Nets waive James Johnson, open roster spot before postseason
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have waived veteran forward James Johnson, opening a roster spot ahead of the postseason. The move would allow…
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Caratini confident about adjustment to Brewers after trade
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers think Victor Caratini will have no trouble adjusting to his new team. The…
Continue ReadingBerrettini to miss Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome tournaments
MILAN (AP) — Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini will miss the next three ATP Masters 1000 tournaments as he recovers from surgery. The…
Continue ReadingNCAA Women’s Tournament TV rights could have different look
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament reported strong viewership numbers this week. The event is packaged with 28…
Continue ReadingGuardians announce 5-year contract with Clase on opening day
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians began opening day Thursday by making official a $20 million,…
Continue ReadingAP Source: Pirates, 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes agree on 8-year deal
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer The Pittsburgh Pirates are building around third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. A person with knowledge of the agreement…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox 3B Moncada to miss 3 weeks with strained oblique
DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago White Sox expect third baseman Yoán Moncada to miss the first three weeks of the season because of a strained right…
Continue ReadingCubs place RHP Alec Mills on 10-day IL with back injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Alec Mills, left-hander Wade Miley and shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the 10-day injured…
Continue ReadingBraves’ Acuña describes feelings for Freeman as ‘nothing’
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. is not among the Atlanta Braves players who will be missing Freddie Freeman as…
Continue ReadingSharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job.…
Continue ReadingNats DH Cruz, other Clemente Award winners wear ’21’ on caps
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Winners of the Roberto Clemente Award will wear his No. 21 on the back of their caps for…
Continue ReadingMan charged in death of Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah’s brother
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of Cleveland Browns linebacker…
Continue ReadingWorld Series champion Braves set roster for title defense
ATLANTA (AP) — The World Series champion Atlanta Braves are carrying three catchers on their opening day roster. William Contreras made the team…
Continue ReadingCourt annuls Peru official’s life ban, returns case to FIFA
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A South American soccer official who was acquitted of a racketeering conspiracy charge in the United States has had…
Continue ReadingOntario Hockey League suspends GM, coach for online comments
TORONTO (AP) — Niagara IceDogs general manager Joey Burke and head coach Billy Burke have been indefinitely suspended by the Ontario Hockey League.…
Continue Reading2 more Black coaches sue NFL alleging racial discrimination
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two Black coaches have joined Brian Flores in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina’s Dawn Staley becomes force on, off the court
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has gone through a consequential year of success, both on and off the basketball…
Continue Reading2-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom to 10-day IL for Mets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jacob deGrom went on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a stress reaction on his right shoulder blade as the New York Mets…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams’ coach, Mouratoglou, to work with Halep
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams’ coach for a decade is going to work with Simona Halep. Patrick Mouratoglou announced his…
Continue Reading2019 World Series MVP Strasburg goes to 10-day IL for Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg has been put on the 10-day injured list as he continues his return from thoracic outlet surgery. That is one of…
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