Peralta, Corbin pace Diamondbacks past Phillies, 6-0
Arizona left fielder David Peralta continued his torrid streak with four hits, including a two-run triple, and left-hander Patrick Corbin threw 7 1/3 scoreless innings as the Diamondbacks beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to take the rubber g…
Angels’ Barria, bullpen blank Tigers
Jaime Barria and three relievers combined on a five-hit shutout in the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., completing a three-game sweep.
Djokovic advances in Toronto as del Potro withdraws
Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic moved on Wednesday at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, but former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina withdrew due to a left wrist injury.
Cornet, Bertens notch second-round upsets at Rogers Cup
Alize Cornet and Kiki Bertens delivered stunning second-round upset victories on Wednesday to advance at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
Report: Knicks still looking to part with Noah
The New York Knicks are still planning to sever ties with center Joakim Noah ahead of training camp, according to a report from ESPN on Wednesday.
Australia’s Lyle dies following long cancer battle
Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle has died at the age of 36 after a long battle with cancer.
Fleetwood ready to write about major success
It wasn’t exactly a “Dear Diary” moment from Tommy Fleetwood on Wednesday but it was close as the mop-topped Englishman revealed he keeps a journal where he expresses his deepest thoughts — about golf.
Archer grinds past Rockies for first Pirates win
Adam Frazier had three hits, Gregory Polanco doubled and scored a run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday in Denver.
Golf: Playing Bellerive ‘semi-blind’ no problem for Rose
World number three Justin Rose has declared his back healthy for the PGA Championship starting on Thursday, even though he will play the course “semi-blind”.
Tennis: Peng handed six-month ban for breaching anti-corruption rules
Former Wimbledon doubles champion Peng Shuai’s season was all but over on Wednesday after she was handed a six-month ban and a $10,000 fine for breaching the sport’s anti-corruption code by attempting to change her doubles partner after sign-in deadline.
