US Open lookahead: Serena, Medvedev to play Wednesday night
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will lead off the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium again Wednesday, this time against the No. 2-ranked player…
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Timmy Trumpet muted in Mets’ loss, back Wednesday for DÃaz
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Timmy Trumpet was all set to horn in on this most notable season for the New York Mets. The…
Continue ReadingMason Crosby passes physical, makes Packers’ 53-man roster
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby’s chances of continuing his consecutive games streak are looking stronger. Crosby…
Continue ReadingTitans go with rookie Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup QB
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Malik Willis’ quick learning curve made veteran Logan…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox manager La Russa misses game with health issue
CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Tony La Russa missed Tuesday night’s game against Kansas City with an unspecified medical issue. The team said…
Continue ReadingRaiders’ Leatherwood, Browns’ Rosen among wave of NFL cuts
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have waived offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. He is the third of the club’s three…
Continue ReadingSabres reward Thompson with 7-year, $50 million contract
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson has cashed in on a breakout season by agreeing to a…
Continue ReadingTomlin still mum on starting QB as Steelers add LB, lineman
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce a starting quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach says…
Continue ReadingUS beats Canada 5-2 at women’s hockey world championship
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Megan Keller had a goal and an assist as the United States rallied for a 5-2 victory over Olympic champion Canada in…
Continue ReadingTuchel grumbles as big-spending Chelsea loses again in EPL
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Chelsea is getting precious little return for being the biggest-spending team in Europe this summer and it’s…
Continue ReadingClark says push to unionize minor leaguers off to good start
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor…
Continue ReadingSoccer player alleges abuse by ex-NC State school official
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A former North Carolina State men’s soccer player is suing the school. He is alleging sexual abuse by the…
Continue Reading2 minor league players suspended by MLB for drug violations
NEW YORK (AP) — Two minor league players have been suspended by Major League Baseball for drug violations. Pittsburgh infielder Francisco Acuna, on…
Continue Reading49ers feel fortunate Garoppolo stayed as backup
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — General manager John Lynch broached the idea a few weeks ago with coach Kyle…
Continue ReadingOffensive line key for No. 14 USC’s new additions to succeed
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The offensive line will likely determine how successful No. 14 Southern California’s…
Continue ReadingBills CB White to miss at least first 4 weeks of season
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Tre’Davious White will get at least another month to…
Continue ReadingMcIlroy prepares to ‘stomach’ LIV Golf players at Wentworth
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — It sure doesn’t sound like Wentworth will be a place for PGA Tour players and LIV Golf players…
Continue ReadingChelsea squanders lead, loses 2-1 at Southampton in EPL
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Chelsea squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton and continue its inconsistent start to the Premier League season.…
Continue ReadingGiants cut Webb, Bachman – Jones, Saquon among 10 captains
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants said good-byes to a lot of players as the team reached its 53-man…
Continue ReadingHuskers’ Frost says he and new OC Mark Whipple on same page
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost says there’s no tension between him and new offensive…
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