Jake Paul, Nate Diaz announce August boxing match
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer YouTube star Jake Paul will take on UFC veteran Nick Diaz in an eight-round, 185-pound boxing match Aug. 5 in…
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Happ, Cubs agree to $61 million, 3-year contract for 2024-26
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $61 million, three-year contract…
Continue ReadingUmpire hospitalized after getting hit in head by relay throw
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Umpire Larry Vanover is being evaluated for a concussion and other injuries at a hospital after…
Continue ReadingTwins’ Farmer struck by pitch, gets stitches and teeth reset
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins shortstop Kyle Farmer was hit in the face by a 92 mph fastball from Chicago…
Continue ReadingJim Harrick Jr., former assistant basketball coach, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Harrick Jr., who played at Pepperdine and worked as an assistant basketball coach at Georgia and several other schools, has…
Continue ReadingYankees manager Boone ejected after bizarre review in first
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected in the first inning against the Cleveland…
Continue ReadingRick Ware Racing tabs Smith to drive for suspended Cody Ware
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Zane Smith will replace suspended Cup Series driver Cody Ware and drive the No. 51 Ford this weekend for Rick Ware Racing…
Continue ReadingFinger surgery puts Brown’s bid for Buckeyes’ QB job on hold
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — One of the two quarterbacks in line for the Ohio State starter’s job had surgery and is out for the rest of the spring.…
Continue ReadingRockies RHP Márquez goes on IL with forearm inflammation
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Germán Márquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right forearm.…
Continue ReadingInjured Mets closer DÃaz hopes to return this season
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Edwin DÃaz hopes to return this season from a torn right patella tendon. DÃaz says…
Continue ReadingBritain, Ireland confirm stadiums in joint bid for Euro 2028
LONDON (AP) — Britain and Ireland have confirmed the 10 stadiums they would use to stage the European Championship in 2028. But their joint bid…
Continue ReadingYankees INFs LeMahieu, Torres dealing with leg injuries
CLEVELAND (AP) — New York Yankees infielders DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres are dealing with leg injuries that kept them out of Wednesday’s…
Continue ReadingPSG coach Galtier denies racism allegations at previous club
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim comments when he was in charge…
Continue ReadingSergiño Dest released by AC Milan for US-Mexico exhibition
CHICAGO (AP) — Defender Sergiño Dest, unused by AC Milan for nearly three months, was the only Europe-based player among 23 picked by U.S. interim…
Continue ReadingGamecocks-Irish to open women’s basketball season in Paris
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina and Notre Dame will open the next women’s college basketball season in Paris. The teams announced…
Continue ReadingDaichi Kamada set to leave Frankfurt at end of season
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Japanese midfielder Daichi Kamada is set to leave Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of the season when his contract expires…
Continue ReadingAP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer It took the Carolina Panthers until this week to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. 1…
Continue ReadingIowa St rewards Otzelberger with extension through 2028-29
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has received a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Cyclones through…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour has 7 tournaments in the fall to secure full cards
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour is offering seven tournaments in the fall with just over $56 million in prize money. Also at stake is a…
Continue ReadingJapan park where Babe Ruth played subject of climate battle
By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished. It’s part of a…
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