MLB uses Atlantic League to test more rule changes
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball isn’t done tinkering with potential rule changes for the sport. The league…
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Panthers have no reservations about QB Bryce Young’s size
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team has no reservations about…
Continue ReadingHaener, Thompson-Robinson, Bennett among Day 3 QB prospects
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer NFL teams searching for the next Brock Purdy should have plenty of candidates when it comes to Day 3 of the NFL…
Continue ReadingKaulig Racing has points restored by NASCAR appeals officer
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s final appeals officer has restored the points that had been stripped from…
Continue ReadingPurdy’s success could open door for other QBs in NFL draft
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy’s presence hovers over this year’s NFL draft class. The…
Continue ReadingRoad to US Open begins, some LIV Golf players take a pass
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer U.S. Open qualifying starts this week and a dozen or so LIV Golf players already have decided they won’t be…
Continue ReadingFormer NFL defensive end Chris Smith dead at 31
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Former NFL defensive end Chris Smith, who was touched by tragedy while he played for the Cleveland…
Continue ReadingBehind scenes, Schwartz-Morini guiding force for Coach Prime
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — One of Deion Sanders’ most trusted business associates and friends is Constance…
Continue ReadingAlabama hires Austin Claunch as assistant hoops coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nate Oats has hired Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch to fill one of his three vacancies on the bench.…
Continue ReadingDamar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took to the podium and declared he’s ready to…
Continue ReadingPatriots owner Kraft joined by Meek Mill for Holocaust march
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft led a delegation that included rapper Meek Mill on a march in Poland on Tuesday to…
Continue ReadingRussia excluded from men’s basketball at 2024 Olympics
MIES, Switzerland (AP) — Basketball’s international governing body FIBA says Russia has been excluded from qualification for the men’s Olympic…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has opened his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over…
Continue ReadingPolice investigating online racist abuse of Arsenal’s Saka
LONDON (AP) — Police in London are investigating a racially aggravated tweet about Bukayo Saka that was posted after the Arsenal midfielder’s…
Continue ReadingLPGA starts majors in Houston, PGA has teams in New Orleans
By The Associated Press The LPGA Tour major season begins in a new location. The Chevron Championship has left Mission Hills in the California desert…
Continue ReadingFIA rejects Ferrari push to overturn Sainz penalty
PARIS (AP) — The FIA has rejected an attempt by Ferrari to overturn a penalty which cost Carlos Sainz Jr. fourth place at the Australian Grand…
Continue ReadingUS striker Dike needs Achilles surgery, out for 6-9 months
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — West Bromwich Albion says United States striker Daryl Dike will be sidelined for up to nine months because of an…
Continue ReadingMan City wants to expand stadium capacity to more than 60K
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City has submitted a planning application to expand the capacity of the Etihad Stadium to more than 60,000.…
Continue ReadingChina basketball clubs disqualified for match-fixing
BEIJING Two clubs have been kicked out of China’s basketball league amid suspicions of match-fixing. The ruling came after the Chinese Basketball…
Continue ReadingMan United defender Martinez says surgery ‘went really well’
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot “went really…
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