Science Deaths from brain, heart problems higher for NFL than MLBAssociated Press - By LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Pro football players may be more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases and heart problems than baseball players but the reasons are unclear, a new study suggests. The differences
Sports The Latest: IMS creates Miller Award for racing dedicationAssociated PressINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (all times local): Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced the creation of the Robin Miller Award, named after the longtime writer,
Clemson University 2 Clemson players suspended for season; NCAA rejects appealAssociated Press - By PETE IACOBELLI, AP Sports WriterCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson tight end Braden Galloway and offensive lineman Zach Giella will miss next season after an NCAA panel rejected the school's appeal of their drug suspension. Clemson athletic
Simona Halep Unfamiliar, but nice: Halep back in Paris to defend titleAssociated Press - By SAMUEL PETREQUIN, AP Sports WriterPARIS (AP) — Simona Halep is experiencing something new at the French Open this year. The Romanian player is back in Paris to defend her title, a situation she's never been in before. "Much better and
Frank Lampard Lampard, Terry subplot in world's most lucrative soccer gameAssociated Press - By STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports WriterThey've won the Champions League together, were teammates for three Premier League title-winning campaigns, and stood shoulder to shoulder at World Cups and European Championships. Whether in the blue
Sports LEADING OFF: Marlins streak the right way, Sale vs AstrosAssociated Press - By The Associated PressSomething unexpected is happening with the baseball team in Miami. The Marlins are actually winning some games. Miami (16-31) has won six straight, capped by Garrett Cooper's two-out grand slam in the
Breanna Stewart AP source: Breanna Stewart to be WNBA ambassador this seasonAssociated Press - By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart will be a paid ambassador for the WNBA this season. The reigning MVP tore her right Achilles tendon while playing overseas this winter and since the league has no injury
Toronto Raptors Leonard scores 35, Raptors beat Bucks 105-99 for 3-2 leadAssociated Press - By ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports WriterMILWAUKEE (AP) — Kawhi Leonard arrived in Toronto thinking he could pick up another championship to go with the one he already has. One more victory and he'll play for another ring. And dominant performances
Chicago White Sox Giolito spins 4-hit gem, White Sox blank Astros 4-0Associated Press - By KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports WriterHOUSTON (AP) — Lucas Giolito was forced to speed up his pace near the end of his last start for the Chicago White Sox because of rain. The results were so good he decided to try it again Thursday night
Los Angeles Angels Twins tie team record with 8 homers in 16-7 win over AngelsAssociated Press - By JOE REEDY, AP Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Cron believed in spring training that the Minnesota Twins were going to have a good offense this season. Their hitting hasn't just been good, it has been powerful. The Twins
Sports Lillard, Kemba, LeBron among noteworthy All-NBA picksAssociated Press - By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden got the most votes, and Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker also were big winners when the All-NBA teams were announced. Those guards can cash in with
Jordan Spieth Hometown star Spieth stays hot, 1 behind Finau at ColonialAssociated Press - By SCHUYLER DIXON, AP Sports WriterFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — If Jordan Spieth is going to end a victory drought that's approaching two years, the three-time major winner picked a good place to give himself a chance. Spieth opened with a
IAAF IAAF will ignore court on important issue in Semenya caseAssociated Press - By GERALD IMRAY, AP Sports WriterTrack and field's governing body plans to ignore an important recommendation from the presiding court in the Caster Semenya case, fueling the debate that contentious testosterone-limiting regulations been
Sports Semenya case: A clash over ensuring an even playing fieldAssociated Press - By DAVID CRARY, AP National WriterNEW YORK (AP) — A court ruling requiring Olympic running sensation Caster Semenya to lower her testosterone levels goes to the heart of a dilemma facing the sports world: How to avoid discrimination against
Sports Barcelona shows it can also thrive without ball possessionAssociated Press - By TALES AZZONI, AP Sports WriterMADRID (AP) — There was Lionel Messi as usual, backed by many of the same supporting players. The main difference for Barcelona this time was the coach. Barcelona has reinvented itself under Ernesto Valverde,
Corey Kluber LEADING OFF: Kluber's broken forearm checked, Ohtani eagerAssociated Press - By The Associated PressIndians ace Corey Kluber will be re-evaluated in Cleveland, a day after a line drive in Miami broke his right forearm. There was no early word on how long the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner would be
Dallas, TX Stars switch top lines and beat Blues 4-2 to even series 2-2Associated Press - By STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Sports WriterDALLAS (AP) — The first-year coach for the Dallas Stars switched up his top two lines, a move that put rookie Roope Hintz skating with captain Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov. Tyler Seguin, the top-line
Denver Nuggets McCollum leads Blazers past cold Nuggets, 97-90Associated Press - By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports WriterDENVER (AP) — After giving up 39 points to Damian Lillard in the opener, the Denver Nuggets were determined to make sure Portland's role players would have to bear the burden of evening up the series.
Cleveland Indians Indians' Kluber breaks right forearm in 4-2 loss to MarlinsAssociated Press - By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports WriterMIAMI (AP) — Corey Kluber got hit hard again, and the last line drive really hurt. The struggling Cleveland Indians right-hander broke his right forearm when he was hit by a comebacker during a 4-2 loss
New York Islanders Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-2, take 3-0 series leadAssociated Press - By JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes put an old goalie in net and welcomed back their teenage draft pick. With the game tied, another young star set up their graying captain's go-ahead goal. That
Sports All or nothing: Home runs, strikeouts on pace for recordsAssociated Press - By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati manager David Bell notices the difference from his playing days. "There's just no question that swings are geared for more home runs," he said. "The swings are different than
Sports Famed New York saloon owner Joe Healey dead at 77Associated Press - By RONALD BLUM, AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Joe Healey turned Runyon's: A New York Saloon into the sports world's crossroads where players, umpires, writers, television executives, police and fans ritually congregated for nightly
Jeurys Familia Mets put reliever Jeurys Familia on IL with sore shoulderAssociated Press - By MIKE FITZPATRICK, AP Baseball WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Jeurys Familia hasn't been very effective in his return to the New York Mets. Now he won't be available for a while, either. The struggling reliever was placed on the 10-day injured list
Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach scratchedAssociated Press - By BETH HARRIS, AP Racing WriterLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Suddenly, the Kentucky Derby is wide open. Favorite Omaha Beach was scratched because of a breathing problem Wednesday night, leaving a pair of Hall of Famers on the sideline — Richard
Penn State Former Penn State president richly paid as he fought chargesAssociated Press - By MARK SCOLFORO, Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Former Penn State President Graham Spanier's success this week in getting his child-endangerment conviction overturned capped a seven-year fight to save his reputation and stay of
NASCAR NASCAR throws the flag on trying to liven up qualifyingAssociated Press - By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR abandoned its years-long bid to add excitement to qualifying and announced Wednesday it will return to single-car laps after the current format became a laughingstock. All
Rory McIlroy McIlroy starts final PGA Tour in his 20s at Quail HollowAssociated Press - By DOUG FERGUSON, AP Golf WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has two more rounds before he leaves his 20s, a statement of fact more than a state of mind. For McIlroy, 30 is just a number he prefers to see on one side of a scorecard.
IAAF AP explains: the ruling against Olympian Caster SemenyaAssociated Press - By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports WriterGENEVA (AP) — In one of the most ethically and scientifically challenging cases in modern sports law, two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya lost her appeal of a rule that requires women to medically
Caster Semenya Olympic runner Semenya loses fight over testosterone rulesAssociated Press - By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports WriterGENEVA (AP) — The sports world's highest court ruled Wednesday that Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya and other female runners like her with unusually high testosterone must take medication to reduce
