Jan 17 Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach By Janie McCauley, Associated Press Nakken is a former softball standout at first base for Sacramento State who joined the club in 2014 as an intern in baseball operations. Continue reading
Jan 16 Mets’ manager steps down in wake of sign-stealing scandal By Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball. Continue reading
Jan 14 Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign stealing scandal By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press Cora was the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they illicitly stole signs and won the 2017 World Series. Continue reading
Jan 14 WNBA agrees to deal to substantially boost players’ pay By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press The deal will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation for players will surpass six figures for the first time. Continue reading
Jan 14 LSU caps a magical season by beating Clemson 42-25 for the title By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press LSU quarterback Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes, ran for another score and finished off one of the most accomplished seasons in college football history by leading the top-ranked Tigers to a victory. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 6:12 Why Astros sign-stealing scandal is a ‘major black mark’ against baseball Major League Baseball says teams may not use modern technology to carry out an age-old practice: decoding the signs opposing catchers and pitchers use to communicate. The Houston Astros’ general manager and field manager were both fired Monday for an… Continue watching
Jan 13 Astros’ manager, GM fired for sign stealing By Ronald Blum, Kristie Rieken, Associated Press Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were fired Monday after the pair were suspended by Major League Baseball for the team's sign-stealing during Houston's run to the 2017 World Series title and during the 2018 season. Continue reading
Jan 01 Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies at 77 By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press The NBA confirmed Stern died as the result of a brain hemorrhage he experienced three weeks ago. Continue reading
Dec 27 Russia will appeal 4-year Olympic ban By Associated Press Next year's Olympics in Tokyo will be the third consecutive edition of the games preceded by a legal battle over Russian doping issues. Continue reading
Dec 12 10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding health care program By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan, which was established as part of a collective bargaining agreement in 2006. Continue reading