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Tirotta hits three-run homer, Blue Jays beat Canada 10-7 in WBC tune-up
DUNEDIN — Riley Tirotta hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Toronto…
Real Madrid confirms Brazil winger Rodrygo has a torn ACL, ruling him out of World Cup
MADRID (AP) — Brazil international Rodrygo will miss the rest of Real Madrid’s season and…
The Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray he will be released at the start of the new league year, AP source says
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray he will be released at…
Czech union wants lifetime ban on former coach who secretly filmed female players
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic players union has called for a lifetime soccer ban…
On 3/3, USA Basketball announces new 3×3 initiative to spur growth in that version of the game
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball announced a new program Tuesday to bring the…
Iowa State discontinues troubled women’s gymnastics program
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State is ending its women’s gymnastics program. The decision, announced…
U.S. women expect tougher test against Canada this time at SheBelieves Cup
United States coach Emma Hayes is expecting to face a tougher Canada on Wednesday than…
Dodgers’ Gavin Stone has inflammation but no structural damage in his throwing shoulder
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone won’t throw for the next…
Commanders sign veteran offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to an extension
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday they have signed offensive lineman Andrew Wylie…
Mets’ Nolan McLean says he’s feeling better after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms last week
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean says he’s feeling…
No. 2 UCLA chasing even bigger dreams at it attempts to defend Big Ten Tournament title
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No. 2 UCLA has spent the past year celebrating one net-cutting ceremony…
Gotterup soaking up new experiences. That includes his first trip to Augusta National
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Chris Gotterup might have three PGA Tour wins in the last…
Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels’ stories that highlighted his…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson is among the influential and noteworthy people…
Kentucky’s Mitch Barnhart to retire as athletic director in June and take on new role at university
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Mitch Barnhart, the longest-serving athletic director in the Southeastern Conference, will…
South Carolina’s dominance in SEC tourney is a result of good teams, not proximity, Dawn Staley says
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley’s third-ranked Gamecocks have been nearly unbeatable in Southeastern Conference…
Pitt fires embattled women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi amid court struggles, legal issues
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh fired women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi on Tuesday, ending a three-year…
No. 2 Arizona clinches first Big 12 regular-season title, eyes a deep March run
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bill Self spent the morning before his team’s game at Arizona…
AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 5 Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 17 of…
TCU enters the women’s Big 12 tournament as the No. 1 seed, chasing a repeat title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It took TCU well over a decade to finally win…
Royals sign Starling Marte to a $1M deal; Dairon Blanco designated for assignment
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday…
No. 2 Arizona’s Brayden Burries named AP’s national player of the week for a 2nd time
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 17…
War disrupts sports with doubt over Messi’s ‘Finalissima,’ Ronaldo games and F1 races
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are…
Tennessee Tech fires coach John Pelphrey as it prepares for move to Southern Conference
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Tech has fired John Pelphrey after his seventh straight losing…