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Sooners cruise to first title since 1994

OMAHA, Neb. — Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina’s uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals Monday night, completing an ...

MLB commish says Giants botched ‘Pride Night’

NEW YORK — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night. Some players, including pitcher Landen Roupp, added Bible verses to the caps, which violated league policy. Missouri ...

Young officially signs Wizards’ extension

Trae Young has agreed to a four-year extension with the Washington Wizards, one that would be worth about $212 million if he picks up the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The fourth year of the agreement is at Young’s ...

Wyndham Clark shows plenty in overcoming past to win US Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Long before he smashed the locker, won a single trophy or had any inkling he’d play in a U.S. Open one day, golf for Wyndham Clark was a test of patience, will and temperament. So, perhaps it’s only right that for Clark to sew up his latest, sweetest triumph, he had ...

Messi makes Cup history

ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory Monday over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute Monday in Dallas. The goal for ...

Cohn retiring from ESPN after 34 years on job

NEW YORK — Linda Cohn, who has hosted more episodes of “SportsCenter” than anyone, is retiring after 34 years at ESPN. The prolific anchor announced Monday that June 30 will be her last day after she covers the NHL draft with fellow longtime co-host John Buccigross. Cohn has hosted ...