Closed bridges highlight years of neglect, backlog of repairs awaiting funding
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, JEFF MCMURRAY and CHRISTOPHER KELLER Associated Press After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars...
Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscue
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was going down to block a low pitch when he heard the ball tip off the bat and saw it change directions.Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild didn’t hear or see the same...
Betts hits leadoff homer, Hernández adds a pair to help Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-3
By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts set a Dodgers record for leadoff home runs and Teoscar Hernández added his first two long balls for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.Betts hit his 29th leadoff...
Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani cracked a line drive to right field and sprinted past second base, confident he could leg out a triple that would thrill his new fans in his first home plate appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers.The...
