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Aryna Sabalenka sets up U.S. Open semifinal match with Jessica Pegula

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka thought it was all slipping away. Her U.S. Open title reign and her lengthy hold on the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis were just about gone. Then Sabalenka proved she’s not giving any of it up without a fight. Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third ...

Skenes’ victory drought ends with solid outing

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 and Henry Davis hit a home run to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Sunday. Skenes (10-11) gave up four hits, struck out two and walked one. The 2025 NL Cy Young Award ...

Jones, Mangum do their job to help Bucs get another win

PITTSBURGH — Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, Jake Mangum had an RBI double in the second inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night. The MLB-worst Angels (53-88) lost for the 10th time in 11 games. The Pirates have won five of six ...

Griffin has chance to return to Pirates today

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop said Thursday that he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day injured list today when Pittsburgh opens a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The 20-year-old ...

Ex-Giants pitcher Doval loses game in 10th for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Rafael Devers continued his hot hitting with his 32nd home run of the season and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates’ four-game winning streak. Devers had a solo shot with one out in the ...

Shohei Ohtani feels good, but Dodgers still won’t commit to his next start

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season. The two-way superstar hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. Ohtani threw a 20-pitch bullpen session last Friday but was scratched from a potential start at Detroit two days later. “I think physically he’s in a good spot,” manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday. “I haven’t heard otherwise as far as him ailing, whether it’s the arm, the knee. Everything that he’s told me and the training ...