Mariners’ RodrÃguez ready for 2nd season of ‘J-Rod Show’
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Julio RodrÃguez sent a buzz through T-Mobile Park, whether it was the second-deck home runs or…
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Knicks’ Randle misses 2nd half vs. Heat with sprained ankle
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle missed the second half against Miami with a sprained left ankle. He has played in…
Continue ReadingGolden Knights overcome goalie injuries to lead West
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are the only team to have five goalies record multiple victories this…
Continue ReadingCirstea beats Sabalenka at Miami; night matches rained out
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Sorana Cirstea advanced to her first semifinal of a WTA 1000 event in a decade, beating Australian Open champion Aryna…
Continue ReadingCubs’ Happ: ‘Nothing really to report’ on negotiations
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Ian Happ appears poised to enter the season with an expiring contract after…
Continue ReadingBulls C Drummond ruled out after posting about mental health
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls center Andre Drummond missed the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after he…
Continue ReadingFinal Four a chance for SDSU to double its championships
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of San Diego State teams that have won an NCAA Division I championship can be counted…
Continue ReadingRangers sign Filip Chytil to 4-year extension
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have signed Filip Chytil to a four-year extension worth $17.75 million. Chytil will count just under $4.44…
Continue ReadingKennesaw State’s Abdur-Rahim hired as South Florida coach
TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Amir Abdur-Rahim has been named as the coach at South Florida after leading Kennesaw State to its first-ever Division I NCAA…
Continue ReadingTemple hires Penn State assistant Fisher to replace McKie
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Temple has hired Penn State assistant Adam Fisher its head coach. Fisher is just the fifth Owls coach since 1973. Temple…
Continue ReadingPhillies get outfielder Pache from A’s for minor leaguer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a minor league…
Continue ReadingSharks sign D Nikolai Knyzhov to 2-year extension
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension through the…
Continue ReadingMLB broadcasters adapting to faster pace under new rules
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Major league pitchers and batters aren’t the only ones going on the clock this season. Big league broadcasters have…
Continue ReadingSuarez fined $50,000 by NASCAR for hitting cars on pit road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has fined Daniel Suarez $50,000 for hitting another vehicle on pit road following the race at Circuit of the…
Continue ReadingRangers CF Taveras to start season on IL, Jankowski on team
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras will start the season on the injured list while still recovering from a strained…
Continue ReadingUncertain long-term future raising stakes for Brewers
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have operated the last handful of seasons under the philosophy that they…
Continue ReadingSpain-Serbia matchup in Davis Cup draw: US faces Croatia
LONDON (AP) — The draw for the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals set up a possible meeting between No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Novak Djokovic…
Continue ReadingAppeals panel rescinds penalty against 3 Hendrick drivers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A NASCAR appeals panel has rescinded hefty points penalties levied against Hendrick Motorsports drivers Kyle Larson, William…
Continue ReadingPadres 3B coach Williams has colon cancer, surgery Friday
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres third base coach Matt Williams has colon cancer and will have surgery on…
Continue ReadingZhang sets the pace with 66 as Davis suffers 4-shot penalty
EVANS, Ga. (AP) — Rose Zhang is living up to her billing as the best amateur in women’s golf. The Stanford sophomore opened with a 66 in the…
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