Veteran reliever Sergio Romo energized by Marlins rebuilt roster
Miami Marlins right-handed reliever Sergio Romo feels the young roster gives him the energy and confidence needed to be a force on the mound.
Reliever Aaron Loup, Padres agree to $1.4M, 1-year deal
Left-hander Aaron Loup and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $1.4 million, a deal that includes a team option for 2020
NASCAR drivers, Joe Gibbs remember J.D. Gibbs, who died at 49 from a neurological disease
J.D. Gibbs meant the world to NASCAR and to his father, Joe. At 49 years old, he passed away after a battle with a degenerative neurological disease. As the 2019 NASCAR season starts, Joe GIbbs and many
Italian soccer team loses 20-0 after fielding only 7 players
A third-tier Italian soccer team had a day to forget when it lost 20-0 after being able to field only seven players, all of them teenagers
NBA All-Stars celebrate MJ’s 56th birthday by reflecting on how old he is, sharing favorite stories
They all wanted to be like Mike. At the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, basketball’s biggest stars relive their favorite Michael Jordan moments — and, for the young guns, share when they first became aware of the greatness
Jimmie Johnson talks to Jeff Gordon about all the changes for the 2019 NASCAR Cup season
Jimmie Johnson sits down with Jeff Gordon and talks about the change in crew chief after so many years and his outlook for the new season.
Wawrinka loses his 1st final since comeback from knee injury
Three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka has lost his first final since his comeback a year ago from left knee surgeries
The Latest: Curry, Mourning, Rice, Bogues feted as legends
Michael Jordan’s mother has message for NBA moms
The 68th NBA All-Star Game has arrived in Charlotte
Legends Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade ready to bid the game farewell as their careers wind down.
Byron, Bowman start from front row in 61st Daytona 500
William Byron will start from the pole in the 61st running of the Daytona 500
McGlothan carries SE Missouri past E. Illinois 88-79
Gabe McGlothan recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Southeast Missouri to an 88-79 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday, snapping the Redhawks’ eight-game road losing streak. Jonathan Dalton had 17 points for Southeast Missouri (9-18,
Turner carries Bowling Green past N. Illinois 87-67
Justin Turner had a career-high 34 points as Bowling Green easily beat Northern Illinois 87-67 on Saturday. Dylan Frye had 13 points for Bowling Green (18-7, 10-2 Mid-American Conference). Antwon Lillard added 10 points and six assists.
No. 25 South Dakota women win 10th straight, top W Illinois
Hannah Sjerven scored 20 points and No. 25 South Dakota celebrated its first appearance in the Top 25 on Saturday with an 83-61 win over Western Illinois for the Coyotes’ second 10-game winning streak of the season.
Quisenberry carries Youngstown St. over UIC 81-73
Darius Quisenberry had a season-high 37 points as Youngstown State defeated Illinois-Chicago 81-73 on Saturday night. Quisenberry shot 14 for 16 from the line. Devin Morgan had 15 points for Youngstown State (12-16, 8-7 Horizon League), which
Kennell scores 15 to lift Bradley over Illinois St. 65-59
Nate Kennell had 15 points off the bench to carry Bradley to a 65-59 win over Illinois State on Saturday night. Darrell Brown had 13 points for Bradley (15-12, 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference), which earned its fourth
Panarin powers Blue Jackets past Blackhawks 5-2
Artemi Panarin had two goals and an assist against his former team, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night for their fifth win in six games. Pierre-Luc Dubois added a goal
Allen makes 32 saves, Blues top Avs 3-0 for 9th straight win
Jake Allen made 32 saves, Vladimir Tarasenko and Zach Sanford scored 57 seconds apart in the third period and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory. The winning
Bogan lifts UT-Martin over SIU-Edwardsville 73-69
DelFincko Bogan tied his career high with a season-high 23 points and UT Martin edged Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 73-69 on Saturday. Craig Randall II had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Skyhawks (10-15, 5-9 Ohio Valley Conference),
Pippen, Lloyd Jr. lead S. Illinois past Indiana St. 79-57
Kavion Pippen and Sean Lloyd Jr. scored 21 points apiece as Southern Illinois easily beat Indiana State 79-57 on Saturday. Armon Fletcher added 20 points for the Salukis. Pippen hit 10 of 12 shots. He added four
Pritzker names second Veterans Affairs director in 2 weeks
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed a state lawmaker as director of the state’s Veterans Affairs department after his first choice stepped down. The Democrat on Friday named state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia. The former Army officer was