Reds reinstate veteran lefty Mike Minor from injured list
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have activated veteran left-hander Mike Minor from the 10-day injured list…
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New track, new test: NASCAR’s top series heads to St. Louis
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Larson is willing to drive just about anything with four wheels and an engine, and his…
Continue ReadingFalcons’ Pitts says stadium’s new FieldTurf is soft but good
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts says the new FieldTurf playing surface at Mercedes-Benz…
Continue ReadingKroenke says Nuggets are entering championship-or-bust mode
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke said Friday the Denver Nuggets are entering a “championship or…
Continue ReadingCampbell hits 4 HRs, routs Georgia Tech to begin regional
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Babin drove in five runs, Logan Jordan had three hits and three RBIs and Campbell used five-run innings in the second…
Continue ReadingDuvall, Braves argue case at salary arbitration hearing
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves argued their case as salary arbitration hearings resumed after a two-week break.…
Continue ReadingWallace, Turner lead Arkansas past Grand Canyon 7-1
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cayden Wallace, who hit two home runs, and Michael Turner both drove in three runs and second-seeded Arkansas defeated…
Continue ReadingSchott’s blast leads Columbia past Gonzaga 8-2 in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hayden Schott belted a three-run home run in a five-run fifth inning and third-seeded Columbia thumped second-seeded Gonzaga…
Continue ReadingPirates, Rockies, Dodgers minor leaguers suspended by MLB
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rayber Romero, Colorado pitcher Stalyn Sanchez and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Geremias Valencia were…
Continue ReadingYanks’ Donaldson off IL, making 1st start since Anderson ban
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson was activated from the 10-day injured list and in the lineup for the New York Yankees for the first time since being…
Continue ReadingIzzo adds former guard Thomas Kelley to Michigan State staff
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has added former Spartans guard Thomas Kelley to his staff as an assistant…
Continue ReadingDanielle Kang playing U.S. Women’s Open with tumor on spine
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Danielle Kang revealed Friday that she played the first two rounds of the U.S. Women’s…
Continue ReadingToral’s HR in 9th helps FSU beat UCLA 5-3 in Auburn Regional
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jordan Carrion hit his first triple of the season, Alex Toral added an insurance run in the ninth with a homer and No. 3 seed…
Continue ReadingCameron Smith ignores history and takes lead at Memorial
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Cameron Smith doesn’t have a great history at the Memorial. In his six previous…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina history marker honoring Jim Thorpe back up
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — An historical marker alerting motorists that 1912 two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe once played pro baseball in…
Continue ReadingCeltics were resilient in Game 1; Warriors now must respond
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In Game 1, Boston showed its resilience. In Game 2, Golden State gets a chance to answer.…
Continue ReadingJordan Smith takes 2-stroke lead at European Open
WINSEN, Germany (AP) — Jordan Smith surged into a two-stroke lead in the second round of the European Open. Smith seeks his second tour win five…
Continue ReadingSEC approves future schedules for basketball, not football
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference approved future regular-season schedules and postseason formats for six sports — just not…
Continue ReadingClay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ninth innings in the Bronx have become Clay Time, with Clay Holmes entering with his cap pulled…
Continue ReadingValencia adds more turmoil by firing coach Bordalás
MADRID (AP) — Spanish club Valencia has fired coach José Bordalás amid turmoil over the team’s leadership. The club ended Bordalás’ contract…
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