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Warriors coach Steve Kerr to take leave of absence (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:53:49 +0000

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will take a leave of absence as he recovers from back surgery and will be replaced on an interim basis by Luke Walton. The Warriors announced Thursday that Kerr will need time off for rehabilitation and recovery. Kerr underwent back surgery to repair a ruptured disc in late July and had follow-up surgery in September.

Braves promote John Coppolella to general manager (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:37:48 +0000

The Atlanta Braves have promoted John Coppolella to general manager following three seasons as assistant GM. The move was announced on Thursday by Braves president of baseball operations John Hart. The team said in a statement Coppolella has agreed to a four-year contract through the 2019 season, a term that will include the Braves' first three seasons at their new SunTrust Park.

Bills' McCoy, Watkins ruled out for game against Giants (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:52:32 +0000

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan ruled out running back LeSean McCoy and receiver Sammy Watkins from playing against the New York Giants on Sunday.

Falcons' Julio Jones 'good to go' despite new toe injury (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:19:48 +0000

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Thursday he expects receiver Julio Jones will be ''ready to rock'' on Sunday against the Houston Texans despite a new toe injury. Jones had only limited participation in Thursday's practice after being held out Wednesday. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Jones ''didn't do much'' in the practice.

Serena Williams withdraws from WTA Finals and China Open (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:44:25 +0000

The 2015 season is over for Serena Williams. The No. 1-ranked Williams withdrew from her final two scheduled tournaments of the year on Thursday, saying she needs time to heal from a series of injuries and the heartbreak of coming up short in a bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam. Williams hasn't played since losing to Roberta Vinci in the semifinals of the U.S. Open, where she came two matches short of becoming the first player to win all four majors in the same year since Steffi Graf in 1988.

Coughlin says Victor Cruz will miss Giants game with Bills (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:13:44 +0000

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The return of New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is on hold.

Eickhoff dominates Mets, Phillies win 3-0 (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:38:23 +0000

The New York Mets are going home and hoping to stay there for a while. Jerad Eickhoff struck out 10 in seven dominant innings, Darin Ruf hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the NL East champion Mets 3-0 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. The Mets have a half-game lead over the Dodgers for home-field advantage in the division series, which begins next Friday.

Weather prompts Big Ten to change time for Michigan-Maryland (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:21:01 +0000

The Big Ten Conference has changed the time of Michigan's game at Maryland to noon Eastern Saturday, moving up kickoff by eight hours amid concerns over drenching rain and the approach of Hurricane Joaquin. Maryland was among the states expected to see some of the heaviest rain. The game between No. 22 Michigan (3-1) and Maryland (2-2) will be the Big Ten opener for both.

Mets reliever Robles suspended for 3 games for high pitch (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:45:25 +0000

New York Mets reliever Hansel Robles has been suspended for three games for throwing near the head of a batter after both teams had been warned. Major League Baseball announced the suspension and an unspecified fine Thursday, a day after Robles and manager Terry Collins were ejected in the sixth inning of a 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. In the third, Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes left the game with bruises on two fingers of his left hand after he was hit by a pitch.

Jackson homer leads Cubs to 5-3 win over Reds (Yahoo Sports)

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:00:27 +0000

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer, Anthony Rizzo added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs kept alive their slim hopes for home-field advantage in the wild-card game with a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

Rosenthal: Tanaka to Yankees restores natural order in baseball

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:11:40 +0000

Japanese ace Tanaka agrees to 7-year, $155 million deal with Yankees

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:50:37 +0000

The New York Yankees and prized Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka agreed Wednesday to a $155 million, seven-year contract.

Aussie Open: Federer ousts Murray, will face Nadal in semis

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:55:03 +0000

Roger Federer regained his dominance over Andy Murray in Grand Slam matches and advanced to his 11th consecutive Australian Open semifinal with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 win Wednesday.

Red-hot Durant scores 46, leads Thunder past Trail Blazers

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:49:10 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 46 points in the final 3:23 to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 105-97 on Tuesday night.

Browns to interview Bills' Pettine with Broncos' Gase out of running

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:16:37 +0000

Adam Gase has told the Browns not to wait for him.

Players reportedly wanted A-Rod kicked out of MLBPA after lawsuit

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:49:26 +0000

Several angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed.

Streak snapped: Ducks suffer first regulation loss at home vs. Jets

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:47:13 +0000

Ondrej Pavelec made 40 saves, Evander Kane had a short-handed goal and an assist in his return from a four-game injury absence, and the Winnipeg Jets ended the Anaheim Ducks' 10-game home winning streak with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

Aussie Open: Radwanska ousts defending champ Azarenka in quarters

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:40:24 +0000

Dominika Cibulkova won the last eight games in a one-hour, 6-3, 6-0 quarterfinal rout of No. 11-seeded Simona Halep at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Blatche leads Nets to win over Magic for 8th win in 9 games

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:15:09 +0000

Andray Blatche came off the bench and had a team-high 18 points and reserve forward Mirza Teletovic added 14 points as the Brooklyn Nets continued their resurgence with an eighth win in nine games, beating the Orlando Magic 101-90 on a snowy Tuesday night.

Glazer: Buccaneers set to hire Cardinals exec Licht as next GM

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:48:27 +0000

Rosenthal: Union's focus should be on MLB's tactics, not on A-Rod

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:08:39 +0000

I can hear the drumbeat building, from fans, from reporters, from players, too. "The system isn't working," they will say. "We need stronger penalties for performance-enhancing drugs."

Rosenthal: A's sign O'Flaherty to 2-year deal after Tommy John surgery

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:38:49 +0000

Report: Rays set to trade LHP Torres to Padres for INF Forsythe

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:24:32 +0000

Phillies sign OF Bobby Abreu, 39, to minor league contract

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:41:11 +0000

Outfielder Bobby Abreu has signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and will be invited to spring training.

Rangers' Washington not worried about status in final year of contract

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:51:09 +0000

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington says he isn't concerned that his contract hasn't been extended past the upcoming season.

Security: Metal detectors required at big league parks by 2015

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:35:11 +0000

Major League Baseball has told its 30 teams that by 2015 they must implement security screening for fans, either with hand-held metal detection or walk-through magnetometers.

Red Sox pitchers visit Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Tokyo

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:59:08 +0000

Boston Red Sox pitchers Koji Uehara and Junichi Tazawa have met with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy during a tour to share the 2013 World Series trophy with baseball fans in in the country.

NFL Insiders: Dolphins name Dennis Hickey new general manager

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:25:30 +0000

FOX Sports NFL Insiders give you the scoop on the latest news from around the gridiron.

Carroll: Seahawks CB Richard Sherman sorry about postgame rant

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:41:10 +0000

Seattle coach Pete Carroll says after speaking with Richard Sherman the fiery cornerback was apologetic that his rant against San Francisco's Michael Crabtree overshadowed the Seahawks reaching their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

NFL talking to 49ers about sideline hit vs Seahawks in NFC title game

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:33:10 +0000

San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday there's been communication between the NFL and the team after Seattle's Jeremy Lane ran into an unidentified person on the 49ers sideline during the NFC championship game.

Falcons hire former Chiefs GM Pioli as assistant general manager

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:18:22 +0000

Jury to resume in crash trial for former Cowboy Brent

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:52:30 +0000

The jury deciding the intoxication manslaughter case against former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent will deliberate for a second day.

Going out in style: Falcons TE Gonzalez named to 14th Pro Bowl

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:51:11 +0000

Tony Gonzalez has one more game to play after all.

Rice makes Brees, Quinn top picks for Pro Bowl team

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:13:09 +0000

NFL great Jerry Rice is already bucking conventional fantasy football wisdom in a new Pro Bowl format inspired by the popular hobby.

Report: 49ers LB NaVorro Bowman has torn ACL, MCL in left knee

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:31:12 +0000

A person with knowledge of NaVorro Bowman's injury says the All-Pro 49ers linebacker has a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in his left knee after going down during Sunday's NFC championship loss at Seattle.

Cardinals sign punter Dave Zastudil to 2-year deal

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:57:09 +0000

The Arizona Cardinals have signed punter Dave Zastudil to a two-year contract.

Peterson: Not lobbying for carries, formation

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:50:10 +0000

Peterson: Not lobbying for carries, formation

Eagles RB Murray to be game-time decision

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:26:22 +0000

Eagles RB Murray to be game-time decision

Mort & Schefter: Steve Smith Sr. ... the Patriot?

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:01:50 +0000

Mort & Schefter: Steve Smith Sr. ... the Patriot?

Please don't squeeze the Charmin: Jets ship 350 rolls of toilet paper to London

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:05:28 +0000

Please don't squeeze the Charmin: Jets ship 350 rolls of toilet paper to London

Taylor: Cowboys' reluctance to draft QBs caught up with them

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:27:31 +0000

Taylor: Cowboys' reluctance to draft QBs caught up with them

Stafford says Lions' problem isn't predictability

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:23:07 +0000

Stafford says Lions' problem isn't predictability

Luck (shoulder) again limited at Colts practice

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:51:52 +0000

Luck (shoulder) again limited at Colts practice

From the Mag: Antonio Brown on why he's the NFL's top receiver

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:25:47 +0000

From the Mag: Antonio Brown on why he's the NFL's top receiver

Teams prepare for possibility of Hurricane Joaquin

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:11:55 +0000

Teams prepare for possibility of Hurricane Joaquin

Source: Ravens WR Perriman had knee surgery

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:02:34 +0000

Source: Ravens WR Perriman had knee surgery

Jack Del Rio 'pleasantly surprised' by Derek Carr's advanced level

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:00:30 +0000

Jack Del Rio 'pleasantly surprised' by Derek Carr's advanced level

Steelers have survived Roethlisberger's absence in past

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:13:35 +0000

Steelers have survived Roethlisberger's absence in past

Air Rodgers? QB doesn't buy Jordan comparison

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:22:41 +0000

Air Rodgers? QB doesn't buy Jordan comparison

OLB Levy (hip) returns to practice for Lions

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:00:41 +0000

OLB Levy (hip) returns to practice for Lions

Colts QB Luck day-to-day with shoulder injury

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:46:53 +0000

Colts QB Luck day-to-day with shoulder injury

Giants WR Cruz ruled out, no timetable for return

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:56:10 +0000

Giants WR Cruz ruled out, no timetable for return

Peterson: I was ready for NFL after high school

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:18:24 +0000

Peterson: I was ready for NFL after high school

Browns hire Dunn to assist with offensive line

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:19:17 +0000

Browns hire Dunn to assist with offensive line

Cam says he has to trust refs to keep him safe

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:04:41 +0000

Cam says he has to trust refs to keep him safe

Brees: Feel 'really good' about being able to play

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:32:21 +0000

Brees: Feel 'really good' about being able to play

Lynch (hamstring) '50-50' for MNF, source says

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:24:22 +0000

Lynch (hamstring) '50-50' for MNF, source says

Alamar: Brady can thrive past 40

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 19:36:05 +0000

Alamar: Brady can thrive past 40

Police close Jordan inquiry; no charges planned

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 01:14:38 +0000

Police close Jordan inquiry; no charges planned

Pats land veteran DE Hicks in trade with Saints

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:06:15 +0000

Pats land veteran DE Hicks in trade with Saints

Bears' Bennett angry about shoe violation fine

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:49:11 +0000

Bears' Bennett angry about shoe violation fine

Ciara, Russell Wilson share a smile

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:55:45 +0000

Ciara, Russell Wilson share a smile

Winston: Newton great person 'to look up to'

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:14:37 +0000

Winston: Newton great person 'to look up to'

Heat blow 18-point lead but rally to get past Celtics

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:27:09 +0000

LeBron James scored 11 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Bosh added 16 and the Miami Heat blew an 18-point lead before rallying to beat the Boston Celtics 93-86 on Tuesday night.

One game after ejection, Kings' Gay scores 41 vs. Pelicans

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:09:09 +0000

Rudy Gay went from ejection to redemption in just a couple of days.

Jazz get Hayward back, but Love carries Timberwolves to win

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:47:14 +0000

When the Minnesota Timberwolves were mired in a slump, they figured they'd get back to winning if they shed some sweat.

Nuggets' Gallinari has second ACL operation, out rest of season

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:31:11 +0000

Danilo Gallinari has undergone another operation to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season, the Denver Nuggets said.

Bulls trade G Teague to Nets for F Shengelia

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:07:09 +0000

The Brooklyn Nets have acquired guard Marquis Teague from Chicago for Toko Shengelia.

Noted Knicks fan Spike Lee to host show on SiriusXM NBA Radio

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:35:09 +0000

Spike Lee can now talk about his beloved New York Knicks, or any other basketball topic, all he wants.

Pacers guard Stephenson fined $5K for second-offense flopping

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:23:10 +0000

Indiana guard Lance Stephenson has been fined by the NBA for violating the league's anti-flopping rules for the second time this season.

Bryant limited mostly to bike work, no timeline for return to Lakers

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:19:40 +0000

Kobe Bryant is riding a bike. That's about all he can do right now, so he's trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Umberger lifts Blue Jackets past Kings for 7th straight win

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:47:13 +0000

R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to their franchise-record seventh straight win, a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings.

Without Tortorella behind bench, Canucks slip past Oilers

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:35:11 +0000

Rookie Kellan Lain and Zack Kassian scored and the Vancouver Canucks won their first game without suspended head coach John Tortorella in 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Devils' offense explodes in lopsided win over Blues

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:41:27 +0000

Mark Fayne and Ryan Carter scored 24 seconds apart early in the first period to spark the New Jersey Devils to a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.

Vanek's power-play goal lifts Islanders over Rangers

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:59:11 +0000

Thomas Vanek scored a power-play goal with 4:38 left, and the New York Islanders rallied from two goals down for a second straight day and beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Stars power play clicks in shutout victory over Wild

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:01:12 +0000

Erik Cole and Ray Whitney scored power-play goals, and the Dallas Stars stopped a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Jovanovski's goal, assist spark Panthers to win over Sabres

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:51:10 +0000

Ed Jovanovski scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist in his 1,100th career game, sparking the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Red Wings G Jimmy Howard (left knee) to miss at least 1 week

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 23:09:37 +0000

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will miss at least a week after aggravating his left knee in Monday night's game against the St. Louis Blues.

Kessel leads streaking Maple Leafs past Avalanche with two goals

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:53:11 +0000

Phil Kessel scored twice, James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.

Hurricanes, Flyers postponed because of snow in Northeast

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:53:10 +0000

The Philadelphia Flyers have postponed Tuesday night's game against the Carolina Hurricanes because of the snowstorm that has clobbered the Northeast.

Warriors coach Kerr to take leave of absence

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:49:29 +0000

Warriors coach Kerr to take leave of absence

LSU's Miles: Stop 'what if' talk about Fournette

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:51:31 +0000

LSU's Miles: Stop 'what if' talk about Fournette

Vegas takes note with TTU-Baylor over/under

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:33:27 +0000

Vegas takes note with TTU-Baylor over/under

Rookie dress-up latest in loose atmosphere for Cubs

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:30:39 +0000

Rookie dress-up latest in loose atmosphere for Cubs

Auriemma: UConn fans 'stupid' if bored by wins

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:29:24 +0000

Auriemma: UConn fans 'stupid' if bored by wins

SMU's Frazier: 'Didn't even know' about fraud

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:13:07 +0000

SMU's Frazier: 'Didn't even know' about fraud

UK lands Gabriel as five-star PF joins '16 class

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:52:05 +0000

UK lands Gabriel as five-star PF joins '16 class

Low: Utah's Whittingham has been September's top coach

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:14:28 +0000

Low: Utah's Whittingham has been September's top coach

Playing baseball the 'right way'

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:36:58 +0000

Playing baseball the 'right way'

Padilla: Versatile Zobrist soaking in chance with fun-loving Royals

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:39:11 +0000

Padilla: Versatile Zobrist soaking in chance with fun-loving Royals

Clayton: No pass-rushers hurting Ravens and Giants late

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:59:05 +0000

Clayton: No pass-rushers hurting Ravens and Giants late

#NBArank Nos. 131-140

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 01:13:42 +0000

#NBArank Nos. 131-140

Dream comes true for Cruz as Lynx head to WNBA Finals

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:35:03 +0000

Dream comes true for Cruz as Lynx head to WNBA Finals

Daniel Cormier: 'I need Jon Jones'

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 17:27:16 +0000

Daniel Cormier: 'I need Jon Jones'

Bulls' Rose undergoes surgery; back in 2 weeks

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:53:57 +0000

Bulls' Rose undergoes surgery; back in 2 weeks

LeBron: Cavs to feature Love more this season

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:58:54 +0000

LeBron: Cavs to feature Love more this season

Howard focused on winning title, not free agency

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:28:25 +0000

Howard focused on winning title, not free agency

Refs in NBA replay center will make some rulings

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:25:09 +0000

Refs in NBA replay center will make some rulings

Nuggets ink veteran Miller to 1-year contract

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 02:24:26 +0000

Nuggets ink veteran Miller to 1-year contract

Mr. Brightside: Melo says Knicks will compete

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:52:59 +0000

Mr. Brightside: Melo says Knicks will compete