howard, left, and guard Sami Whitcomb during a presentation before a WNBA basketball game between the Liberty and the Storm, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Sue Bird starts farewell tour with emotional win in New York

Nearly an hour after playing her final regular-season game in New York, Sue Bird was still soaking in the moment. The WNBA’s all-time assist leader was on the court signing autographs and taking … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 6/20/22

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, reacts after a putt on the 13th 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/Julio Cortez)

Fitzpatrick's victory a win for golf at thrilling US Open

The unsettled future of golf was in the surest of hands over the final four tantalizing hours of the U.S. Open. The sport, almost always at its best when major titles are at stake, went on a wild … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 6/20/22

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