LA-bound LeBron leaves lasting gift, Akron ‘always home’
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James stood on a stage near one of the streets he walked as a troubled kid and looked out at thousands of faces. He felt […]
Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer insisted Friday he followed proper protocols in reporting domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, passionately defending himself in his first extensive comments […]
Rodgers gets Packers up to speed in practice vs. new defense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers’ no-look touchdown pass is still the talk of Green Bay Packers training camp. The defense was called for offsides to give Rodgers a […]
Free-agent rentals seldom stay long-term in MLB
NEW YORK (AP) — When baseball stars on expiring contracts get traded in July, there’s usually no need to find long-term housing. Infielders Manny Machado, Mike Moustakas and Brian Dozier; […]
Dodgers hit 7 homers in 21-5 route of Brewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam, Joc Pederson and Yasiel Puig hit two homers each, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 21-5 on […]
Vikings practice ‘changeup’ look, with Barr at defensive end
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Already owning one of the strongest defensive lines in the league, the Minnesota Vikings have made another addition to their front four this summer. He even […]
Pettine sees Packers’ defense grasping scheme amid injuries
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — As first-year Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine installs his playbook, he’s got one of the best to deliver the daily tests: two-time MVP […]
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor packs on the muscle
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor packed on muscle to get ready for the pounding that will come from defenses that will try to bring him down this season. The […]
Brewers rally falls short, as Grandal’s HR in 10th wins it for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer — his second of the game — in the 10th inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Milwaukee Brewers […]
Decades-long wait for Hall of Fame over for Jerry Kramer
Jerry Kramer has basked in the attention on his key block on the winning play in the Ice Bowl for more than half a century. He sure was uneasy, though, […]