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Rays’ roll to All-Star break interrupted by a clunker vs. Mariners
The Rays did a good job of rebuilding momentum over the last few weeks and reclaiming the American League’s best record, and were looking to carry that into the upcoming four-day All-Star break.
Evan Longoria receives Rays’ highest honor as his No. 3 is retired
Evan Longoria regularly gets lofty praise as the best player in Rays history.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell has for the first time revealed what led to his hospitalization. McConnell, 84, in a statement Sunday said a fall was what landed him in the hospital four weeks ago. The statement comes after weeks of mounting…
Jannik Sinner bounces back with another Wimbledon title after his French Open meltdown
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 for his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam overall. Zverev appeared bothered by a knee issue after a slip to the grass on a key point…
What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls
It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on the field. The sending off of Switzerland’s Breel Embolo in Saturday’s quarterfinal…
Philadelphia's Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto's Cease the pick for AL
Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in his home ballpark. He'll take the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will…
World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane
It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the bitterest rivalries in soccer. France, Spain, England and…
One Extraordinary Photo: Argentina's Lautaro Martinez in the stands celebrating his goal with fans
When Argentina's Lautaro Martinez went into the stands to celebrate his goal with fans, AP photojournalist Ashley Landis knew she was seeing something out of the ordinary. That doesn’t happen every match, so Landis stayed on Martinez. Her photo captured…
WITH VIDEO: CHECKING OUT - Book lovers shop the shelves, bid farewell to the Aaron Street branch of Port Charlotte Library
Citrus ends season of season bump
TALLAHASSEE — Florida citrus growers expressed optimism as the recent growing season topped the forecasts and ended slightly ahead of the production from the prior season.