AP-National-Sports

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer POWELL, Ohio (AP) — Fran Quinn last played the U.S. Open eight years ago with his teenage son as his caddie. He…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Gritty, unseeded Texas fought off elimination twice in one day to earn a shot at a national…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mikey Madej capped a four-run first inning with a three-run homer and No. 11 overall seed North Carolina cruised to a 7-3…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tim Elko hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, Peyton Chatagnier had a team-high six RBIs and…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Matchups for the NCAA baseball super regionals were set Monday night after No. 2 national seed Stanford, No. 3 Oregon…

By The Associated Press The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.…

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Matthew Gretler hit a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning, Cooper Hjerpe pitched around a leadoff…

NEW YORK (AP) — Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has won the Lady Byng Trophy, given to the NHL’s most gentlemanly player. Connor tied for…

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington baseball coach Lindsay Meggs announced his retirement after leading the Huskies for 13 years and to their only College…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Gabe Montenegro had three hits and three RBIs, Danny Lynch added a go-ahead RBI in the ninth and No. 11 overall seed…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have fired coach Bruce Cassidy several weeks after losing in the first round of the…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tom’s not the only Brady who comes up clutch. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s niece,…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos could have a new owner as soon as this month in what’s…

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz face an unexpected search for a new coach. Utah was prepared to enter next season…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a minor league contract with former Cy Young Award winner…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Romeo Crennel announced his retirement Monday, ending a 39-year NFL coaching career highlighted…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Darvin Ham recognizes the enormity of the task he is undertaking with the Los Angeles…

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Sonny DiChiara went 3 for 4 with four RBIs, Nate LaRue added three RBIs and No. 14 overall seed Auburn beat UCLA 11-4 in the…

SPLIT, Croatia (AP) — Titleholder France failed to rebound from its opening defeat in the Nations League after it was held by Croatia to 1-1.…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Bryson Worrell had a three-run homer and a bunt single in an eight-run seventh inning and No. 8 national seed East Carolina…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald is getting a big raise to stay with the Los Angeles Rams…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Tim Tebow is among the former players making a first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by…

NEW YORK (AP) — Retired pitcher CC Sabathia and outfielder Andre Ethier will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game at Dodger Stadium on July…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jocelyn Alo wasn’t going to let Oklahoma lose twice in one day. The record-setting…