Ready, aim, duck: MLB pitchers living on the wild side
<p>PHOENIX — The guys on the mound in Major League Baseball can have their pitches measured in a variety of ways, whether it's spin...
Mack Horton on swim rival Sun Yang: let’s change the subject
SYDNEY — Two years after his controversial podium move at the world swimming championships, Australian Mack Horton still can't seem to shake off questions...
Kaprielian picks up 1st MLB win as A’s outlast Red Sox 4-1
BOSTON — James Kaprielian got the victory in his first major league start with five innings of one-run ball, Matt Olson homered and the...
Kelenic, Gilbert headline major roster shuffle for Mariners
SEATTLE — The anticipated major league debuts of outfielder Jarred Kelenic and pitcher Logan Gilbert are part of a big roster reshuffling for the...
Beating the goalie: Low shots hurt netminders of yesteryear
When Vladislav Tretiak met Ron Hextall at the 1987 Canada Cup, the veteran Russian goaltender had a simple question for the NHL newcomer: “Why...
Cloud technology aids NFL in schedule making
<p>The process of building the NFL schedule used to be a painstaking one with executives such as Val Pinchbeck spending months slotting the games...
UrÃas pitches Dodgers past Seattle 7-1 for back-to-back wins
<p>LOS ANGELES — Julio UrÃas pitched seven stellar innings of two-hit ball, Matt Beaty drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat...
US to play at Kansas City, Kansas, in CONCACAF Gold Cup
<p>MIAMI — The United States will play its three group stage matches of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City,...
Spain’s LaLiga moves to ESPN with 8-year agreement
<p>Lionel Messi and El Clásico and the rest of Spain's LaLiga will have a new broadcast home in the United States beginning next season.</p>
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Twins, Phillies, Brewers set plans for 100% fan capacity
NEW YORK — The Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers have set plans to host 100% capacity at their ballparks, joining the Arizona...