AP-National-Sports

By JASON P. SKODA Associated Press MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Hendricks hopes to return to the form that made him one of the Chicago Cubs’ most…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Keeping pace in the AFC West is turning into quite the arms race. Now it’s the Las Vegas Raiders’ turn…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals hat still fit slightly askew on Zack Greinke’s head Thursday, but so much…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jacob Gilyard had an inkling a week ago — well before Richmond had even qualified for the…

By THERESA SMITH Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joc Pederson grew up rooting for the San Francisco Giants and now is getting his chance…

NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 by…

FORT MYERS, Fla, (AP) — Left-hander Jake Diekman is guaranteed $8 million in his two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Diekman gets $3.5…

By TERRY WALLACE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson is suing the Mavericks, alleging that team…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed was a bit offended when the Seahawks came to him…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — It was just a few weeks ago when Iowa wasn’t sure it was going to be a host school for…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have released veteran safety Logan Ryan and re-signed backup offensive lineman Korey Cunningham.…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation with eight All-Star…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winning goal for Barcelona to secure a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray on…

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Needing to fill a shortstop hole, the Colorado Rockies think they’ve got a smooth fit…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Florida Gulf Coast is a No. 12 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament, something some outside of the…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is staying with the Green Bay Packers. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs stayed busy, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a three-year contract with receiver Allen Robinson. He has been one of the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sam Burns is off to an ideal start in his bid to back-to-back at Innisbrook. Burns twice…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored a career-high 22 points and defending national champion Baylor…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the discussions tells the AP that Baker Mayfield has requested the Cleveland Browns trade him…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Lessons from a tough start to the season helped Memphis weather a second-half challenge…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed two restricted free agents, offensive lineman Colby Gossett and defensive lineman…

By The Associated Press The match between Tahiti and Vanuatu on the opening day of delayed Oceania World Cup qualifying was postponed because of…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Reid spent one season playing with Tyrann Mathieu in Houston, then replaced him as…

By The Associated Press Wolverhampton wants to boost its improbable ambitions of Champions League qualification while Leeds is desperate to move…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland is out after seven seasons with the program. A release on Thursday…

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Andrew Chafin and the Tigers finalized a $13 million, two-year contract, giving Detroit one of the top relief…