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Let's celebrate Charlie Morton after he spun MLB victory No. 100

Let's celebrate Charlie Morton after he spun MLB victory No. 100

On the occasion of his 100th career victory in the major leagues earlier this week, Braves right-hander Charlie Morton said one reason the event made him happy was that he liked the team he was playing with. “It took me a really long time,” Morton said with a thin smile.

Royals soldier on as latest injury casts wider shadow on Mondesi's star potential

Royals soldier on as latest injury casts wider shadow on Mondesi's star potential

When the Kansas City Royals return to Kauffman Stadium from their road trip next week, they won’t have shortstop Adalberto Mondesi in the lineup against the Minnesota Twins. Mondesi remains out for a period of weeks because of a strained oblique muscle he sustained Sunday. Mondesi missed seven-plus weeks to

Miami Heat send help after building collapse 

Miami Heat send help after building collapse 

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was working out Thursday morning with assistant coaches Chris Quinn and Eric Glass, when they were told there was a more pressing need. Before long, Herro, Quinn and Glass had left the team's arena for the short drive north to Surfside, Florida,

5 things learned from Game 1 of Bucks-Hawks Eastern Conference finals

5 things learned from Game 1 of Bucks-Hawks Eastern Conference finals

Before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between Milwaukee and Atlanta, it was said the opener is kind of a feeling-out process for both teams. Then, adjustments will be made. The Bucks will have plenty to adjust. It was only one game but losing the opener at home 116-113

Carlisle takes over Pacers for second time after leaving Mavs

Carlisle takes over Pacers for second time after leaving Mavs

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Kevin Pritchard hired a new coach in October, he took a calculated risk. This time, the Indiana Pacers' president of basketball operations went for the known commodity. Pritchard hired longtime Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle on Thursday, reuniting the 61-year-old with the team that helped relaunch

NHL top awards: Who should win … and will win

NHL top awards: Who should win … and will win

A number of the NHL's individual player awards have already been handed out during the ongoing postseason run, including the Masterton (won by Oskar Lindblom), Lady Byng (Jaccob Slavin) and Selke (Aleksander Barkov). But we’re still awaiting the results for some of the more prominent honors, such as the Calder,

NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Isles rally past Lightning to force Game 7; Kucherov injured

NHL Playoffs Breakdown: Isles rally past Lightning to force Game 7; Kucherov injured

Usually when your favorite hockey team plays a potential elimination game on home ice and then skates off while beers are littered all around them, that’s not a good sign. However, Nassau Coliseum is a special building and Islanders fans are a special breed. Those beers chucked onto the playing

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Don’t forget John Collins, the Hawks’ other young star

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Don’t forget John Collins, the Hawks’ other young star

With their thrilling 116-113 Game 1 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks made franchise history by winning their first Eastern Conference finals game. Trae Young’s 48-point effort earned him the distinction of being the fourth Hawks player ever to reach 40 points in a postseason game,

Beltre, Morgan selected to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame

Beltre, Morgan selected to Texas Rangers Hall of Fame

The following is a press release from the Texas Rangers: Arlington, TX—Adrian Beltre, one of the top all-around third basemen in Major League history and Chuck Morgan, the public address announcer and in-game entertainment wizard at three Arlington ballparks, have been selected as the 23rd and 24th members of the

Despite loss, many promising moments for Bucks in Game 1

Despite loss, many promising moments for Bucks in Game 1

Good News: The Bucks don’t have to worry about the Whopper sandwich of scorers in Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant any longer. Bad News: They now have to deal with the Atlanta’s Whopper Jr. Trae Young; with an extra shimmying of shoulders on top. Young caused all sorts of havoc in Milwaukee’s

WIMBLEDON 2021: Grand Slam tennis returns to England's grass

WIMBLEDON 2021: Grand Slam tennis returns to England's grass

Roger Federer recalls feeling "just shocked, more than anything." Chris Evert found the news "devastating." The tennis world was shaken when the All England Club announced on April 1, 2020, that Wimbledon would be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic — the first time since World War II it was

Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons

Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The last time the San Diego Padres swept the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, in September 2010, right-hander Joe Musgrove was just starting his senior year at Grossmont High in suburban El Cajon. When the Padres got their most recent sweep of LA, at Dodger

NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit

NFL highlights minority candidates at QB Coaching Summit

Troy Vincent wrapped up the NFL's three-day General Manager Forum and Quarterback Coaching Summit with a passionate plea to anyone who still thinks there aren't worthy Black candidates for head coaching positions. Vincent praised Houston Texans assistant coach Pep Hamilton, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks

Umpires eject Diego Castillo's hat — yes, seriously

Umpires eject Diego Castillo's hat — yes, seriously

One night after a major league pitcher dropped his pants and another threatened to drop his in protest of a league-wide search for sticky contraband, umpires told Rays right-hander Diego Castillo, no, you can’t leave your hat on. After inspecting Castillo, umpires made him get a new hat in the

Hawks stun Bucks in Game 1 behind Young's 48 points

Hawks stun Bucks in Game 1 behind Young's 48 points

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Trae Young scored 48 points, Clint Capela converted a go-ahead putback with 29.8 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-113 on Wednesday night to open the Eastern Conference finals. The Hawks improved to 6-2 in road playoff games this year and handed the