Bryan Reynolds, Pirates, finalize $106.75M, 8-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are outfielder Bryan Reynolds finalized the largest deal in franchise history, a $106.75 million,…
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Poland’s state-owned airline refuses boarding to Russian tennis player
By Sammy Mncwabe, CNN Poland’s state-owned airline LOT refused to board Russian tennis player Vitalia Diatchenko in line with restrictions…
Continue Reading Alexia Putellas back in Barcelona squad for Chelsea game
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alexia Putellas has been cleared to play again following knee surgery and was added to Barcelona’s squad for the second…
Continue Reading Madrid: Andreeva, 15, gets 1st tour win; Raducanu withdraws
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The backhand of 15-year-old Mirra Andreeva fell inside the baseline for match point and she raised…
Continue Reading Back to Normal? Clemson, Florida State expected to top ACC
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The ACC has a distinctly old-school feel to it this spring with defending champion Clemson…
Continue Reading Oregon State AD Barnes released from hospital after 4 days
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes was released Wednesday from the hospital where he had been receiving care since…
Continue Reading Portland Trail Blazers to launch G League team next season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday they are adding a G League affiliate next season, bringing the NBA’s…
Continue Reading Kansas City ready for NFL draft spotlight on Union Station
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryce Young wrapped up in a blanket, fighting off the cold on a crisp morning in downtown…
Continue Reading Commanders declining Young’s 5th-year option, AP source says
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have decided not to…
Continue Reading Family of man fatally struck by Boeheim agrees to settlement
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by former Syracuse University…
Continue Reading HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer There is a growing phenomenon at historically Black colleges and universities. HBCUs are adding sports outside the…
Continue Reading Guardians call up Bibee for MLB debut
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tanner Bibee, one of the organization’s top pitching prospects, has been called up by the Cleveland Guardians to start in…
Continue Reading New York Jets general manager calls Aaron Rodgers deal ‘historic’ for the franchise
CNN By Wayne Sterling, CNN New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas called the deal to acquire four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay…
Continue Reading US Soccer’s new sporting director tells CNN Gregg Berhalter is a candidate for the USMNT opening
CNN By Jill Martin, CNN Matt Crocker, a day after he was unveiled by the US Soccer Federation as sporting director, told “CNN This…
Continue Reading German club Fortuna Duesseldorf plans free entry for fans
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Fortuna Duesseldorf is planning to let fans attend games for free. Duesseldorf has announced plans…
Continue Reading US Soccer’s new sporting director tells CNN Gregg Berhalter is a candidate for the USMNT opening
By Jill Martin, CNN Matt Crocker, a day after he was unveiled by the US Soccer Federation as sporting director, told “CNN This Morning”…
Continue Reading Wild, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Senators going to Sweden
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL is sending four teams to Sweden next season as part of its annual Global Series. The Minnesota Wild,…
Continue Reading The Atlanta Hawks shock the Boston Celtics to extend playoff series — and postpone a Janet Jackson concert
By Matias Grez, CNN Trae Young’s clutch three-pointer secured a shock 119-117 win for the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 to cut the Boston…
Continue Reading With 5 teams in European semifinals, Italian soccer is back
By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Italian soccer has returned to Europe’s elite after years of domination by Spanish and English…
Continue Reading Indigenous Brazilian soccer players eye Women’s World Cup
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer PERUIBE, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Indigenous women often lead their villages and groups but for many years…
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