Tag: Sports
Carlos Correa is back with the Astros — this time at third base
BOSTON – Carlos Correa wasn’t going to waive his no-trade clause for any other team.But when the Twins told him that they would be...
Jake Retzlaff still loves BYU but expresses faith in his fresh start at Tulane
NEW ORLEANS – Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames.“BYJew” is an endearment of the past. Now, “Kosher Cannon,” “Shabbat Shotgun” and “Bayou Jew”...
Can Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead Phillies to a World Series?
PHILADELPHIA – Harrison Bader got a first-hand look at Jhoan Duran's electric stuff — try a four-seam fastball that averages 100.2 mph — in...
What’s in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager
PHILADELPHIA – Jhoan Duran's wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he...
Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee’s first MLB game with record crowd
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee. The stage, or...
Pirates GM Cherington believes deadline moves create options for 2026. In what way is uncertain
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived at spring training six months ago stressing that it was time to win. They talked about urgency. They...
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval
WASHINGTON – The Washington Commanders' hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when...
NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP source says
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedPhiladelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, is interviewed by NFL Network talent Mike Garafolo, center, and Gerald McCoy,...
Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper
CHICAGO – The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic.Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made it official, announcing during a news conference Friday...
Sterling Sharpe hasn’t fully embraced his selection into the Hall of Fame because of an eye issue
CANTON, Ohio – Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when he walks on stage Saturday and sees his bronze bust...