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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…