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October 18, 2018

MLB says Astros doing surveillance, not spying in dugouts

The Houston Astros didn't cheat. They didn't want to get cheated. That's their story, and Major League Baseball agrees.

October 18, 2018

Canelo Alvarez inks $365M deal with streaming service DAZN

Canelo Alvarez is boxing's new $365 million man. Alvarez has signed an 11-fight deal that his promotional company says is the ...

October 17, 2018

Osuna makes things worse for Astros in ALCS loss to Red Sox

With his team down one run going into the eighth inning, Houston manager AJ Hinch went to closer Roberto Osuna in hopes of ...

October 17, 2018

Bradley's slam helps Red Sox beat Astros 8-2 in ALCS

Jackie Bradley Jr. didn't let his demeanor change this season, even as fans begged Boston to trade him during a miserable ...

October 16, 2018

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is going on injured reserve, another major setback for a team that already has ...

October 16, 2018

Venezuelan fans endure sacrifices to 'Play Ball' amid crisis

For 10 years, ever since they bonded over baseball at work, Franlet Bencomo and Elbert Albarran haven't missed an opening day ...

October 16, 2018

Red Sox ace Sale out of hospital, will rejoin team at Game 3

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will be back with his teammates for Game 3 of the AL Championship Series after an overnight ...

October 15, 2018

NBA Preview: It's the Warriors, and then everyone else

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will be at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, handing the Golden State Warriors what will be their ...

October 15, 2018

Prescott, Cowboys pack punch with pass, rout Jaguars 40-7

Dak Prescott sparked the previously punchless Dallas passing game and celebrated Conor McGregor-style . So did his Dallas ...

October 15, 2018

The Latest: Ravens set franchise record with 11 sacks

The Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT): 7:10 p.m. The Baltimore Ravens have set a single-game franchise record for ...

October 14, 2018

Tannehill inactive, Osweiler starts for Dolphins

Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was inactive for the Miami Dolphins' game against the Chicago Bears because of an injury to his ...

October 12, 2018

JD Martinez holds no grudge against Astros, who released him

J.D. Martinez wants to thank the Houston Astros — not get back at them — for releasing him when he was struggling to make ...

October 12, 2018

Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery

Yankees star shortstop Didi Gregorius needs Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after injuring himself making a throw in ...

October 12, 2018

US loses 4-2 to Colombia in Bradley's return

This loss did not sting for Michael Bradley, far different from the previous one. Carlos Bacca, Radamel Falcao and Miguel ...

October 12, 2018

Fixer says he made cash payment in college hoops scheme

A government witness at a college basketball corruption trial testified Thursday that he made a secret $40,000 payment to the ...

October 11, 2018

LEADING OFF: Aching Correa trying to get back ready for ALCS

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday: BACK AT IT Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is trying to get his aching ...

October 11, 2018

College basketball fixer describes 'black op' payments

A cadre of fixers in the world of college basketball conducted covert "black ops" to funnel tens of thousands of dollars in ...

October 11, 2018

Yankees in danger of decade without World Series

The Yankees are in danger of going an entire decade without reaching a World Series for the first time since the 1910s.

October 10, 2018

Spurs enter new season battling the same uncertainties

The Spurs were eager to turn the page after all the injuries and uncertainty of last season. Instead, the hard luck continues