The Associated Press

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Up top: Guardians own No. 1 pick in upcoming MLB draft, a selection that could alter team's future

It's been a season of firsts for the Cleveland Guardians

11:10PM ( 3 months ago )

June sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record. String may end soon, but dangerous heat won't

The European climate service Copernicus says Earth's more than year-long streak of record-shattering hot months kept on simmering through June

10:02PM ( 3 months ago )

Pete Alonso to compete in Home Run Derby for 5th time, joins Henderson and Bohm in July 15 field

Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth straight Home Run Derby, with the New York Mets first baseman trying to win for the third time

9:31PM ( 3 months ago )

Alonso to compete in Home Run Derby for 5th time, joins Henderson and Bohm in July 15 field

Pete Alonso will participate in his fifth straight Home Run Derby, with the New York Mets first baseman trying to win for the third time

9:31PM ( 3 months ago )

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

8:36PM ( 3 months ago )

Japan and Philippines sign defense pact allowing their forces to train in each other's territory

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

8:36PM ( 3 months ago )

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

8:36PM ( 3 months ago )

Bronny James scratched from Lakers' 2nd California Classic game because of swelling in left knee

Bronny James was scratched from the Los Angeles Lakers’ second California Classic game Sunday because of a swelling in his left knee, a day after scoring four points in his NBA Summer League debut

8:29PM ( 3 months ago )

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps if further provoked

8:07PM ( 3 months ago )

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes picked for All-Star Game just 2 months after his major league debut

Paul Skenes’ first All-Star selection was as speedy as his fastball

7:47PM ( 3 months ago )