Ryan McMahon, Rockies agree to $70M, 6-year contract
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $70 million, six-year contract that avoided salary…
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Man gets life in prison for murder of NBA’s Lorenzen Wright
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright,…
Continue ReadingTowering Pirates shortstop Cruz aiming for big league spot
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season’s cameo into a full-time gig. Cruz made his…
Continue ReadingKyle Schwarber fits in nicely with the Phillies
By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber loves to hit in Citizens Bank Park and enjoys eating cheesesteaks. He’ll…
Continue ReadingBlockbuster: Colts get QB Matt Ryan in trade with Falcons
BY MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the…
Continue ReadingChelsea owner Abramovich’s luxury yacht docks in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports says a yacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich…
Continue ReadingSlow-starting Cards get on a roll, sweep Irish to open ACC
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Louisville has shaken off its slow start and is looking a lot more like the high-scoring Cardinals teams college…
Continue ReadingSims leads UNC Wilmington past Drake in CBI on late shot
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jaylen Sims made a layup with 4.3 seconds left to lead UNC Wilmington to a 76-75 win over Drake in the College Basketball…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics sets $26 lowest rate for 1 million tickets
PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics say one million tickets will be sold for 24 euros each. Some of those lowest-price tickets will…
Continue ReadingLa Salle fires coach Ashley Howard after 4 difficult seasons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — La Salle has fired coach Ashley Howard after four seasons without a winning record. Howard went 45-71 in four seasons and…
Continue ReadingCatalonia Volta: Italian rider hospitalized after collapsing
MADRID (AP) — Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli has collapsed and had to be rushed to a hospital after the first stage of the Catalonia Volta. Team…
Continue ReadingBoris Becker accused of hiding tennis trophies during trial
LONDON (AP) — Former tennis champion Boris Becker is on trial in London for allegedly concealing property — including nine trophies — from…
Continue ReadingLongtime US snowboard coach Peter Foley under investigation
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating abuse allegations against longtime snowboard coach Peter Foley, who has left his job…
Continue ReadingHooper calls chance with Titans a no-brainer for tight end
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Tennessee’s newest tight end Austin Hooper says he only wants a chance to compete with his third NFL…
Continue ReadingLa’el Collins is latest prize in Bengals’ O-line rebuild
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed a third free-agent lineman to shore up an offensive line that…
Continue ReadingAlexander-Arnold, James among 4 missing England friendlies
LONDON (AP) — Right backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James are among four players to withdraw from the England squad because of injuries…
Continue ReadingGreen hired as Illinois’ coach following success at Dayton
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois hired Shauna Green is its coach, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.…
Continue ReadingHuskers’ McGowens, B10 newcomer of year, to enter NBA draft
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowenshas announced he’s declaring for the NBA draft and will sign with an agent. The…
Continue ReadingBurns withdraws from Match Play as groups set for Austin
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sam Burns is the latest top player to pull out of the Dell Match Play. Burns withdrew one day after outlasting Davis…
Continue ReadingShaken, now stirring: Remy Martin has Jayhawks in Sweet 16
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Remy Martin has been the catalyst for Kansas through the opening two rounds of the NCAA…
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