A quarter century has passed since Robert Putnam released “Bowling Alone,” his heralded work on America’s decaying social fabric. The book was sobering at the time. Things are worse now: Not only are we still…

Bitty Ball League Personal Service Insurance 16, Landmark National Bank 9. Hits for PSI: Gavin Granere, 4 s; Fisher Frazell, 3 s; Parker McKarnin, 2 s, d, t; Gensen Sinclair, 3 s, d; Lincoln Smith…

Vladimir Putin had not visited North Korea for almost a quarter of a century. His first visit came shortly after his accession to power in 2000, when Seoul’s “sunshine policy” toward Pyongyang had raised hopes…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Zack Gelof hit his first home run in nearly three weeks and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night to end a nine-game losing streak. JJ…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other. Mays was…

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had every reason to feel bitterly disappointed. He was poised to end all those years without winning another major when he couldn’t make a birdie over the last 17…

Jr. Bitty Ball League American Family Insurance 11, A&W Restaurant 5. Hits for American Family: Nolan Miller-Hutton, 2; Hudson Ekis, 4; Jakobi Morton, 3; Joyt George, 2; Arlo Franklin, 3; Vincent Ramirez, 1; James Daniels,…

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms…

In the NBA, it’s already next season. The offseason, technically, might have lasted for only about an hour. The Boston Celtics won the NBA Finals on Monday night, and when the clock rolled over to…

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese called it “a basketball play.” Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark said, “It’s just part of basketball.” Fever coach Christie Sides said: “The right call was made in that moment.” Former…