Pat Maroon scores twice in 3rd, Lightning beat Capitals 5-1
By JOHN KREISER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pat Maroon scored twice in the third period, Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist and the…
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Jarry stops 27 shots, Penguins edge Saros, Predators 2-0
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry turned away 27 shots to outduel Juuse Saros and the Pittsburgh Penguins edged…
Continue ReadingRockies closer Daniel Bard placed on IL due to anxiety
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have placed closer Daniel Bard on the 10-day injured list due to anxiety. The move came a few hours before…
Continue ReadingGonzaga’s Timme among 5 finalists for men’s Wooden Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drew Timme of Gonzaga is one of five finalists for the John R. Wooden Award as the men’s college basketball player of the…
Continue ReadingStephen Piscotty released by Giants at his request
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Stephen Piscotty was released from his minor league contract by the San Francisco Giants at his request. The 32-year-old…
Continue ReadingAlcaraz turns away Fritz in Miami; Rybakina to women’s final
By MARC BERMAN Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz blasted into the semifinals at the Miami Open, beating Taylor…
Continue ReadingReliever Colten Brewer acquired by Yanks from Rays for cash
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Colten Brewer was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The trade was announced Thursday.…
Continue ReadingSpringer’s 5 hits help Jays outlast Cards 10-9 in opener
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — George Springer had five hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue…
Continue ReadingGwyneth Paltrow won her ski trial. Here’s how it played out
By SAM METZ and ANNA FURMAN Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow’s live-streamed trial over a 2016 ski collision at a posh…
Continue ReadingLula endorses Brazil’s bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has endorsed the country’s bid to host the…
Continue ReadingVeterans Harrington, Kuchar share early lead at Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Veterans Padraig Harrington and Matt Kuchar each shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the early lead with MJ Daffue and…
Continue ReadingNimmo’s 2-run double sends Scherzer, Mets past Marlins 5-3
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Nimmo broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double, sending Max Scherzer and the New…
Continue ReadingRangers rally after deGrom struggles to beat Phillies 11-7
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller homered in a big comeback for Texas to beat the…
Continue ReadingCruz HR, drives in lead run, Pirates top Reds on opening day
By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Oneil Cruz homered shortly after a pitch clock violation and later hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly…
Continue ReadingBuffalo hires Villanova assistant Halcovage as coach
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Longtime Villanova assistant George Halcovage is taking over the Buffalo men’s basketball program Halcovage broke into…
Continue ReadingPablo Lopez, Twins’ bullpen blank Royals 2-0 on opening day
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pablo Lopez pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning of his Twins debut, and Trevor…
Continue ReadingNo decision for deGrom in rough Rangers debut vs Phillies
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom had a rough debut for the Texas Rangers, who bailed out their prized…
Continue ReadingUpset-rich March Madness causes mixed results at sportsbooks
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bettor in December placed $500 on Florida Atlantic at 400-1 odds to make the Final Four. That…
Continue ReadingGophers gear up for Frozen 4, with title drought at 20 years
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of the most driven and talented teams to take the ice for Minnesota in decades is seeking…
Continue ReadingMASTERS ’23: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters starts April 6 and the course at Augusta National is among the most famous in the…
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