Beating the goalie: Low shots hurt netminders of yesteryear
When Vladislav Tretiak met Ron Hextall at the 1987 Canada Cup, the veteran Russian goaltender had a simple question for the NHL newcomer: “Why do you ...
Column: Let’s welcome Baffert to the Doping Hall of Infamy
Bob Baffert, welcome to the Doping Hall of Infamy.
Sharks miss playoffs for second straight season
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in more than two decades hasn't altered the course San Jose Sharks ...
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’21: Facts and figures for PGA at Kiawah
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — A brief look at the 103rd PGA Championship (all times EDT):
Unique, exhausting season reaches finale with FCS title game
The longest college football season in history comes to a close this weekend after a grueling, haphazard stretch that saw the Football Championship Su...
Johnson returns to Indianapolis for road course debut
The lofty expectations started with Chip Ganassi. He is the one who said Jimmie Johnson would win a race during his rookie IndyCar season.
Full circle: Texas Motor Speedway’s Gossage stepping down
FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage is stepping down after overseeing the track since it opened 24 years ago.
Phillies place Realmuto on COVID-related IL, recall Marchan
WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday and recalled catcher Rafael Marchan ...
Playoff bound: Hawks clinch 1st postseason berth since 2017
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks spent three miserable years totally rebuilding their team, all with the idea of finally making a big move this season.
Seattle extends unbeaten streak against San Jose to 14
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cristian Roldan scored in the 18th minute to help the Seattle Sounders beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Vaughn hits 1st HR, White Sox top Twins 13-8, win 5th in row
CHICAGO — Rookie Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run, Yasmani Grandal connected for the second straight day and the Chicago White Sox beat the...
Poteet wins MLB debut, Marlins edge Diamondbacks 3-2
PHOENIX — Cody Poteet won his major league debut, Jesús Aguilar homered for a third straight game and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks ...
Astros slug season-high 5 homers to rout Angels 9-1
HOUSTON — José Altuve and Yuli Gurriel homered early as the Houston Astros hit a season-high five long balls Wednesday night in a 9-1 win over the Los...
Compher’s hat trick lifts Avs over Kings 6-0
DENVER — J.T. Compher scored three goals for his first career hat trick to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Wedn...
Husso makes 31 stops for first NHL shutout, Blues beat Wild
ST. LOUIS — Ville Husso stopped 31 shots for his first career shutout and David Perron had a goal and two assists in the St. Louis Blues' 4-0 victory ...
Cavs end 11-game slide, beat play-in bound Celtics 102-94
CLEVELAND — The Celtics can stop chasing, get some rest and hopefully heal up. They're play-in bound.
Maximiliano Urruti, Dynamo top Sporting KC 1-0
HOUSTON — Maximiliano Urruti scored on a breakaway in the 56th minute and the Houston Dynamo beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Wednesday night.
James Harden returns hamstring injury, Nets beat Spurs
NEW YORK — James Harden had 18 points and 11 assists in his return from an 18-game absence to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-11...
Harden returns to score 18 points, Nets beat Spurs 128-116
NEW YORK — James Harden had 18 points and 11 assists in his return from an 18-game absence to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-11...
Kaprielian picks up 1st MLB win as A’s outlast Red Sox 4-1
BOSTON — James Kaprielian got the victory in his first major league start with five innings of one-run ball, Matt Olson homered and the Oakland Athlet...
Young rallies Hawks to playoff berth, 120-116 over Wizards
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored 33 points and John Collins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24.4 seconds remaining Wednesday night, rallying Atlanta to a 120...
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks
A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:
Dodgers 3B Edwin Ríos out for season after shoulder surgery
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers backup third baseman Edwin Ríos will miss the rest of the season after surgery on his right shoulder.
JRM wins appeal to overturn Gragson’s disqualification
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An appeals officer ruled Wednesday that JR Motorsports did not violate any rules when NASCAR disqualified Noah Gragson at Darlington...
Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94
MINNEAPOLIS — Jerry Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three pl...
Pistons extending Casey through 2023-24 season
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract extension with coach Dwane Casey through the 2023-24 season.
Injuries hit D-backs again with Gallen, Walker on 10-day IL
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continued to deal with a surge of early-season injuries, putting starting pitcher Zac Gallen and first baseman Chri...
The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacity
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
7 Yanks coaches, staff have virus, Torres out as precaution
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres was kept out of Wednesday night’s starting lineup at Tampa Bay as a precaution as the...
Amed Rosario’s hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs
CLEVELAND — Amed Rosario's bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesda...