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Cardinals replace Yankees to play at Field of Dreams
Sox still to host on special field Aug. 13
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MLB players begin reporting for tests, workouts
The bronze statue entitled “The Player,” by sculptor George Lundeen stands in front of the main gate of Coors Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies.David Zalubowski/Associated Press file…
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USA Cycling cancels seven national championship events
Mountain bike, road nationals all eliminated in 2020
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Nuggets close facility because of positive COVID-19 tests
Malone, star Jokic previously revealed coronavirus cases
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NBC gets U.S. Open as Fox gets out of contract
Gary Woodland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press file Three people with direct knowledge of the change say it…
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A long-overdue ‘Tip of the Cap’ to baseball’s Black pioneers
In this undated photo provided by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the Field of Legends at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is viewed in Kansas City, Mo.Negro Leagues Baseball Museum…
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Patriots hope winning still in fashion for Cam Newton
The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP…
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MLB players opting out of season because of COVID-19
Rosters shuffle as training nears
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Ian Desmond decides to sit out season for Rockies
Outfielder cites COVID-19, current social situation for decision
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10 things to know about the return of the NBA
Nuggets have mathematical chance at 1 seed in Western Conference
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Mikaela Shiffrin, U.S. ski team return to snow for camp
Mikaela Shiffrin gets low in her turn during a downhill training run in 2017 at Copper Mountain. Shiffrin and the U.S. women’s ski team, along with the men’s Europa squad,…
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Milliet ‘steps into the light’ for NC Courage in NWSL Challenge Cup opener
broadcast crew praises second-year pro from Durango
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Brendon Todd matches Dustin Johnson’s 61 at Travelers
Mickelson fades on Saturday
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No paychecks for 11 big leaguers: advance larger than salary
He is among 11 major leaguers whose prorated pay for the abbreviated 60-game season amounts to less than the $286,500 advance already received by the 32-year-old left-hander. “It’s going to…
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Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s agent of change, doing ‘what feels right’
He is seen as a hero to some, particularly those who have longed for a Black driver to shake things up in a predominantly white sport. To others, the 26-year-old…
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Four Corners great Duane Ward into Canadian Hall of Fame
Farmington alum won two World Series titles with Blue Jays
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Phil Mickelson leads Travelers, but COVID the story
63 on Friday gets 50-year-old into lead
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NFL’s coaching summit highlights minority candidates
The league and the Black College Football Hall of Fame earlier this week held a virtual version of their summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league’s diversity. Dozens…
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Positive COVID test leads to more withdrawals from Travelers
Gordon, a 23-year-old Vanderbilt graduate playing his fourth PGA Tour event on a sponsor’s exemption, is 12-under 128 after 36 holes. He was two shots up on Mackenzie Hughes, who…
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NBA, players agree to terms to start July 30
Orlando bubble scene will welcome 22 teams
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‘The noose was real’: NASCAR releases photo from Talladega
This photo provided by NASCAR shows the noose found in the garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. The discovery prompted a…
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NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
A visitor to the Pro Football Hall of Fame pauses to take a photo of the sign in front in Canton, Ohio.Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press file The Aug. 6 exhibition…
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Phil Mickelson added to field in a U.S. Open without qualifying
Phil Mickelson is now exempt to return to Winged Foot for the U.S. Open in September.Charles Krupa/Associated Press file The exemption categories announced Thursday include a spot for Phil Mickelson.…
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Kentucky Derby, Oaks will run with spectators
The historic track got the go-ahead to run the Derby and Oaks this fall with spectators under strict guidelines to limit crowd density for the marquee Triple Crown race that…
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Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 Women’s World Cup
The joint bid beat Colombia 22-13 in a vote Thursday by FIFA’s ruling council, which judged them as having the best commercial prospects for women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino…
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Mackenzie Hughes shoots stunning 60 at Travelers
River Highlands known for low scores
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Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful
Dodger Stadium stands behind locked gates Wednesday in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press Instead of bringing a group of teams to Disney World (like the NBA and MLS) or concentrating…