Free agent OF Ozuna, Braves reach $18 million, 1-year deal
ATLANTA — Free agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves reached an $18 million, one-year deal Tuesday that puts him on the team he helped...
Thousands of workers preparing Miami stadium for Super Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The pounding of a single hammer echoed through the stands Tuesday in the Miami Dolphins' stadium, the reverberations from the Su...
Journeyman Raheem Mostert becomes star for 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert seeks out motivation.
Another big show in Las Vegas: NFL details draft plans
Here comes another big show to Las Vegas.
Owners saddened by deadly shooting outside Kansas City club
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The owners of a Kansas City nightclub where a gunman opened fire on people outside, killing a woman and injuring at least 15 other ...
As wait for Zion ends, 76ers’ Brown recalls challenges await
NEW YORK — Zion Williamson is set to make his NBA debut, which will bring plenty of excitement to New Orleans.
Beanballs, boos, lost legacy? Astros, MLB brace for fallout
AJ Hinch, Alex Cora and Carlos Beltrán lost their jobs in the wake of the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scam, leaving three teams without managers thr...
Rockies’ Arenado feels disrespected over trade rumors
DENVER — Rockies star Nolan Arenado said he feels disrespected after Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich acknowledged listening to trade offers for ...
When it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.
NEW YORK — When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball's Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2.
Rodgers again falls short of another Super Bowl appearance
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — These playoff defeats when he is oh so close sting a bit more for Aaron Rodgers now, at this later stage in his career.
Super Bowl a tossup at legal sports books
LAS VEGAS — Even the bookies are having a problem figuring out a favorite in the Super Bowl.
After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl
A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing.
Astros, Red Sox look ahead in wake of sign-stealing scandal
Players from two teams at the center of baseball’s sign-stealing scandal faced their fans on Saturday for the first time since the Houston Astros and ...
Warrant for Odell Beckham Jr. rescinded in butt-swat case
NEW ORLEANS — A misdemeanor simple battery warrant for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star Odell Beckham Jr. has been rescinded, the Ne...
Where does Astros cheating rank in scandals? Ask Pete Rose
LAS VEGAS — Pete Rose was taking a break from signing autographs at the MGM Grand hotel when asked a question he’s uniquely qualified to address.
Giants hire Garrett as OC, Graham as DC
NEW YORK — Jason Garrett is headed to the other side of the Giants-Cowboys rivalry.
Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nine years into his career and a little more than two years removed from a debilitating torn Achilles injury, Richard Sherman is...
Titans kicker OK kicking extra points instead of field goals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have found a way to fix the NFL's worst field goal unit: Ignore the kicker and just score touchdowns.
Column: MLB whistleblower deserves applause, not criticism
When future generations are documenting baseball history, Mike Fiers will surely be remembered as one of the game's most significant figures.
Of NFL’s Final 4 coaches, Andy Reid is the outlier
Of the coaches in the NFL's Final Four, Andy Reid is the outlier.
Analysis: Baseball has become a prisoner of technology
NEW YORK — Technology unleashed baseball's Analytics Era, and now it's holding the sport prisoner.
ESPN’s Mendoza: Fiers should have gone to MLB, not reporter
ESPN analyst Jessica Mendoza says pitcher Mike Fiers should have gone to Major League Baseball before he told a journalist about his allegation the Ho...
Multiracial churches growing, challenge for clergy of color
KELLER, Texas (RNS) — For four hours at a megachurch outside of Dallas, pastors of color shared their personal stories of leading a multiethnic church...
New Mets manager Beltrán out amid sign-stealing scandal
NEW YORK — Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scand...
Who matches up best in yet another Packers-49ers title game?
For the eighth time in 25 years, the Packers and 49ers — both 14-3 this season — face off in the postseason. Green Bay leads 4-3 in what has been a me...
NFL at 100: 2 iconic moments mark history of NFC title games
With “The Catch” that sent San Francisco to its first Super Bowl and “The Blown Call” that kept New Orleans at home, NFC championship games have two s...
Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn’t stay retired
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bobby Petrino is glad to have a job again, even if it's at one of the bottom programs in the second tier of college football.
Mariota helping Titans on, off field despite being benched
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans benched Marcus Mariota for Ryan Tannehill in mid-October after a 2-4 start. Finding the No. 2 pick overall fro...
Davante Adams’ drive to be great has become an ‘obsession’
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Davante Adams obsesses about being great.