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Stock watch: Which Carolina Panthers players excelled vs. Jaguars? Who struggled?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Friday night was redemptive for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers’ first-string offense.
They needed it.
Six days after the Panthers were humbled by the Buffalo Bills — to the tune of no ...Read more
Olivia Miles is just fine as Lynx win for 16th time in 17 games by bouncing past Mystics
At a recent Lynx practice, coach Cheryl Reeve reminded her team that only Natasha Howard has won a WNBA title.
Howard, 34, has won three, in fact: with the Lynx in 2017, then twice with Seattle.
Napheesa Collier recalled...Read more
Rafael Devers homers in return, but Red Sox rally past Giants in opener
BOSTON — What kind of reception would Rafael Devers receive in his first game back at Fenway Park?
Over nine years in Boston Devers was among the most productive young players in Red Sox franchise history, and normally ...Read more
Spencer Jones powers win over Blue Jays as Yankees gain ground in AL East
NEW YORK — Spencer Jones’ prodigious power is starting to play at the big league level.
The Yankees’ rookie slugger delivered a towering two-run moonshot during Friday night’s 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in...Read more
Alec Bohm's walk-off triple vs. Cardinals in extras gives Phillies seventh win in a row
PHILADELPHIA — It’s MLB Players’ Weekend, but Phillies fans were treated on Friday night with extra innings and a walk-off win.
Alec Bohm, who entered Friday’s game with a .288 average this season with runners on ...Read more
Cubs activate reliever Daniel Palencia -- out since June -- from the 60-day injured list
SEATTLE — The Chicago Cubs bullpen has “La Gasolina” back.
The Cubs activated right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at T-...Read more
Luis Robert Jr. reflects on his 'beautiful journey' with White Sox in his return with Mets
NEW YORK — Luis Robert Jr. was glad to be back at Rate Field on Friday. Even though there were a few differences.
“It feels great to return,” the outfielder said through an interpreter. “But at the same time, it ...Read more
Ravens' Rashod Bateman arrested in Georgia for alleged family violence
EAGAN, Minn. — Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is accused of family violence against the mother of his child and was arrested in June in Georgia, according to court records.
Bateman faces three charges from the ...Read more
Rolando Romero, Teofimo Lopez turn from friendship to welterweight title fight
LAS VEGAS — Rolando Romero and Teofimo Lopez wouldn’t break eye contact on Friday afternoon, their friendship frosty after several years, reduced to an icy, empty glare. Put by Lopez on a conference room stage after ...Read more
Orioles' Pete Alonso blasts 30th homer, flashes leather in 5-3 win vs. Rays
BALTIMORE — On a milestone night for Pete Alonso, the Orioles’ first baseman was everywhere.
He greeted the Tampa Bay Rays with an RBI single in the first inning, giving the Orioles an early lead. Baltimore soon fell ...Read more
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak: Mendoza will improve through reps
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak didn’t waste a word via videoconference detailing how rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza can best improve.
“Reps,” he said Friday — plainly and simply.
Kubiak�...Read more
If Dodgers are put up for sale, previous runner-up Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested
LOS ANGELES — Mark Walter is not selling the Dodgers, his people say. The team, as a Los Angeles Times headline put it, is the “crown jewel” of his sporting empire.
Walter was not selling the Lakers, either, until ...Read more
Mac Engel: Ken Paxton's lame political stunt did not overshadow the Caitlin Clark show
DALLAS — One of the more popular myths accepted as fact is that the WNBA has bricked the breakaway slam dunk that is Caitlin Clark phenomenon.
If the WNBA had blown this chance, Clark’s Indiana Fever would not be ...Read more
Mariners call up Kade Anderson: What to expect with top pitching prospect's debut
SEATTLE — One of the most hyped prospects in Mariners history will arrive in Seattle for his major league debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Whether the arrival of 22-year-old left-hander Kade Anderson can help ...Read more
DeMar DeRozan signing with Nuggets in NBA free agency, sources say
DENVER — The Nuggets are adding another bucket-getter to their offense.
DeMar DeRozan, whose 26,711 career points rank 16th in NBA history, is signing a one-year veteran minimum contract to join the Nuggets for his 18th...Read more
Omar Kelly: Malik Willis is overlooked no more
MIAMI — Malik Willis had a smile plastered on his face as he walked off the field following his most difficult training camp practice with the Miami Dolphins.
The New York Giants’ talented defensive front had just ...Read more
Klay Thompson negotiates buyout from Mavericks, clearing pathway to Heat
The pathway for the Heat’s first major move since the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was cleared on Friday as guard Klay Thompson negotiated a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
After Thompson clears the 48-hour waiver ...Read more
Seahawks lose WR Jake Bobo to knee injury at joint practice with Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the first time in his four-year NFL career, Seahawks receiver Jake Bobo appeared to be entering training camp this year without having to worry about earning a roster spot.
For once, he seemed ...Read more
How Marc Stad, new majority owner of Timberwolves, made his money
MINNEAPOLIS — Billionaire investor Marc Lore is selling his controlling stake in the Timberwolves and Lynx to a tech investor with the same first name.
Marc Stad, 47, is the founder and managing partner of Dragoneer ...Read more
LA28 has sold more than 6 million Olympic tickets. Here's how you can still get yours.
LOS ANGELES — Past the halfway mark of the Olympic quadrennial, LA28 has passed its own halfway point for ticket sales.
LA28 announced Friday it sold more than 6 million tickets during its first two drops, accounting ...Read more
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