Andrew Benintendi, Royals go to arbitration: $8.5M vs $7.3M
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Outfielder Andrew Benintendi went to arbitration with the Kansas City Royals, asking for $8.5 million instead of the…
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Anthony Munoz hired as Hall of Fame relationship officer
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame has hired Anthony Muñoz as its first Chief Football Relationship Officer. The hall said Thursday…
Continue ReadingConcerns about pit row linger as IndyCar revs up for May
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drivers arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for IndyCar’s biggest month wondering…
Continue ReadingBannon singles on 1st big league pitch, O’s top Cards 3-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rylan Bannon became just the third Baltimore player since 2000 to get a hit on the first pitch of…
Continue ReadingGuardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manage
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases after an outbreak inside their clubhouse on Wednesday in…
Continue ReadingGino Cappelletti, who scored 1st points in AFL history, dies
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Gino Cappelletti, a former AFL Most Valuable Player and original member of the Boston…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia
As WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she has no clear prospect…
Continue ReadingTottenham beats Arsenal 3-0 to tighten race for CL spot
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming its fierce…
Continue ReadingBucks, Warriors try to close out second-round series at home
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback. The Golden State…
Continue ReadingBrown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A’s take 4 of 5 from Tigers
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the…
Continue ReadingWalker, Mets cruise past Nats 4-1, win another series
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Taijuan Walker pitched seven no-fuss innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series…
Continue ReadingÁlvarez HRs twice, Astros top Twins 5-0, win 10th straight
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luis Garcia and three relievers combined on a seven-hitter, Yordan Álvarez homered twice…
Continue ReadingTop pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Travon Walker signed a four-year, $37.4 million rookie…
Continue ReadingCanada to host Iran in World Cup prep match on June 5
By The Associated Press Canada will prepare for its first World Cup since 1986 with an exhibition against Iran on June 5 at B.C. Place Stadium in…
Continue ReadingSagstrom shoots 63 to take lead in LPGA Founders Cup
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Madelene Sagstrom shot a flawless 9-under 63 during a round she felt holes kept getting larger…
Continue ReadingCoutinho completes permanent move to Villa from Barcelona
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Aston Villa from Barcelona for a reported fee of 20…
Continue ReadingMunoz shoots 60 at Byron Nelson, record 2nd this season
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Munoz shot a 12-under 60 in the opening round of the Byron Nelson. He is the…
Continue ReadingCrosby’s status clouds Rangers-Penguins as Game 6 looms
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins may have to try and close out the New York Rangers without captain Sidney…
Continue ReadingKentucky Derby winner Rich Strike not running in Preakness
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness after his major upset to win the Kentucky Derby, keeping horse racing…
Continue ReadingNFL executive Michael Signora wins writers’ Horrigan Award
By The Associated Press Michael Signora, the NFL’s senior vice president of football and international communications, has been selected as the…
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