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NFL wild-card games show potential for alternate broadcasts
LOS ANGELES – Brian Robbins directed “Varsity Blues” and was the producer of “Coach Carter,”…
Lasorda, fiery Hall of Fame Dodgers manager, dies at 93
LOS ANGELES – Growing more and more frail, Tommy Lasorda looked on from a suite…
Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
CLEVELAND – The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop…
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women’s sports
It was a milestone year for women in sports, starting with Katie Sowers becoming the…
Hammon’s head coaching night caps memorable year for women in sport
TORONTO – There was no celebration when Becky Hammon took over as San Antonio Spurs…
Padres acquire RHP Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade with Cubs
CHICAGO – San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in…
Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays
SAN DIEGO – Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World…
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays
Two months ago, Blake Snell got yanked off the mound with a two-hit shutout going…
Baseball Hall of Famer, knuckleballer Phil Niekro dies at 81
ATLANTA – Phil Niekro threw a pitch that baffled hitters and catchers. Heck, he didn’t…
Former Montreal Expos pitcher Derek Aucoin dies at 50 from brain cancer
MONTREAL – Canadian pitcher Derek Aucoin, who played two games for the Montreal Expos in…
Ontario Hockey League pushes back start of season again because of COVID-19
TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League has delayed the February start of its 2020-21 season.…
Howie Kendrick retires after 15 major league seasons
WASHINGTON – Howie Kendrick is retiring after 15 major league seasons that included earning NLCS…
La Russa resolves DUI case, feels ‘deep remorse and regret’
CHICAGO – White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he doesn’t have a drinking problem.…
Jays’ Montoyo says free agents asking about Toronto status
TORONTO – Each time Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo has made a pitch to free…
Down by the Bay: Could be tough to generate Raptors buzz in temporary Tampa home
The Toronto Blue Jays were able to fill a baseball void and pique additional team…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
A pandemic atlas: How COVID-19 took over the world in 2020 Almost no place has…
Twins’ Morse given Fishel Award for PR excellence by MLB
Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for…
A pandemic atlas: USA by the numbers, telling and horrifying
Month after dismal month, Americans have been inundated by an ever-rising tide of devastating numbers.…
Indigenous activist pleased to hear Cleveland’s baseball team planning name change
Indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal applauded the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for planning to change their…
AP Interview: Indians owner says name won’t change in 2021
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians are changing their name — they just don’t know to…
Report: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. Citing three people…
Shapiro hopes Blue Jays can play at home next season, but team eyeing contingencies
TORONTO – Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is optimistic his team will be able play…
Al Michaels voted Frick winner for baseball’s Hall of Fame.
NEW YORK – Former ABC baseball commentator Al Michaels has been voted the Ford C.…
Adam Wainwright wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award
NEW YORK – Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente…