Mainz holds injury-hit Gladbach 1-1 in Bundesliga
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Mainz has fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. It denies the visitors what would…
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Decision Day comes to MLS and chaos reigns, as usual
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Eleven Major League Soccer teams enter the final weekend of the season with a chance to secure one of six…
Continue ReadingCubs claim LHP Wade Miley off waivers from Reds
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added a veteran to their starting rotation, claiming left-hander Wade Miley off waivers from the Cincinnati…
Continue ReadingŻurkowski shines for Empoli in 2-2 draw with Genoa
ROME (AP) — Substitute Szymon Żurkowski set up one goal then scored another for Empoli in a 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Genoa in Serie A.…
Continue ReadingCooper draws on tips from Miller as he steps in for Miller
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Rookie linebacker Jonathon Cooper was shocked to learn of the Von Miller trade. Now comes…
Continue ReadingPirates claim outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from Yankees
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees. Allen hit .270 with four…
Continue ReadingPeterson savoring chance at playing in NFL again with Titans
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson says he stayed in shape and was ready when the Tennessee Titans…
Continue ReadingLarson fastest at Phoenix among 4 championship drivers
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Larson was the best of NASCAR’s four title contenders Friday in the final practice…
Continue ReadingVerstappen shows dominant speed in practice for Mexican GP
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen dominated the second practice for Mexican Grand Prix with enough speed that he…
Continue ReadingDusty Baker gets contract from Houston Astros for 2022
HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker will return as manager of the Houston Astros for a third season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the AL…
Continue ReadingGiants’ injured Barkley off COVID list, but out vs. Raiders
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.. (AP) — Injured running back Saquon Barkley and starting safety Xavier McKinney were taken off the COVID-19 list. Barkley has…
Continue ReadingLightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev suspended 2 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was suspended for two games without pay Friday for an illegal check to the head of…
Continue ReadingPHF head: `Time is now’ for women’s hockey groups to unite
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The commissioner of the rebranded Premier Hockey Federation says the `the time is now’ for her league and the…
Continue ReadingAttorney requests suspension of Georgia’s Anderson be lifted
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson’s attorney says he has asked for Anderson’s suspension…
Continue ReadingCardinals down 3 assistants vs. 49ers because of COVID-19
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will be without three assistant coaches for their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because…
Continue ReadingSaints’ Payton gives Siemian the nod for start vs Falcons
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian will start a game for the first time in more than two years…
Continue ReadingNASCAR denounces ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ conservative rally cry
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — NASCAR has denounced its association with the “Let’s go, Brandon” political cry…
Continue ReadingChampions event washed out by rain, 36 holes for Saturday
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — The opening round of the TimberTech Championship has been washed out by rain. The plan now is for a 36-hole Saturday on…
Continue ReadingTaco’s Turnaround; Linebacker hopes to stick in Pittsburgh
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Taco Charlton is looking to prove he’s not a bust…
Continue ReadingDallas assistant Varas hired as US Under-20 national coach
CHICAGO (AP) — Dallas assistant Mikey Varas has been hired as head coach of the U.S. under-20 national team. Varas served as Luchi Gonzalez’s…
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