By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — NFL players were locked out of team headquarters last offseason because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, their union wants them…
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Defending champ Columbus, Philadelphia again tops in East
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer ATLANTA UNITED 2020 Record: 6-13-4, 12th in the East Coach: Gabriel Heinze New Faces: MF Franco Ibarra, MF Santiago Sosa, D Alan Franco Moved On: MF Jeff Larentowi…
Taiwanese-born Chang gets racist tweets after Indians error
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Terry Francona called racist social media messages sent to first baseman Yu Chang “stupid and ignorant” and said they have no place in …
Speed demon: New closer Clase bringing the heat for Indians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Seconds after the ball leaves Emmanuel Clase’s hand and streaks toward home plate, the eyes of everyone in Progressive Field quickly turn to the …
AP source: Browns still putting rush on Jadeveon Clowney
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns appear to be closing in on Jadeveon Clowney. Continuing a pursuit that began with a contract offer Clowney turned down last year, Cleveland …
Quarantine requirements make for uneven NHL trade deadline
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Nick Foligno is leaving his family back in Columbus to join Torontoand will have to isolate for seven days before getting on the ice for the Maple Leafs. He will miss…
Blue Jackets trade Foligno to Maple Leafs in 3-team deal
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Nick Foligno’s time in Columbus is over, with the Blue Jackets trading their longtime captain to the Toronto Maple Leafs to chase the Stanley Cup. Columbus rece…
Strong bullpen leads Indians to sweep of Miggy-less Tigers
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Logan Allen knows that if he or any of the Indians other starters get into any trouble, help is just a phone call away. Cleveland’s bullpen has b…
Locastro’s speed, Smith’s pitching help D-backs top Reds 8-3
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo has often said that Tim Locastro is the fastest man in the majors. You don’t have to take his word for it: The video…
Cincinnati fires Brannen following investigation
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati has fired men’s basketball coach John Brannen following an investigation into reports of a rift with Bearcats players. The school fired Brannen on Friday, six days a…