AP-National-Sports

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley missed Tuesday’s practice in order to be with his youngest son, who was…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have named defenseman Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Taysom Hill is giving the New Orleans Saints’ new coaching regime the benefit of the doubt.…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge in California ruled Tuesday that three golfers who joined Saudi-backed…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long…

TORONTO (AP) — Naomi Osaka retired from her opening match at the National Bank Open due to a back injury. Osaka was trailing Estonia’s Kaia…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer Lauren Jackson has been named on her fifth FIBA World Cup roster for Australia in a comeback to international…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — There was only one option when David Krejci decided to return to the NHL after a year playing in his…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady will get his reps in joint practices against the Miami Dolphins this week instead…

MONTREAL (AP) — Australia’s Nick Kyrgios advanced at the National Bank Open, beating Argentina’s Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-4 in an opening-round…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is likely to continue as the team’s designated hitter and might not play the…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Dynamo Kyiv’s unlikely run toward the Champions League group stage is still on. Dynamo got extra…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The uncertain status of their top two blockers has caused the Green Bay Packers to…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams acknowledges that she will be stepping away from her professional tennis career soon. She turns…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year contract. They announced the move before…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Martin Necas to a two-year, $6 million contract, though new acquisition Max…

By DAN SCIFO Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith starred on the right side during his first…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver and return specialist Jakeem Grant was carted off the field with…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Andrea Skinner has been appointed interim chair of Hockey Canada’s board of directors amid scrutiny of the organization…

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has announced a return to boxing and has his sights set on a third bout against fellow Briton Derek Chisora. Fury said…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch has been arrested on suspicion of driving impaired. Las Vegas…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans signed a pair of safeties Tuesday, adding Adrian Colbert and Elijah Benton. The Titans also waived…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Felix Rosenqvist has clarified his contract situation with McLaren Racing as the Swedish driver is now caught in…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — KaVontae Turpin is getting his first chance in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys…

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera has fired defensive line coach Sam Mills III and promoted Jeff Zgonina from his role as…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton…

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Sophomore quarterbacks Tyler Buchner and Drew Pyne have spent the first few days of Notre…