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
Nov 21 Garrett's suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal By Tom Withers, Associated Press Garrett is banned for the final six regular-season games and playoffs for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet last week. Continue reading
Nov 15 NFL suspends Cleveland Browns star after violent outburst By Tom Withers, Associated Press Following Myles Garrett's shocking actions on national TV, it’s possible the league could come down hard on the former No. 1 overall pick, who made strides in cleaning up his game after picking up some personal fouls earlier this season. Continue reading