PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “Sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a Frenc...

ATLANTA (AP) — The restored health of Ronald Acuña Jr. gives the Atlanta Braves reason for optimism despite again falling two games under .500 after losing two of three games to the San Diego Padres. ...

The Athletics — formerly of Oakland but not yet of Las Vegas — have one of the worst home records in baseball. Maybe it figures. The A’s are one of two big league teams playing in minor league ballpar...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Despite being one of the best pitchers in the Milwaukee Brewers’ injury-plagued rotation this season, Logan Henderson is headed for the minors. The Brewers optioned Henderson to Tripl...

COLLEGE GOLF (MEN’S) 1 p.m. - GOLF — NCAA Tournament: Team Match Play - Quarterfinals, Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. 6 p.m. - GOLF — NCAA Tournament: Team Match Play - Semifinals, Omni La Cos...

MVI looking for freelance photographers, writers The Mon Valley Independent is looking for interested photographers and freelance writers in both the news and sports departments. If interested, please...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a steely performance befitting the NBA MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped back from a 42-point loss by...

Lee Qualk followed up his WPIAL title with a state gold in the long jump Friday. For the second time in the school’s history, California Area can boast of a PIAA champion in track and field. Lee Qualk...

Serra Catholic’s set baserunning play in the bottom of the 6th scored the game-winning run. Looking back on Friday’s WPIAL semifinal with Greensburg Central Catholic, it can be recalled as the game wh...

Neshannock wins 47th straight game, tags Sydney Gonglik for two homers in 4-1 win. The resurgent Bentworth softball team and ace pitcher Sydney Gonglik kept the lethal Neshannock offense at bay with o...

Paul Skenes’ last start encapsulated how the Pittsburgh Pirates have, more often than not, underperformed behind him. Despite tossing a one-run complete game May 18 vs. Philadelphia, he was the game’s...

AUTO RACING 6:25 a.m. - ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit de Monaco, Albert, Monaco 9:55 a.m. - ESPN — Formula 1: Qualifying, Circuit de Monaco, Albert, Monaco 10:55 a.m. - FS1 — FIM MotoGP: The Gr...

Spencer Horwitz waited a long time to make his Pittsburgh Pirates debut, which was delayed by surgery on his right wrist in February that caused him to miss spring training and the first 45 games of t...

After playing for three college basketball teams the past three seasons, Barry Dunning Jr. was drawn to being part of Jeff Capel’s rebuilt roster at Pitt and chasing success in the ACC. “Being Pittsbu...

Pitt’s father-son tandem tasked with leading the Pitt women’s soccer program each will take on new roles. Randy Waldrum, who has been the Panthers’ head coach for the past seven seasons, will move int...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The frustration bubbled over late in the second period, after the Carolina Hurricanes’ latest rush failed to get off even a shot as they trailed big against the defending Stanley ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Pulisic is among a slew of regular starters who will be missing when the United States plays in next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, another blow for a team coming off dismal perf...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Myles Tur...

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters Saturday for the first time in his recovery from right elbow surgery. The two-way superstar will throw live batting practice at Citi Field be...