Saints cut Brown, waive Thompson; Costello says he’s signing
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints have cut veteran running back Malcolm Brown and waived defensive back Bryce Thompson with an injury designation.…
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Bears remove Smith from PUP list, another twist in standoff
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ standoff with Roquan Smith took another turn when the team…
Continue ReadingNew Zealand batter Taylor makes racism claim in new book
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Recently retired test batsman Ross Taylor says in an autobiography that he…
Continue ReadingBroncos sport NFL’s richest, most diverse ownership group
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos now sport the wealthiest owner in the NFL and the…
Continue ReadingTellez hits tying HR, Adames winning single, Brews beat Rays
By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and made a key defensive play in the 10th,…
Continue ReadingStidham relishing role with Raiders, playing for McDaniels
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Jarrett Stidham knows who’s the starting QB in Las Vegas. But that hasn’t stopped…
Continue ReadingAlabama WR Earle to miss start of season with foot injury
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle is expected to miss the first four games of the season with a broken foot. Crimson Tide…
Continue ReadingLindor scores 3 more, Mets thump Reds for 6th straight win
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor scored three times, tying a franchise record by scoring a run in 13 consecutive…
Continue ReadingNick Kyrgios beats top-ranked Daniil Medvedev in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Kyrgios beat top-ranked defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday in the National Bank Open. Krygios,…
Continue ReadingWatson starting Browns’ preseason opener as suspension looms
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson will start Cleveland’s exhibition opener at Jacksonville while waiting to learn…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid beats Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 for UEFA Super Cup
HELSINKI (AP) — Karim Benzema and David Alaba have scored in each half for Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht…
Continue ReadingHoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs…
Continue ReadingPreseason gives Packers chance to measure QB Love’s progress
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love believes he has something to prove after…
Continue ReadingTigers GM Al Avila fired after 7 years, no playoffs
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have fired general manager Al Avila, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff…
Continue ReadingBackups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough…
Continue ReadingRodolfo Castro’s on-field MLB phone flub a relatable moment
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro’s phone faux pas was a relatable moment. The…
Continue ReadingNotre Dame AD: Big Ten deal with NBC ‘perfect’ for Irish
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says the coming Big Ten television contract with NBC is a “perfect” way for…
Continue ReadingFencing organization, coach sued over alleged sex abuse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal lawsuit says the national governing body for fencing failed to protect a Tennessee teenager from sexual abuse…
Continue ReadingJoshua Palmer emerging as bigger threat in Chargers’ offense
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The momentum Joshua Palmer built up last season with the Los Angeles Chargers has continued…
Continue ReadingNoah Gragson to move to Cup Series in 2023 with Petty GMS
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Noah Gragson has been earned a full-time ride in the Cup Series and will drive for Petty GMS next season.…
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