LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 19th homer and made an outstanding catch in the corner in right, Jake Bauers had a pair of two-run homers and Gerrit Cole stayed unbeaten with six innings of four-hit ball before leaving early in the New York Yankees' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
Vegas goalie Adin Hill makes highlight-reel stick save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
June 4, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made perhaps the save of the playoffs in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.
The Vegas Golden Knights goaltender reached back and extended his stick to keep Florida’s Nick Cousin from scoring.
DENVER (AP) — For the Miami Heat, shooting at Denver's 5,280 feet of mile-high altitude during Game 1 of the NBA Finals wasn’t a problem.
Not shooting from 15 feet — the distance from the basket to the foul line — was.
PARIS (AP) — Not all that long ago, Coco Gauff was always the kid on the court, the unknown underdog, younger and less experienced than every opponent she faced on a big stage.
McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
June 3, 2023 GMTDUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy felt like he was hanging on for dear life Saturday at the Memorial. He had to scramble for bogey to start the back nine. He went five holes without hitting a green. And all the while, he never really lost ground.
Spectacular debut: Rose Zhang shoots 66 to take lead into Mizuho Americas Open finale
June 4, 2023 GMTJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Much was expected of Rose Zhang when she turned professional last week, and she is already delivering.
The two-time NCAA champion moved into position to win in her pro debut, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Mizuho Americans Open.
Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed
June 4, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL is still committed to Arizona after Tempe voters rejected a referendum for a Coyotes arena.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January.
DENVER (AP) — Nuggets rookie Christian Braun gets high praise from coach Michael Malone, and his star teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray also rave about the rookie.
LONDON (AP) — The second leg of Manchester City’s treble mission is secure.
Add the FA Cup, after a 2-1 win over great rival Manchester United on Saturday, to its latest Premier League title.
Carranza sparks Union to 3-0 victory over Montreal.
June 4, 2023 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julián Carranza scored a goal in each half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.
Carranza staked the Union (9-4-3) to a 1-0 lead when he took a pass from Matt Real in the 12th minute and scored.
Indiana State rallies to top Iowa, 7-4 in Terre Haute Regional
June 4, 2023 GMTTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Miguel Rivera and Grant Magill hit back-to-back two-run doubles in the eighth inning and top-seeded Indiana State rallied past Iowa 7-4 at the Terre Haute Regional on Saturday and is now a win away from a berth in super regionals.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
Ramírez hits tiebreaking 2-run double as Rays beat Red Sox 4-2 for doubleheader split
June 4, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Harold Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the ninth inning and Jose Siri made a diving catch for the final out, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday and a split of their day-night doubleheader.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Justin Steele on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with strained left forearm.
Steele, who turns 28 on July 11, has been one of Chicago's best pitchers so far this season.
Parker, Berry combine to allow 5 hits, Virginia beats ECU 2-1 at Charlottesville Regional
June 4, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Nick Parker allowed five hits and a run over seven innings, Jake Berry threw two no-hit innings of relief and Ethan Anderson hit the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning to help Virginia beat East Carolina 2-1 Saturday night at the Charlottesville Regional.
Acosta’s late goal sends Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Fire
June 4, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Acosta scored his seventh goal of the season when he took a pass from defender Santiago Arias and found the net in the 83rd minute.
Wimmer, Casas drive in two each, South Carolina defeats NC State 6-3 in Columbia Regional
June 4, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Braylen Wimer hit a two-run home run, Gavin Casas drove in two with a single, and South Carolina defeated North Carolina State 6-3 on Saturday in a winner’s bracket game at the Columbia Regional.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning Saturday.
Connor Bedard sweeps Canadian Hockey League awards
June 4, 2023 GMTKAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Connor Bedard became the first player in Canadian Hockey League history to sweep the Player of the Year, Top Prospect and Top Scorer awards Saturday night at the Memorial Cup.
AHL Playoff Glance
June 4, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Justin Turner hit a three-run double in Boston’s six-run sixth inning, and the Red Sox beat the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 on Saturday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Weather postpones TCU-Arkansas regional game
June 4, 2023 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The NCAA tournament baseball game between TCU and Arkansas scheduled for Saturday night was moved to Sunday at a time to be announced.
Thunderstorms delayed the elimination game between Arizona and Santa Clara that was scheduled for a 2 p.m.
MIAMI (AP) — Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday.
The major leagues’ leading hitter, Arraez hit three doubles and two singles to raise his average to .390.
Saturday’s Scores
June 4, 2023 GMTGirls Softball
Montero’s triple in 5-run first boosts Rockies past Royals 6-4
June 4, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings.
Hayes homers for second straight game, Pirates top Cardinals 4-3 to push winning streak to 4
June 4, 2023 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Connor Joe learned the importance of beating the St. Louis Cardinals when the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted the now well-traveled outfielder nearly a decade ago.
The Cardinals have long been a measuring stick for the Pirates, one they've largely failed to meet for most of the last quarter century or more.
Bregman hits grand slam, Astros beat Angels 9-6
June 4, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a grand slam and Chas McCormick homered to help the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-6 on Saturday.
The Astros, who have won three straight, broke it open with a five-run fourth, capped by Bregman’s grand slam.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Blake Perkins hit a grand slam for his first career homer and drove in five runs, helping the Milwaukee Brewers top the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 on Saturday.
William Contreras also went deep in Milwaukee's third win in four games.
Scoreless in Seattle: Timbers and Sounders play to 0-0 draw
June 4, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — More than six years have passed since the Seattle Sounders could celebrate a home victory over their biggest rivals.
For the first time in their history as Major League Soccer rivals, the Sounders and Portland Timbers played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in a match where scoring chances were limited and neither goalkeeper was tested.
No. 11 Oklahoma St., No. 13 Auburn become first national seeds knocked out of NCAA regionals
June 4, 2023 GMTThe first two national seeds were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, with No. 11 Oklahoma State and No. 13 Auburn each failing to win a game as a regional host for the first time.
Dallas Baptist got three home runs and nine RBIs from Miguel Santos while eliminating Oklahoma State 18-4.
Vetrano drives in 5 runs, Boston College beats Nicholls 19-10 at Tuscaloosa Regional
June 4, 2023 GMTTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Joe Vetrano singled, doubled and homered twice to drove in five runs and Boston College pulled away to earn a 14-6 win over Nicholls in an elimination game at the Tuscaloosa Regional on Saturday.
Bosacker’s 4-hit shutout, Walker’s 4 RBIs help Xavier eliminate E. Illinois at Nashville Regional
June 4, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ethan Bosacker allowed four hits with six strikeouts in a complete game shutout, Andrew Walker went 2 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs to help Xavier beat Eastern Illinois 7-0 Saturday in an elimination game at the Nashville Regional.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien and Corey Seager had a hit apiece on the first two pitches of Bryan Woo's major league career, sparking the Texas Rangers to a 16-6 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Israel shocked favorite Brazil 3-2 and advanced to the semifinals of the Under-20 World Cup in San Juan on Saturday.
The tense encounter featured extra-time goals and two penalty shots wasted by Israel, which will face Uruguay or the United States in the semifinals.
Realmuto hits tiebreaking HR, helps Phillies snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Nationals
June 3, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.
Realmuto, Bryce Harper and Josh Harrison each had two hits for the Phillies, who began the day tied with the Nationals for last place in the NL East.
Spectator dies from fall during River Plate match
June 3, 2023 GMTBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A spectator died from a fall at Estadio Monumental during an Argentine Primera Division match between River Plate and Defensa y Justicia on Saturday.
River Plate said in a statement that “a supporter jumped into the void” from one of the upper sections and “died immediately” during the first half of the game.
Connor’s 4 RBI carry Cal State Fullerton past San Jose State, 9-5 in Stanford Regional
June 3, 2023 GMTSTANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Caden Connor drove in four runs and Cal State Fullerton outlasted San Jose State, 9-5 in an elimination game at the Stanford Regional on Saturday.
The Titans (32-23) advance to face the loser of Saturday's late game between top-seeded Stanford and second-seeded Texas A&M in an elimination game on Sunday.
Rob Refsnyder gets deal with Boston adding $2 million for 2024
June 3, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Outfielder Rob Refsnyder and the Boston Red Sox agreed Saturday to a $2 million, one-year contract for the 2024 season, a deal that includes a club option for 2025.
Mbappe wins record 5th French golden boot, Rennes earns Europa League spot, Auxerre relegated
June 3, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe won a record fifth straight French golden boot on Saturday while Rennes clinched a Europa League spot and Auxerre was relegated.
Mbappe's goal in a 3-2 loss to Clermont finished his league tally on 29 and made him the top scorer for the fifth time, tied with French great Jean-Pierre Papin and retired Argentine strikers Carlos Bianchi and Delio Onnis.
Frances Tiafoe’s loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
June 3, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Frances Tiafoe kept coming oh so close to extending his French Open match against Alexander Zverev: 12 times Saturday night, the American was two points from forcing things to a fifth set.
Twins place Joey Gallo on IL with hamstring strain
June 3, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain before Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Gallo has been dealing with the injury for “a little while now.” The team recalled outfielder Kyle Garlick from Triple-A St.
Saturday’s Transactions
June 3, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
Oklahoma tops Tennessee 9-0 to win 50th straight, advance to Women’s College World Series semifinals
June 3, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma claimed its 50th straight win in style.
Tiare Jennings and Kinzie Hansen homered, and No. 1 seed Oklahoma rolled past No.
CHICAGO (AP) — Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
All three runs in the game were scored on wild pitches.
Miguel Santos hit 3 of Dallas Baptist’s 6 HRs in 18-4 win over Oklahoma St. at regional
June 3, 2023 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Miguel Santos hit three of Dallas Baptist's six home runs as the Patriots beat No. 1 seed Oklahoma State 18-4 Saturday to eliminate the Cowboys from the Stillwater Regional.
CINCINNATI (AP) — First baseman Jon Singleton is back in the major leagues for the first time in eight years after getting promoted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Brewers called up Singleton and outfielder Blake Perkins from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and put first baseman Darin Ruf and outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list.
Howard Johnson, Al Leiter headline Mets Hall of Fame class
June 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame prior to the team's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Johnson played for New York from 1985 through 1993.
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver agrees to 4-year contract extension, AP sources say
June 3, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are locking up defensive tackle Ed Oliver through the 2027 season after reaching an agreement to a four-year contract extension valued up to $68 million, two people familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Lionel Messi bids farewell to Paris amid boos
June 3, 2023 GMTLionel Messi didn’t care about the boos in his final game for Paris Saint-Germain as the French league champion lost to Clermont 3-2 on Saturday.
Disrespectful PSG supporters booed Messi when the Parc des Princes announcer read his name on a warm evening.
Revolution, NYCFC play to scoreless draw
June 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Djordje Petrovic saved five shots in goal for the New England Revolution, Luis Barraza had two saves for New York City FC and the two clubs played to a scoreless draw on Saturday.
NYCFC (4-7-5) had won the last three at home against New England (7-3-6) in all competitions entering play.
Blanchard, Pracht drive in 10 runs, George Mason tops Northeastern 11-3 at Winston-Salem Regional
June 3, 2023 GMTWINSTON-SALEM, N. C. (AP) — Chad Gartland went the distance and Evan Blanchard and Carson Pracht each drove in five runs to carry George Mason past Northeastern 11-3 in an elimination game at the Winston-Salem Regional on Saturday.
MILAN (AP) — Champions League finalist Inter Milan warmed up for the showpiece by beating Torino 1-0 on Saturday in their final match of Serie A.
Marcelo Brozović scored in the 37th minute with a potent strike from outside the area after being set up by Romelu Lukaku.
Carlson, Pence one-hit Wright State, North Carolina wins 5-0 to stay alive in Terre Haute Regional
June 3, 2023 GMTTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Max Carlson and Dalton Pence combined on one-hitter and Mac Horvath belted his 23rd home run of the season to carry North Carolina past Wright State 5-0 in an elimination game at the Terre Haute Regional on Saturday afternoon.