Kluber roughed up in Indians’ loss
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Shelby Miller allowed three hits over 6 2/3 innings and made a remarkable defensive play in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 7-5 victory...
Spieth, McIlroy, Day advance to weekend in Match Play
AUSTIN, Texas — Jordan Spieth had water on his left and a solid wall of fans on his right on his way to another...
Prosecutors move to drop charges against skier Picabo Street
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah prosecutors moved to drop domestic violence charges against Olympic gold-medal skier Picabo Street after she was accused of throwing...
Indians expand netting behind plate for fans’ safety
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians are expanding and extending the safety netting behind home plate at Progressive Field to better protect their fans.The club...
Age-old question for 2016, can Cubs do it?
As a boy, he watched his beloved team play the very first World Series game at Wrigley Field. A few Octobers later, he was...
Notre Dame QB Kizer welcomes competition for starter’s job
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Quarterback DeShone Kizer isn’t surprised that after he saved Notre Dame’s season last fall by leading the Fighting Irish to...
First teams to reach Elite 8 using painful memories as lessons
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Losing in the NCAA Tournament is downright painful. Several teams still in the hunt for the title are using the unpleasant...
Top-seeded Kansas tops No. 5 Maryland in South Region
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Whether it was nifty moves near the basket or a jumper that fell right all night, Perry Ellis was determined to...
Oregon drops defending champ Duke 82-68 in Sweet 16
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Oregon Ducks took a double-digit lead early in the second half against the defending national champions, and they never flinched...
Phillies give manager Peter Mackanin 2-year deal through ‘17
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Pete Mackanin to a two-year contract through 2017.Mackanin’s new deal includes a club option for...
