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Denkey goal and Johnson saves help FC Cincinnati to 1-0 win over Toronto FC

TORONTO (AP) — Kévin Denkey scored early and FC Cincinnati made the lead hold and went on to beat Toronto FC 1-0 on Wednesday night moving Cincy into sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Denkey put the conference leaders (9-3-1) ahead at the 18th minute when he took a ...

Pirates hit 2 homers off Holmes and blank Mets 4-0 to prevent 3-game sweep

NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Gorski and Jared Triolo each connected for a two-run homer off New York Mets starter Clay Holmes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates finally mustered some offense in a 4-0 victory Wednesday night at rainy Citi Field. Five pitchers combined on a six-hitter as the last-place ...

Wrestling gold medalist Kyle Snyder charged in prostitution sting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder, one of the most successful wrestlers in U.S. history, was arrested in a prostitution sting, according to police in Columbus. Snyder, 29, was charged with engaging in prostitution after he was arrested on Friday, according to court ...

Ohio State women’s basketball coach charged with driving while impaired

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff, the Big Ten's 2024 coach of the year, was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired last week, police said. A witness told police McGuff hit several curbs and drove partially into a yard, where he was found behind ...

Alonso pushes Mets past Pirates 4-3 after solid outing by Skenes

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the New York Mets took advantage of a costly error by shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night. Pirates ace Paul Skenes pitched out of trouble all night and exited ...