Twins put Farmer on injured list after hit in face by pitch
NEW YORK (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Kyle Farmer on the 10-day injured list. The move was made the day after he was hit in the…
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No known threats to Boston Marathon, but police are prepared
By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials say while there are no known threats to this year’s Boston Marathon, on…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner makes appearance at Rev. Al Sharpton event
By AARON MORRISON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner made a surprise appearance Thursday at a women’s empowerment…
Continue Reading Josh Smith gets shot at short with Rangers’ Seager sidelined
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith is getting his shot at shortstop. That’s because Texas Rangers star…
Continue Reading Once-fired NHL coaches thrive with new playoff-bound teams
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Four men got on the NHL coaching carousel in the offseason and have all landed in the playoffs…
Continue Reading NFL and players union announce new quarterback-specific helmet to combat concussions
By David Close, CNN The NFL and the league’s players union have announced a newly-designed helmet specifically for quarterbacks to wear in an…
Continue Reading AP source: Dan Snyder agrees to $6B sale of NFL’s Commanders
By ROB MAADDI and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris…
Continue Reading Vintage season for French club Lens and coach Franck Haise
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer It’s proving to be a vintage season for Lens and its wine-collecting coach Franck Haise. His team travels to…
Continue Reading Chase Elliott vows to continue snowboarding after accident
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Chase Elliott says he won’t stop snowboarding or doing other off-track activities he enjoys. In March, a…
Continue Reading Nets’ starless roster in NBA playoffs with no Durant, Irving
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When the Brooklyn Nets traded Kyrie Irving and then Kevin Durant, the drama that had engulfed…
Continue Reading Pitcher criticizes MLB teams for extending alcohol sales
CINCINNATI (AP) — A pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies is criticizing some Major League Baseball teams for extending alcohol sales with games…
Continue Reading Greek club Olympiakos releases James Rodríguez
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodríguez has been released by Olympiakos a day after the club was knocked out of the…
Continue Reading Browns end agreement with FirstEnergy, change stadium name
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns and FirstEnergy have reached an agreement to end their stadium naming rights…
Continue Reading MLB ump Vanover still in hospital after hit in head by throw
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Major League Baseball umpire Larry Vanover remained hospitalized Thursday after being hit in the…
Continue Reading WTA set to return to China in September despite uncertainty over Peng Shuai’s situation
By Wayne Sterling, CNN The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced Thursday that it will return to hosting tournaments in China in the fall…
Continue Reading Blackhawks say Toews will not return to team next season
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next year, ending a wildly successful…
Continue Reading Irish rally driver Craig Breen killed in accident
MUNICH (AP) — Rally driver Craig Breen was killed in an accident Thursday during a test event ahead of a world championship race in Croatia, his…
Continue Reading Final NBA play-in matchups: Bulls at Heat, Thunder at Wolves
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Chicago played at Miami and Oklahoma City was in Minnesota to open this NBA season. On Friday,…
Continue Reading Mané incident adds new twist to Bayern’s season of drama
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Suspending Sadio Mané for “misconduct” adds to the upheaval at Bayern Munich…
Continue Reading Rattler’s return, new OC bring hope to Gamecocks offense
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler got the right answers from receiver Antwane…
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