Judge asked to reject NCAA head-injury deal
A former San Diego State football player wants a judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA, saying it will deny billions in damages to…Read more
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Banged-up Gardner, Ellsbury sit out finale
Brett Gardner and Jacoby Ellsbury were both out of the Yankees' lineup for injury-related reasons on Sunday, as the club prepared to face the White Sox and left-hander Chris Sale. Read more
Tanaka to throw another sim game Thursday
Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Thursday at Detroit's Comerica Park as he continues to work toward a September return to the big leagues. Read more
Santos back with Blue Jays; Drabek optioned
Sergio Santos returned to the Blue Jays' clubhouse on Sunday for the first time since being designated for assignment back in late July. Toronto selected the reliever's contract from Triple-A…Read more
As Saunders leaves Tacoma, Hart arrives for rehab
Mariners right fielder Michael Saunders was recalled from his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday due to a viral infection and will not be able to rejoin…Read more
Mariners to keep rotation in order after off-day
With an off-day coming up Thursday, Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said his club will keep his starters in rotation and not juggle anything as they've done in recent weeks in…Read more
Ortiz back in lineup, but Bogaerts sits again
Xander Bogaerts sat out again Sunday while undergoing tests for a possible concussion. Mariners righty Felix Hernandez hit Bogaerts in the head with an 88-mph changeup Friday night, and the…Read more
Red Sox option Workman to Triple-A, recall Hembree
A day after he gave up seven runs on 10 hits in less than four innings, the Red Sox optioned righty Brandon Workman to Triple-A Pawtucket. The club recalled reliever…Read more
Phelps caps comeback with another gold medal
Katie Ledecky sliced almost six seconds off her own world mark in the women's 1,500-meter freestyle on Sunday, winning in 15 minutes, 28.36 seconds to post her second world record…Read more
Sam sacks Manziel, mimics QB’s money sign
A pair of high-profile NFL rookies crossed paths Saturday night -- a meeting highlighted by Michael Sam mimicking Johnny Manziel. Read more