Even in short spring, MLB teams go easy in buildup
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The big league spring training games begin soon. The actual big league players who…
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Arizona’s Lloyd pulling all the right strings in first year
Tommy Lloyd has taken the lessons he learned in 22 years as an assistant at Gonzaga to fuel No. 2 Arizona’s accelerated ascension in his first year…
Continue Reading Jury hears gunshot-filled 911 call from slain NBA player
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has heard a gunshot-filled 911 call placed by former NBA player Lorenzen Wright on…
Continue Reading Chicago Blackhawks announce 3-year deal with D Alex Vlasic
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic. The entry-level deal runs through the…
Continue Reading Wimbledon, British government in talks about Russian players
By ROB HARRIS and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers Wimbledon organizers are having conversations with the British government about whether Russian…
Continue Reading Titans release CB Jackrabbit Jenkins to clear cap space
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have released veteran cornerback Janoris “Jackrabbit”…
Continue Reading Barcelona stadium becomes Spotify Camp Nou under sponsorship
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s stadium will be renamed Spotify Camp Nou after the club announced a sponsorship deal…
Continue Reading Orioles’ Mullins explains handling of Crohn’s diagnosis
By RICH DUBROFF Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Cedric Mullins’ outstanding 2021 statistics for the Baltimore Orioles appear even more…
Continue Reading Arizona’s Lloyd pulling all the right strings in first year
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tommy Lloyd has taken the lessons he learned in 22 years as an assistant at Gonzaga to…
Continue Reading Cubs finalize deal with slick-fielding shortstop Simmons
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with slick-fielding shortstop Andrelton Simmons. A native of…
Continue Reading Yankees’ Judge sidesteps vaccine question amid NYC mandate
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees star Aaron Judge refused to directly answer a question about his vaccine status…
Continue Reading IUPUI women get 2nd chance to make 1st NCAA impression
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IUPUI star Macee Williams took a few minutes to savor the final seconds of winning the…
Continue Reading Bengals sign DT B.J. Hill to 3-year, $30 million deal
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed defensive tackle B.J. Hill to a three-year, $30 contract. Hill was a critical player on the…
Continue Reading Khudobin has hip surgery; Stars likely to hold on to Holtby
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin is expected to be out six months after having hip surgery. The team…
Continue Reading Jets bolster D, agree to terms with CB Reed, S Whitehead
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets opened the second day of the NFL’s legal tampering period by…
Continue Reading La Liga makes proposal to help revamp Brazilian league
MADRID (AP) — Spanish league president Javier Tebas has presented the league’s business model to Brazilian clubs looking to revamp their…
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Arizona’s Adia Barnes named court coach for USA Women’s National Team Spring Training Camp
University of Arizona’s women’s basketball coach, Adia Barnes was named court coach for the USA Women’s National Team Spring Training Camp on Tuesday…
Continue Reading MLB players ponder how Manfred can mend icy relationship
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Rob Manfred and major league players agree on at least one thing: the commissioner has failed…
Continue Reading Wild send Sturm to Avalanche for Jost in swap of centers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Nico Sturm from the Minnesota Wild for Tyson Jost in a swap of centers. The 26-year-old…
Continue Reading Loyola eyes another NCAA run, with Sister Jean by its side
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The NCAA Tournament begins this week with a familiar face on hand. Loyola Chicago is back in the…
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