Marcus Smart is hoping to play. Al Horford is likely to remain out. And Derrick White headed home early for a good reason. The Boston Celtics were hoping to have at least one of their missing …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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5/19/22
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Marco Andretti eased into semi-retirement after the 2020 season and now races only the Indianapolis 500 for his family-owned team. It's enough for the third-generation racer, who lost much of the joy …
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By JENNA FRYER
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5/19/22
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Anthony Santander lined a three-run homer in the ninth inning off Lucas Luetge and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a four-game sweep by beating the New York Yankees 9-6. New York lost for just the …
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By TODD KARPOVICH
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5/19/22
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Tiger Woods cooled off after a hot start at the PGA Championship, then struggled on his ailing leg down the stretch while shooting 4-over 74 in the opening round. It was his worst opening round at …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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5/19/22
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Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is firing back at Alabama coach Nick Saban. Fisher called Saban a “narcissist” and said his comments about the Aggies are “despicable.” Saban called out Texas A&M …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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5/19/22
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Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz all were placed on the same half of the French Open men’s bracket in the draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic is the defending …
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By HOWARD FENDRICH
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5/19/22
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Atlanta Braves reliever Luke Jackson has lost his salary arbitration case. Jackson is sidelined for the season by Tommy John surgery. He was awarded the team’s $3.6 million offer rather than his $4 …
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5/19/22
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Lo van Pham’s journey to the NFL began when he fell in love with sports upon arriving in Texas after living in refugee camps with his family. More than 40 years later, van Pham is set to become the …
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By ROB MAADDI
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5/19/22
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The Preakness tradition of the Alibi Breakfast is back this week after a two-year absence because of the pandemic. The annual event that dates to the 1930s brings together owners, trainers and other …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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5/19/22
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Rich Strike may not be the only long shot to pull off a major upset this Triple Crown season. The horse with the longest odds at the Preakness is almost equally as unlikely to be there as Rich Strike …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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5/19/22
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Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at mixed martial arts as an investor and board member for the Professional Fighters League. The PFL announced the addition of the former New York Yankees star to its …
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5/19/22
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Teenage power forward Dominick Barlow will be one of approximately 76 prospects at the NBA draft combine this week in Chicago. He didn’t take the conventional route through the college ranks, or …
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By PAT GRAHAM
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5/19/22
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This is the 100-year anniversary of Oakmont being introduced as a professional major course and Gene Sarazen becoming the first man to win two majors in a year. Other key anniversaries this year go …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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5/19/22
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Southern Hills has crowned some of the game’s greatest players during more major championships than just about any other American venue. Yet for the most part, they've been a dreadful bore. In four …
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By DAVE SKRETTA
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5/19/22
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Stephen Curry had 21 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, Golden State’s defense held Luka Doncic in check, and the Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-87 for a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference …
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By JANIE McCAULEY
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5/19/22
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Max Scherzer pulled himself from a start with discomfort in his left side before the New York Mets finished off an 11-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pete Alonso homered and drove in four …
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By MIKE FITZPATRICK
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5/19/22
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Ian Cole beat Igor Shesterkin at 3:12 of overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2-1 to take Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. The defenseman’s second career …
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By AARON BEARD
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5/18/22
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Mets ace Max Scherzer removed himself from a start against the St. Louis Cardinals with discomfort in left side. He will have an MRI on Thursday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner left with two …
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By MIKE FITZPATRICK
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5/18/22
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The Pac-12 is scrapping its divisional format for the upcoming college football season. The Pac-12 will now match the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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5/18/22
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Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes, Cleveland forward Evan Mobley and Detroit guard Cade Cunningham were unanimously voted to the NBA All-Rookie first team. Orlando’s Franz Wagner and Houston’s …
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5/18/22
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