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Chatting on the bases is good-natured, a learning experience
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — While playing for Texas, Jurickson Profar always learned something from new teammate Khris Davis when the Oakland slugger stopped at Profar’s second base spot. Majors home run leader Davis appreciates any chance he gets to talk baseball and life with Albert Pujols while spending a few moments on first alongside the […]
Cowboys aren’t picking up option on WR Terrance Williams
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys aren’t picking up a team option on the final year of Terrance Williams’ contract, making the receiver an unrestricted free agent after he spent his first six NFL seasons in Dallas. The move will create $2.25 million in salary cap space. Williams had just two catches for 18 yards […]
Quiet RJ Barrett shines in Zion’s shadow for No. 1 Duke
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — RJ Barrett leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring. He just recorded Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years. And — as long as his roommate Zion Williamson is still around — he won’t have top billing for the top-ranked Blue Devils. That’s just fine with Barrett. “Him getting attention draws more […]
McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Logano
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael McDowell was still digesting his fifth-place finish at the Daytona 500 when Joey Logano appeared at the front of his car, angrily pointing at the Ford logo. He was questioning McDowell’s loyalty to the brand. “He shows up pointing at the Ford emblem, pushing on the Ford, making his point […]
Reliever Joe Kelly settling in quickly with Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joe Kelly casually placed five bags of breakfast sandwiches on a table in the middle of the room as he entered the Dodgers clubhouse. It was his way of fitting in after not only playing for Boston the past four and a half seasons but also making a substantial relief pitching […]
Why Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Jachai Polite is a good fit for the Seahawks
Kiper also thinks the Seahawks could be interested in one of the more intriguing receivers who will be available.
Heavyweights Joshua, Miller hurl insults instead of leather
NEW YORK (AP) — Staring contests, shouting matches, some shoving. Even a near mix-up with some members of the audience. All part of the pregame show, if you will, when heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Jarrell Miller shared a makeshift stage at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The title fight, Joshua’s U.S. debut, isn’t […]
Pac-12 power rankings: As regular season winds down, UW still the clear favorite
With just six regular-season games remaining, Jon Wilner breaks down where each Pac-12 men's basketball team ranks. Spoiler: UW still has a strangle hold on first place.
Jim Harbaugh taking Michigan team to South Africa in May
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan’s football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year’s visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017. Michigan alumni Bobby Kotick […]
Atletico’s Costa not fit for 90 minutes against Juventus
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says Diego Costa is not fit to play the entire match against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Costa returned to action last weekend after being sidelined for nearly two months because of a foot injury that required surgery. He came off the bench in Atletico’s […]
Brown meets with Rooney, saying ‘it is time to move on’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has ended his lengthy standoff with the team by meeting with president Art Rooney II, though any shot at reconciliation between the two sides appears to be out of the question. Brown, who has asked to be traded, posted a picture on various social media accounts […]
Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has died. He was 92. The team confirmed that Newcombe died Tuesday morning after […]
Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run
BOSTON (AP) — One way or another, the spotlight was always going to shine on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference without LeBron James. After back-to-back losses to James’ Cavaliers in the past two conference finals, his departure West to join the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to clear the path for Boston to take […]
IndyCar to debut cockpit protection in Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will require its cars to have titanium debris deflectors on the cockpit beginning with this year’s Indianapolis 500. The device been dubbed “Advanced Frontal Protection” will be introduced during an April 24 test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will officially debut when practice begins the next month for the Indianapolis […]
Orioles claim LHP Josh Osich from Giants off waivers
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed left-handed pitcher Josh Osich on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the last four seasons with San Francisco, the 30-year-old Osich was 6-5 with a 5.01 ERA. Osich’s addition gives the Orioles four left-handed relievers on their 40-man roster. To make room for Osich […]
Roman overhauls Ravens offense with QB Lamar Jackson in mind
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Greg Roman is off to a running start in his new role as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, working long hours to construct a unit that can fully utilize the talents of quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens closed the regular season with a 6-1 run behind Jackson, who keyed […]
No. 1 Naomi Osaka loses 1st match since splitting from coach
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Naomi Osaka lost her first match since moving up to No. 1 in the WTA rankings — and first since splitting from her coach. The two-time major champion had trouble with her serve and was beaten 6-3, 6-3 by 67th-ranked Kristina Mladenovic at the Dubai Championships in a little […]
Unlike men’s World Cup, no open vote on women’s event host
LONDON (AP) — FIFA will still decide the host of the Women’s World Cup in secret, unlike the new open vote held last year for host of the 2026 men’s tournament. The 2023 bidding process was launched Tuesday, and FIFA adopted many of the rigorous checks and scrutiny prospective men’s hosts now have to go […]
Coaching site builds list of those banned from US Olympics
An advocacy group has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive list of coaches banned from Olympic sports, creating a database of nearly 1,000 people no longer allowed to work in the U.S. Olympic system because of sex-abuse allegations, doping positives and other criminal activities involving minors. The staff at greatcoach.com compiled the list using information from the […]
PGA Tour contemplating cut to top 65 and ties
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The PGA Tour again is taking a close look at changing the size of its cuts, and this time the idea appears to have some legs. One topic at the first Player Advisory Council meeting last Tuesday at Riviera was to change the 36-hole cut from top 70 and ties to […]
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — While playing for Texas, Jurickson Profar always learned something from new teammate Khris Davis when the Oakland slugger stopped at Profar’s second base spot. Majors home run leader Davis appreciates any chance he gets to talk baseball and life with Albert Pujols while spending a few moments on first alongside the […]
Cowboys aren’t picking up option on WR Terrance Williams
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys aren’t picking up a team option on the final year of Terrance Williams’ contract, making the receiver an unrestricted free agent after he spent his first six NFL seasons in Dallas. The move will create $2.25 million in salary cap space. Williams had just two catches for 18 yards […]
Quiet RJ Barrett shines in Zion’s shadow for No. 1 Duke
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — RJ Barrett leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring. He just recorded Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years. And — as long as his roommate Zion Williamson is still around — he won’t have top billing for the top-ranked Blue Devils. That’s just fine with Barrett. “Him getting attention draws more […]
McDowell defends Daytona 500 decision not to push Logano
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael McDowell was still digesting his fifth-place finish at the Daytona 500 when Joey Logano appeared at the front of his car, angrily pointing at the Ford logo. He was questioning McDowell’s loyalty to the brand. “He shows up pointing at the Ford emblem, pushing on the Ford, making his point […]
Reliever Joe Kelly settling in quickly with Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joe Kelly casually placed five bags of breakfast sandwiches on a table in the middle of the room as he entered the Dodgers clubhouse. It was his way of fitting in after not only playing for Boston the past four and a half seasons but also making a substantial relief pitching […]
Why Mel Kiper Jr. thinks Jachai Polite is a good fit for the Seahawks
Kiper also thinks the Seahawks could be interested in one of the more intriguing receivers who will be available.
Heavyweights Joshua, Miller hurl insults instead of leather
NEW YORK (AP) — Staring contests, shouting matches, some shoving. Even a near mix-up with some members of the audience. All part of the pregame show, if you will, when heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Jarrell Miller shared a makeshift stage at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The title fight, Joshua’s U.S. debut, isn’t […]
Pac-12 power rankings: As regular season winds down, UW still the clear favorite
With just six regular-season games remaining, Jon Wilner breaks down where each Pac-12 men's basketball team ranks. Spoiler: UW still has a strangle hold on first place.
Jim Harbaugh taking Michigan team to South Africa in May
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan’s football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year’s visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017. Michigan alumni Bobby Kotick […]
Atletico’s Costa not fit for 90 minutes against Juventus
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says Diego Costa is not fit to play the entire match against Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. Costa returned to action last weekend after being sidelined for nearly two months because of a foot injury that required surgery. He came off the bench in Atletico’s […]
Brown meets with Rooney, saying ‘it is time to move on’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has ended his lengthy standoff with the team by meeting with president Art Rooney II, though any shot at reconciliation between the two sides appears to be out of the question. Brown, who has asked to be traded, posted a picture on various social media accounts […]
Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at 92
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has died. He was 92. The team confirmed that Newcombe died Tuesday morning after […]
Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run
BOSTON (AP) — One way or another, the spotlight was always going to shine on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference without LeBron James. After back-to-back losses to James’ Cavaliers in the past two conference finals, his departure West to join the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to clear the path for Boston to take […]
IndyCar to debut cockpit protection in Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar will require its cars to have titanium debris deflectors on the cockpit beginning with this year’s Indianapolis 500. The device been dubbed “Advanced Frontal Protection” will be introduced during an April 24 test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will officially debut when practice begins the next month for the Indianapolis […]
Orioles claim LHP Josh Osich from Giants off waivers
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed left-handed pitcher Josh Osich on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the last four seasons with San Francisco, the 30-year-old Osich was 6-5 with a 5.01 ERA. Osich’s addition gives the Orioles four left-handed relievers on their 40-man roster. To make room for Osich […]
Roman overhauls Ravens offense with QB Lamar Jackson in mind
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Greg Roman is off to a running start in his new role as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, working long hours to construct a unit that can fully utilize the talents of quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens closed the regular season with a 6-1 run behind Jackson, who keyed […]
No. 1 Naomi Osaka loses 1st match since splitting from coach
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Naomi Osaka lost her first match since moving up to No. 1 in the WTA rankings — and first since splitting from her coach. The two-time major champion had trouble with her serve and was beaten 6-3, 6-3 by 67th-ranked Kristina Mladenovic at the Dubai Championships in a little […]
Unlike men’s World Cup, no open vote on women’s event host
LONDON (AP) — FIFA will still decide the host of the Women’s World Cup in secret, unlike the new open vote held last year for host of the 2026 men’s tournament. The 2023 bidding process was launched Tuesday, and FIFA adopted many of the rigorous checks and scrutiny prospective men’s hosts now have to go […]
Coaching site builds list of those banned from US Olympics
An advocacy group has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive list of coaches banned from Olympic sports, creating a database of nearly 1,000 people no longer allowed to work in the U.S. Olympic system because of sex-abuse allegations, doping positives and other criminal activities involving minors. The staff at greatcoach.com compiled the list using information from the […]
PGA Tour contemplating cut to top 65 and ties
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The PGA Tour again is taking a close look at changing the size of its cuts, and this time the idea appears to have some legs. One topic at the first Player Advisory Council meeting last Tuesday at Riviera was to change the 36-hole cut from top 70 and ties to […]
