Runnin’ with Rani: It’s on! Peaman’s Sizzling Summer Sprint Biathlon returns on June 26
Peaman Biathlons are back and just in the nick of time. With summer in full swing there’s no better way to beat the heat while staying active than a fun dip-n-dash at Kaiakeakua Beach.
Twins tag Cortes, win 8-1 to stop Yankees’ streak at 7
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers homered in the fifth inning, sending Nestor Cortes to an early exit as the Minnesota Twins cruised to an 8-1 victory Wednesday night that stopped the New York Yankees’ winning streak at seven.
Mystics edge Sky on Cloud’s free throws in final seconds
WASHINGTON — Ariel Atkins scored 19 points, Natasha Cloud made two free throws with six seconds left and the Washington Mystics held off the Chicago Sky 84-82 on Wednesday night to avenge a loss Sunday.
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp gets contract extension from Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday after a spectacular season in which he led the NFL in every major receiving category.
Report: DeChambeau, Reed to join Saudi-funded league in US
Major champions Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed plan to sign up with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series in time for the rival circuit to start playing in U.S. cities, a British newspaper reported Wednesday.
Celtics take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Throughout the postseason, the Boston Celtics had played their best basketball away from home.
Alo, Oklahoma rout Texas 16-1 in WCWS championship series opener
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jocelyn Alo and Tiare Jennings fueled Oklahoma’s record-setting offensive burst to help the Sooners move a victory away from successfully defending their Women’s College World Series title.
Acuña homers twice, Heredia goes deep as Braves top A’s 3-2
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, Guillermo Heredia gave Atlanta the lead with a solo shot in the seventh inning and the streaking Braves beat the reeling Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Sabrina Ionescu leads Liberty to 88-69 rout of Lynx
NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu has been on a roll offensively, and that has lifted the New York Liberty to wins in three of their last four games.
Road Warriors draw on experience as Finals move to Boston
BOSTON — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have no problem playing on the road. The Celtics, meanwhile, haven’t been lights-out in Boston during these playoffs.
Angels fire manager Joe Maddon amid 12-game losing streak
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels’ free fall from having one of the best records in the American League to a 12-game losing streak cost Joe Maddon his job Tuesday.
Lightning beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 4 to even East final
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning delivered on a promise to play with a greater sense of urgency, storming back in the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers and keeping their bid for a third straight Stanley Cup title alive.
5 things to know about LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed PGA Tour rival debuting this week
DALLAS — Despite being just a week away from the U.S. Open, one of the biggest events on the annual golf calendar, there’s a non-PGA Tour event that’s dominating the headlines.
Escobar hits Mets’ first cycle since 2012 in win over Padres
SAN DIEGO — Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple with two outs in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him six RBIs in boosting Carlos Carrasco (7-1) and the New York Mets to an 11-5 win Monday night against the San Diego Padres.
Denver Broncos sale could come as early as this month
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos could have a new owner as soon as this month in what’s expected to be the most expensive deal in sports history at around $4.5 billion.
LA Rams make Aaron Donald highest-paid defensive player
LOS ANGELES — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams under a reworked contract through 2024.
Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by adding his name to the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Thursday outside London.
7 of 8 super regionals are set in NCAA baseball tournament
Matchups for the NCAA baseball super regionals were set Monday night after No. 2 national seed Stanford, No. 3 Oregon State, No. 8 East Carolina and eight other teams won regionals.
Avalanche sweep Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON, Alberta — Artturi Lehkonen is sending a team to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season.
Alo’s 2 HRs lead Oklahoma past UCLA, into WCWS finals
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jocelyn Alo wasn’t going to let Oklahoma lose twice in one day.
