EA Sports College Football game to pay players for likeness if they opt in
By The Associated Press College football players will benefit financially from the use of their likenesses when EA Sports brings back its college…
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DÃaz, Rockies score 11 runs over 2 innings, rally past Reds 11-6
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Elias DÃaz drove in three runs and Kris Bryant, Jurickson Profar and Brenton Doyle each had two…
Continue Reading Brazil’s Congress opens probe into soccer match-fixing scandal
By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s lower house of Congress has opened a probe into a soccer match-fixing…
Continue Reading D-Backs pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson. Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the…
Continue Reading Spieth says wrist is feeling good enough to play ‘nasty’ Oak Hill
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jordan Spieth says he’s good to go for the PGA Championship. Spieth wasn’t sure…
Continue Reading What’s pitch tipping, what’s sign stealing, and when are they illegal?
By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer A few sideways glances by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge this week have put pitch tipping and sign stealing…
Continue Reading Man City beats Real Madrid 4-0 to advance to Champions League final
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City advanced to the Champions League final…
Continue Reading ACC leadership touts progress in trying to address financial gap with the Big Ten and the SEC
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were…
Continue Reading Rangers activate Seager from IL after SS misses 31 games with hamstring strain
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager is back in the Texas Rangers lineup. The shortstop was activated from the injured list after missing 31 games…
Continue Reading Bernardo Silva strikes twice to stun Real Madrid and send Manchester City to Champions League final
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — Manchester City has an opportunity to win its first ever Champions League trophy after delivering a masterful…
Continue Reading Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh…
Continue Reading 76ers prez Morey taking ‘careful process’ in search for Rivers’ replacement as coach
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey said he will take his time before hiring a new head…
Continue Reading Wawrinka beats Murray at rare ATP Challenger Tour match between Grand Slam champs
BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Stan Wawrinka beat Andy Murray 6-3, 6-0 in Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday in what is believed to be the first ATP…
Continue Reading As Triple Crown chase rolls on, horse racing at a crossroads after latest spate of deaths
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Industry leaders believe horse racing is at at crossroads after seven horses died at Churchill…
Continue Reading Nuggets’ Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos
By PAT GRAHAM and ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writers DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to turn in jaw-dropping performances…
Continue Reading Struggling Mets call up infielder Mark Vientos from minor leagues
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Mark Vientos has been brought up to the struggling New York Mets after a hot start to…
Continue Reading Firmino, Milner among quartet of Liverpool players to leave club at end of season
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has confirmed four high profile players will depart at the end of the season. Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita,…
Continue Reading Becky Hammon: Las Vegas Aces head coach says Dearica Hamby’s pregnancy ‘was never an issue’
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Speaking to reporters a day after the WBNA announced her suspension for violating league and team workplace…
Continue Reading Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads…
Continue Reading Ryder Cup captain Johnson still not sure where DJ, Koepka fit in
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Zach Johnson cares mostly about group chemistry for his American team at the Ryder Cup. He…
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