Darvin Ham embraces challenge as Lakers’ rookie head coach
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Darvin Ham recognizes the enormity of the task he is undertaking with the Los Angeles…
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Louisville wins 3 straight to reach super regionals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Levi Usher hit a two-run single in the eighth, Cameron Masterman added a go-ahead homer in the inning and No. 12 national…
Continue Reading Auburn Regional resumes, Tigers advance to super regionals
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Sonny DiChiara went 3 for 4 with four RBIs, Nate LaRue added three RBIs and No. 14 overall seed Auburn beat UCLA 11-4 on Monday…
Continue Reading All-Pro Aaron Donald returning to LA Rams with a big raise
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams…
Continue Reading Titleholder France held by Croatia to 1-1 in Nations League
SPLIT, Croatia (AP) — Titleholder France failed to rebound from its opening defeat in the Nations League after it was held by Croatia to 1-1.…
Continue Reading Worrell’s 4 hits, 4 RBIs help ECU win Greenville Regional
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Bryson Worrell had a three-run homer and a bunt single in an eight-run seventh inning and No. 8 national seed East Carolina…
Continue Reading Tim Tebow among first-timers on College Football HOF ballot
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Tim Tebow is among the former players making a first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot…
Continue Reading Celtics hope protecting ball better will protect home court
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If the Boston Celtics want to do a better job of protecting home court than they did in the…
Continue Reading Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by…
Continue Reading Sabathia, Ethier in All-Star softball at Dodger Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — Retired pitcher CC Sabathia and outfielder Andre Ethier will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game at Dodger Stadium on July…
Continue Reading Alo’s 2 HRs lead Oklahoma past UCLA, into WCWS finals
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jocelyn Alo wasn’t going to let Oklahoma lose twice in one day. The record-setting…
Continue Reading Sonego defeats Paire, Bonzi shocks Lopez at Stuttgart Open
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Sixth-seeded Lorenzo Sonego has recovered from a slow start to defeat Benoit Paire 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the…
Continue Reading Riley enters offseason looking for ways to improve Heat
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Pat Riley is in his usual place entering the offseason. If there’s a way to make the Miami Heat better, he’s…
Continue Reading NBA Finals, season on schedule thanks to replacement players
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Adam Silver was on his phone constantly in late December. At that time, the NBA had more than 100 players…
Continue Reading Pierson back to Texas Tech as coach after long WNBA career
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Plenette Pierson is returning to Texas Tech to be an assistant coach at her alma mater after spending most of the past 20…
Continue Reading Hamlin vows to get even with Chastain after Gateway wreck
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Denny Hamlin posted a clip on Twitter late Sunday that essentially mashed up his beef with…
Continue Reading Browns’ Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
By JUAN A. LOZANO and TOM WITHERS Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland…
Continue Reading Álvarez, Astros finalize $115M, 6-year deal through 2028
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Outfielder Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros finalized a $115 million, six-year contract…
Continue Reading Ethereal Road, Howling Time will not run in Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — The projected field for the Belmont Stakes is down to eight after two withdrawals the day before the post position draw. Neither…
Continue Reading Under new management: Can weekend sweep stop Phillies swoon?
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Los Angeles Angels and enter a pivotal stretch to revive…
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