Swanson becomes 4th Braves player at arbitration hearing
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson has become the fourth member of the World Series champion Braves to go to salary arbitration. He…
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Deebo Samuel reports for 49ers minicamp
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel ended his offseason holdout by reporting for the first day of mandatory minicamp…
Continue Reading Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald smiles and deflects the question when asked how seriously he considered…
Continue Reading Angels fire manager Joe Maddon; skid reaches 13 games
By GREG BEACHAM and JOE REEDY AP Sports Writers ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon but still stretched their…
Continue Reading Stars sign Gurianov to $2.9M contract for 2022-23 season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free agent Denis Gurianov to a $2.9 million contract for the 2022-23 season. General…
Continue Reading Duke hires former Nike, NBA staffer to aid players with NIL
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — New Duke men’s basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired a former Nike and NBA staffer for a newly created role with duties that…
Continue Reading Colts’ Leonard will miss start of camp after back surgery
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Back surgery will keep Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard out of this week’s mandatory minicamp and at least…
Continue Reading JR Reid steps down as assistant basketball coach at Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH. N.J. (AP) — JR Reid has resigned as an assistant coach at Monmouth University to pursue opportunities outside of college…
Continue Reading Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with Arizona
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-hander Jacob Webb from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations. The 28-year-old Webb…
Continue Reading DeChambeau feeling good about his hand, not so much his game
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau is feeling great about his left hand that was operated on seven weeks ago. It…
Continue ReadingNWSL’s Orlando Pride place two coaches on leave during retaliation investigation
By David Close, CNN Women’s professional soccer team Orlando Pride have placed head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant coach Sam Greene…
Continue ReadingTiger Woods says he will not play the US Open as his ‘body needs more time’
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Tiger Woods says he will not play in the US Open, the third major of the golf calendar, next week at The Country Club in…
Continue Reading Rangers place LHP Brett Martin on COVID-19 list
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed reliever Brett Martin on the COVID-19 list before the first game of a…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U.S. Open and says his body “needs more time to get stronger for major…
Continue Reading US Open to accept Mickelson and all eligible players
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other players competing in the Saudi-funded rival golf league are free to play the…
Continue Reading Liberty battling injuries, COVID-19, look to get on roll
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are a work in progress. When coach Sandy Brondello took over the team…
Continue Reading Avalanche win battle of attrition to reach Stanley Cup final
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer With Nazem Kadri out with an injury, Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen shifted to center to take his spot and was on…
Continue Reading Derby winner Rich Strike morning line 3rd choice in Belmont
NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike is the third betting choice on the morning line for the Belmont Stakes. Rich Strike opened at 7-2…
Continue Reading Column: Saudi money could put college stars in tough spot
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational series has a few big names and aging champions. The…
Continue Reading Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Belgium’s next 2 games
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss the national team’s next two Nations League matches because of the ankle injury he…
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