Palmeiro back on diamond at 53 with hopes of MLB comeback
CLEBURNE, Texas (AP) — Rafael Palmeiro isn’t playing for a minor league team at age 53 just so he can be teammates with his son. Palmeiro said he knows there […]
Finally: Warriors-Rockets is the series everyone wanted
The buildup for this series truly began in February, with some pointed comments from Golden State’s Draymond Green. Or in October, when Houston won at Golden State on ring night. […]
Celtics complete improbable run back to conference finals
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have been mining possibility out of improbable odds throughout the 2017-2018 season. A season filled with so much promise was jolted just five minutes […]
The NBA’s Final Four: Cavs, Celtics, Warriors, Rockets
The franchise with the most titles. The best player of this generation. The reigning champions. The probable MVP. The NBA has its Final Four. It certainly does not disappoint. Boston’s […]
Lions coach Matt Patricia denies 1996 assault allegation
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia maintained his innocence and his new team said it supported him after a 1996 sexual assault allegation resurfaced Wednesday night. […]
WATCH: First homer since high school, Brewers’ reliever takes Cy Young winner yard in win
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pitcher Brent Suter hadn’t hit a home run since high school. Imagine his surprise and delight when he went deep on AL Cy Young Award winner Corey […]
Disney seeks new frontiers as more people watch video online
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is seeking new frontiers. The media company launched its $5-a-month sports streaming service, ESPN Plus, last month, and it signed a deal with Twitter this […]
Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct. The Timberwolves announced Brunson’s resignation Tuesday in a one-sentence […]
Idaho teen in recovery after skull fracture at ball practice
PAYETTE, Idaho (AP) — A 15-year-old Idaho baseball player is in recovery after an accident at practice resulted in a fracture to his skull. Kodee Bennett was flown to a […]
Advisers aid baseball prospects, might do same in basketball
Evan Skoug had a decision to make his senior year of high school in 2014: go pro or go to college? He was rated the No. 1 prospect in Illinois […]