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Daniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shine

WASHINGTON – Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine: He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C....

Mariners acquire Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks for 2 pitchers, AP source says

PHOENIX – The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, a person familiar with the deal told The...

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital...

Aaron Rodgers’ first training camp in Pittsburgh starts with a meaningless pick and careful optimism

PITTSBURGH – Aaron Rodgers took the snap, turned to his left, and flicked his first semi-official pass as a Pittsburgh Steeler.A split-second later, the...

Lottie Woad makes pro debut and is 1 shot behind in Women’s Scottish Open

IRVINE – Lottie Woad made her pro debut Thursday and not much changed. The rising English star had a 5-under 67 and was among...

Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics

WASHINGTON – One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The other was a professional wrestler who became politically active later...

Trump signs executive order seeking to clarify college athletes’ employment status

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of...

Virginia Tech and South Carolina to clash in Atlanta with deep family ties

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Virginia Tech opens its fourth season under Brent Pry with a marquee game against South Carolina in Atlanta on Aug. 31,...

New Jersey Little Leaguer cleared to play after being suspended for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

WOODBURY, N.J. – The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a...

Detroit Lions offensive line is a work in progress a year after being among NFL’s best

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – The Detroit Lions had one of the NFL’s best offensive lines last season.This year is more of a work in...