A’s move Japanese rookie Fujinami to bullpen
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics rookie pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is being moved to the bullpen after…
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Friedl caps Reds comeback with hit in 7-6 win over Rangers
CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl drove in the game-winning run with a ninth-inning single and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a six-game losing streak with…
Continue Reading Rays win modern record 14th straight at home to start season
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Taj Bradley won his third consecutive start to begin his big league career and…
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Bend Rugby Club wins Pacific Northwest Rugby Union final, heads to Vegas in May
The Roughriders rode over the mountains this weekend, and came home with a championship trophy. The Bend Rugby Club took care of business in…
Continue Reading Strider’s no-hit bid for Braves broken up in 8th inning
ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Strider’s bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Jean Segura singled for the Miami Marlins with one out in the eighth…
Continue Reading Profar drives in 3, Gomber wins as Rockies rock Guards 6-0
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Austin Gomber bounced back from a hideous start to get his first win, Jurickson Profar drove in…
Continue Reading Clippers’ Leonard expected to miss Game 5 vs. Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss a third straight playoff game for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are facing elimination against the…
Continue Reading Packers GM Gutekunst: ‘Goals don’t change’ without Rodgers
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst disputes the idea that trading…
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Three Bend-Caldera lacrosse players committed to play in college
Eric Brostek is committed to the University of Dubuque, a Division III school in Iowa. Jordyn Bennett will be a Whitworth Pirate, part of a Division…
Continue Reading GM John Lynch says 49ers not shopping QB Trey Lance
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Even though the San Francisco 49ers have proclaimed Brock Purdy the leader to start…
Continue Reading Alabama stops recruiting Wichita State transfer after arrest
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Wichita State player Jaykwon Walton, who had previously announced plans to transfer to Alabama, has been arrested on…
Continue Reading Markkanen, serving his Finnish service, wins most improved
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A Finnish soldier is the NBA’s Most Improved Player. All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz was…
Continue Reading Cardinals say ‘erratic behavior’ damaged McDonough’s career
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Arizona Cardinals and owner Michael Bidwill deny they are liable to front office executive Terry McDonough…
Continue Reading Ravens re-sign Seymour; Huntley signs tender
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed defensive back Kevon Seymour. The Ravens announced the move Monday. The team also said…
Continue Reading GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — New general manager Ran Carthon confirmed Monday that the Tennessee Titans did ask two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to…
Continue Reading AP source: Rockets hire ex-Celtics coach Udoka as new coach
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal…
Continue Reading Antetokounmpo back for Bucks in Game 4 against Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup. He was cleared to play in Monday…
Continue Reading Bengals’ Zac Taylor set for 5th draft as head coach
By KEITH JENKINS Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Zac Taylor remembers his draft experience as a player in 2007. Now, he’s set to participate…
Continue Reading Hawks G Murray suspended for Game 5 vs Celtics
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game 5 of the playoff series against the Boston…
Continue Reading Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez out of lineup with neck pain
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has neck discomfort and has returned to Houston for medical evaluation. Houston manager…
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