WASHINGTON (AP) — In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that the NCAA can’t enforce certain rules limiting the education-related benefits — things like computers and graduate scholarships — that colleges offer athletes. The case doesn’t decide whether students can be paid salaries. Instead,…

ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Smyly knows his first season with the Atlanta Braves hasn’t gone as smoothly as he thought it would. After shutting down the St. Louis Cardinals, Smyly believes he’s on the right track to better consistency. “I guess pretty up and down, you know?” he said. “I didn’t have the April I…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning and drove in both St. Louis runs as the Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Tuesday night. St. Louis has won two in a row against the Marlins after dropping nine of 10 overall. Miami lost its third straight. Goldschmidt,…

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach Davies tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning to outduel Carlos Martinez, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep. The Cubs have won five straight and 15 of 20 to remain in a tie with the Milwaukee Brewers atop the…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright allowed two runs in seven innings, Tyler O’Neill homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 8-2 Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak. “I like stepping into that role,” Wainwright said about being a stopper. “I like a little extra incentive for whatever situation.…