State Dept pushing to see Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner,…
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Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have brought in numerous new faces on offense, but none of the most…
Continue Reading Deer District shootings leave Milwaukee leaders at the brink
By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press Milwaukee’s mayor and police chief are pleading with citizens and lawmakers to help address ongoing gun violence…
Continue Reading Packers defense ready to deal with heightened expectations
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers may rely on a different formula than usual as they chase their…
Continue Reading Nielsen list illustrates power of franchises for networks
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Broadcast television networks, inundated with competition from cable and streaming services, have…
Continue Reading Louisiana bill limiting trans athletes nears governor’s desk
By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press A bill to keep transgender women and girls in Louisiana from competing on college and K-12 women’s and girls’…
Continue Reading Leafs staying the course after another 1st-round loss
TORONTO (AP) — Brendan Shanahan got his housekeeping out of the way quickly. In the wake of another playoff failure, the president of the Toronto…
Continue Reading INDY DAY 1: Sato, Honda strong on opening day of practice
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato shot to the top of the speed chart Tuesday on…
Continue Reading Castroneves starts record Indy 500 quest with ‘perfect’ car
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves started his historic quest just the way…
Continue Reading Turner powers Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Diamondbacks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Rios hit a three-run homer during a six-run second inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased another early deficit in a…
Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson feels ‘at home’ in Indy 500 preparations
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jimmie Johnson felt at home making his way around Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the…
Continue Reading Vikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter’s healthy return
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Danielle Hunter is in reinvention mode this year with the Minnesota Vikings. He became…
Continue Reading Celtics rule Smart, Horford out for Game 1 against Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Boston will be without two starters for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, with Al Horford…
Continue Reading Cubs place Heyward on IL with no designation, recall Hughes
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the injured list with no designation and selected left-handed pitcher Brandon…
Continue Reading Cards’ O’Neill has winning hit, twinbill-record 6 Ks vs Mets
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler O’Neill redeemed himself after setting a Cardinals record for a doubleheader with six…
Continue Reading Mickelson’s absence from PGA called disappointing and ‘sad’
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Phil Mickelson isn’t even at Southern Hills and he’s still the talk of Tulsa. Hardly a…
Continue Reading White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox…
Continue Reading Forest to play Huddersfield for place in the Premier League
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Nottingham Forest will play Huddersfield for a place in the Premier League after reaching the Championship playoff final…
Continue Reading Titans agree to terms with top draft pick Treylon Burks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the 18th pick overall in wide receiver Treylon…
Continue Reading Phillies’ Harper out against Padres after injection in elbow
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper did not start for the Philadelphia Phillies in Tuesday’s game against San Diego…
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