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Mariano Rivera awed by his first Hall of Fame visit
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Mariano Rivera stopped at the entrance to the Plaque Gallery inside the…
Jays prospect Clemens launches civil suit against Houston bar, alleging assault
Toronto Blue Jays prospect Kacy Clemens and fellow minor-leaguer Conner Capel have launched a civil…
Mariners finally get chance to honour Edgar’s election
SEATTLE – Edgar Martinez spent last week on the East Coast, being honoured among the…
Green pinstripes: Yankees hire environmental scientist
NEW YORK – The New York Yankees are going green, hiring an environmental science adviser.…
Montreal native Jim McKean, a longtime umpire and Grey Cup champion, dies at 73
A well-rounded athlete who had a CFL stint cut short due to injury, Jim McKean’s…
AP source: MLB seeks to increase DL, option time
NEW YORK – Major League Baseball has proposed going back to a 15-day disabled list…
No hat logo for Halladay’s Hall plaque; Mussina uncertain
NEW YORK – Roy Halladay won’t be have a logo on the cap of his…
Walker falls short of Hall of Fame vote but Canadians confident in 2020 chances
Larry Walker will have to wait for his final year on the ballot to potentially…
Larry Walker makes strides in HOF vote, but still short
DENVER – Larry Walker joined the conference call with reporters and quickly announced his arrival.…
Rivera 1st unanimous HOF pick; Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in
NEW YORK – This honour was saved for the one and only Mariano Rivera. Not…
Rivera, Halladay, Martinez seem set for Hall election
NEW YORK – Mariano Rivera figures to make quick work of his Hall of Fame…
Miller Park won’t be called Miller Park in 2021
MILWAUKEE – The home of the Milwaukee Brewers will be renamed when MillerCoors’ naming rights…
Guerrero Jr. highlights promising class of young Blue Jays prospects
TORONTO – Vlad Guerrero Jr. wants to be the best player he can when he…
Red Sox manager Cora hedges on White House visit
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, a Puerto Rico native who has been outspoken about…
Sooners QB, A’s pick Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft
Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, declared…
MLB payrolls dropped for 1st time since 2010
NEW YORK – Spending on Major League Baseball payrolls dropped last season for the first…
Blue Jays acquire lefty Richard from Padres for Canadian minor leaguer
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays acquired left-handed pitcher Clayton Richard and cash considerations from…
Dodgers send Puig, Wood to Reds for Homer Bailey
CINCINNATI – The Los Angeles Dodgers had a surplus of outfielders. With one attention-getting deal,…
Canadian sports fans win as longtime broadcast rivals force a raised game
TORONTO – The way the NHL regular season is shaping up, it’s a good bet…
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
HAVANA – Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an…
Feds eye move to regulate legal sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A pair of U.S. senators from opposing parties is proposing that…
Hockey Canada partners with Fanatics for e-commerce fan gear
CALGARY – Following in the footsteps of the NHL and MLS, Hockey Canada is partnering…
Correction: White Sox-Indians Trade story
CLEVELAND – In a story Dec. 15 about Yonder Alonso’s trade to the Chicago White…