Record-setting Navy QB Perry will get NFL shot with Dolphins
MIAMI — As Malcolm Perry started his senior year last fall, he knew the Marine Corps was in his future.
Bengals release QB Dalton, clear way for Burrow to lead
CINCINNATI — The Bengals cleared the way for Joe Burrow to lead the team by releasing quarterback Andy Dalton, who holds several of the franchise's pa...
Nats’ star Ryan Zimmerman’s AP diary: Pondering retirement
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most...
Winston: Pursuit of Saints back-up role a sign of maturity
NEW ORLEANS — The reeducation of Jameis Winston is beginning with the New Orleans Saints.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Pod hockey: Leading plan for NHL return includes empty rinks
Get used to the concept of pods and pucks if the NHL is going to have any chance of completing its season, with the most likely scenarios calling for ...
Pandemic puts additional strain on international MLS players
SEATTLE — Kelvin Leerdam has been fortunate compared to many of the other foreign players in Major League Soccer, and it was completely by accident.
Orioles OF Mancini understands risk of COVID during chemo
BALTIMORE — Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini feels fortunate to have undergone colon cancer surgery before doctors became absorbed in treating COVID-19...
AFC South adds pass-rushing skill to already-loaded division
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The division that led the AFC in sacks in 2019 might be even tougher to block next season.
Ex-manager Clint Hurdle’s daily emails encourage, inspire
Clint Hurdle began sending his daily notes of inspiration more than 10 years ago, during his days managing the Colorado Rockies. They were a simple, s...
Joe Staley ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes post retirement
When Joe Staley announced his retirement following a stellar 13-year career in San Francisco, he was taken aback by the tributes that poured in from f...
Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West
A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the divisio...
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick in the draft.
New Rangers park among possible MLB ideas for season start
North Texas has more to offer than just the new Rangers ballpark should MLB decide to start the pandemic-delayed 2020 baseball season with teams group...
Analysis: NFL has some changes to consider for future drafts
Since 2015, when the NFL began moving its draft around the nation, the event kept getting bigger and more extravagant.
Rinne, other NHL veterans hope for final shot at Stanley Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Goaltender Pekka Rinne scratched scoring a goal off his NHL bucket list this season. Winning the Stanley Cup?
Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in
Imagine a major-college quarterback with a sizable social media following who posts entertaining and informative updates about his life on and off the...
What Would Have Been: Kentucky Derby, wild-card rematches
With the national sports calendar still pretty much on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, following a short reprieve last week thanks to an unu...
The Latest: Cuomo can envision baseball in NYC this summer
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49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekend
The task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straight forward.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully home from hospital
LOS ANGELES — Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully is back home after falling and being hospitalized.
MLB official thought Manfred would nix Hernández for Series
NEW YORK — A major league official testified he suggested Ángel Hernández be removed from consideration for the 2015 World Series because he did not t...
49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams from Redskins
The San Francisco 49ers acquired seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams from the Washington Redskins on Saturday.
US journalists seek to help colleagues affected by virus
OKLAHOMA CITY — Journalists from around the U.S. are finding ways to help their colleagues simply pay rent or buy groceries as they face lost or reduc...
The Latest: Cape Cod League cancels season
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
‘Major League’ a hit with mix of antics, believable action
The door to the bullpen swings open, a reliever emerges and a familiar song comes blasting through the stadium’s PA system, energizing the crowd.
The Natural: Charboneau’s career played like fictional Hobbs
Joe Charboneau sees a little bit of himself in the iconic baseball film “ The Natural.”
Column: NFL delivers draft when it matters most
For a moment, at least, it looked like the NFL had made a late trade with the White House for Dr. Anthony Fauci to announce the 2020 draft picks.
For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal
For all the uniqueness of this NFL draft, including the angst over a potential communications fiasco, things looked and sounded pretty normal Thursday...
Nats’ star Ryan Zimmerman’s AP diary: Memories of day games
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 seasons in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals, helping the...