MLB tests pitch clock, anti-shift, bigger bases in minors
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Pitchers, catchers and batters will be able to appeal calls from human umpires to “robo…
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Shamrock star Dezmend Esquivel signs letter of intent to Carroll University
It was an exciting day on Saturday night in Yuma for one local football star who decided to put pen to paper and extend his playing…
Continue Reading AP source: Steelers sign QB Mitchell Trubisky to 2-year deal
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that Mitchell Trubisky is going to…
Continue Reading Engaging Tshiebwe thriving on, off the court with Kentucky
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — An engaging Oscar Tshiebwe has won over Kentucky basketball fans with his record-breaking…
Continue Reading White Sox add pitching depth by signing Kelly, Velasquez
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have added pitching depth, signing reliever Joe Kelly to a $17 million, two-year contract and Vince…
Continue Reading Titans agree to 1-year deal with tight end Geoff Swaim
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a one-year contract with tight end Geoff Swaim, keeping him off the free agent market.…
Continue Reading Champion Rams re-sign LT Noteboom, C Allen to 3-year deals
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Left tackle Joseph Noteboom and center Brian Allen have agreed to three-year deals to stay with the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Dolphins bring Bridgewater home, keeping DE Emmanuel Ogbah
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Among the wishes for the Miami Dolphins in free agency: keeping pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah, along with adding a…
Continue Reading Browns release Jarvis Landry after 4 seasons, now free agent
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry in a cost-cutting…
Continue Reading South Carolina atop women’s AP Top 25 from start to finish
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina finished the season where it started — at No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s college…
Continue Reading 45M Americans to bet on March Madness hoops, group estimates
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — About 45 million Americans say they plan to bet on this year’s March Madness college…
Continue Reading AP sources: Panthers agree to terms with Corbett, Woods
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $29.25 million contract with Los…
Continue Reading NE opens free agency re-signing vets McCourty, Hoyer, Slater
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have opened the unofficial start of free agency by bringing back veteran…
Continue Reading Cardinals bring back Pro Bowl RB Conner on 3-year deal
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back James Conner on a three-year deal, rewarding the…
Continue Reading Padres star Tatis has broken wrist, could be out 3 months
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The San Diego Padres say All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. likely will need surgery for a broken left wrist and could miss…
Continue Reading Ozuna addresses Braves after domestic violence ban ends
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna says he has addressed teammates and is sorry to fans for an…
Continue Reading Pack extend Preston Smith, release Za’Darius Smith, Turner
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The Green Bay Packers signed outside linebacker Preston Smith to a contract extension and released outside…
Continue Reading Sebastian Coe says sports must fight to keep Russia banned
By CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Olympic great Sebastian Coe says sports federations have set precedents by banning Russian and…
Continue Reading Gonzaga lands at No. 1, top seeds are 1-4 in final AP poll
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Gonzaga will head into the NCAA Tournament exactly where it ended up in the final AP Top 25: right on top. In…
Continue Reading D-II star Hawkins finishes with dream season at Creighton
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Hawkins is Creighton’s undisputed leader as the Bluejays prepare for their NCAA…
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