Weather Disrupts Missouri Boys Golf State Championships

 

Columbia and Springfield reported on Monday that multiple Missouri boys golf state championship events were affected by weather and opening-round play. In Columbia, Class 4 and Class 5 tournaments were postponed Monday and shortened to 18 holes for the next playable day, while in Springfield and Farmington Class 1 and...

Defense Seeks Sealed Evidence Ahead Of July Hearing

 

PROVO, Utah — Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson asked a judge Tuesday to close portions of a preliminary hearing and seal dozens of exhibits ahead of the July 6-10 proceedings, saying broadcast coverage has created a media frenzy that misrepresents him and could bias potential jurors. The defense filed court...

Emerson's first homer powers Mariners past White Sox

 

Seattle — The Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 Monday at T-Mobile Park as touted prospect Colt Emerson launched a three-run homer for his first major-league hit and Bryan Woo delivered six shutout innings to stop a three-game slide. The obstruction ruling in the third inning awarded a run...

Wembanyama's dominant Game 1 lifts Spurs over Thunder

 

Oklahoma City. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026; Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and collected 24 rebounds while Alex Caruso scored 31 points for Oklahoma...

Phoenix Diamondbacks rout Giants after Arenado grand slam

 

In Phoenix on Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2 to open a three-game home series. Nolan Arenado set the tone early, driving Robbie Ray’s sixth pitch of the game for a first-inning grand slam. Gabriel Moreno later added a two-run homer as Arizona’s offense continued...

Primaries test Trump's sway over Republican voters

 

Washington — Republican primary contests on Tuesday tested former President Donald Trump's influence as voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania cast ballots; Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky faced a Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein, while Alabama Republicans competed for an open U.S. Senate nomination following Tommy Tuberville's decision...

Oregon Voters Reject Proposed Gas Tax Increase Measure

 

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon voters on Tuesday rejected Measure 120, overturning parts of a transportation bill passed last fall that had raised the state gas tax by six cents per gallon and increased vehicle registration and title fees. The decision occurred during the May 19 primary after a Republican-led referendum...

Arenado's grand slam fuels Diamondbacks' commanding win

 

Phoenix. Nolan Arenado hit a first-inning grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 12-2 on Monday night, with Gabriel Moreno adding a two-run homer and every Diamondbacks player recording at least one hit while Zac Gallen delivered six innings with five strikeouts. The early scoring surge —...

Sutton's Floater Lifts Portland Fire Over Connecticut Sun

 

Portland, Ore. The Portland Fire defeated the Connecticut Sun 83-82 on Monday night when Sug Sutton drove into the lane and sank a go-ahead floater with 22.6 seconds remaining. Connecticut had two chances on the ensuing possession before Bridget Carleton secured the rebound and was fouled; Carleton made two free...

Dodgers face pitching setbacks as Snell seeks NanoScope

 

SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that starter Tyler Glasnow was shut down from throwing after a May 8 back-spasm flare-up, while left-hander Blake Snell will undergo NanoScope surgery this Tuesday to remove loose elbow bodies. General manager Brandon Gomes relayed the updates during a pregame media session...