Kluber shines in return from DL as Indians blank A's 8-0

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Corey Kluber pitched six shutout innings and struck out 10 in his first start since May 2 and the Cleveland Indians scored four runs during a strange sixth inning to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2stxedL

Cooler heads prevail: A different Mr. Met back at ballpark

NEW YORK (AP) -- The ever-smiling Mr. Met mascot is back at Citi Field, a day after the person inside the big-headed costume was caught on video making an obscene gesture to a fan....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qFztyp

Browns trade LB Demario Davis to Jets for DB Calvin Pryor

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Demario Davis spent one long, losing season in Cleveland. The linebacker is going back where he started....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2rp1yXx

Del Potro consoles injured foe, doing 'what my heart feels'

PARIS (AP) -- Juan Martin del Potro quickly went from fierce competitor to friendly consoler at the French Open, showing deep reserves of compassion for an opponent who had to stop playing their second-round match because of a knee injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qG0od8

Betting on races already run? Tracks eye new source of cash

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- It sounds like the ultimate sure thing - or the ultimate sucker's bet: Wagering money on horse races that have already happened....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qFf2NK

Prosecutors seek jail time for ex-Penn State president

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Prosecutors want a judge to jail former Penn State President Graham Spanier for his conviction in hushing up suspected child sex abuse in 2001 by Jerry Sandusky, saying he could have prevented other boys from being victimized by the former assistant football coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2edq6wD

Martina Navratilova says Margaret Court is a "homophobe"

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Martina Navratilova has written an open letter criticizing Margaret Court's comments about same-sex marriage and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. She is recommending that tennis officials rename the arena that bears the Australian great's name at Melbourne Park....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:40 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2runNxD