Samardzija has short night in Minors game
Giants starter Jeff Samardzija did not pitch more than four innings in any of his five Cactus League exhibitions this year. That trend continued Wednesday, when he yielded three runs…Read more
Monthly Archives: marzo 2018
Big East: Replace 1-and-done with 2-or-none
The Big East has recommended replacing one-and-done with a two-or-none policy in college basketball, along with NCAA regulation of agents and the creation of an elite player unit to focus…Read more
If you play for Atletico, you must be committed – Koke responds to Griezmann speculation
Atletico Madrid star Koke said Antoine Griezmann must be committed if he remains at the club amid growing links with Barcelona. LaLiga leaders Barca are reportedly eager to sign Griezmann,…Read more
Hirano finding comfort level with D-backs
Yoshihisa Hirano, a star pitcher from the Japanese Pacific League who is competing to become the D-backs' closer, is fitting in perfectly on the field, and he is parlaying the…Read more
Crosby swats flying puck for stellar goal in win
Sidney Crosby ignited a rally with a highlight-reel goal as the Penguins shook off the Canadiens for a 5-3 victory. Read more
Gordon to hit in Minors games to get more reps
Royals manager Ned Yost said Wednesday he likely will send the Alex Gordon to play in some Minor League games starting Thursday in hopes of helping the struggling veteran get…Read more
Brantley homers in first Cactus League at-bat
The welcoming cheers from Indians fans had barely subsided when Michael Brantley showed that his swing is in working order. In his Cactus League debut on Wednesday night vs. the…Read more
Indians’ Urshela may open season on DL
With Opening Day roughly a week away, the competition for the Indians' utility job has hit a snag. Giovanny Urshela was in prime position to win that bench role, but…Read more
If Serena Williams didn’t know who Naomi Osaka was, she does now
Osaka said she wanted to impress Williams when they met Wednesday at the Miami Open. Let's just say she did that -- and then some. Read more
Hammel fans 7 in uneven start vs. Indians
Royals right-hander Jason Hammel's final Cactus League start on Wednesday against the Indians was one he'll quickly forget. Read more