Sports

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer has informed current starter Sam Darnold the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players’ association are allowing teams to have an additional pitcher for most of May. MLB and the…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls might have to get by without Zach LaVine when they try to avoid playoff…

ROME (AP) — Female soccer players in Italy will finally be able to turn professional next season after years of amateur-only status that limited…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The race for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP has at least seven legitimate candidates. Toronto’s Auston Matthews…

MUNICH (AP) — American Maxime Cressy ended a seven-match losing streak at tour-level by beating sixth-seeded Daniel Evans of Britain 6-4, 6-4 in…

By DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Minnesota has thrown out a lawsuit by eight former hockey players alleging…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer has noted how big a deal it is for the club to have…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Alabama returns likely the biggest stars in college football next season, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have picked up the fifth-year option of Ed Oliver’s rookie contract in a decision which locks up the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has been fined $15,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Game 4 of the first-round…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer Arizona has two quarterbacks who split time last year, added a transfer from another Pac-12 school and has a…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The ability of college players to earn celebrity endorsement money is expected to impact the…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — One player has been off-limits for Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel when preparing for…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are going all in on sports betting. The team announced a long-term…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva. He says she did not compete “dishonestly” after her…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer A number of NFL draft prospects made the most of an extra season in college. Players such as Alabama tailback Brian…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The 150th edition of golf’s oldest championship really is cause for celebration. The R&A reports Tuesday it…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer There is dramatic change going on in men’s college basketball. Villanova’s Jay Wright has joined…