Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu happy to be back home
By LES EAST Associated Press METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled…
Continue ReadingAP National Sports
Reds scratch Naquin, Senzel from lineup, put both on IL
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Reds removed outfielders Tyler Naquin and Nick Senzel from the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game at Milwaukee and placed…
Continue ReadingYoung Yankees fan given Judge HR ball meets his hero
TORONTO (AP) — The young Yankees fan who became a viral sensation this week shed more tears of joy on Wednesday when he met his hero, New York…
Continue ReadingFrom MacKinnon to Malkin, big names already making impact
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon said it’s up to the NHL’s top players to “drive the bus” and deliver for…
Continue ReadingMargot’s two-run single puts Rays past slumping A’s 3-0
By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa…
Continue ReadingS. Carolina nears transgender sports ban after Senate vote
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill that would ban transgender students from…
Continue ReadingHouser argues for $3M in arbitration, Brewers at $2.425M
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Adrian Houser argued his salary arbitration case against Milwaukee, asking a three-man panel for $3 million while the…
Continue ReadingMadrid rallies past Man City to reach Champions League final
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has done it again. The 13-time European champion produced yet another magical Champions…
Continue ReadingVerlander solid again as Astros complete sweep of Mariners
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Sure, it’s early. But Justin Verlander’s work this season in his return from Tommy…
Continue ReadingGolden Knights coping with missing playoffs for 1st time
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are watching the playoffs this year after making the postseason in each…
Continue ReadingKenseth, McGriff and Shelmerdine join NASCAR Hall of Fame
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Drivers Matt Kenseth and Hershel McGriff and crew chief Kirk Shelmerdine have been selected…
Continue ReadingAdam Duvall gets key hit as Braves beat Mets 9-2
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a two-run double during Atlanta’s seven-run sixth inning, and the Braves beat the…
Continue ReadingWichita State fires its athletic director Boatright
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State has fired athletic director Darron Boatright. University President Rick Muma said in a news release that…
Continue ReadingClevinger makes emotional return, Padres, Guardians split
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny…
Continue ReadingGeorgia high school athletic group bans transgender athletes
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The main athletic association for Georgia high schools voted Wednesday to ban transgender boys and…
Continue ReadingNuggets need more than healthy Murray, Porter to contend
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone says the Denver Nuggets realize they won’t transform into NBA title…
Continue ReadingWainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yadier Molina wasn’t going to let an illness that kept the Cardinals catcher out of…
Continue ReadingRed Bull’s Sergio Pérez sees golden age of Mexican racers
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer Sergio Pérez looks around the top motor racing series in the world and sees a golden age for Mexican drivers. He is…
Continue ReadingSmith, Diamondbacks edge Marlins after Bumgarner ejection
MIAMI (AP) — Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 8-7 after left-hander Madison…
Continue ReadingPirates beat up Tigers’ bullpen to split doubleheader
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit…
Continue Reading