Sunday, May 20, 2018

Tyler Austin hit a pair of two-run homers, Sonny Gray pitched eight innings of four-hit ball and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 Sunday to win their eighth consecutive series        

Justify keeps showing something new each time he races.

Outfielder Juan Soto was brought up by the Washington Nationals, at 19 becoming the youngest player in the major leagues        

The Atlanta Braves have released Jose Bautista and will make Johan Camargo their starting third baseman.

Texas Rangers activate reliever Chris Martin from 10-day disabled list        

Baltimore Orioles recall right-hander David Hess from Triple-A Norfolk to start against Boston Red Sox        

Iran's state TV is reporting that the country's foreign minister has urged the European Union to go beyond political support for its landmark nuclear deal and increase investment in Iran.

2016 Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic has withdrawn from the French Open a week before the clay-court Grand Slam tournament begins        

Simon Yates made it a hat trick of wins in the Giro d'Italia on the 15th stage and the British rider consolidated his overall lead as the race heads into its final week        

Malaysia's national news agency is reporting that former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is under investigation for a massive corruption scandal, has sought police protection over concern about his family's safety.

Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez won a crash-marred French MotoGP on Sunday, extending his overall lead in the championship as he chases a fifth world title.

Elina Svitolina faced little resistance from Simona Halep in a 6-0, 6-4 win Sunday to defend her Italian Open title        

Pope Francis has announced that he will make 14 new cardinals next month, among them his chief aide for helping homeless people.

On the roof of Berlin's cathedral, bees are buzzing.

Sudan has summoned Egypt's ambassador to complain about a TV series that portrays Egyptian terrorists living in the neighboring country.

Police say at least five police officials were killed and two others critically injured when Maoist rebels targeted their vehicle with a bomb in eastern India.

Not all of the money that will change hands after the World Cup, when clubs trade players who distinguish themselves on football's biggest stage, will line the pockets of selling clubs, agents and the players themselves