AP Report Cards: Texans, Eagles get highest NFL draft grades
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Texans got two of the best players in the NFL draft in the first three picks. The…
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Bauers crashes into wall, hurt in 1st inning of Yanks debut
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Bauers didn’t make it past the first inning of his New York Yankees debut, crashing headfirst into the left-field…
Continue ReadingVikings go for versatility on defense and add QB Jaren Hall
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Some in the Vikings organization saw LSU cornerback Jay Ward as a potential starter at three…
Continue ReadingA’s set record for starters not getting wins to begin season
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jeurys Familia gave up a one-run lead in the ninth for Oakland and Cincinnati’s…
Continue ReadingFor the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Omar Khan’s first NFL draft as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager was steeped…
Continue ReadingBills focus on upgrading offense around Allen in NFL draft
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane placed an emphasis on upgrading his offensive…
Continue ReadingVerdugo’s single in 10th lifts Red Sox past Guardians 8-7
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo drove in the winning run to cap a two-run 10th inning for the Boston Red Sox, who rallied…
Continue ReadingSánchez helps Marlins hold off Cubs for 7-6 win
By GEORGE RICHARDS Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run double in Miami’s five-run first inning, and the Marlins held off…
Continue ReadingEntering post-Brady era, Bucs address pass rush in draft
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed an emphasis on the pass rush in this year’s draft as they…
Continue ReadingCowboys get scout’s son Deuce Vaughn at RB late in NFL draft
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have turned the NFL draft into a family affair by taking Kansas…
Continue ReadingRavens wrap up big week with 6-player draft class
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens had only six picks in this year’s NFL draft. They took a wide…
Continue ReadingPanthers draft focused on upgrading sagging passing game
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason looking to upgrade a passing game that was among…
Continue ReadingCommanders bolster defense and offensive line at NFL draft
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders may have given their already strong defense the difference-making…
Continue ReadingFinau holds off hard-charging Rahm for 2-shot lead in Mexico
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Tony Finau posted five birdies over the last seven holes in the Mexico Open. He needed them to stay in front of…
Continue ReadingLions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays spoil rookie’s no-hit bid, beat Mariners 1-0 in 10
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Easton McGee gave the Seattle Mariners a start to remember, but their struggling offense came up…
Continue ReadingLeBron sets Lakers on playoff run with limitless possibility
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has led the Los Angeles Lakers into the second round of the playoffs with a chance…
Continue ReadingSon of rap exec Big U forges own path with NFL’s Chargers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Daiyan Henley grew up with a well-known father. The spotlight is now shining on him after…
Continue ReadingJudge mild hip strain, Yankees wait to decide on IL or not
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge has a mild hip strain. Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that the team will continue to…
Continue ReadingRoyals win 3-2 on wild pitch, ending 9-game skid at Twins
By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jhoan Duran’s wild pitch allowed Edward Olivares to score the tiebreaking run in the ninth…
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