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Phils’ Harper small elbow tear; can hit, no throw for month

May 12, 2022 5:48 pm The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has a small tear in his right elbow and won’t throw for four weeks, but the reigning NL MVP will… Continue Reading

Auckland to host Women’s World Cup draw in October

May 12, 2022 5:39 pm The Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The draw for the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be held on Oct. 22 in Auckland, New Zealand. The draw will… Continue Reading

Titans agree to terms on deals with 4 of their 9 draft picks

May 12, 2022 5:14 pm The Associated Press

NASHVILLE Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with four of their nine draft picks. The Titans announced Thursday they have deals… Continue Reading

49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

May 12, 2022 5:10 pm The Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco rookie receiver Danny Gray found the ideal workout partner before… Continue Reading

Yankees GM Cashman brushes off Crane’s scandal comments

May 12, 2022 5:02 pm The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is brushing off Houston owner Jim Crane’s recent comments about the Astros’… Continue Reading

Steve Stricker opens with 65 to take Regions Tradition lead

May 12, 2022 3:56 pm The Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Steve Stricker shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead over Miguel Angel Jimenez and Wes Short Jr. after the… Continue Reading

Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

May 12, 2022 3:43 pm The Associated Press

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home. So the Los Angeles Rams… Continue Reading

Conte takes aim at Arteta to spice up Arsenal-Spurs rivalry

May 12, 2022 3:30 pm The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham manager Antonio Conte spiced up his team’s fight with Arsenal for a top-four finish in the Premier League by taking aim at… Continue Reading

Andrew Benintendi, Royals go to arbitration: $8.5M vs $7.3M

May 12, 2022 3:21 pm The Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Outfielder Andrew Benintendi went to arbitration with the Kansas City Royals, asking for $8.5 million instead of the team’s… Continue Reading

Benzema draws level with Raúl as Madrid’s 2nd-highest scorer

May 12, 2022 3:14 pm The Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema continues to add his name to Real Madrid’s history by scoring his 323rd goal to tie… Continue Reading

Shinkwin shares lead at Soudal Open despite injury

May 12, 2022 3:13 pm The Associated Press

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — English golfer Callum Shinkwin claimed a share of the lead after the first round of the Soudal Open after almost pulling out… Continue Reading

Nuggets big man Jokic rises from 41st pick to 2-time NBA MVP

May 12, 2022 3:08 pm The Associated Press

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic brings his own unique combination to the court. He has the vision… Continue Reading

Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy arrested in domestic-violence case

May 12, 2022 3:04 pm The Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Authorities say Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been arrested on a… Continue Reading

Bannon singles on 1st big league pitch, O’s top Cards 3-2

May 12, 2022 2:07 pm The Associated Press

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rylan Bannon became just the third Baltimore player since 2000 to get a hit on the first pitch… Continue Reading

Brown hits go-ahead HR in 8th, A’s take 4 of 5 from Tigers

May 12, 2022 2:07 pm The Associated Press

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the… Continue Reading

Guardians have no new COVID-19 cases, coach Willis to manage

May 12, 2022 2:04 pm The Associated Press

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer The Cleveland Guardians reported no new COVID-19 cases after an outbreak inside their clubhouse on Wednesday in… Continue Reading

Anthony Munoz hired as Hall of Fame relationship officer

May 12, 2022 2:00 pm The Associated Press

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame has hired Anthony Muñoz as its first Chief Football Relationship Officer. The hall said Thursday… Continue Reading

Gino Cappelletti, who scored 1st points in AFL history, dies

May 12, 2022 1:56 pm The Associated Press

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Gino Cappelletti, a former AFL Most Valuable Player and original… Continue Reading

EXPLAINER: WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia

May 12, 2022 1:47 pm The Associated Press

As WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she has no clear prospect… Continue Reading

Tottenham beats Arsenal 3-0 to tighten race for CL spot

May 12, 2022 1:39 pm The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has revived its hopes of beating Arsenal to the final Champions League qualification position by overwhelming its fierce… Continue Reading