EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres' first goal ...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 on Sunday. Skenes (9-8) went at least seven innings for the first time since May 12. The All-Star right-hander gave up seven hits. After ...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Esmerlyn Valdez's strong start to his major league career is showing no signs of slowing down. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder's two-run homer in the ninth inning of Sunday's 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians made him the fourth player in major league ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The good news for Jamestown after Sunday’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League contest was it didn’t lose any ground to first-place Batavia in the West Division pennant race. The bad news? The Tarp Skunks didn’t gain any either. Sparked by three-run rallies ...

GERRY, N.Y. — For the husband-and-wife team of Shawn and Shana Graham, owners of Painted Pony Pro Rodeo, coming to Gerry for the Fire Department’s 81st consecutive PRCA rodeo Aug. 5-8, is a return trip to the place where they came as contestants years ago, he as a bronc rider and she as a ...

Times Observer File Photos The 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase is set for this Sunday at Salamanca High School with four games taking place. The Boys Silver game is at noon, Girls Silver follows at 2:30, Boys Gold begins at 5 and then the night ends with the Girls Gold at 7:30. There ...