First-inning runs hold up behind Stults
Jedd Gyorko and Yasmani Grandal each knocked in runs and Eric Stults allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings Saturday as the Padres edged the Pirates, 2-1, before a sold-out…Read more
Jadeveon Clowney’s athleticism shines in Texans debut
It didn't take long for Jadeveon Clowney to show fans Saturday why the Houston Texans made him the No. 1 overall draft pick. How did Clowney perform in his NFL…Read more
Fiers stifles Dodgers while filling in for Garza
Making his first start in Matt Garza's spot opposite former Brewer Zack Greinke, Mike Fiers earned cheers from 40,553 fans after delivering eight excellent innings in a 4-1 win over…Read more
Trio with Cincy roots part of emotional Hall ceremony
Cincinnati's Induction Class of 2014 was lauded in a pregame ceremony on the field Saturday, with longtime Reds radio broadcaster Marty Brennaman serving as the master of ceremonies. Ken Griffey…Read more
Royals win sixth straight as Shields tosses gem
James Shields pitched the Royals to a 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night, giving up just four hits in his first complete game and shutout of…Read more
O’Bannon: NCAA ruling is ‘just the beginning’
In his first extensive interview since a federal judge ruled that college athletes can share in the billions of dollars generated from broadcast and other media contracts, Ed O'Bannon said…Read more
Medica gets hit in helmet, leaves game
First baseman Tommy Medica left Saturday's game with the Pirates in the eighth inning after he was hit on the back of his helmet by a pitch. Read more
Van Gaal talks up Di Maria
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admitted the Premier League club lacks wingers of Angel di Maria's calibre. Antonio Valencia, […] Read more
CarGo hampered by lingering knee problems
Carlos Gonzalez was lifted after striking out in each of his three at-bats during Friday night's 5-3 loss to the D-backs, and he was not in the lineup again Saturday…Read more
Mauer on track to return for Houston series
First baseman Joe Mauer's rehab assignment with Class A Cedar Rapids has been going well, and the Twins remain hopeful he'll be able to join them when they begin a…Read more