CF Kiermaier expected Friday, welcome news for wounded Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier expects to return from a left hip injury Friday night at Toronto. It’s a…
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Clifford: Hornets will continue to play fast, up-tempo pace
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford is back in familiar surroundings as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets after…
Continue Reading Ex-USC coach, couple avoid prison time in college scandal
BOSTON (AP) — A former assistant soccer coach at the University of Southern California who created fake athletic profiles for the children of…
Continue Reading Mile High magic: Avs add to Denver’s title town run on ice
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Mile High City is now home to three ice hockey champion. There are the Stanley Cup champion…
Continue Reading Bucks’ draftee Beauchamp overcomes adversity to reach NBA
By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — There was a stretch of homelessness while growing up. A constant shifting from one high school to…
Continue Reading Harper set for thumb surgery, Phils hope he plays this year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken left thumb and the team hopes the 2021 NL MVP…
Continue Reading Astros place OF Michael Brantley on IL with shoulder issue
NEW YORK (AP) — The Houston Astros have placed five-time All-Star Michael Brantley on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort. The team…
Continue Reading Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jorge Polanco drove in three runs in his first game back from the injured list and rookie Josh…
Continue Reading AP source: Celtics’ Hardy accepts offer to become Jazz coach
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy has accepted an offer to…
Continue Reading AP sources: Commanders, McLaurin agree on 3-year extension
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms on a…
Continue Reading CTE diagnosed in ex-MLS player Vermillion, a 1st for league
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the…
Continue Reading Carlos Vela re-signs with Los Angeles FC through 2023
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Vela has re-signed with Los Angeles FC, extending his tenure with the Major League…
Continue Reading Trio of Chicago Sky players headline WNBA All-Star reserves
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot, Kahleah Copper and Emma Meesseman will get a chance to play before…
Continue Reading Plum has been major reason for Aces success this season
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Kelsey Plum views her improved play this season to just having more time on the court. The Las Vegas guard is…
Continue Reading Storm sign former MVP Tina Charles for the rest of season
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Tina Charles’ quest for an elusive WNBA title has brought her to Seattle following a messy end…
Continue Reading Charissa Thompson to host Amazon Prime Video TNF coverage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prime Video is turning to an experienced host for its coverage of “Thursday Night Football”. Amazon announced that Charissa…
Continue Reading Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to guard Collin Sexton
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers made the expected move and extended a qualifying offer to guard Collin…
Continue Reading Baker Mayfield ‘ready to move on’ from Browns
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield said the Cleveland Browns have work ahead if they want him to help them through…
Continue Reading Senators ask minor leaguers for information on MLB antitrust
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to an advocacy group for minor leaguers…
Continue Reading New alliance gives 10 European tour players PGA Tour cards
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer European tour players now have access to the PGA Tour. It’s part of an extended partnership between the PGA…
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