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November 25, 2019

UK Athletics CEO resigns before starting job

The incoming CEO of Britain’s governing body for track and field has resigned before starting work amid questions over her ...

November 20, 2019

Shark crosses Pacific: Parra joins Yomiuri Giants

The “Baby Shark” is moving to Japan. Outfielder Gerardo Parra has agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with the Central ...

November 18, 2019

Twins' Max Kepler retraces steps in trip back to Germany

When Max Kepler makes an acrobatic catch for the Minnesota Twins, perhaps he owes a bit to his parents. Back in his hometown ...

November 18, 2019

Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead in his New Zealand hotel room Monday, days after joining his team in ...

November 13, 2019

Piazza says he will manage Italian national baseball team

Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza says he has agreed to become manager of Italy's national baseball team. The 51-year-old ...

November 03, 2019

Dalbec's slam leads US over Netherlands 9-0 in qualifier

Drew Waters homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning, Bobby Dalbec hit a grand slam in the fifth and Jo ...

November 01, 2019

London Eye: Watson travels abroad after taking foot to face

Deshaun Watson skipped the World Series finale to get ready for his Wembley Stadium debut. It was an easy decision, too.

September 22, 2019

Israel qualifies for Olympic baseball for 1st time

Israel qualified for the Olympic baseball tournament for the first time, with former major leaguer Danny Valencia hitting a ...

September 21, 2019

The Latest: Under cover: Australia kicks off vs Fiji

The Latest on Day 2 of the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local): 1:50 p.m. The Rugby World Cup game between Australia ...

September 20, 2019

AP Interview: Serie A CEO cites 'billion' lost to TV piracy

The accumulated damage to Italian soccer by illegal television streaming services is "well beyond a billion euros," according ...

September 19, 2019

Yankees lose to Angels 3-2, miss chance to clinch AL East

Relief pitcher Adam Ottavino sailed a 30-foot throw home on Albert Pujols' tiebreaking chopper, and the sloppy New York ...

September 06, 2019

Under pressure: Facebook faces antitrust probes

Facebook has barely shaken off a record $5 billion fine by U.S. regulators over its privacy practices but it already faces ...

August 27, 2019

Trump to Little League champs: 'See you at the White House!'

President Donald Trump is applauding the Louisiana team that claimed its first Little League World Series title, tweeting: ...

August 21, 2019

Sometimes losing teams enjoy LLWS consolation games the most

The bleachers at Volunteer Stadium were nearly full when Kentucky took on Australia, but to outfielder Jackson Idlett, the ...

August 12, 2019

On deck: 2020 baseball gets early jump with March 26 openers

Major League Baseball will open its 2020 season March 26, its earliest start other than international games. The schedule ...

July 30, 2019

Former professional baseball pitcher Loek van Mil dies at 34

Loek van Mil, a 7-foot-1 right-hander who was one of the tallest professional baseball players in history, has died. He was ...

July 25, 2019

Anfield's next expansion may be larger than 1st planned

The next proposed expansion of Anfield may be more substantial than initially envisioned. Capacity at Liverpool's stadium ...

July 22, 2019

Sevilla beats Liverpool 2-1 in Fenway Park friendly

Joris Gnagnon took out Liverpool midfielder Yasser Larouci's legs at Fenway Park like a baserunner trying to break up a ...

July 16, 2019

MVP Antetokounmpo gives baseball a shot at Yankee Stadium

In hoops, Giannis Antetokounmpo is court royalty. But in baseball, he's a complete rookie. In fact, the 24-year-old from ...