LEADING OFF: Canó joins Padres, Kershaw out, Kirby back home
By The Associated Press Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets.…
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Padres: No cancer found during Bob Melvin’s prostate surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres say no cancer was found when manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery on Wednesday. Melvin, 60, was recovering…
Continue Reading Palmer shoots 62, joins lead at low-scoring Byron Nelson
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Ryan Palmer shot a 10-under 62 on Friday at the Byron Nelson for a share of the…
Continue Reading White Sox place Giolito on COVID list, activate Vaughn
The Chicago White Sox placed ace Lucas Giolito on the COVID-19 injured list and activated outfielder Andrew Vaughn following a rehab assignment with…
Continue Reading Slingsby’s Aussies aim for SailGP 3-peat, another $1M check
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The Champagne showers from Team Australia’s Season 2 championship have barely dried and SailGP is already…
Continue Reading Charlo, Castaño eager for undisputed 154-pound title rematch
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño both fell agonizingly short of becoming the first…
Continue Reading Traded back and forth, Ford learns to live out of suitcase
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Ford has learned to travel light — and quickly. Since the start of the season, the…
Continue Reading Brittany Force breaks track marks in NHRA’s Virginia return
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Top Fuel points leader Brittany Force broke both ends of the track record at Virginia Motorsports Park in qualifying Friday…
Continue Reading Celtics’ Robert Williams remains out for Game 6 vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Boston forward/center Robert Williams missed his third straight game with an injured left knee as the Celtics tried to keep their…
Continue Reading Shannon Boxx heads into Soccer Hall of Fame as role model
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Shannon Boxx played in 195 games for the United States, most in the history of the national team for a Black…
Continue Reading Padres sign Robinson Canó, plan to use him off the bench
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The San Diego Padres have signed veteran second baseman Robinson Canó to a major league contract…
Continue Reading Accountant avoids prison time in college admissions scandal
BOSTON (AP) — An accountant who worked for the consultant at the center of the college admissions bribery case has avoided prison for his role in…
Continue Reading Chargers hoping Spiller can provide depth at running back
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are set with Austin Ekeler as their lead running back. Finding a…
Continue Reading Falcons acquire WR Edwards from Raiders, cut CB Sheffield
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their thin ranks at receiver by acquiring Bryan Edwards from the Las Vegas Raiders on…
Continue Reading Kicking it: Browns rookie York gets advice from Phil Dawson
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie kicker Cade York picked an idyllic day to kick at FirstEnergy Stadium for the…
Continue Reading Rockies’ Bryant closer to return after cortisone shot
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant took swings in the cage for the first time since he was…
Continue Reading Steve Stricker maintains 2-stroke lead at Regions Tradition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Steve Stricker shot a 4-under 68 to maintain a two-stroke lead Friday over Scott McCarron and Padraig Harrington in the…
Continue Reading Free agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry joining Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Free agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry, a five-time Pro Bowler, is joining the New Orleans Saints. The eight-year veteran…
Continue Reading Mickelson decides not to defend title at PGA Championship
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson withdrew Friday from the PGA Championship, electing to extend his hiatus from golf following…
Continue Reading Power’s late qualifying run puts him on pole for Indy GP
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power used the final lap of qualifying Friday to leapfrog five other drivers and win the…
Continue Reading Wild face offseason after yet another early ouster
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer The Minnesota Wild are once again taking the empty achievement of a stellar regular season into the summer. The…
Continue Reading Lions sign DE Aidan Hutchinson to $35.7 million, 4-year deal
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to a $35.7 million, four-year contract with a team option for a…
Continue Reading 76ers need better Harden, healthy Embiid to contend in East
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers went 51-31 and lost in the second round of the Eastern Conference…
Continue Reading Cleveland Guardians place slugger Naylor on COVID-19 list
By TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor has been added to the team’s COVID-19 injured…
Continue Reading Malik Willis, Titans coach dismiss Tannehill’s mentor remark
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie quarterback Malik Willis says his new teammate Ryan Tannehill…
Continue Reading Florida lands ‘proven winner’ with St. Bonnies guard Lofton
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida officially signed graduate transfer and St. Bonaventure guard Kyle Lofton. He’s a potentially huge addition…
Continue Reading Defending champ Canada, US win openers at ice hockey worlds
HELSINKI, Finland (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and led defending champion Canada to a 5-3 victory over Germany in their opening game at…
Continue Reading Three 7s: NHL has Game 7 tripleheader on tap for Saturday
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The players dream of it. The fans look forward to it. Game 7. And on Saturday, there will be three of…
Continue Reading Sheridan resigns as Wisconsin’s inside linebackers coach
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bill Sheridan has resigned as Wisconsin’s inside linebackers coach while the NCAA investigates him for potential rules…
Continue Reading AP source: Bauer’s appeal of suspension to begin May 23
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Bauer’s arbitration appeal of his unprecedented two-year suspension under Major League…
Continue Reading Panthers’ Corral has ‘big chip’ on shoulder after draft fall
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Corral’s unexpected fall to the third round of the NFL draft has left the Carolina…
Continue Reading Seattle’s Frazier, Kansas City’s Benintendi win arb cases
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier and Kansas City outfielder Andrew Benintendi have…
Continue Reading Falcons’ London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London celebrated good health and a new contract on the first day of the Atlanta…
Continue Reading Mets C James McCann sidelined by broken left hamate bone
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher James McCann will be sidelined for approximately six weeks after he broke a…
Continue Reading Minjee Lee takes 3-shot lead in LPGA Tour’s Founders Cup
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — The only only thing missing from Minjee Lee’s resume this year is a victory and the best…
Continue Reading Giant mural in downtown Milwaukee celebrates Antetokounmpo
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is featured in a mural that will give the two-time NBA MVP a…
Continue Reading Judge: State can get medical files in ex-Raider Ruggs’ case
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada judge has ruled that prosecutors can obtain medical records about injuries that former Las…
Continue Reading St. Bonaventure’s Osun Osunniyi will transfer to Iowa State
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Two-time Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year Osun Osunniyi has announced he’s transferring to Iowa State. The 6-foot-10…
Continue Reading Kumar Rocker joins independent Tri-City in Troy, NY
TROY, N.Y. (AP) — Right-hander Kumar Rocker agreed to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the New York…
Continue Reading Texans sign 6 draft picks including No. 3 pick Stingley
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed six draft picks, including No. 3 overall pick defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. Houston also signed…
Continue Reading Fun and tension during Austin FC’s second season
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The view from near the top certainly looks much better for Austin FC. After finishing their…
Continue Reading Ukrainian amateur Grinberg makes European tour cut at 14
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Ukrainian amateur Lev Grinberg has become the second youngest player to make a cut on the European tour at the Soudal Open…
Continue Reading Ex-coach wins appeal over defamation claims against ESPN
By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan court has reinstated a lawsuit against ESPN by a former college gymnastics coach at Central…
Continue Reading Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened door for boosters
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA seems to have inadvertently opened the door for boosters when it comes to college athletes…
Continue Reading Dodgers put Clayton Kershaw on IL with inflammation
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Clayton Kershaw on the injured list Friday with inflammation in…
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Brittney Griner’s pretrial detention in Russia has been extended by a month, Russian state news reports
By Jason Hanna and Anna Chernova, CNN A Russian court has extended the pretrial detention of US basketball star Brittney Griner — held since…
Continue Reading Jeudy’s girlfriend asks for case against him to be dismissed
DENVER (AP) — The girlfriend of Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy asked a judge on Friday to dismiss a misdemeanor case against him stemming…
Continue Reading Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ruled out of Game 6 against Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will not play in Game 6 against the New York Rangers. Coach Mike Sullivan ruled out…
Continue Reading PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’22: A hole-by-hole look at Southern Hills
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Southern Hills has gone through a restoration project since it last hosted the PGA Championship in 2007. That includes bringing…
Continue Reading Indianapolis signs 4 draft picks, add 22 undrafted rookies
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed four players they selected in this year’s draft and have added 22 undrafted rookies to…
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