Orioles’ Rutschman, Tigers’ Torkelson among top MLB rookies
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit…
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Braves sign new 1B Olson to $168 million, 8-year contract
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt…
Continue ReadingSwiss threaten to boycott swim worlds if Russians compete
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Swiss swimming federation has threatened to boycott this year’s world championships if the sport’s governing…
Continue ReadingLawmakers rip Emmert, demand more progress on NCAA equity
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Three congressional lawmakers say the NCAA has made “inadequate progress” in addressing the inequities in…
Continue ReadingEU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part…
Continue ReadingPhillies bolster bullpen with additions of Hand, Familia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies finalized one-year contracts with right-handed reliever Jeurys Familia and left-handed reliever Brad Hand. Hand…
Continue ReadingVerona fans banned for racist chants after appalling banner
MILAN (AP) — Hellas Verona has been ordered to play its next home match with part of its stands empty following racist chants and anti-territorial…
Continue ReadingCantlay picked as additional player added to PGA Tour board
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay is set to become the fifth player that will be part of the PGA Tour…
Continue Reading49ers agree to deal with linebacker Oren Burks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a contract with free agent linebacker Oren Burks. Burks tweeted that he is…
Continue ReadingUS judge: Public might get look at Ronaldo police report
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal court in Las Vegas is signaling that the public might get a look at a Las Vegas police…
Continue ReadingAtlantic League, MLB tweaking “double-hook DH” rules trial
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball is tweaking a rules experiment in the independent Atlantic League that…
Continue ReadingRams’ Whitworth retires after 16 years capped by first ring
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Left tackle Andrew Whitworth is retiring after a 16-season NFL career capped by his first Super Bowl championship…
Continue ReadingBig Ten lands three players on AP All-America first team
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Keegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated press All-American for the third straight year. He is…
Continue ReadingDolphins upgrade offensive line, agree with Connor Williams
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Offensive lineman Connor Williams agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal Tuesday with…
Continue ReadingFGCU introduces Pat Chambers as men’s basketball coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Pat Chambers convinced Florida Gulf Coast that he was the right person to take over its men’s basketball…
Continue ReadingLions sign UFA Tracy Walker to 3-year deal, RFA Evan Brown
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free agent Tracy Walker to a $25 million,…
Continue ReadingColumn: Cameron Smith making it harder to be overlooked
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson says Cameron Smith can be overlooked because his game…
Continue ReadingVikings continue defensive shuffle by adding LB Jordan Hicks
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12 million contract with…
Continue ReadingMagic: Injured Isaac won’t return to play this season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jonathan Isaac’s return to the Orlando Magic won’t happen this season. The Magic announced the decision…
Continue ReadingHoop hype: March Madness brackets get America talking again
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Wagering on all those parlays and long shots on the betting app is fun. Filling out a bracket and waiting for the…
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