Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez out of lineup with neck pain
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has neck discomfort and has returned to Houston for medical evaluation. Houston manager…
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ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate…
Continue ReadingAP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer After six weeks of waiting, Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading…
Continue ReadingSanders sees numerous Colorado players enter transfer portal
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is losing numerous players to the transfer portal, including a…
Continue ReadingAtalanta eyes return to Europe after beating Roma
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Atalanta has boosted its chances of returning to Europe after beating visiting Roma 3-1. Mario Pasalic put Atalanta ahead…
Continue ReadingOld-time hockey returns with coaches sniping in NHL playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Dallas coach Peter DeBoer hasn’t been shy to point out Minnesota was one of the most penalized teams in the NHL…
Continue ReadingOns Jabeur out of clay-court Madrid Open with injured calf
MADRID (AP) — Defending champion Ons Jabeur has pulled out of the Madrid Open because of an injured left calf, hampering her preparation for the…
Continue ReadingFox doubtful for Game 5 with broken index finger
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer Sacramento star guard De’Aaron Fox broke a finger on his shooting hand and is doubtful to play in Game 5 of the…
Continue ReadingSuns, Nuggets, Celtics can all advance with Game 5 wins
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Load management is a big topic across the NBA these days. One great way to make sure players get…
Continue ReadingGiants sign DT A’Shawn Robinson days before NFL draft
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants added some depth to their defensive line days before the NFL…
Continue ReadingPavelski skating again, return for Stars still uncertain
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski has skated with some teammates in another step before he can return to the playoffs from concussion…
Continue ReadingNFL draft prospects Baldonado, Gaye show international reach
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Habakkuk Baldonado and Ali Gaye grew up worlds apart. Baldonado lived in Rome, learned…
Continue ReadingUSC takedown of Bruins latest highlight of baseball rebuild
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Southern California’s rebuild under first-year coach Andy Stankiewicz isn’t necessarily on the fast track but…
Continue ReadingDutch club AZ routs Hajduk 5-0 to win UEFA Youth League
GENEVA (AP) — Unheralded Dutch club AZ Alkmaar is a European champion for the first time. AZ outclassed Hajduk Split 5-0 in the UEFA Youth League…
Continue ReadingJets address key need, re-sign center Connor McGovern
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets re-signed center Connor McGovern. The move Monday addressed one of the team’s major…
Continue ReadingBarcelona secures $1.6B financing to revamp Camp Nou
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has secured financing of 1.45 billion euros from multiple investors to begin the renovation of Camp Nou stadium.…
Continue ReadingManfred: ‘Sorry’ for Oakland fans; A’s can compete in Vegas
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels “sorry for the fans in Oakland” about the…
Continue ReadingCoach Stellini leaves Tottenham after Newcastle rout
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer Cristian Stellini has left his position as Tottenham interim coach. Club chairman Daniel Levy says Ryan Mason will…
Continue ReadingEagles’ Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is wealthier after getting his new contract. However, his mentality has not…
Continue ReadingNFL draft back to being all about QBs at the top
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft. A year after the first 19 picks were non-QBs and Kenny Pickett…
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