Hudson’s return has Padres hopeful for Luebke
As the D-backs' Daniel Hudson threw his first pitches in a Major League game in 799 days Wednesday night, Padres manager Bud Black was thinking of Corey Luebke. As Arizona's…Read more
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Ziegler to see doctor in Los Angeles about knee
D-backs reliever Brad Ziegler will receive a second opinion on his ailing left knee from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Friday in Los Angeles. Read more
Lightning captain Stamkos says leg ‘much stronger’
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos said Thursday his injured right leg is much better than it was at the end of last season. Stamkos broke his right tibia on…Read more
NCAA: Geno’s call to LLWS star broke rule
The NCAA has determined that Connecticut women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma committed a secondary rules violation when he made a phone call congratulating Little League pitching star Mo'Ne Davis last…Read more
Torii nursing bone bruise on left foot
Tigers right fielder Torii Hunter always views the proverbial glass as half-full, not half-empty, even while limping around the visiting clubhouse. Hunter was not in Detroit's starting lineup Thursday against…Read more
White Sox, Cubs help fund youth sports programs
Chicago's inner-city youth baseball and softball programs received another significant boost on Thursday, this time with support from the city and its Major League teams. Read more
Braun becomes first-time father; Gomez still out
Parenthood trumped the pennant race Thursday for the Brewers' Ryan Braun, who missed the start of a four-game series against the Cardinals to be beside his wife, Larisa, and the…Read more
Pedroia likely to be in Friday night’s lineup
When the Red Sox take the field to start a homestand against the Blue Jays on Friday night, the expectation is that Dustin Pedroia will be at second base. Read more
Bruins and C David Krejci sign 6-year contract extension worth $43.5 million
BOSTON - The Boston Bruins signed centre David Krejci to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension Thursday. The deal begins in the 2015-16 season after the final season of his…Read more
Hurricanes prepare for training camp, eager to get a feel for new coach Bill Peters
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes are eager to get a feel for their new management. With training camp coming up later this month, the Hurricanes are ready to find…Read more