The NFL player union is suing the league on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott, seeking to vacate the upcoming ruling of an arbitrator over the Dallas running back's six-game suspension in a domestic violence case....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqfJQ1
четверг, 31 августа 2017 г.
NFL players' union sues over Elliott's 6-game domestic ban
Baseball superstitions abound for players and managers alike
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Phillies manager Pete Mackanin picks between two pairs of red sneakers based on which ones have been on his feet during hard-to-come-by wins. Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt gets dressed in a specific sequence each day, down to how he pulls on his socks and in what order. Sometimes, Kansas City's Brandon Moss pretends to be superstitious by going with a good-luck bat....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vOGIBB
Dobbins' debut leads No. 2 Ohio State past Indiana 49-21
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- J.K. Dobbins wanted to give his fans back in Texas something to cheer about....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wo5CeZ
Sabathia calls Red Sox 'weak' for bunting; Yankees win 6-2
NEW YORK (AP) -- CC Sabathia has dominated the Red Sox all season. Now, he's calling them "weak" for bunting against him....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:55 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uzc9Qw
No. 2 Ohio State pulls away to beat Indiana 49-21
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- J.K. Dobbins ran for 181 yards in his college debut to break Ohio State's freshman record, J.T. Barrett threw three touchdown passes and the second-ranked Buckeyes pulled away to beat Indiana 49-21 on Thursday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2enAHpj
No. 2 Ohio State pulls away to beat Indiana 49-21
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- J.K. Dobbins broke Ohio State's freshman record by rushing for 181 yards in his college debut, J.T. Barrett threw three touchdown passes and the second-ranked Buckeyes pulled away to beat Indiana 49-21 on Thursday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wWGj50
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor in Judge's Chambers at Yanks
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sonia Sotomayor looked right at home in The Judge's Chambers....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wrERVh
Keller says Pulisic could command $100M transfer fee
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) -- As Christian Pulisic warmed up for training ahead of Friday's critical World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica , retired goalkeeper Kasey Keller marveled at the young American star who might wind up the country's best ever....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wmJQYU
LEADING OFF: Kershaw back, 2 banned Yankees catchers appeal
A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:...
from AP Top Sports News at 10:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1BsD3ti
AP source: Pelicans trade Pondexter to Bulls
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran forward Quincy Pondexter and second-round draft choice to the Chicago Bulls - a move that will give New Orleans more financial flexibility to round out their roster with a small forward after Solomon Hill's offseason hamstring tear....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2etyuw7
'Not a god': Federer
NEW YORK (AP) -- A bad back prevented Roger Federer from getting ready for the U.S. Open the way he prefers to prepare for a Grand Slam tournament. And it's showed so far....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cMnqZD
AP source: WR Hopkins agrees to 5-year extension with Texans
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Texans and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins have agreed to a five-year, $81 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the negotiations....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iKNV4p
Barkley rejects Chelsea, Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Liverpool
LONDON (AP) -- Ross Barkley became the latest player to reject a move to Premier League champion Chelsea, pulling out of a deal as the summer transfer window closed on Thursday....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vxSRvY
High schooler LaMelo Ball gets signature shoe
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Two of LaVar Ball's sons now have their own signature shoe. The latest one has led to plenty of questions....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vv5FGW
Tebow plans to play in Mets' system in '18, callup uncertain
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Tim Tebow plans to return to the New York Mets' organization next season. But first, what will he do when the St. Lucie Mets' minor league season ends Sunday? Is there any chance of more baseball in the Arizona Fall League or somewhere else for the rookie outfielder?...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wqTyIc
Paraguay joins Argentina-Uruguay in Cup bid; Chile may, too
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Paraguay plans to join Argentina and Uruguay in a regional bid to host the centenary World Cup in 2030. And it may not end there, with neighbor Chile interested in joining the South American effort....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vvPsBg
Zach Randolph faces misdemeanor marijuana charge in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph has been charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession and resisting arrest after an incident this month at a Los Angeles housing project....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xBvLWi
Federer comes back to edge Youzhny for 2nd 5-set US Open win
NEW YORK (AP) -- Given that Roger Federer entered Thursday with a 16-0 career record against his opponent, Mikhail Youzhny, and a 16-0 mark in the U.S. Open's second round, one might have thought that their meeting at that stage in Flushing Meadows would have been no contest at all....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1q7jVK6
At the US Open, Sharapova sniping practically a sport itself
NEW YORK (AP) -- Listen to the crowds, and Maria Sharapova seems as popular as ever....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gu42m4
Friends to foes: Fisher, Saban square off in marquee matchup
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Andrew Whitworth saw the competitive streaks of Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher firsthand as an offensive lineman at LSU when Fisher's offense would go against Saban and the defense....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iNoJui
49ers' Kyle Shanahan leads group of 5 1st-time NFL coaches
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- For Kyle Shanahan, getting NFL players to believe in you as a coach comes down to one main thing....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vuUn5w
Votto homers, gives bat, jersey to 6-year-old cancer patient
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A young cancer patient got quite a souvenir when Reds star Joey Votto hit a home run. A couple of them, in fact....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wqJ0J6
A hop-off winner: Kepler HBP in 9th, Twins top White Sox 5-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Max Kepler took one for the team - and wound up with a hop-off winner for the Minnesota Twins....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iLIMsP
BIG 12 SPOTLIGHT: Youngest power league with oldest coach
Maybe Oklahoma State was just well ahead of a trend when making 37-year-old former Cowboys quarterback Mike Gundy their head coach....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eIomfW
Angels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with Tigers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Justin Upton is eager to get back into a playoff race. The Los Angeles Angels badly need another big bat to bolster their postseason push....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xBoS7t
Woods posts video practicing short game
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- The latest image of Tiger Woods looked more familiar. The 14-time major champion had a golf club in his hand....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wW53ur
Boston has a tough act to follow in FedEx Cup playoffs
NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth shook hands on the 18th green, and then traded text messages later in the night after providing high drama and plenty of star power in the opening FedEx Cup event....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vNlFzr
ON FOOTBALL: More fun coming to NFL this season?
NEW YORK (AP) -- Troy Vincent has heard, far too often, the No Fun League reference to his sport....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vNgGys
A hop-off winner: Kepler HBP in 9th, Twins top White Sox 5-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Max Kepler was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Thursday for their fourth straight win....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gmgSiR
Royals' core group headed for one last hurrah this September
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Six years ago, a core group that would usher the long-suffering Royals to a pair of World Series and its first championship in nearly three decades arrived in Kansas City amid terrific fanfare....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gmpTIw
Astros top Rangers 5-1 in last game before return to Houston
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Jose Altuve homered, the Houston bullpen pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Thursday in the last game before they return to their flood-ravaged home city....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gmfL2B
The Latest: No. 7 seed Dimitrov upset by Rublev at Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 4:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2bYJxWZ
Angels get slugging OF Justin Upton in deal with Tigers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugging outfielder Justin Upton from the Detroit Tigers, upgrading their lineup for the playoff race....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gm4K0X
Federer seeks 80th US Open victory, Nadal also in action
NEW YORK (AP) -- While Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal hope to remain on track for a possible semifinal showdown, Karolina Pliskova avoided becoming the latest top woman to exit the U.S. Open....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2csv9uq
BIG TEN SPOTLIGHT: Huskers join Badgers with 3-4 defense
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska's switch to the 3-4 defense was not solely motivated by the "if you can't beat them, join them" idiom....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wqI5bL
Irving doesn't mention LeBron in his goodbye to Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyrie Irving did not mention LeBron James, now his former teammate, while thanking Cleveland fans after his trade to Boston was finalized....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eHXUmD
Venezuelan fans in no mood to 'Play Ball' amid crisis
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- For years, Venezuela's baseball stadiums served as a sporting sanctuary where fans of all classes and political backgrounds set aside their differences to watch some of the nation's top major league players and forget about their mounting hardships....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vJbj4u
The Latest: No. 1 Pliskova reaches 3rd round at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 3:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cukEqx
Purdue defense faces daunting task against Heisman winner
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jeff Brohm never wanted the matchup against Lamar Jackson....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wlKzJV
The Latest: Brighton signs Argentine defender Schelotto
LONDON (AP) -- The Latest on European soccer transfers (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xPPuAN
New home for Red Wings, Pistons raises a city's hopes
DETROIT (AP) -- Chris Ilitch sounded like an excited tour guide....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wMmxso
среда, 30 августа 2017 г.
Healthy again, Bobby Wood figures to play key role for US
WHIPPANY, N.J. (AP) -- Bobby Wood still refuses to say whether he was playing with an injured knee last spring....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wpOOma
Suspension for Bengals LB Burfict reduced to 3 games
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict had his NFL suspension reduced from five to three games for his egregious hit on a Chiefs running back during a preseason game....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wbWNVl
Verlander propels Tigers with arm, bat in 6-2 win over Rox
DENVER (AP) -- Justin Verlander struck out nine over six commanding innings and aided his own cause by driving in his first career run and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Wednesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vGE6q2
Frat members seek dismissal in Penn State pledge death case
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- Lawyers for members of a now-closed Penn State fraternity asked a district judge Wednesday to dismiss some or all of the charges related to a pledge's death, arguing their clients didn't act recklessly or maliciously during a night of drinking and hazing....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x6w7GH
Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to '85 NCAA title, dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova's storied run to the 1985 NCAA championship and won more than 800 games in his coaching career, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wjoGuT
Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to '85 NCAA title, dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova's storied run to the 1985 NCAA championship and won more than 800 games in his coaching career, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vtmO3P
Last move: Browns trade disappointing OL Erving to Chiefs
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns made their final move with offensive lineman Cam Erving, another of the team's first-round busts....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vFFN7v
Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to '85 NCAA title, dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova's storied run to the 1985 NCAA championship and won more than 800 games in his coaching career, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x6c1wa
Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova to '85 NCAA title, dies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova's storied run to the 1985 NCAA championship and won more than 800 games in his career, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vGo3sm
Amid floods, Astros to return home Saturday to face Mets
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros are coming home and will open a three-game series against the New York Mets on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x6nE66
Texans ready to head home to Houston after game canceled
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Texans headed home to flood-ravaged Houston after their final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys was canceled Wednesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xO0a2K
NFL 2017: Titans, Mariota eager to push aside Texans, Colts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans might be the AFC South's most optimistic team thanks to quarterback Marcus Mariota....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xNTyRX
SEC enters 50th season since its integration of football
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Nate Northington feels satisfaction every time he watches a Southeastern Conference football game and sees African-Americans playing significant roles on the field, on the sidelines and as administrators....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gpXDs6
Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday for minor league infielder Rayder Ascanio as Seattle tries to bolster its beleaguered starting rotation during the AL wild-card race....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iKepmr
College football picks: 'Bama-FSU can make long-term impact
The result of the Alabama-Florida State could be a topic of conversation all season, especially among the College Football Playoff selection committee....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1LmPNBA
Former teammates are anchors for No. 8 Huskies, No. 24 Cougs
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) -- When Cody O'Connell was a senior he was literally the biggest man on campus at Wenatchee High School. There were few who could even claim to be at eye-level with the massive O'Connell, who was 6-foot-8 and more than 300 pounds at the time....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x5VQid
A year later, Vikings' Bridgewater still working way back
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Exactly one year ago, Teddy Bridgewater dropped back to pass during a routine drill and tumbled to the ground with a devastating injury to his left knee ....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2tHImVB
Former Indiana coach makes return appearance with Buckeyes
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Six years ago, Kevin Wilson started hammering away at Indiana's languishing football program....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xN5xiA
Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Mariners acquired right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league infielder Rayder Ascanio as Seattle tries to bolster its beleaguered starting rotation during the AL wild-card race....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vFpEPo
Texans-Cowboys game canceled after being moved from floods
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The preseason game between the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night has been canceled....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vFhuGt
ACC hopes success of Jackson, Clemson provides boost in '17
The Atlantic Coast Conference hopes its success of last season can boost the league this year - on the field and the balance sheet....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x5FoyI
Mariners bolster staff, get RHP Mike Leake from Cardinals
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners are attempting to bolster their beleaguered starting rotation in the midst of the AL wild-card race by acquiring right-hander Mike Leake from the St. Louis Cardinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x5s6Ce
The Latest: Thiem quickly moves on as US Open play resumes
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:42 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2bYJxWZ
Cut back: Browns release CB Joe Haden after 7 seasons
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Too expensive and too-often injured, Joe Haden is no longer part of Cleveland's long-term plans....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:55 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xxMiu4
Penn State frat house adviser takes stand in pledge's death
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- A live-in adviser to a Penn State fraternity whose members are charged in a pledge's death has taken the stand in the sixth day of their preliminary hearing....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:01 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wSQzLP
Browns release cornerback Joe Haden after 7 seasons
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Former Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden has been released by the Cleveland Browns....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xxJxJc
NCAA head in Tokyo to offer advice on college sports body
TOKYO (AP) -- NCAA president Mark Emmert offered Japanese sports industry leaders advice on forming their own collegiate athletics association on Wednesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wiSTu1
Harvey keeping Rice and Houston football teams off campus
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Josh Rahman and the Rice football team were about 8,500 miles from their Houston campus, in a time zone 15 hours ahead, when they started to hear about a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xMupHe
NCAA head in Tokyo to offer advice on college sports body
TOKYO (AP) -- NCAA president Mark Emmert offered Japanese sports industry leaders advice on forming their own collegiate athletics association on Wednesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xMN4my
Penn State frat death preliminary hearing starts 6th day
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- The sixth day of a preliminary hearing for former members of a Penn State fraternity charged after the death of a pledge is underway with arguments over whether an adviser who lived in the chapter house should be called to the stand....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vEjTBh
Elliott appeal to NFL over domestic case headed for 2nd day
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott's appeal of his six-game suspension for domestic violence is headed for a second day with no timeline for completion of the hearing....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqfJQ1
Chapecoense crash survivors received by Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Brazilian soccer club that was devastated by an airplane crash in the mountains of Colombia last year met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iHBnuM
Harvey keeping Rice and Houston football teams off campus
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Josh Rahman and the Rice football team were about 8,500 miles from their Houston campus, in a time zone 15 hours ahead, when they started to hear about a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vDSuzo
вторник, 29 августа 2017 г.
New coordinator hoping less is more for Notre Dame defense
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Brian Kelly kind of shrugged his shoulders and laughed when he was asked to list the most necessary areas of defensive improvement if this is to become a turnaround season for Notre Dame....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2whlwYn
Watt gets wish: Cowboys-Texans game funds going to recovery
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- While J.J. Watt still thinks the Houston-Dallas preseason game shouldn't be played because of catastrophic flooding in Houston, the star defensive end for the Texans is getting his wish that money generated by the exhibition finale will go to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vIlUeQ
Diamondbacks rough up Rich Hill in 7-6 win over Dodgers
PHOENIX (AP) -- A.J. Pollock hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Rich Hill in his follow-up to a near no-hitter for a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1gT8oKQ
Federer overcomes slow start, late lapse; edges teen at Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roger Federer already has dropped two more sets at the U.S. Open than he did during his entire two weeks en route to the title at Wimbledon....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wqNlOQ
Federer overcomes slow start, late lapse; edges teen at Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roger Federer already has dropped two more sets at the U.S. Open than he did during his entire two weeks en route to the title at Wimbledon....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:40 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vb1ct2
Stanton's 51st ties August HR mark, but Nats beat Marlins
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton is on a historic home run pace, and the next two days could land him among even more exclusive company....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wRAaqG
Corso still going on "GameDay" _ with help from his friends
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Lee Corso looks down at his notes and asks: "How do you say this guy's name?"...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xL5Ryy
Stanton's 51st ties August HR mark, but Nats beat Marlins
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton tied a major league record with his 18th home run in August, but Anthony Rendon had four RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wCsXqD
Stanton ties August HR record, but Nats beat Marlins 8-3
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton tied a major league record with his 18th home run in August, but Anthony Rendon had four RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/Ylj5jk
Bundy throws 1-hitter, streaking Orioles beat Seattle 4-0
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Dylan Bundy threw a one-hitter for his first career shutout, Manny Machado hit two of Baltimore's four solo homers, and the Orioles extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-0 victory over Seattle on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqDCZh
Astros, Rangers arrive in Florida emotional and distracted
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- A.J. Hinch conceded it was difficult to concentrate on baseball....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wR1yWa
Watt gets wish: Cowboys-Texans game funds going to recovery
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- While J.J. Watt still thinks the Houston-Dallas preseason game shouldn't be played because of catastrophic flooding in Houston, the star defensive end for the Texans is getting his wish that money generated by the exhibition finale will go to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xKTEKh
Eric Dickerson signs 1-day deal to retire with the LA Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Dickerson has signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Rams, reuniting the famous running back with his first NFL franchise....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wmpGga
Stanton strikes again; 18th HR in August ties ML record
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has tied the major league record with his 18th home run in August, bashing his 51st of the season in the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gooAwd
Eric Dickerson signs 1-day deal to retire with the LA Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Dickerson has signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Rams, reuniting the famous running back with his first NFL franchise....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iH1EcB
Stanton strikes again; 18th HR in August ties ML record
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton has tied the major league record with his 18th home run in August, bashing his 51st of the season in the first inning of a game against the Washington Nationals....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1sxJnqs
Matthew Stafford has more time, money to help Lions win
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Matthew Stafford has more time, and money, to accomplish what the Detroit Lions drafted him to do for the franchise....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wgAuy2
NFL teams have 90-man rosters for preseason finales
Out with the cringe and in with the fringe....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xvIWrO
Corso still going on "GameDay" _ with help from his friends
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Lee Corso looks down at his notes and asks: "How do you say this guy's name?"...
from AP Top Sports News at 5:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iHqVTJ
Defending women's champ Kerber out in 1st round at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- Angelique Kerber left the U.S. Open last year on top of women's tennis, with a second Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2csv9uq
US Open fashion: Crystals, shapes and knee-high socks
NEW YORK (AP) -- Crystals, shapes and knee-high socks....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vHqdqS
Cornered market: Browns looking to trade CB Joe Haden
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Joe Haden's bounce-back season might not happen with the Browns....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wQzmCM
NFL 2017: AFC North revolves largely around QB longevity
A tweet answered the biggest question in the AFC North - in fewer than 100 characters, no less....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xKocMc
Redskins' Taylor out for season with torn quadriceps tendon
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Phil Taylor is out for the season after tearing his left quadriceps tendon, leaving the Washington Redskins with a big void to fill on the defensive line....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wghD63
Redskins' Taylor out for season with torn quadriceps tendon
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins defensive tackle Phil Taylor is out for the season after tearing his left quadriceps tendon....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iGrCNe
Defending women's champ Kerber out in 1st round at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- Angelique Kerber is gone from the U.S. Open, the first defending champion eliminated in the first round in 12 years....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ccJqcs
Bengals' Lewis defends suspended Burfict, says he's changed
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Coach Marvin Lewis defended the hit by Vontaze Burfict that caused the NFL to suspend him for five games and insisted that the Bengals linebacker has changed his ways on the field to conform to the league's emphasis on player safety....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xvfpyq
Royals pitcher Danny Duffy cited for DUI in Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) -- Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has been cited for driving under the influence in suburban Kansas City last weekend, another headache for a team already struggling on the field....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2j1uShP
WNBA playoff picture still muddled; Sparks sit atop AP poll
NEW YORK (AP) -- The WNBA is headed into the final week of the regular season and there are a few playoff spots still up for grabs. Postseason seeding is also still undecided with several teams jockeying for position....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2sdc33d
Royals pitcher Danny Duffy cited for DUI in Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) -- Authorities say Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has been cited for driving under the influence....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wfLeN1
Leaner Ovechkin makes early debut at Caps' summer workouts
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- A slimmer, trimmer-looking Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice for summer workouts more than two weeks before the start of training camp....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iFpg10
Patriots inspired lottery tickets debut in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots are lending their star power to a new lottery game....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gmHeVA
Study says widespread doping ahead of 2011 worlds in Daegu
PARIS (AP) -- A long-delayed study funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency says one third of athletes may have knowingly doped shortly before they competed at the 2011 track world championships - although few of them were caught at the time....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vGDEY6
Column: Dustin Johnson gets swagger back at Northern Trust
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- A week in the Bahamas was just the break Dustin Johnson needed from driving fast and going nowhere....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:42 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wGnuCF
Dortmund bus bombing suspect charged with attempted murder
BERLIN (AP) -- German prosecutors have charged a man accused of bombing Borussia Dortmund's team bus in April with attempted murder....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p2Kdok
понедельник, 28 августа 2017 г.
NFL making $40 million available for medical research
NEW YORK (AP) -- A year after the NFL pledged $100 million in support of independent medical research and engineering advancements, a huge chunk of that soon will be awarded to such research, primarily dedicated to neuroscience....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOGUFM
Only on AP: Rose talks fame, fatherhood, Cavs and redemption
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Derrick Rose has some secrets....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vnBq4H
Royal mess: KC extends record scoreless run in loss to TB
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals extended their scoreless streak to a franchise-record 43 innings, getting shut out for a fourth straight game in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wEAN6C
Kluber aces Severino; Ramirez powers Indians past Yanks 6-2
NEW YORK (AP) -- With a pair of All-Stars pitching on the Yankee Stadium stage, it was the established ace who topped an emerging one Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vzlYP5
Former Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote dies at 90
Jud Heathcote, who led Michigan State and Magic Johnson to the 1979 NCAA championship, has died. He was 90....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wdKnMA
Royal mess: KC ties AL scoreless mark in 12-0 loss to TB
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals extended their scoreless streak to an AL record-tying 43 innings, getting shut out for a fourth straight game in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xI9g13
BYU-LSU moved to New Orleans because of flooding in Houston
The BYU-LSU game will be played Saturday night at the Superdome in New Orleans after massive flooding in Houston from Hurricane Harvey forced it to be relocated from NRG Stadium....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOlqsV
Royals scoreless streak at 43 innings after 12-0 loss to TB
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals extended their scoreless streak to an AL record-tying 43 innings, getting shut out for a fourth straight game in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xt1cSv
AP source: Stafford, Lions agree to $135M, 5-year extension
DETROIT (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal says Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have agreed to a $135 million, five-year extension that makes him the highest-paid player in the NFL....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wdYlOy
Kluber aces Severino; Ramirez powers Indians past Yanks 6-2
NEW YORK (AP) -- Corey Kluber outpitched Luis Severino in a marquee matchup of All-Stars, and slumping Jose Ramirez homered twice to power the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees 6-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xIeuK4
QB Matthew Stafford agrees to 5-year extension with Lions
DETROIT (AP) -- Matthew Stafford has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vn1exJ
Jones HR helps surging Orioles beat Mariners 7-6
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Adam Jones hit a milestone home run, Welington Castillo had three hits and two RBIs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6 Monday night for their fifth straight victory....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iDuzxX
Trump Organization gives up US Open suite, but wants it back
NEW YORK (AP) -- Do not look for President Donald Trump to show up at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, for a change....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gl3ZJi
Kluber aces Severino; Ramirez powers Indians past Yanks 6-2
NEW YORK (AP) -- Corey Kluber outpitched Luis Severino in a marquee matchup of All-Stars, and slumping Jose Ramirez homered twice to power the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees 6-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iCYczu
Flooding forces Astros; Texans to move home games
HOUSTON (AP) -- Hurricane Harvey has forced both the Houston Astros and Houston Texans to play home games miles away from the flood-stricken city with players wondering when they will be able to come back....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wYm9a6
Williams wins at US Open to stay in No. 1 hunt; Konta out
NEW YORK (AP) -- Venus Williams stayed in the crowded hunt for the No. 1 ranking - even though she had no idea that she has a shot at that spot....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1q7jVK6
Yankees sitting Judge for 2 days, hoping to end slump
NEW YORK (AP) -- Aaron Judge, please be seated....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wE6qNC
Lights, camera, action: No. 1 Bama, No. 3 FSU ready to roll
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Jalen Hurts is already accustomed to these kinds of games....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wXP3Hq
Canelo-GGG to MayMac fans: We've got a real show for you
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Oscar De La Hoya had no desire to watch Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s victory over Conor McGregor last weekend. Neither did middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, who smirked at the idea of taking the time away from his family....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xshH0Z
BYU-LSU moved to New Orleans because of flooding in Houston
The BYU-LSU game will be played at the Superdome in New Orleans after massive flooding in Houston forced it to be relocated from NRG Stadium....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wEiLBE
Texans long for Houston home, try to keep focus on football
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Tom Savage longs to hold his tiny daughter and spend some quality time with his wife....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wN8pQp
Flacco, Ravens starting offense won't hit field until opener
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco hasn't taken a snap this summer, the offensive line remains an unfinished puzzle and Baltimore's receiving group is still in flux....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vEvDD6
Yankees sitting Judge for 2 days, hoping to end slump
NEW YORK (AP) -- Slumping slugger Aaron Judge is getting a couple of days off, and the New York Yankees hope the rest will help him find his swing....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xswp8p
Arena must mix and match for US qualifiers
WHIPPANY, N.J. (AP) -- In addition to being the coach who thus far has turned around the U.S. team's fortunes in World Cup qualifying, Bruce Arena needs to be a world-class chef....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gkK3pV
No. 8 Washington will be without LB Azeem Victor vs. Rutgers
SEATTLE (AP) -- Just like the rest of his team, Washington linebacker Azeem Victor was about to embark on a season of heightened expectations, partly the result of being named a preseason AP All-American....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fa4vUV
Ageless Bartolo Colon leading Twins' playoff push
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- After losing 103 games last season, the most in the franchise's 57 years in Minnesota, the Twins have reached the final stretch with a spot in the playoffs in plain sight....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wjDB6w
Column: Newgarden showed mettle needed to win IndyCar title
In just the third race of his rookie season, Josef Newgarden proved that he wasn't afraid to attack on the race track....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1gwPmKf
Flooding forces Astros to play Rangers at home of the Rays
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros will play their series against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, this week, the biggest change yet forced by Hurricane Harvey and widespread flooding that spread more misery across Texas on Monday....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wDHB4h
Bills trade linebacker Ragland to Chiefs for 4th-round pick
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Linebacker Reggie Ragland will have a chance to prove he's better suited to play in Kansas City's defense than Buffalo's....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wj74h3
Former Baylor coach Art Briles takes CFL assistant job
HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) -- Former Baylor coach Art Briles is back on the sideline a long way from Texas....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wN6dbs
The Latest: Isner hits 22 aces in 1st-round win at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 4:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xHjvCB
The Latest: Astros, Rangers to play series at home of Rays
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Latest on how Hurricane Harvey has affected sports in and around Houston (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 4:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wN81Bi
Bengals LB Burfict suspended 5 games for egregious hit
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Linebacker Vontaze Burfict missed the first three games last season because of his hit to Antonio Brown's head in the playoffs. He'll miss the first five this season thanks to another rattling hit, this time during a preseason game....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wXgMba
Column: A quality winner, but a quiet crowd for the playoffs
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- The PGA Tour began the second decade of its postseason with a winner that matched the quality of the FedEx Cup playoffs, and a celebration that matched the atmosphere....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wcCRBS
AP Source: Broncos QB Paxton Lynch out several weeks
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the diagnosis says Broncos backup quarterback Paxton Lynch will miss several weeks with a sprained right shoulder....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vlI8Is
To go with his 50 homers, Stanton is flirting with .300
MIAMI (AP) -- During his home run binge, Giancarlo Stanton is also content to settle for singles....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xH2t7A
The Latest: Houston Cougars riding out Harvey in Austin
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Latest on how Hurricane Harvey has affected sports in and around Houston (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 12:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vDKvBI
Former Baylor coach Art Briles takes CFL assistant job
HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) -- The Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League have hired former Baylor coach Art Briles to be an assistant....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wWDjov
The Latest: Play begins at Day 1 of the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cukEqx
The Latest: Redskins' Williams worries about flooded Houston
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Latest on how Hurricane Harvey has affected sports in and around Houston (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vDhvdn
Bengals LB Burfict suspended 5 games for egregious hit
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled a Chiefs running back in a preseason game, the latest in his history of egregious hits....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wbWNVl
Sharapova-Halep match headlines Day 1 at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- The 2017 U.S. Open is set to begin with near-perfect weather and a much-anticipated match....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:29 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2cMnqZD
Bengals LB Burfict suspended 5 games for egregious hit
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled a Chiefs running back in a preseason game, the latest in his history of egregious hits....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wDj9Ag
World Cup qualifying: State of play in the Asian groups
Iran and Brazil, along with host Russia, are the only teams so far assured of a place at the 2018 World Cup. Three more Asian teams will secure their place in the tournament draw in December over the next week as qualifying resumes....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iBCvA2
Handicapping the race for the last AL postseason spot
The race for the second wild card in the American League isn't exactly a picture of excellence....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:17 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1hkjABL
воскресенье, 27 августа 2017 г.
A hard road for Johnson, and a tough victory over Spieth
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- For a guy who can make golf look easy, Dustin Johnson can't remember a victory more difficult....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xzW0LT
Stadium Formerly Known as Turner Field begins a new chapter
ATLANTA (AP) -- Call it the chameleon of stadiums....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vjJPGg
Hoyer has stellar half for 49ers, before 32-31 Vikings rally
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Brian Hoyer had the San Francisco offense humming, an encouraging performance for one of the league's lowest-scoring teams over the last three years....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:29 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xpHUgR
49ers' Eric Reid resumes national anthem kneel
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers strong safety Eric Reid has resumed his kneeling protest for human rights during the national anthem, after joining then-teammate Colin Kaepernick's polarizing demonstration last season....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:46 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vBLgeJ
Hoyer has stellar half for 49ers, before 32-31 Vikings rally
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Brian Hoyer had the San Francisco offense humming after sputtering through the first two preseason games, passing for 176 yards and two touchdowns in the first half before the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a 32-31 victory over the 49ers on Sunday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wgXLxZ
Brewers hand Dodgers 1st series loss since early June
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After steamrolling through just about every opponent over the past three months, the Dodgers finally hit a bump in the road....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wKSsdu
Dalton, Bengals look regular-season ready against Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals' starters shrugged off a rough start to the preseason to finish exactly the way they wanted....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xF7OfP
Dalton, Bengals look regular-season ready against Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals' starters shrugged off a rough start to the preseason to finish exactly the way they wanted....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wUcy3W
Brewers hand Dodgers 1st series loss since early June
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jimmy Nelson took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Yu Darvish in his return from the disabled list, defeating the Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first series loss in nearly three months....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vuzW4P
Dalton, Bengals look regular-season ready against Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals' starters looked regular-season ready, while Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins still have some work to do....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ghP7eN
Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for LLWS title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- The crack of the bat, the gasp from the crowd, a fist pump on the trip around the bases and then a happy hop to waiting teammates at home plate....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vj9ezX
Start up: Browns rookie QB Kizer named team's starter
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland's roll call of starting quarterbacks since 1999 has a new entry....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vBphV4
Glennon helps himself with TD as Bears beat Titans 19-7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Chicago coach John Fox thinks having a whole week to prepare for an opponent helped Mike Glennon turn in a strong performance for the Bears....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2viQxMT
Glennon helps himself with TD as Bears beat Titans 19-7
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Chicago coach John Fox thinks having a whole week to prepare for an opponent helped Mike Glennon turn in a strong performance for the Bears....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wKcmVP
Michelle Wie set to have surgery to remove appendix
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Michelle Wie was set to have surgery Sunday to remove her appendix....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xoJaRj
Buxton hits 3 homers, Twins beat Blue Jays 7-2
TORONTO (AP) -- Byron Buxton homered three times and set a career high with five RBIs, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Sunday....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iAaU1U
From Sharapova to 'Fedal,' a look at key US Open topics
NEW YORK (AP) -- There are those who think Maria Sharapova shouldn't even be in the U.S. Open via a wild-card invitation, because what dropped her ranking out of the top 100 was not an injury but a 15-month suspension for doping....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xpeAH9
Fendrich on Tennis: Missing stars, US Open looks to future
NEW YORK (AP) -- After a bunch of bad news about big names missing the U.S. Open, the folks who run the tournament are searching for a silver lining. Who could blame 'em?...
from AP Top Sports News at 4:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xoPRCL
Texas teams' plans upended by Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers won't travel to Houston as planned after their games Sunday in California because of torrential floodwaters that have engulfed the city in the wake of Hurricane Harvey....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vAWzUf
Fendrich on Tennis: Missing stars, US Open looks to future
NEW YORK (AP) -- After a bunch of bad news about big names missing the U.S. Open, the folks who run the tournament are searching for a silver lining. Who could blame 'em?...
from AP Top Sports News at 3:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vihVdS
Smiles all around as Mayweather, McGregor savor fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor was drinking Irish whiskey and acting like he had won. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was reminiscing about his early days as a fighter and looking forward to a different kind of business at his strip club....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2jDHFtH
LSU faithful enjoying rare connection with their Cajun coach
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- In the Cajun country spanning the bayous, swamps and marshes of south Louisiana, LSU coach Ed Orgeron is known by the nickname, "Bebe," with the French accent aigu above each letter "e."...
from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vtPBkE
Texas teams' plans upended by Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers won't travel to Houston as planned after their games Sunday in California because of torrential floodwaters that have engulfed the city in the wake of Hurricane Harvey....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vtqPkJ
Tigers place Martinez on DL again with irregular heartbeat
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have placed designated hitter Victor Martinez on the 10-day disabled list because of an irregular heartbeat, the second time he has landed on the DL this season for the condition....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iAK6i8
Arkansas' Agim using past struggles to educate, help youth
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- McTelvin Agim can still hear the sound of his cell closing for the first time, six years after the fact....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vinjxD
Jets acquire S Brooks from Eagles for CB McDougle
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets acquired safety Terrence Brooks from the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday for cornerback Dexter McDougle in a trade of 2014 draft picks....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wT8ZeB
Jets acquire S Brooks from Eagles for CB McDougle
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets have acquired safety Terrence Brooks from the Philadelphia Eagles for cornerback Dexter McDougle in a trade of 2014 draft picks....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:40 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wSCPzX
Conor's choices: Defend UFC belt, box again, or Diaz III?
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor was exhausted and hurt by the 10th round, his audacious venture undone by every logical problem with a mixed martial artist entering a professional boxing ring for the first time to take on the most accomplished boxer of recent years....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vhIGiJ
Schumacher's son drives old F1 car to mark 25th anniversary
SPA-FRANORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Marking the 25th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's first Formula One win, his teenage son Mick drove demonstration laps in an old F1 car ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:15 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vA7xcD
суббота, 26 августа 2017 г.
FANTASY PLAYS: Rookies to consider this football season
With each NFL season, an exciting crop of fresh talent is injected into the league. For fantasy football owners, these rookies hold league-winning potential. That makes rookies the most exciting and dangerous assets in fantasy because as we know, not every prospect turns into Odell Beckham Jr. or Ezekiel Elliott....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iz9fJY
Christian who? Love stars in No. 14 Stanford's win over Rice
SYDNEY (AP) -- Bryce Love proved he could fill in quite nicely as Christian McCaffrey's replacement at Stanford, scoring a touchdown and rushing for 180 yards to lead the No.14 Cardinal to a 62-7 victory over Rice on Sunday in the Sydney College Football Cup....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xD5Qg8
Texans diverted by Hurricane Harvey to Dallas
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Houston Texans say they are unable to return home because of Hurricane Harvey and are instead flying to Dallas following Saturday night's exhibition game in New Orleans....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wIvZxx
The Latest: McGregor looks exhausted in round 9
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Latest on the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor fight (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 12:51 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wIVpLA
No. 19 S. Florida beats San Jose St. 42-22 after slow start
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Quinton Flowers threw two touchdown passes and D'Ernest Johnson had two TD runs in a dominant second quarter that helped No. 19 South Florida overcome an early 16-point deficit to beat San Jose State 42-22 on Saturday in the first game under new coach Charlie Strong....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wf030N
John Brown's 2 TD catches lead Cardinals past Falcons 24-14
ATLANTA (AP) -- John Brown made a strong statement his lingering quadriceps injury is no concern as he caught two touchdown passes to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 24-14 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vrRkaa
Tolzien effective as Colts edge Steelers 19-15
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Scott Tolzien has spent most of training camp watching Stephen Morris inch closer and closer in the race to be the Week 1 Colts starting quarterback if Andrew Luck's surgically repaired right shoulder doesn't heal in time....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2iBETXA
No. 19 S. Florida beats San Jose St. 42-22 after slow start
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Quinton Flowers threw two touchdown passes and D'Ernest Johnson had two TD runs in a dominant second quarter that helped No. 19 South Florida overcome an early 16-point deficit to beat San Jose State 42-22 on Saturday in the first game under new coach Charlie Strong....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vyXbda
Unbeaten Ravens get past short-handed Bills 13-9
BALTIMORE (AP) -- The winless Buffalo Bills sent home defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, lost quarterback Tyrod Taylor to injury and made far too many mistakes against the Baltimore Ravens, who remained undefeated in the preseason with a 13-9 victory Saturday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w8j5Ya
The Latest: Mayweather and McGregor arrive
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Latest on the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 10:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wINNst
Rizzo, Hendricks lead Cubs past Hoskins, Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo and Tommy La Stella each homered twice, Kyle Hendricks pitched seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 17-2 Saturday night despite another home run from Rhys Hoskins....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vs2748
John Brown's 2 TD catches lead Cardinals past Falcons 24-14
ATLANTA (AP) -- John Brown made a strong statement his lingering quadriceps injury is no concern as he caught two touchdown passes to lead the Arizona Cardinals to a 24-14 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wzd6MT
Rizzo, Hendricks lead Cubs past Hoskins, Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Anthony Rizzo and Tommy La Stella each homered twice, Kyle Hendricks pitched seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 17-2 Saturday night despite another home run from Rhys Hoskins....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2weSVBp
Late surge puts Spieth in control at Glen Oaks
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- Jordan Spieth delivered most of the excitement Saturday at The Northern Trust with three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the front nine to take the lead, and then three straight birdies on the back nine to pull away from a strong cast of contenders....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wyTM2v
The Latest: Undercard fights start for Mayweather-McGregor
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The Latest on the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 9:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wIkHt4
Browns players stand arm-to-arm during anthem
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- About 30 Cleveland Browns players stood arm-to-arm in a line during the national anthem before Saturday night's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wIln1G
Bills QB Tyrod Taylor leaves game vs Ravens with concussion
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been removed from Saturday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wxREIs
Lufkin, Texas, takes on mighty Japan for LLWS title
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Lufkin, Texas, came from five runs down on Saturday to take the United States bracket at the Little League World Series....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2izO6j2
Patriots star WR Edelman out for season with knee injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a preseason game....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wI76lC
Sterling scores, sent off for sparking melee among City fans
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) -- Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling was sent off for exuberantly celebrating a stoppage-time winner that led to fans spilling onto the pitch at Bournemouth on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2izT2UP
Glover injures right knee when foot slips on 18th fairway
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover collapsed to the ground on the 18th fairway when his right foot slipped out from under him at the Northern Trust Open....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vgEvDq
WNBA to let players continue with unity during anthem
NEW YORK (AP) -- The WNBA is going to let teams choose how they stand for the national anthem for the remainder of the season....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xmPdG0
Bird, Ellsbury lead Gray, Yankees over Mariners 6-3
NEW YORK (AP) -- Greg Bird reached base three times in his long-awaited return to the Yankees' lineup and Jacoby Ellsbury homered and drove in four runs, leading Sonny Gray and New York over the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wytwVZ
Snagged: AP sources say Cavs reviewing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Just went it appeared the Cavaliers' chaotic summer had calmed, there's a flare-up....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wHL1n6
Patriots star WR Edelman out for season with knee injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a preseason game....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gfPOVY
With Scherzer on verge of return, Nats are getting healthy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As Bryce Harper misses baseball while on the disabled list, many of his Nationals teammates are getting close to being healthy again....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2izvJKV
2012 champ Andy Murray pulls out of US Open with hip injury
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Murray surprisingly announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Open on Saturday because of a hip injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqKcLr
AP sources: Noel taking $4.1M qualifying offer from Mavs
DALLAS (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel has decided to wait a year to try to cash in as a free agent....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wQFv0O
Andy Murray out of US Open with hip injury
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Murray has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of a hip injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqN4HV
Mets put Yoenis Cespedes on DL with hamstring injury
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The New York Mets placed outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with what could be a season-ending hamstring injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wHqCyN
Chiefs planning for life without Ware after knee injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chiefs coach Andy Reid floated the idea not long ago that he might keep his top four running backs when trimming the roster to 53 players next weekend....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wyfOCC
Sterling scores Man City winner, sent off in frenzied finale
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Raheem Sterling scored Manchester City's winner deep into stoppage time at Bournemouth, sparking frenzied celebrations that saw him sent off....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs
AP sources: Cavaliers reviewing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The blockbuster trade involving Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas has hit a snag....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqp6N0
AP sources: Cavaliers reviewing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two people with knowledge of the situation say the Cleveland Cavaliers are doing a "deep and thorough" review of their blockbuster trade that sent All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vfZF4S
Hamilton takes pole at Belgian GP to equal Schumacher record
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton has equaled Michael Schumacher's Formula One record of 68 pole positions, leading qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix from start to finish on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:15 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wHgupK
Jaguars name Blake Bortles starting QB heading into season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Blake Bortles is getting another shot as Jacksonville's starting quarterback....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uWalBt
Bach says no immediate concerns for Pyeongchang Winter Games
BEIJING (AP) -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Saturday he sees "no reason for any immediate concern" about tensions on the Korean Peninsula affecting next year's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:21 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xlsOZx
Sebastian Vettel extends Ferrari contract for 3 more years
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel has extended his contract with Ferrari for another three years....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wwpzBi
Bach says no immediate concerns for Pyeongchang Winter Games
BEIJING (AP) -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he sees "no reason for any immediate concern" about tensions on the Korean Peninsula affecting next year's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:33 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wdxJLW
Survivor: Reality show becomes possible road to Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- The fact that Josh Williamson hadn't stepped on ice until about a month ago hardly makes him an ideal candidate to become an Olympic bobsledder....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ge7lOs
FANTASY PLAYS: Some players to avoid for 2017 as busts
As you get ready to draft this year you're going to hear a lot about post-hype sleepers, dynasty stashes, and new signings. Here's the truth: Go for the guys you believe in so you're not saying "shoulda, woulda, coulda" in four months....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wxbjrL
Leach's young ex-Texas Tech QBs thriving as Big 12 coaches
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- While Mike Leach's Air Raid offense was posting astonishing numbers at Texas Tech, he didn't realize he also was helping mold a group of young coaches who would use the system to frustrate Big 12 defenses for years to come....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wxbiUJ
пятница, 25 августа 2017 г.
Players Weekend means Yankees break with uniform tradition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Batting cleanup and playing right field: All Rise....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gcTWGf
Seahawks win 26-13; Chiefs' Ware sprains right knee
SEATTLE (AP) -- Kansas City running back Spencer Ware's right knee injury might not be as bad as first feared....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w6fCcJ
Orioles take advantage of Red Sox errors in 16-3 rout
BOSTON (AP) -- Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter would like to be back at Fenway Park to play games in October....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qy9bJA
Rice football players check on status of Hurricane Harvey
SYDNEY (AP) -- Rice University football players are using social media to check on news from Texas and Hurricane Harvey as they prepare for their season opener against Stanford on Sunday in Sydney....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:16 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOXbd3
Julian Edelman injured in Patriots' 30-28 win over Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The New England Patriots may have a new challenge to overcome when they begin defending their Super Bowl title in less than two weeks....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wwoSb5
Seahawks win 26-13; Chiefs' Ware injures right knee
SEATTLE (AP) -- Kansas City may be looking for a starting running back after Spencer Ware injured his right knee in the Chiefs' 26-13 preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wcJ5zY
Hoskins goes deep again, Phillies beat Cubs 7-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Rhys Hoskins hit another homer and Cesar Hernandez ripped a three-run triple to back Jerad Eickhoff, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vwGeQA
Stanton homers twice as Marlins rally past Padres 8-6
MIAMI (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton homered twice Friday, increasing his major league-leading total to 49, and tied a career high with five RBIs to help the Miami Marlins climb above .500 for the first time since April by beating San Diego 8-6....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2veCQ1x
Stanton homers twice as Marlins rally past Padres 8-6
MIAMI (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton homered twice Friday, increasing his major league-leading total to 49, and tied a career high with five RBIs to help the Miami Marlins climb above .500 for the first time since April by beating San Diego 8-6....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOFo5T
Julian Edelman injured in Patriots' 30-28 win over Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Julian Edelman limped off the field with an injured right knee, putting a damper on strong performance from Tom Brady and the New England Patriots....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2voVPm1
Players Weekend means Yankees break with uniform tradition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Batting cleanup and playing right field: All Rise....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2veCyHF
Patriots WR Julian Edelman limps off field, later carted off
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman limped off the field, trying to keep weight off his injured right knee, after making a catch on the game-opening possession against the Detroit Lions....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOzdPt
The Latest: Cheerleader coach fired over splits practice
DENVER (AP) -- The Latest on videos showing high school cheerleaders in Denver forced into doing splits (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vpdmu8
Judge KO's class-action case from Mayweather-Pacquiao fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A federal judge in California knocked out a class-action lawsuit Friday that had been filed on behalf of fight fans and pay-per-view subscribers upset that boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines wasn't 100 percent healthy for his May 2015 fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w5Elhi
Patriots WR Julian Edelman lips off field, later carted off
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman limped off the field, trying to keep weight off his injured right knee, after making a catch on the game-opening possession against the Detroit Lions....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xjXH0t
Tigers' Cabrera banned 7 games, Yankees' Sanchez 4 for fight
NEW YORK (AP) -- Two of baseball's biggest hitters were suspended Friday after taking some menacing swings with their fists....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wO0LUO
Mayweather, McGregor easily make weight for big fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds Friday for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made weight at 153 pounds....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vorBPV
Mayweather, McGregor easily make weight for big fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather has weighed in at a trim 149 1/2 pounds for his boxing showdown with Conor McGregor, who also made weight at 153 pounds....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wOxDwY
Tigers' Cabrera banned 7 games, Yankees' Sanchez 4 for fight
NEW YORK (AP) -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera was suspended seven games and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez got banned four games Friday for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon at Comerica Park....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wFOB1d
Johnson, Spieth, Fowler part of logjam at Northern Trust
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- Two swings cost Dustin Johnson the lead, and it wasn't long before Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler caught up to him in The Northern Trust....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xzW0LT
Houston to practice at Texas as Hurricane Harvey looms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The University of Houston is sending its football team to Austin to practice and get out Hurricane Harvey's way....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vwqltb
Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalist
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vxhCqQ
Cheerleading coach in Denver video fired from another school
DENVER (AP) -- A coach shown pushing cheerleaders down into splits on video in Denver was fired from another Colorado high school last year because of concerns about his techniques....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vdNwxr
UFC stars respect McGregor for taking a shot vs Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee don't consider it a betrayal of their profession to say Conor McGregor will probably lose his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xjOohj
Tigers' Cabrera banned 7 games, Yankees' Sanchez 4 for fight
NEW YORK (AP) -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has been suspended seven games and New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez got banned four games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon at Comerica Park....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xA2vOT
Cheerleading coach in Denver video fired from another school
DENVER (AP) -- A coach shown pushing cheerleaders down into splits on video in Denver was fired from another Colorado high school last year because of concerns about his techniques....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wObUF9
Sharapova-Halep at US Open; Federer-Nadal could be semifinal
NEW YORK (AP) -- Welcome back to Grand Slam tennis, Maria Sharapova....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xjHGrs
Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalist
CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wbB5Pz
Jaguars owner says he would be open to signing Kaepernick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says he would be open to signing free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w50VX7
Illinois to stop playing 'war chant' music at games
The University of Illinois will no longer play "war chant " music during sporting events, ending a tradition that stemmed from the school's former mascot Chief Illiniwek....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ixziBm
McEnroe offers tennis tryouts in Harlem, thoughts on US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- John McEnroe showed his softer side while searching for the next Serena Williams or James Blake during tryouts for his tennis academy....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gcxDR2
North Carolina and Texas competing for US title at LLWS
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- It may have been the best game at the Little League World Series so far. Greenville, North Carolina, and Lufkin, Texas, played into extra innings on Wednesday in a thriller that ended with 2-1, walkoff Greenville victory....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w4IPEB
McEnroe offers tennis tryouts in Harlem, thoughts on US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- John McEnroe showed his softer side while searching for the next Serena Williams or James Blake during tryouts for his tennis academy....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:45 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vdnvhF
Revolutionary shoulder pads catching on in NFL
EAST HANOVER, N.J. (AP) -- NFL players stare in disbelief as Bob Broderick sticks his hand between a pair of XRD foam pads, then full-force slams down a helmet. He doesn't even wince, then takes his hand and shakes that of each player....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wNzdPG
FANTAYS PLAYS: Hoskins, Bregman strong for now and 2018
Rookie success keeps coming this fantasy season as yet another young player is impressing, especially with his power. And a favorite to break out this year is finally putting it all together....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2o0PQjL
1st US Open matchup for Federer, Nadal could be in semis
NEW YORK (AP) -- If Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal finally are going to face each other at the U.S. Open for the first time in their long rivalry, it only could happen in the semifinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vwj0Kb
Clemson's Swinney gets raise to nearly $7 million a year
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson coach is getting a hefty raise after winning the national championship....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vdkf5F
Sharapova to face No. 2 Simona Halep in 1st round of US Open
NEW YORK (AP) -- Maria Sharapova's first Grand Slam match in more than 1½ years will come against No. 2-seeded Simona Halep at the U.S. Open....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1tpvUEb
Feline fight: No Rally Cat as St. Louis Cardinals mascot
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Rally Cat won't be spending time frolicking as the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w4ngEm
McGregor's future is healthy, wealthy and bright after bout
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor has already won....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:42 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wMTq8i
Record scorer Villa gets 1st Spain call-up since 2014
MADRID (AP) -- Veteran striker David Villa was called up by Spain on Friday for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Italy next month, returning to the national team for the first time since the 2014 World Cup....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vd730F
Basebrawl! 8 tossed in testy game, Tigers top Yankees 10-6
DETROIT (AP) -- Once slugger Miguel Cabrera wrestled Yankees catcher Austin Romine to the ground at home plate, an afternoon game at Comerica Park collapsed into total chaos....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w3XNuE
3 positive doping tests being investigated from track worlds
MONACO (AP) -- Three positive doping tests involving athletes not yet identified are being investigated in samples taken from the track and field world championships held in London this month....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:57 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vm2Gwk
четверг, 24 августа 2017 г.
Alabama-Florida State kicks off this season's games to watch
College football's four-team playoff has altered some of the drama of the regular season....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:48 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gcaSNf
FANTASY PLAYS: Sleeper picks for your fantasy draft
Sleeper is the fun buzz word for fantasy football drafts, but in truth, sleepers don't exist anymore. With the wealth of knowledge at your fingertips, it's nearly impossible to find players that no one is covering. What exists these days are underrated players - players at each position who aren't getting as much love in drafts but can turn the tide in your favor this fantasy season....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:29 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vbJqpi
A freshman no more, 'Bama's Jalen Hurts focused on future
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- The wounds from Alabama's national championship game were still fresh when Jalen Hurts mentally closed the book on his mostly terrific freshman season....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xhGrsR
The future is now: US Open qualifying tests clocks, coaching
NEW YORK (AP) -- Right there on Court 4's electronic scoreboard at the U.S. Open, blue numbers counted down the 25 seconds allowed before a player was required to serve. When the readout dropped all the way to zero, the chair umpire announced a warning for a time violation....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w3h53w
Newton perfect in preseason debut, Panthers edge Jags 24-23
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vbCU1M
Wentz, Cutler look sharp; Eagles beat Dolphins 38-31
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carson Wentz and Jay Cutler are ready for the regular season. Most of their teammates still need more work....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2g9v0iW
Indians batter Sale, Red Sox 13-6 as 1st-place teams meet
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Red Sox ace Chris Sale was battered while matching the shortest start of his career, and rookie Yandy Diaz got four hits as the Cleveland Indians beat Boston 13-6 Thursday night in a matchup of division leaders....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vTi8CL
Newton perfect in preseason debut, Panthers edge Jags 24-23
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vl7MZG
Wentz, Cutler look sharp; Eagles beat Dolphins 38-31
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Carson Wentz and Jay Cutler are ready for the regular season. Most of their teammates still need more work....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xxGAHU
Basebrawl! 3 big beefs, 8 tossed as Tigers top Yankees 10-6
DETROIT (AP) -- Once slugger Miguel Cabrera wrestled Yankees catcher Austin Romine to the ground at home plate, an afternoon game at Comerica Park collapsed into total chaos....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xhQoGD
Bookies will lose millions if McGregor knocks out Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor is making a lot of wise guys nervous in this gambling city....
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Panthers QB Cam Newton perfect in preseason debut at Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1fFFPvF
Chris Long supports Malcolm Jenkins during anthem protest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem for the second straight week Thursday night....
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Johnson finding groove, trails Henley by 1 at Northern Trust
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- Dustin Johnson hasn't felt this good about his game since he was winning every tournament he played....
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Manu Ginobili returning for 16th season with Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Manu Ginobili is returning for his 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs....
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US OPEN '17: Federer says 3rd major of year would be surreal
Even Roger Federer finds it all a little surprising....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vb1ct2
Stanton hits 47th homer, Marlins rally past Phillies 9-8
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Giancarlo Stanton launched his major league-leading 47th home run. And to Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, it may have been his most impressive home run yet....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xgYBuL
McGregor must get rough and creative to upset Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Just 20 months ago, a former plumber from Dublin fought a fearsome superstar who hadn't lost in a decade. Conor McGregor talked his way into a big-money showdown, but he had to back up his boasts against Jose Aldo, one of the greatest fighters in his sport....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xwNQnp
Cowboys' Elliott likely to make preseason debut vs Raiders
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott appears set for the only game he is expected to get until his suspension over a domestic violence incident ends in late October....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2uFZSNQ
Rafael Nadal seeded No. 1 at US Open for 1st time since 2010
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rafael Nadal is seeded No. 1 at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2010....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w8Trkj
3 bench-clearers, 8 ejections as Tigers top Yankees 10-6
DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during the first of three bench-clearing altercations during the Tigers' testy 10-6 victory over New York on Thursday....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wsyG5O
Benches clear 3 times, 8 ejections for Tigers, Yankees
DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during the first of three bench-clearing incidents in Thursday's game....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vaPA9m
Floyd Mayweather is money, and this should be easy money
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a winner the day he signed the contract to come out of retirement to fight Conor McGregor in what could be the richest fight ever....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wCCfHb
Benches clear twice, 6 ejections in Tigers-Yankees game
DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during the first of two bench-clearing incidents in Thursday's game....
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Tigers' Cabrera, Yankees' Romine wrestle as benches clear
DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during a bench-clearing fracas in the sixth inning of Thursday's game....
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Mets' Conforto dislocates shoulder after swinging at pitch
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto dislocated his left shoulder Thursday, collapsing and writhing in pain after swinging at a pitch....
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Bills McCoy says Kaepernick is too much of a distraction
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy believes one reason teams haven't signed quarterback Colin Kaepernick is because he represents too much of a distraction for a player who would likely be a backup....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xwt5Iz
Bookies will take a bath if McGregor knocks out Mayweather
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- If Conor McGregor manages to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas bookmakers will suffer the biggest single event loss in the history of sports betting....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wC3D8i
Henley sets target, shoots 64 at playoff opener in New York
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- Russell Henley kept it simple his first time playing Glen Oaks Club and opened with a 6-under 64 for the early lead in The Northern Trust....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xwwAyL
No. 20 K-State bucks Big 12 trend with ground-based offense
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas State coach Bill Snyder has spent most of the past three decades at the forefront of offensive innovation, going back to his pass-happy days as the offensive coordinator at Iowa....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vkgM18
Mets' Conforto dislocates shoulder after swinging at
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto dislocated his left shoulder Thursday, collapsing and writhing in pain after swinging at a pitch....
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Bills McCoy says Kaepernick is too much of a distraction
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy believes quarterback Colin Kaepernick would represent too much of a distraction for some teams to sign him....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xgC0Pd
Colts' revamped defense struggling to get on same page
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Chuck Pagano doesn't need game tapes to find flaws in the Indianapolis Colts defense....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w22Tb2
Cowboys' Elliott likely to make preseason debut vs Raiders
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott is likely to make his preseason debut against Oakland in what figures to be the 2016 NFL rushing leader's only game until after his suspension over a domestic violence incident....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2u9RKSO
Will Bosa's pass rush 'go crazy' in Buckeyes' new scheme?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Nick Bosa lives in the shadow of his superstar older brother Joey, one of the best defensive ends ever to play at Ohio State. That's fine with the younger Bosa, who wears his brother's famous number 97 and looks so much like him on the field that sometimes it's hard tell Joey ever left....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wIJUTp
US OPEN '17: Which American players could make some noise?
Andy Roddick was the last American man to win a Grand Slam title, all the way back at the 2003 U.S. Open. The last American woman other than Serena Williams to collect a major trophy? That was Venus Williams, at Wimbledon in 2008....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:32 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2itucWH
US OPEN '17: Federer says 3rd major of year would be surreal
Even Roger Federer finds it all a little surprising....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:23 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wqNlOQ
Videos show high school cheerleaders forced into splits
DENVER (AP) -- Cheerleading coaches and school administrators in a Colorado district have been placed on leave, and Denver police are investigating amid series of videos showing high school cheerleaders screaming in pain while being pushed into splits during practice....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wq2zUm
Gulls: Winningest team in San Francisco Bay Area baseball
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Among Denard Span's greatest fears in the outfield is having a gull splat on him from above as he chases down a long fly ball....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w03slm
среда, 23 августа 2017 г.
Pick-6: Miami back, Darnold strikes pose, Tide _ yep _ rolls
There are a couple of ways to approach making predictions for a college football season....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:16 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w6rGZX
PGA playoff fever, and all the math that comes with it
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) -- The Northern Trust might be one tournament that can change a player's season without even having to win....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:16 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wpDhWm
Mayweather-McGregor winner to get gaudy Money Belt from WBC
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor aren't just fighting for money in the boxing spectacle of the summer....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqh3Ps
Hill loses no-hit try on HR in 10th, Pirates top Dodgers 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dodgers lefty Rich Hill lost his perfect game on an error in the ninth inning, then lost his no-hitter on a leadoff home run in the 10th by Josh Harrison that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over Los Angeles 1-0 Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wGPs0P
Hill loses no-hit try on HR in 10th, Pirates top Dodgers 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dodgers lefty Rich Hill lost his perfect game on an error in the ninth inning, then lost his no-hitter on a leadoff home run in the 10th by Josh Harrison that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates over Los Angeles 1-0 Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xu1SGD
Dodgers' Hill has perfect game through 8 innings vs Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill is working on a perfect game through eight innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vqJhtl
McGregor has boxing skill, but enough to beat Mayweather?
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Before Conor McGregor had even heard of mixed martial arts, he wanted to be a boxer. He first stepped into Crumlin Boxing Club nearly 20 years ago in muddy football boots and started punching a heavy bag....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2v80uN7
Dodgers' Hill has perfect game through 6 innings vs Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill is working on a perfect game through six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xumqie
The Latest: Supporters want Kaepernick hired by season start
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on efforts in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wzPsAy
AL East-leading Red Sox obtain OF Rajai Davis from Oakland
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have boosted their outfield depth by acquiring speedy Rajai Davis from the Oakland Athletics for a minor league outfielder....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xudxVw
Jaguars bench Bortles, turn to Henne for next preseason game
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Chad Henne will start Jacksonville's preseason game against Carolina, a change that could signal the end of Blake Bortles' career with the Jaguars....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w4W86I
Jets tight end Eric Tomlinson catches on as big-time blocker
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Eric Tomlinson is a big, burly tight end whose main job for the New York Jets isn't catching footballs, it's throwing blocks on defenders....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wzyUZx
The Latest: Kaepernick's supporters rally outside NFL office
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on efforts in support of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 6:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vpyAau
Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career
BOSTON (AP) -- Isaiah Thomas' basketball journey is littered with decision-makers who have underestimated the diminutive guard....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xdzngT
McIlroy able to play, wanting to win as FedEx Cup starts
Ten days ago, Rory McIlroy wasn't sure if he was going to play the rest of the year....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wznLI4
Irving will wear No. 11 with Celtics
BOSTON (AP) -- Newly acquired guard Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 in Boston because the Celtics already have retired the numbers he wore in college and with the Cleveland Cavaliers....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vgEueY
Ridley, former US Amateur champ, to take over at Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Fred Ridley first came to Augusta National to compete in the 1976 Masters as the U.S. Amateur champion, and he played the opening round in the traditional pairing with the defending champion, Jack Nicklaus....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wzoNDE
Nasty: Good pitching beats good hitting (so far) at LLWS
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Some managers were struck by the power of the tournament's young hitters headed into the Little League World Series....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xtzgxa
Baylor settlements could signal trend of more to come
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The federal civil lawsuits against Baylor University have piled up for more than a year, accusing the nation's largest Baptist school of repeatedly mishandling, ignoring or stifling claims of sexual and physical abuse of students....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2jyNwR7
College football on Facebook: Site to stream 15 games in '17
Facebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games this season, beginning next week....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2v5DBd6
NAACP wants meeting with NFL commissioner about Kaepernick
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NAACP on Wednesday called for a meeting with the NFL to discuss the fate of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against African-Americans....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2g4LTLx
FAU's Lane Kiffin, a winner on Twitter, facing big challenge
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- Lane Kiffin is trolling you....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hdetGC
NAACP wants meeting with NFL commissioner about Kaepernick
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The NAACP wants a meeting with the NFL commissioner to discuss the fate of Colin Kaepernick (KAP'-ur-nihk)....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vfKzIj
Bruno Mars meets source of nickname: Bruno Sammartino
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Bruno Mars has met the man he's nicknamed after: former pro wrestling champion Bruno Sammartino....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:42 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2v5Wlt0
College football on Facebook: Site to stream 15 games in '17
Facebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games this season, beginning next week....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vfvM0p
Lindsey Vonn, Tiger Woods among celeb photo hack victims
NEW YORK (AP) -- A representative for Lindsey Vonn calls the theft and publishing of "intimate" personal photos of her and former boyfriend Tiger Woods "an outrageous and despicable invasion of privacy."...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xcLYAK
Billy Payne retires as Masters chairman
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Billy Payne is retiring as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters after 11 years of substantial change that included the club inviting female members and supporting the game's growth with two international amateur tournaments....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xsEqJC
Giants waive OL Bowie days after domestic charges disclosed
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants have waived Michael Bowie days after finding out that the offensive lineman had been charged with assault and battery in Oklahoma....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wyp9e2
Strong armed: Browns rookie quarterback Kizer named starter
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- DeShone Kizer has strong-armed his way into a starting job....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vowjfH
Wayne Rooney's England career in numbers
LONDON (AP) -- England record-scorer Wayne Rooney retired from international duty on Wednesday to focus on his club career at Everton....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2v5wMZa
Browns pick rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer as starter
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Rookie DeShone Kizer is Cleveland's new starting quarterback....
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England striker Wayne Rooney ends international career
LONDON (AP) -- England striker Wayne Rooney has announced his immediate retirement from international football....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xsfy4T
вторник, 22 августа 2017 г.
Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer to become the major league career leader in home runs by a player born outside the United States, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 10-1 on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:46 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wmlsHC
On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
MIAMI (AP) -- It's not the principals that will define the blockbuster trade between Cleveland and Boston. Great point guard leaves one city for another. That seems fair....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:30 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xrpmfp
Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer to become the major league career leader in home runs by a player born outside the United States, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 10-1 on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vn5BUW
Pick 6: Top players toiling for teams likely to struggle
When The Associated Press preseason All-America team was released Tuesday, eight schools placed multiple players on the all-star squads: Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State, Clemson, Washington, Penn State, USC and Virginia....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wx7K5q
Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018
DETROIT (AP) -- Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wmfkiT
Steelers holdout Bell hints at Sept. 1 return in Tweet
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers star Le'Veon Bell has suggested on Twitter that he will return to the team on Sept. 1, the day after Pittsburgh's final preseason game....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1wKSu8N
Bryant nicked, lefty Rizzo plays 3B, Cubs beat Reds 13-9
CINCINNATI (AP) -- With the Cubs comfortably ahead, Joe Maddon added to his lore as a manager who's not afraid to go against tradition and have some fun, too....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2tzE45N
Sims sharp, Braves score on crazy play, beat Mariners 4-0
ATLANTA (AP) -- Rookie Lucas Sims pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Atlanta Braves scored on a crazy play that took three rundowns in a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vnbYY0
ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee taken off UVA game due to name
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee will not work Virginia's season opener because of recent violence in Charlottesville sparked by the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vdhs8t
Bryant nicked, lefty Rizzo plays 3B, Cubs beat Reds 13-9
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cubs star Kris Bryant exited after being hit in the left hand by a pitch, and lefty Anthony Rizzo wound up playing third base as Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 Tuesday night for their seventh win in nine games....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ogm2DM
On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
MIAMI (AP) -- It's not the principals that will define the blockbuster trade between Cleveland and Boston. Great point guard leaves one city for another. That seems fair....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wCMo5O
On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
MIAMI (AP) -- It's not the principals that will define the blockbuster trade between Cleveland and Boston. Great point guard leaves one city for another. That seems fair....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wwKNPQ
UFC: Champ Jon Jones flagged for another failed doping test
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been notified of another potential violation of the UFC's anti-doping policy....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wlpHTL
AP Source: Cavalier trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyrie Irving's next cross-over will come against the Cavaliers....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xaGiYb
Carnival hits town as Mayweather and McGregor ready to fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The carnival finally hit town Tuesday, with Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. putting on a bit of a fashion show before promising to knock each other out in their highly anticipated boxing match....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wlI0bs
AP Source: Cavaliers, Celtics discussing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyrie Irving might get his wish....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vmIVE2
Dodgers put LHP Wood, INF/OF Bellinger on disabled list
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have put starting pitcher Alex Wood and rookie star Cody Bellinger on the 10-day disabled list....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xb9ZbC
AP Source: Cavaliers, Celtics discussing Irving-Thomas trade
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious trade talks with the Boston Celtics about swapping All-Star guard Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vcEOLt
O's Boog Powell meets Athletics' Boog Powell at Camden Yards
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Boog Powell, meet Boog Powell....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wCx8pu
Beckham, Marshall being listed as day to day by Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants apparently can breathe a little easier....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vCRRaf
Political football: Patriots gave Trump a Super Bowl ring
BOSTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl championship ring - just like Vladimir Putin....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wwdbBJ
NC State dismisses 2 players, suspends 3 for misconduct
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren has dismissed two players from the team and suspended three others for violating athletics department and team rules pertaining to marijuana and alcohol....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vcoASL
Political football: Patriots gave Trump a Super Bowl ring
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl ring - just like Vladimir Putin....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xaoHzq
Lawyers to see Venus Williams' cellphone data after crash
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Records from Venus Williams' cellphone will be turned over to attorneys representing the family of a 78-year-old Florida man who died after a June car crash with the tennis star....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2tpl2yY
Union president Winston says NFL can't afford a lockout
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Players union President Eric Winston said the NFL can't afford another lockout when the collective bargaining agreement expires in 2021, even though he thinks it's inevitable....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ioZYnE
Beckham, Marshall being listed as day to day by Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is being listed as day to day with a sprained left ankle....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2reJ1fK
Union president Winston says NFL can't afford a lockout
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Players union President Eric Winston says the NFL can't afford to have another lockout when the collective bargaining agreement expires in 2021, even though he thinks it's inevitable....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vW8mje
Double shot: Indians place Miller, Salazar on disabled list
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians have more to worry about than Andrew Miller's sore right knee....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wvErjA
Lawyers to see Venus Williams' cellphone data after crash
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Records from Venus Williams' cellphone will be turned over to attorneys representing the family of a 78-year-old Florida man who died after a June car crash with the tennis star....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2sWkD2F
Sparks replace banged-up Lynx atop the AP WNBA power poll
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Minnesota Lynx are banged up and struggling....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2sdc33d
50 million could watch Mayweather-McGregor in the US alone
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Conor McGregor's improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be seen by a staggering 50 million people in the United States as fans and the curious gather in small and large parties....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2jDHFtH
Rose Bowl stars Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team
Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley put on a show at the Rose Bowl last season and established themselves as two of the biggest stars in college football coming into 2017....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vVzZcf
2 games, 2 no-hitters for North Carolina Little League team
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- At the Little League World Series, the question now is not whether anyone can beat the team from Greenville, North Carolina....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xpM9If
Column: More than just $10M at stake in FedEx Cup playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) -- The FedEx Cup isn't the only trophy at stake over the next five weeks....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xpJApC
UFC gets aggressive with technology to enhance its fights
The UFC is turning to a high-tech platform that could enhance the way fans watch fights....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wk2tO2
Saquon Strong: Penn State's Barkley lifts himself to top
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Saquon Barkley bobs his head to Drake's "Started at the Bottom" as he stands over a barbell loaded to 380 pounds....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2w0AxMs
UFC going high-tech to enhance ways fans watch fights
The UFC is set to use a technology platform that could enhance the way fans watch fights....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wBkyXq
Rose Bowl stars Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team
Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley put on a show at the Rose Bowl last season and established themselves as two of the biggest stars in college football coming into 2017....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wks7lF
No. 18 Miami taps Malik Rosier as starting quarterback
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Malik Rosier's only previous start for Miami was out of necessity. This time, he earned the job....
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Rose Bowl stars Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team
Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley put on a show at the Rose Bowl last season and established themselves as two of the biggest stars in college football coming into 2017....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2xpmP5q
Column: More than just $10M on stake in FedEx Cup playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) -- The FedEx Cup isn't the only trophy at stake over the next five weeks....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:29 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2x999vU
Hall of Fame baseball announcer Rafael 'Felo' Ramirez dies
MIAMI (AP) -- Rafael "Felo" Ramirez, a Hall of Fame baseball radio broadcaster who was the signature voice for millions of Spanish-speaking sports fans over three decades, has died. He was 94....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2wv3bZi
No. 18 Miami taps Malik Rosier as starting quarterback
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Malik Rosier's only previous start for Miami was out of necessity. This time, he earned the job....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:49 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2g1NB07
With turmoil at home, Venezuela Little Leaguers get big lift
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- The players from Venezuela look as happy as any other team, dancing to "Shake Your Groove Thing" with the tournament mascot before a win over Mexico and raising the roof to "Taking Care of Business" before a loss to Canada....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2vkZZdM
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