Cubs finalize deal with slick-fielding shortstop Simmons
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with slick-fielding shortstop Andrelton Simmons. A native of…
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Yankees’ Judge sidesteps vaccine question amid NYC mandate
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status…
Continue ReadingIUPUI women get 2nd chance to make 1st NCAA impression
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IUPUI star Macee Williams took a few minutes to savor the final seconds of winning the…
Continue ReadingBengals sign DT B.J. Hill to 3-year, $30 million deal
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed defensive tackle B.J. Hill to a three-year, $30 contract. Hill was a critical player on the…
Continue ReadingKhudobin has hip surgery; Stars likely to hold on to Holtby
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin is expected to be out six months after having hip surgery. The team…
Continue ReadingLa Liga makes proposal to help revamp Brazilian league
MADRID (AP) — Spanish league president Javier Tebas has presented the league’s business model to Brazilian clubs looking to revamp their…
Continue ReadingMLB players ponder how Manfred can mend icy relationship
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Rob Manfred and major league players agree on at least one thing: the commissioner has failed…
Continue ReadingWild send Sturm to Avalanche for Jost in swap of centers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Nico Sturm from the Minnesota Wild for Tyson Jost in a swap of centers. The 26-year-old…
Continue ReadingLoyola eyes another NCAA run, with Sister Jean by its side
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The NCAA Tournament begins this week with a familiar face on hand. Loyola Chicago is back in the…
Continue ReadingJets bolster D, agree to terms with CB Reed, S Whitehead
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets opened the second day of the NFL’s legal tampering period by…
Continue ReadingAP source: Broncos pluck free agent DE Gregory from Cowboys
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says the Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a…
Continue ReadingGeorgia facing tough task of replacing NFL-bound D-linemen
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month’s NFL…
Continue ReadingGiants agree to terms with O-linemen Glowinski and Feliciano
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have started rebuilding their offensive line, agreeing to contract…
Continue ReadingFalcons re-sign free-agent PK Younghoe Koo to 5-year deal
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Younghoe Koo, who has give the Atlanta Falcons a reliable option on field goals and extra points since 2019, has signed…
Continue ReadingOlympic gold medalist Steveson looks to repeat as NCAA champ
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Minnesota’s Gable Steveson can put a memorable final touch on one of the most impressive collegiate wrestling…
Continue ReadingUpstart USF joins big-name WCC rivals in NCAA Tournament
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of San Francisco has emerged as an NCAA Tournament team from the same…
Continue ReadingPackers announce Rodgers has signed contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay…
Continue ReadingNFL helping USFL launch in April with officiating crews
By The Associated Press The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline.…
Continue ReadingExpansion: Women’s NCAA field features inaugural First Four
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional…
Continue ReadingChastain, Suarez have upstart Trackhouse eyeing victories
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A quick glance at the statistics fails to accurately show the most improved NASCAR team…
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