TOKYO (AP) — Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi has swept the women’s individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics.

Ohashi rallied to win the 200-meter medley, beating Americans Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass. Ohashi had previously won the 400-meter individual medley.

The winning time was 2 minutes, 8.52 seconds. Walsh took the silver in 2:08.65, while the bronze went to Douglass in 2:09.04.

Defending Olympic champion and world record-holder Katinka Hosszu of Hungary finished seventh. She was the oldest swimmer in the final at age 32.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi has swept the women’s individual medley at the Tokyo Olympics.Ohashi rallied to win the 200-meter medley, beating Americans Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass. Ohashi had previously won the 400-meter individual medley.The winning time was 2 minutes, 8.52 seconds. Walsh took the silver in 2:08.65, while the bronze went to Douglass in 2:09.04.Defending Olympic champion and world record-holder Katinka Hosszu of Hungary finished seventh. She was the oldest swimmer in the final at age 32.

US takes silver, bronze in women's 200-meter individual medley

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eloy Jiménez logged his first big hit of the season, launching a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 5-3. 

The 24-year-old slugger, who was the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year and then kept up his power surge during the pandemic-shortened season, tore a pectoral muscle in spring training. 

He hadn't played in the majors until going 0 for 4 Monday night. But Jiménez quickly made up for lost time in his second game. After hitting a single in his first at-bat, he came up in the eighth after a two-out intentional walk to Jose Abreu with Chicago trailing 3-2. Jiménez connected for a 459-foot drive to cap a four-run rally for the AL Central leaders.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eloy Jiménez logged his first big hit of the season, launching a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 5-3. The 24-year-old slugger, who was the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year and then kept up his power surge during the pandemic-shortened season, tore a pectoral muscle in spring training. He hadn't played in the majors until going 0 for 4 Monday night. But Jiménez quickly made up for lost time in his second game. After hitting a single in his first at-bat, he came up in the eighth after a two-out intentional walk to Jose Abreu with Chicago trailing 3-2. Jiménez connected for a 459-foot drive to cap a four-run rally for the AL Central leaders.

Jiménez hits 3-run HR, rallies White Sox past Royals 5-3

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Katie Ledecky has finally collected her first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.

Ledecky has won the 1,500-meter freestyle, which made its Olympic debut for women this year. That helped the American star make up for what has so far been the worst showing of her Olympic career.

About an hour after finishing fifth in the 200-meter freestyle, Ledecky held off teammate Erica Sullivan to win the metric mile in 15 minutes, 37.34 seconds.

Sullivan claimed the silver in 15:41.41, while Germany’s Sarah Kohler grabbed the bronze in 15:42.91.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Katie Ledecky has finally collected her first gold medal of the Tokyo Games.Ledecky has won the 1,500-meter freestyle, which made its Olympic debut for women this year. That helped the American star make up for what has so far been the worst showing of her Olympic career.About an hour after finishing fifth in the 200-meter freestyle, Ledecky held off teammate Erica Sullivan to win the metric mile in 15 minutes, 37.34 seconds.Sullivan claimed the silver in 15:41.41, while Germany’s Sarah Kohler grabbed the bronze in 15:42.91.

Ledecky wins gold in 1,500-meter freestyle; teammate Sullivan gets silver

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men's rugby sevens team nearly upset 2016 Olympic finalist Britain to reach the medal rounds of the Tokyo Games. 

Perry Baker scored twice to help the Americans build a 21-0 lead before Britain rallied with four tries to win 26-21 on Day 2 and qualify for the semifinals. 

The best the U.S. men can finish on Wednesday is fifth. It's a vast improvement on the ninth-place finish in Rio de Janeiro where rugby sevens made its Olympic debut five years ago. But coach Mike Friday and his veteran players know it's going to take a medal to help the game go more mainstream in a crowded U.S. sports landscape.

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. men's rugby sevens team nearly upset 2016 Olympic finalist Britain to reach the medal rounds of the Tokyo Games. Perry Baker scored twice to help the Americans build a 21-0 lead before Britain rallied with four tries to win 26-21 on Day 2 and qualify for the semifinals. The best the U.S. men can finish on Wednesday is fifth. It's a vast improvement on the ninth-place finish in Rio de Janeiro where rugby sevens made its Olympic debut five years ago. But coach Mike Friday and his veteran players know it's going to take a medal to help the game go more mainstream in a crowded U.S. sports landscape.

In the market for a medal, US rugby 7s finish just short

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;New U.S. beach volleyball partners Jake Gibb and Tri Bourne will have some more time at the Olympics to get to know one another.

The Americans had never played together before their first match in Tokyo on Sunday. They beat Switzerland 21-19, 23-21 on Wednesday to improve to 2-0 in the round-robin. They have one more match remaining, against Qatar on Friday night.

Gibb qualified for the Tokyo Games with Taylor Crabb as his partner. But Crabb tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew, allowing Gibb to replace him. Bourne was on the third-place U.S. team in the qualifying race; each country is limited to a maximum of two spots.

Two wins should be enough to put the Americans in the knockout round. At worst, it would put leave them in a three-way tie for first and give them a tiebreaker match.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;New U.S. beach volleyball partners Jake Gibb and Tri Bourne will have some more time at the Olympics to get to know one another.The Americans had never played together before their first match in Tokyo on Sunday. They beat Switzerland 21-19, 23-21 on Wednesday to improve to 2-0 in the round-robin. They have one more match remaining, against Qatar on Friday night.Gibb qualified for the Tokyo Games with Taylor Crabb as his partner. But Crabb tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew, allowing Gibb to replace him. Bourne was on the third-place U.S. team in the qualifying race; each country is limited to a maximum of two spots.Two wins should be enough to put the Americans in the knockout round. At worst, it would put leave them in a three-way tie for first and give them a tiebreaker match.

US beach volleyball's Gibb and Bourne beat Switzerland

TOKYO (AP) — American rower Gevvie Stone's goal is to go back to Boston with a new medal to wear with her stethoscope. Preferably an Olympic gold medal. 

Stone won a silver medal in single sculls at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. 

She has delayed her career as a doctor in emergency room medicine for nearly three years in pursuit of one more chance at Olympic glory. She'll get her last chance at a gold medal Wednesday in the women's double sculls with teammate Kristi Wagner.

TOKYO (AP) — American rower Gevvie Stone's goal is to go back to Boston with a new medal to wear with her stethoscope. Preferably an Olympic gold medal. Stone won a silver medal in single sculls at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She has delayed her career as a doctor in emergency room medicine for nearly three years in pursuit of one more chance at Olympic glory. She'll get her last chance at a gold medal Wednesday in the women's double sculls with teammate Kristi Wagner.

Dr. Stone pursues US rowing gold to wear with stethoscope

Patrick Mahomes' ties to sports in the Kansas City area just got stronger.

The Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback was announced today as a new member of the Sporting Club ownership group, which owns Sporting Kansas City. The announcement was made on the Sporting Kansas City <a href="http://sportingkc.com">website</a>.

Mahomes already is a part of the Kansas City Royals ownership group and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, is a co-owner of Kansas City NWSL.

From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SportingKC">Sporting Kansas City</a> Facebook page:

By SALINA POSTPatrick Mahomes' ties to sports in the Kansas City area just got stronger.The Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback was announced today as a new member of the Sporting Club ownership group, which owns Sporting Kansas City. The announcement was made on the Sporting Kansas City <a href="http://sportingkc.com">website</a>.Mahomes already is a part of the Kansas City Royals ownership group and his fiancee, Brittany Matthews, is a co-owner of Kansas City NWSL.From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SportingKC">Sporting Kansas City</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSportingKC%2Fposts%2F10159752340622042&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="537" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Chiefs' Mahomes now part owner of Sporting Kansas City

TOKYO (AP) — Chen Yuxi and Zhang Jiaqi won the women's 10-meter synchronized platform, giving the diving powerhouse its second gold of the Tokyo Games. 

Chen and Zhang totaled 363.78 points over five rounds. They received two perfect 10s for execution on their second dive. 

Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell of the U.S. took silver in just their second competition as a pair. They totaled 310.80. 

Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza of Mexico earned bronze at 299.70.

TOKYO (AP) — Chen Yuxi and Zhang Jiaqi won the women's 10-meter synchronized platform, giving the diving powerhouse its second gold of the Tokyo Games. Chen and Zhang totaled 363.78 points over five rounds. They received two perfect 10s for execution on their second dive. Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell of the U.S. took silver in just their second competition as a pair. They totaled 310.80. Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza of Mexico earned bronze at 299.70.

US women rally to claim silver in women's 10M synchro diving

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — A'ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds in her Olympic debut to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 81-72 in the opener for both teams. 

The win was the Americans' 50th consecutive victory in the Olympics dating back to a loss in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. 

Diana Taurasi, who was playing in her first game in nearly a month after suffering a hip injury, has competed in the last 33 of those victories to set a record for most games in the Olympics. 

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — A'ja Wilson had 19 points and 13 rebounds in her Olympic debut to help the U.S. beat Nigeria 81-72 in the opener for both teams. The win was the Americans' 50th consecutive victory in the Olympics dating back to a loss in the semifinals of the 1992 Barcelona Games. Diana Taurasi, who was playing in her first game in nearly a month after suffering a hip injury, has competed in the last 33 of those victories to set a record for most games in the Olympics. Ezinne Kalu scored 16 to lead Nigeria.

US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72

ICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) — A series of underdogs stole the show at the beginning of surfing's historic Olympic debut but two of the sport's most seasoned superstars took home the gold medals. 

Carissa Moore of the United States and Italo Ferreira of Brazil became the first Olympic surfing champions more than a century after the sport first tried to get on the program. 

The 28-year-old Moore is the darling child prodigy who could beat the boys and grew up to be the youngest world champion surfer. She says it's been "a little bit of a rollercoaster of emotions just trying to figure out the break, find my rhythm, learning how to trust myself without my family here."

ICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) — A series of underdogs stole the show at the beginning of surfing's historic Olympic debut but two of the sport's most seasoned superstars took home the gold medals. Carissa Moore of the United States and Italo Ferreira of Brazil became the first Olympic surfing champions more than a century after the sport first tried to get on the program. The 28-year-old Moore is the darling child prodigy who could beat the boys and grew up to be the youngest world champion surfer. She says it's been "a little bit of a rollercoaster of emotions just trying to figure out the break, find my rhythm, learning how to trust myself without my family here."

Seasoned superstars win gold in surfing's Olympic debut

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0 in an emotional repeat of their 2008 victory in Beijing that again left the Americans in tears. 

Yukiko Ueno took a one-hitter into the sixth inning five days after her 39th birthday, and Japan snuffed out an American rally attempt with an acrobatic double play in the sixth inning.

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0 in an emotional repeat of their 2008 victory in Beijing that again left the Americans in tears. Yukiko Ueno took a one-hitter into the sixth inning five days after her 39th birthday, and Japan snuffed out an American rally attempt with an acrobatic double play in the sixth inning.

Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball gold

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia. 

The Americans are looking to win a fifth Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. They are also vying to become the first team to win at the Olympics following a World Cup title. 

The draw with Australia secured the United States second place in Group G behind Sweden on goal difference. 

The Americans will face the Netherlands in Yokohama on Friday.

KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia. The Americans are looking to win a fifth Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. They are also vying to become the first team to win at the Olympics following a World Cup title. The draw with Australia secured the United States second place in Group G behind Sweden on goal difference. The Americans will face the Netherlands in Yokohama on Friday.

US women advance to quarterfinals after 0-0 draw with Australia

By EMERSON PEAVEY Kansas City Monarchs

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -&nbsp;The Kansas City Monarchs (38-22) took home a massive win against the Houston Apollos (8-52 ) 15-6, courtesy of infielder Will Kengor who tied a franchise record for the number of RBIs in a game.&nbsp;

The Apollos scored two runs in the top of the second, taking an early lead over Kansas City.&nbsp;

Will Kengor kicked off the Monarchs’ offense with a three-run homer in the bottom of the second, scoring himself, Gaby Guerrero, and Casey Gillaspie.&nbsp;

Houston made its way back to the top of the scoreboard, hitting four runs in the top of the third.&nbsp;

Kansas City answered quickly, with Morgan McCullough hitting a double then running home after a sacrifice fly by Darnell Sweeney, cutting into the Apollos’ lead 6-4 as they headed into the fourth inning.&nbsp;

Justin Donatella (1-0) relieved starting right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer in the top of the fourth. Shafer walked off the mound after pitching for three innings, recording seven hits, six runs, four earned runs, one walk and five strikeouts.&nbsp;

The Monarchs continued to chip away in the bottom of the fourth, beginning with a double by Gillaspie. After advancing to third after a Colin Willis put out, a wild pitch while Charcer Burks was up to bat allowed Gillaspie to punch in a run, putting Kansas City behind by only one run, 5-6.&nbsp;

Kansas City took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning, starting with a broken-bat single to left by Gaby Guerrero to score McCullough. A single to center field by Colin Willis then scored Grotjohn and Guerrero. The offense didn’t stop there; McCullough hit another single and scored both Willis and Burks.&nbsp;

Righthander Ryan Newell took over the mound in the top of the sixth, relieving winning pitcher Donatella. Donatella pitched for two innings, recorded one hit, and one strikeout.&nbsp;

In the bottom of the eighth, Darnell Sweeney tacked on another run for the Monarchs after Colin Willis advanced to first off of a fielder’s choice.&nbsp;

Kengor then hit a three-run home run all the way to the T-Mobile Home Run Hill, tying the franchise record for the number of RBIs (7) in a game.&nbsp;

Basehor, Kansas native and rookie right-handed pitcher Brock Gilliam stepped on the mound for the top of the ninth, relieving Jacob Lindgren. Gilliam recorded three-straight strikeouts in his pro debut, giving Kansas City the win 15-6.&nbsp;

The Kansas City Monarchs will match up against the Houston Apollos again Tuesday, with the first pitch set for 7 p.m. and the gates opening at 6 p.m. The game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627404813834.jpeg" alt="Will Kengor drives his first of two home runs of the game for the Monarchs. Photo by John Ellis courtesy Kansas City Monarchs" />
 <figcaption>Will Kengor drives his first of two home runs of the game for the Monarchs. Photo by John Ellis courtesy Kansas City Monarchs</figcaption>
 </figure>By EMERSON PEAVEY Kansas City MonarchsKANSAS CITY, Kan. -&nbsp;The Kansas City Monarchs (38-22) took home a massive win against the Houston Apollos (8-52 ) 15-6, courtesy of infielder Will Kengor who tied a franchise record for the number of RBIs in a game.&nbsp;The Apollos scored two runs in the top of the second, taking an early lead over Kansas City.&nbsp;Will Kengor kicked off the Monarchs’ offense with a three-run homer in the bottom of the second, scoring himself, Gaby Guerrero, and Casey Gillaspie.&nbsp;Houston made its way back to the top of the scoreboard, hitting four runs in the top of the third.&nbsp;Kansas City answered quickly, with Morgan McCullough hitting a double then running home after a sacrifice fly by Darnell Sweeney, cutting into the Apollos’ lead 6-4 as they headed into the fourth inning.&nbsp;Justin Donatella (1-0) relieved starting right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer in the top of the fourth. Shafer walked off the mound after pitching for three innings, recording seven hits, six runs, four earned runs, one walk and five strikeouts.&nbsp;The Monarchs continued to chip away in the bottom of the fourth, beginning with a double by Gillaspie. After advancing to third after a Colin Willis put out, a wild pitch while Charcer Burks was up to bat allowed Gillaspie to punch in a run, putting Kansas City behind by only one run, 5-6.&nbsp;Kansas City took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning, starting with a broken-bat single to left by Gaby Guerrero to score McCullough. A single to center field by Colin Willis then scored Grotjohn and Guerrero. The offense didn’t stop there; McCullough hit another single and scored both Willis and Burks.&nbsp;Righthander Ryan Newell took over the mound in the top of the sixth, relieving winning pitcher Donatella. Donatella pitched for two innings, recorded one hit, and one strikeout.&nbsp;In the bottom of the eighth, Darnell Sweeney tacked on another run for the Monarchs after Colin Willis advanced to first off of a fielder’s choice.&nbsp;Kengor then hit a three-run home run all the way to the T-Mobile Home Run Hill, tying the franchise record for the number of RBIs (7) in a game.&nbsp;Basehor, Kansas native and rookie right-handed pitcher Brock Gilliam stepped on the mound for the top of the ninth, relieving Jacob Lindgren. Gilliam recorded three-straight strikeouts in his pro debut, giving Kansas City the win 15-6.&nbsp;The Kansas City Monarchs will match up against the Houston Apollos again Tuesday, with the first pitch set for 7 p.m. and the gates opening at 6 p.m. The game can be heard on the&nbsp;<a href="https://mixlr.com/kansas-city-monarchs-baseball" target="_blank">Monarchs Broadcast Network</a>&nbsp;with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aabaseball.tv/" target="_blank">aabaseball.tv</a>

Kengor ties franchise RBI record in Monarchs' 15-6 win

TOKYO (AP) — Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics. 

U.S. men Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena helped their chances of making the knockout round as well. 

The U.S. women beat Spain 21-13, 21-16 for their second straight win. They can do no worse than a three-way tie for first. 

Dalhausser and Lucena improved to 1-1 in the round robin by beating Brazil's Alison, the reigning gold medalist, and Alvaro Filho, 24-22, 19-21, 15-13. The Americans will meet Argentina on Thursday.

TOKYO (AP) — Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics. U.S. men Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena helped their chances of making the knockout round as well. The U.S. women beat Spain 21-13, 21-16 for their second straight win. They can do no worse than a three-way tie for first. Dalhausser and Lucena improved to 1-1 in the round robin by beating Brazil's Alison, the reigning gold medalist, and Alvaro Filho, 24-22, 19-21, 15-13. The Americans will meet Argentina on Thursday.

American men, women both win in beach volleyball prelims

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have brought some unexpected gold medals for countries and teams which rarely see their athletes on the podium. 

Flora Duffy of Bermuda won the women's triathlon, Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines took gold in weightlifting, Cheung Ka Long of Hong Kong earned gold in fencing, and swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui of Tunisia won the men's 400-meter freestyle race. Distria Krasniqi and Nora Gjakova both won gold medals in judo for Kosovo. 

Cheung said, "it means a lot to show to the world we can do it."

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have brought some unexpected gold medals for countries and teams which rarely see their athletes on the podium. Flora Duffy of Bermuda won the women's triathlon, Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines took gold in weightlifting, Cheung Ka Long of Hong Kong earned gold in fencing, and swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui of Tunisia won the men's 400-meter freestyle race. Distria Krasniqi and Nora Gjakova both won gold medals in judo for Kosovo. Cheung said, "it means a lot to show to the world we can do it."

Olympic outsider teams celebrate rare gold medals in Tokyo

TOKYO (AP) — The expected Olympic showdown between the top two women's volleyball teams in the world turned out to be a one-sided affair. 

The U.S. women swept defending gold medalist China 29-27, 25-22, 25-21 in a pool-play match that left the Americans at the top of Pool B and the Chinese seeking to win their first set of the tournament after two straight sweeps to open the Games. 

China was also swept by Turkey in the opener but showed five years ago in Rio de Janeiro how little the pool-play matches can mean after losing three of five of them before rallying to win gold.

TOKYO (AP) — The expected Olympic showdown between the top two women's volleyball teams in the world turned out to be a one-sided affair. The U.S. women swept defending gold medalist China 29-27, 25-22, 25-21 in a pool-play match that left the Americans at the top of Pool B and the Chinese seeking to win their first set of the tournament after two straight sweeps to open the Games. China was also swept by Turkey in the opener but showed five years ago in Rio de Janeiro how little the pool-play matches can mean after losing three of five of them before rallying to win gold.

US women's volleyball hands China 2nd straight loss

TOKYO (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women's gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue. 

The ROC posted a team score of 169.528, ahead of the U.S. in second place at 166.096. The gold is the first for the Russians since the Unified Team triumphed in Barcelona in 1992 and came a day after the ROC men's team edged Japan for the top spot in the men's final. 

TOKYO (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women's gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue. The ROC posted a team score of 169.528, ahead of the U.S. in second place at 166.096. The gold is the first for the Russians since the Unified Team triumphed in Barcelona in 1992 and came a day after the ROC men's team edged Japan for the top spot in the men's final. Great Britain won bronze.

Biles withdraws from gymnastics final; US women take silver

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jorge Soler hit two home runs for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. 

Mike Minor (8-8) gave the Royals their fifth quality start in the last six games. He allowed two runs on three hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out seven. Minor's victory in Milwaukee on July 20 started the Royals' current winning streak. 

Scott Barlow worked the final two innings and picked up his sixth save.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jorge Soler hit two home runs for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Mike Minor (8-8) gave the Royals their fifth quality start in the last six games. He allowed two runs on three hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out seven. Minor's victory in Milwaukee on July 20 started the Royals' current winning streak. Scott Barlow worked the final two innings and picked up his sixth save.

Soler hits 2 HRs, again, as Royals beat White Sox 4-3

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Brazilian men and American women are leading the final day of competition in surfing, which is making its Olympic debut.

Following the quarterfinals, Brazilians Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira will face off against hometown hero Kanoa Igarashi of Japan and Australian Owen Wright respectively.

In the women’s game champion Carissa Moore of the U.S. and Japan’s Amuro Tsuzuki will face off in the semifinals. The young American phenom Caroline Marks will go up against Bianca Buitendag of South Africa.

Moore seems to have finally found her footing after struggling the first two days to find momentum in a modest beach break that’s unlike the big waves back home in Hawaii.

She predicted yesterday that her teammate Marks, who grew up in Florida would be the woman to beat.

The finals will be held later Tuesday, weather permitting.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Brazilian men and American women are leading the final day of competition in surfing, which is making its Olympic debut.Following the quarterfinals, Brazilians Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira will face off against hometown hero Kanoa Igarashi of Japan and Australian Owen Wright respectively.In the women’s game champion Carissa Moore of the U.S. and Japan’s Amuro Tsuzuki will face off in the semifinals. The young American phenom Caroline Marks will go up against Bianca Buitendag of South Africa.Moore seems to have finally found her footing after struggling the first two days to find momentum in a modest beach break that’s unlike the big waves back home in Hawaii.She predicted yesterday that her teammate Marks, who grew up in Florida would be the woman to beat.The finals will be held later Tuesday, weather permitting.

US women, Brazilian men leading surfing competition

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Alaska has an Olympic swimming champion.

Seventeen-year-old high schooler Lydia Jacoby gave the United States a victory in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, knocking off teammate and defending Olympic champion Lilly King.

Jacoby was the first swimmer from the state ever to make the U.S. Olympic swimming team.

Now, she’s heading back to Anchorage with a gold medal, rallying to win in 1 minute, 4.95 seconds.

South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker claimed the silver in 1:05.22, while King gave the Americans another medal by taking the bronze in 1:05.54.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Alaska has an Olympic swimming champion.Seventeen-year-old high schooler Lydia Jacoby gave the United States a victory in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, knocking off teammate and defending Olympic champion Lilly King.Jacoby was the first swimmer from the state ever to make the U.S. Olympic swimming team.Now, she’s heading back to Anchorage with a gold medal, rallying to win in 1 minute, 4.95 seconds.South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker claimed the silver in 1:05.22, while King gave the Americans another medal by taking the bronze in 1:05.54.

Alaskan teen Jacoby wins women's 100-meter breaststroke

TOKYO (AP) — It's a skeet sweep for the United States. Vincent Hancock gave the Americans a sweep in skeet at the Tokyo Olympics by winning his third gold medal about an hour after Amber English won women's gold. 

Hancock is the first skeet shooter to win three golds and set an Olympic record by hitting 59 of 60 targets. He won in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 but had a disappointing finish in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. 

English hit 56 of 60 shots to win gold in her first Games after she just missed making the U.S. team in two previous Olympics.

TOKYO (AP) — It's a skeet sweep for the United States. Vincent Hancock gave the Americans a sweep in skeet at the Tokyo Olympics by winning his third gold medal about an hour after Amber English won women's gold. Hancock is the first skeet shooter to win three golds and set an Olympic record by hitting 59 of 60 targets. He won in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 but had a disappointing finish in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. English hit 56 of 60 shots to win gold in her first Games after she just missed making the U.S. team in two previous Olympics.

Hancock, English give Americans a skeet sweep at Tokyo Games

TOKYO (AP) — The American “A-Team” of April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics.

The U.S. women beat Spain 21-13, 21-16 on Tuesday morning for their second straight win. With one more game in the preliminaries left, they can do no worse than a three-way tie for first, which would be broken during a “lucky loser” matchup after the round-robin.

Ross, a three-time Olympian who has already won silver and bronze, and first-timer Klineman will play the Dutch team of Sanne Keizer and Madelein Meppelink on Friday.

TOKYO (AP) — The American “A-Team” of April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics.The U.S. women beat Spain 21-13, 21-16 on Tuesday morning for their second straight win. With one more game in the preliminaries left, they can do no worse than a three-way tie for first, which would be broken during a “lucky loser” matchup after the round-robin.Ross, a three-time Olympian who has already won silver and bronze, and first-timer Klineman will play the Dutch team of Sanne Keizer and Madelein Meppelink on Friday.

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TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;The American men have lost a backstroke race at the Olympic pool for the first time since 1992.

Russian athletes swept the top two spots in the 100-meter back, with Evgeny Rylov claiming the gold medal in 51.98 seconds and teammate Kliment Kolesnikov taking the silver in 52.00. The defending Olympic champion, American Ryan Murphy, settled for the bronze in 52.19.

It was the first backstroke defeat for the U.S. men at the Olympics since the 1992 Barcelona Games. They won 12 straight golds at the last six Olympics, including Murphy’s sweep of the 100- and 200-meter backstroke at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

But the streak finally ended at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;The American men have lost a backstroke race at the Olympic pool for the first time since 1992.Russian athletes swept the top two spots in the 100-meter back, with Evgeny Rylov claiming the gold medal in 51.98 seconds and teammate Kliment Kolesnikov taking the silver in 52.00. The defending Olympic champion, American Ryan Murphy, settled for the bronze in 52.19.It was the first backstroke defeat for the U.S. men at the Olympics since the 1992 Barcelona Games. They won 12 straight golds at the last six Olympics, including Murphy’s sweep of the 100- and 200-meter backstroke at the 2016 Rio Olympics.But the streak finally ended at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

USA's Murphy picks up bronze in men's 100-meter backstroke

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal.

McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder in the women’s 100-meter backstroke with a winning time of 57.47 seconds. That's just off the mark she set this year of 57.45.

The silver went to Canada’s Kylie Masse in 57.72, while former world record-holder Regan Smith of the United States settled for the bronze at 58.05.

Coming into the Olympics, Australia had not an individual women’s title since 2008. Now they have two, with McKeown’s gold coming after Ariarne Titmus’ victory Monday in the 400 freestyle.

TOKYO (AP) —&nbsp;Kaylee McKeown has given the Australian women another swimming gold medal.McKeown backed up her status as the world record-holder in the women’s 100-meter backstroke with a winning time of 57.47 seconds. That's just off the mark she set this year of 57.45.The silver went to Canada’s Kylie Masse in 57.72, while former world record-holder Regan Smith of the United States settled for the bronze at 58.05.Coming into the Olympics, Australia had not an individual women’s title since 2008. Now they have two, with McKeown’s gold coming after Ariarne Titmus’ victory Monday in the 400 freestyle.

Smith wins bronze for US in women's 100-meter backstroke

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