Scratching the surface reveals Australian cricket cheaters
The cheating confession that scandalized a nation has triggered an investigation destined to go way deeper than merely scratching the surface of the culture within Australia’s cricket team.
Thauvin ruled out of France’s friendly game against Russia
PARIS (AP) France winger Florian Thauvin has been ruled out of the team’s friendly against Russia because of a hamstring injury.
Former MLB infielder Munenori Kawasaki set to retire
TOKYO (AP) Former major league infielder Munenori Kawasaki is likely to retire after being released by his Japanese club on Monday.
No Opening Day: Ex-major leaguers struggle with retirement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Todd Helton now regularly drives his two daughters to school or other activities back home in Tennessee, a huge life change for Colorado’s former All-Star first baseman.
NZ beats England by an innings and 49 runs in 1st test
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand beat England by an innings and 49 runs Monday in the first cricket test.
National Rugby League fines Manly for salary cap breaches
SYDNEY (AP) The National Rugby League has fined Manly 750,000 Australian dollars ($580,000) after finding the Sea Eagles guilty of salary cap breaches in Australia’s top-flight competition.
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The Ohtani Dilemma: Can fantasy accommodate a 2-way star?
Shohei Ohtani had general managers scrambling this winter with his jump to the major leagues.
TIPPING OFF: Wild March stabilizes a bit with Final Four set
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Welcome to a Final Four filled with past national champions – just the way the NCAA selection committee drew it up, right?
Jets clinch playoff spot with shootout win over Predators
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Mark Scheifele scored the only goal in a shootout and the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot with a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night.
Bruce Bowen and 'First 5 California'
Bruce Bowen, the LA Clippers analyst on Prime Ticket, spent some time with the kids at 'First 5 California'
Lindholm finishes late comeback, Ducks beat Oilers 5-4 in OT (Mar 26, 2018)
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Hampus Lindholm scored 1:21 into overtime to lift the Anaheim Ducks over the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Sunday night.
Angels Live: Parker Bridwell 'I wish I would've been a little more efficient but I'm happy with the result.'
Bridwell will be starting in AAA this season. ‘All I can do is continue to look forward. Whatever goes on behind closed doors is out of my control.’ Bridwell also mentioned that if his phone rings and
Blues sign two draft picks and one college free agent to entry-level deals
Defenseman Mitch Reinke and forward Nolan Stevens will report to the Blues this week; forward Austin Poganski will report to San Antonio on amateur tryout
Kings fighting for playoff spot as they host Flames (Mar 26, 2018)
The Los Angeles Kings will try to move back into a playoff spot when they host the Calgary Flames at Staples Center on Monday night.
Ducks Live: Hampus Lindholm scores game winner in OT against Oilers
Talk about a COMEBACK! Ducks were 3-1 going into the third period and ended up with a 5-4 victory over Edmonton. Lindholm came through with the game winner in OT! #GoDucks
Prized prospect Kingery, Phillies reach 6-year contract
The Philadelphia Phillies are banking on young Scott Kingery.
Taylor, Puig homer to push Dodgers past Angels 4-2 (Mar 26, 2018)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Chris Taylor and Yasiel Puig each hit a solo home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday night in the opener of their annual Freeway Series.
Dodgers 4, Angels 2 (3/25)
With a stacked line up and the Cactus League concluded, there are high hopes for the Halos this season despite loss in #FreewaySeries exhibition game against Dodgers.