Joe Nathan retiring, to be honored by Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Six-time All-Star Joe Nathan, who is eighth on the all-time list with 377 saves, has decided at age 42 to retire. The Minnesota Twins, where Nathan spent eight […]
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NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales
Out with the cringe and in with the fringe. The final slate of preseason games Thursday night will feature fewer key players at risk and more aspiring bubble busters getting […]
AP source: Matthew Stafford, Lions agree to $135M extension
DETROIT — Matthew Stafford has made a home in the Motor City, leading the Detroit Lions on the field and becoming a first-time father with twin girls earlier this year. […]
Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote dies at 90
Jud Heathcote, who led Michigan State and Magic Johnson to the 1979 NCAA championship, has died. He was 90. The school announced Heathcote died Monday in Spokane, Washington. Spartans coach […]
NFL making $40 million available for medical research
NEW YORK — A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awarded to […]
Handicapping the race for the last AL postseason spot
The race for the second wild card in the American League isn’t exactly a picture of excellence. It could still be awfully exciting. Minnesota holds that spot after Sunday’s victory […]
Brewers minor leaguer suffers cardiac event after HBP
LOS ANGELES — Milwaukee Brewers minor leaguer Julio Mendez was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a “cardiac event” following a hit by pitch in a Rookie League […]
Badgers lose another linebacker
MADISON, Wis. — No. 9 Wisconsin has lost another linebacker with sophomore Zack Baun out for the year with a left foot injury. Baun was expected to be a key […]
Brewers hand Dodgers 1st series loss since early June
LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Nelson took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Yu Darvish in his return from the disabled list, defeating the Dodgers […]
Conor’s choices: Defend UFC belt, box again, or Diaz III?
LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor was exhausted and hurt by the 10th round, his audacious venture undone by every logical problem with a mixed martial artist entering a professional boxing […]