Braves lefty Fried strains hamstring in opener, IL likely
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried exited his opening day start against the Washington…
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Royals make Salvador Perez 4th captain in franchise history
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have made seven-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez the fourth…
Continue ReadingNebraska to honor Solich 20 years after controversial firing
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Frank Solich will make his first public appearance at Memorial Stadium in 20 years when Nebraska honors him…
Continue ReadingNico Hoerner looking forward to long-term future with Cubs
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner is looking forward to his future with the Chicago Cubs after finalizing a $35 million,…
Continue ReadingFIFA life ban in Haiti sexual abuse scandal confirmed by CAS
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The latest ruling in a sexual abuse scandal in Haitian soccer has seen a FIFA life ban for a senior refereeing…
Continue ReadingMets place Verlander on IL with muscle strain on opening day
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets placed Justin Verlander on the injured list with a strained upper back muscle on…
Continue ReadingColorado women’s hoops coach JR Payne gets deal through 2028
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — JR Payne received a five-year contract extension Thursday after leading the Colorado women’s basketball team to its…
Continue ReadingDior transforms Mumbai’s Gateway of India into fashion ramp
By RAFIQ MAQBOOL Associated Press MUMBAI, India (AP) — In a glittering splash of luxury fashion, Dior transformed Mumbai’s grand, historic…
Continue ReadingArgentina hopeful to host U-20 WCup in place of Indonesia
LUQUE, Paraguay (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Argentina is capable of hosting the Under-20 World Cup in place of Indonesia though no…
Continue ReadingAaron Judge homers in 1st swing as New York Yankees captain
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge rang in opening day the same way he marked many nights last season: with a home run.…
Continue ReadingNew NHLPA head Walsh quickly figuring out player priorities
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Marty Walsh is just beginning to understand the situation he walked into as head of the NHL Players’…
Continue ReadingFrance hires Renard as women’s coach ahead of World Cup
PARIS (AP) — French coach Hervé Renard has been appointed to guide France’s women’s team at the World Cup this summer then at the Paris…
Continue ReadingClemson retiring No. 7 of ex-baseball coach Jack Leggett
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson is retiring the No. 7 of former baseball coach Jack Leggett, who reached the College World Series six times in 22…
Continue ReadingNo sour grapes: Rizzo gifts wine to Yankees teammates
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo gave two bottles of wine to each of his New York Yankees teammates on opening day.…
Continue ReadingGuardians complete deals with All-Star 2B Giménez, Stephan
SEATTLE (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians locked up two more key players to long-term contracts before opening another season. The AL Central…
Continue ReadingTable tennis plans to allow Russians back, on IOC advice
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian players are set to return to table tennis events after the sport’s governing body followed the International…
Continue ReadingIndiana’s Teri Moren wins AP Coach of the Year
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — Indiana coach Teri Moren is The Associated Press college women’s basketball coach of the…
Continue ReadingGeorge Mason Final Four star Tony Skinn hired as hoops coach
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Tony Skinn has been hired to coach men’s basketball at George Mason. Skinn was a starting guard who helped the Patriots…
Continue ReadingIOC finally makes US hurdler a 2012 Olympics champion
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — American runner Lashinda Demus has officially become an Olympic champion at the age of 40 and more than a decade after…
Continue ReadingTyler Adams could miss rest of season for Leeds, Gracia says
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams is in danger of missing the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury.…
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