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Alcaraz opens US Open defense against Safiullin

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some interesting opening-round matches, the draws for men's and women's singles Thursday delivered ...

Seahawks sign 3-time Pro Bowl DT Williams to big extension

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $90 million contract extension that includes $56 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ...

Slumping Raleigh homers in 4 straight at-bats

SEATTLE — Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh homered in his first at-bat against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night and tied a Mariners' record with homers in four consecutive at-bats. Raleigh led off the second inning against Philadelphia's Aaron Nola with a 362-foot shot to right field ...

Cubs score 30 unanswered runs over 3 games

PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record on Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969. The Cubs started the streak on Sunday, falling behind 2-0 in the early innings against the Seattle ...

Olympic champion Liu taking season off after Milan gold, promises return

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back. The 21-year-old from the San Francisco Bay area made history in February when she became the first American woman since Sarah Hughes in 2002 to stand ...