MLB notebook: Pirates’ Vazquez jailed on lurid charges
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Felipe Vazquez is in police custody on multiple charges, including solicitation of a child, authorities said Tuesday.
NFL notebook: Giants turn to rookie QB Jones, bench Manning
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur named Daniel Jones as the team’s starting quarterback for Week 3, sending Eli Manning to the backup role after an 0-2 start to the 2019 season.
Stanton close to rejoining Yankees’ lineup
Outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, who has appeared in just nine games this season due to multiple injuries, figures to be back in the New York Yankees’ lineup within the next two days.
Sun pull away from Sparks to take Game 1 of semifinal
Alyssa Thomas posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds and Jasmine Thomas added 19 points and eight assists to lift the host Connecticut Sun to an 84-75 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 1 of a best-of-five WNBA semifinal at M…
Young Yaz homers in Fenway debut
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski homered Tuesday in his first game at Fenway Park, the former home venue of his grandfather, Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski.
No. 24 Arizona State looks to stay humble against Colorado
No. 24 Arizona State was here a year ago, earning a Top 25 ranking after an upset victory over Michigan State in its previous game.
No. 3 Georgia expects madhouse when No. 7 Notre Dame visits
There have been countless big games hosted over the years in the long, storied history of Sanford Stadium, home of the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs.
New esports network VENN aims to bring ‘gaming as a lens into pop culture’
A new, 24/7 esports gaming network called VENN that aims to blend pop culture and gaming was announced on Tuesday, after generating $17 million in seed round funding.
Hall of Fame skipper Herzog has minor stroke
Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog had a minor stroke Monday during his charity golf tournament, the St. Louis Cardinals announced.
No. 21 Virginia meets state foe ODU for first time
Only about 160 miles of Interstate 64 separate the schools, but No. 21 Virginia and visiting Old Dominion will meet for the first time on the gridiron Saturday night in Charlottesville, Va.
