Twins put Buxton on IL with bruised rib, Correa returns to lineup
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left rib. To replace him on…
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London Irish becomes 3rd club banished from English rugby competitions amid financial crisis
LONDON (AP) — The financial crisis gripping English club rugby claimed another victim when London Irish was suspended from the entire league…
Continue Reading Saints’ Thomas returns for voluntary practices, praises new QB Carr
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is participating in voluntary practices for the…
Continue Reading PGA Tour and Europe join forces with Saudi’s LIV Golf. Here’s what you need to know
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The announcement was so shocking that not even PGA Tour players knew what was coming. The tour was fighting the…
Continue Reading Stanley Middleman buys ownership stake in Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Stanley C. Middleman is buying an ownership stake in the Philadelphia Phillies. John Middleton, the Phillies’ managing…
Continue Reading Titans’ 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practices, doesn’t talk yet at minicamp
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practiced Tuesday and didn’t look as if he…
Continue Reading Marquette extends Shaka Smart’s contract through 2029-30 season
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette coach Shaka Smart has received a contract extension after leading the Golden Eagles to their first outright…
Continue Reading Jacob deGrom, oft-injured Rangers ace, to have season-ending right elbow surgery
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom to a $185 million, five-year deal in free…
Continue Reading New Suns coach Frank Vogel has blueprint in place for early success
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Vogel led the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA title in his first season by finding a way to…
Continue Reading Bucks’ Adrian Griffin appreciates chance to begin head coaching career with contender
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adrian Griffin understands the responsibility that comes with taking over a title contender as…
Continue Reading Free of distractions, 49ers’ Deebo Samuel looks to bounce back from ‘awful’ 2022
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Deebo Samuel didn’t mince words when it came to evaluating his 2022 season for…
Continue Reading Alabama’s Nick Saban visits kids with cancer, next up a lobbying trip to Washington
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban is going from a visit with children with cancer to a business trip…
Continue Reading Blue Jays sent struggling RHP Alek Manoah to rookie-level Florida Complex League
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays demoted struggling right-hander Alek Manoah to the Florida Complex League Tuesday, one day after the 2022…
Continue Reading Flyers trade Pride-night boycott defenseman Provorov in 3-team deal
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Ivan Provorov. The Flyers traded away the defenseman who…
Continue Reading Secretariat’s jockey Ron Turcotte remembers Triple Crown winner who ‘could fly’ on 50th anniversary
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer It’s been 50 years since Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte crushed the field by 31 lengths to win the Belmont…
Continue Reading Braves recall Muñoz, acquire former Yankees right-hander Heller from Rays
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves recalled right-hander Roddery Muñoz from Triple-A Gwinnett and outrighted left-hander Lucas Luetge to Gwinnett…
Continue Reading WNBA’s Dream lose Aari McDonald for 3 to 4 weeks because of torn labrum
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Dream guard Aari McDonald is expected to miss three to four weeks as she recovers from a torn labrum. McDonald, who has…
Continue Reading Jets’ Aaron Rodgers over calf issue and practicing, providing some ‘wow’ moments
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers participated in practice for the first time in front of…
Continue Reading Batter up! Things to know as NCAA baseball tournament enters super regionals
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Super regionals are the next stop on the NCAA baseball tournament’s Road to Omaha. Four of the best-of-three…
Continue Reading With the Stanley Cup Final in hot Florida and Vegas, extra care is taken to keep the ice in shape
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Ice maintenance in the NHL is generally the same across the league. Technicians work to make…
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