Eflin, Phillies agree to $5.7M deal, avoid arbitration
ATLANTA (AP) — Right-hander Zach Eflin and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $5.7 million, one-year contract. Eflin gets a $5.55 million salary…
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Osaka’s mental health discussion resonates at French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. The players remaining in…
Continue ReadingPanthers’ Darnold ‘staying focused’ amid uncertain future
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took ample notice of the team’s pursuit of…
Continue ReadingYanks lose Stanton, LeMahieu to injuries; LeMahieu MRI clean
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees lost All-Stars DJ LeMahieu and Giancarlo Stanton to injuries, although the early diagnosis on LeMahieu suggests New…
Continue ReadingJets ‘thick’ QB Wilson focused on eating, performing better
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The focus this offseason for the New York Jets is on second-year quarterback…
Continue ReadingTannehill building chemistry with his new Titans’ playmakers
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill’s favorite receiver since becoming the Tennessee Titans’…
Continue ReadingAlabama opens SEC tourney with 5-3 win over Georgia
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Freshman Ben Hess struck out seven straight batters in relief after a two-hour rain delay and No. 11 seed Alabama beat…
Continue ReadingSteve Stricker out of Senior PGA with positive COVID-19 test
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has pulled out of the Senior PGA Championship after testing positive for the…
Continue ReadingUCLA to pay record of nearly $700M in doctor abuse lawsuits
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The University of California system announced Tuesday it will pay nearly $375 million to more…
Continue ReadingNCAA survey shows mental health still a concern for athletes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A survey of college athletes by the NCAA suggests that rates of mental exhaustion, anxiety and depression remain as much as…
Continue ReadingBack home again: McLaughlin family reunites after 31 months
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The pandemic prevented Scott McLaughlin from saying goodbye to his family in New Zealand…
Continue ReadingUS qualifies for hockey worlds quarterfinals, to face Swiss
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States secured its spot in the quarterinfals of the ice hockey world championship on the last day of group play…
Continue ReadingRodgers absent as Packers conduct voluntary OTAs this week
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers was one of several notable veterans missing as the Green Bay…
Continue ReadingKadri leads way, Avs nearing 1st conference final since ’02
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche take a 3-1 lead over St. Louis into Game 5 in Denver on Wednesday night. The…
Continue ReadingPSG women’s coach suspended over ‘inappropriate behavior’
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain has suspended the coach of its women’s team, with the club saying it had been informed of “inappropriate…
Continue ReadingJags’ Etienne returns after foot injury derails rookie year
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne is back to full speed and cleared to…
Continue ReadingWatson accuser felt ‘scared’ and threatened by Browns QB
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — One of the women accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct while…
Continue ReadingMitch, Kenny or Mason? Steelers’ QB derby now in full swing
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Pittsburgh Steelers began organized team activities…
Continue ReadingSlain cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25, ‘exceptional in every way’
BY LISA RATHKE The Associated Press Moriah Wilson had shifted gears a number of times in her 25 years of life, but no matter her focus — collegiate…
Continue ReadingLouisville adds Cardinals scoring great Milt Wagner to staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville has added Milt Wagner as men’s basketball director of player development and alumni relations, reuniting the…
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