Miami Marlins’ Pablo Lopez strikes out first 9 Atlanta Braves batters, sets modern-era record

Guillermo Heredia struck out looking, Kevan Smith struck out swinging and Ian Anderson struck out looking to end the third. After getting Adrianza on a grounder to first to start the fourth inning, Lopez allowed three hits in the next four at-bats. The New York Mets’ Jacob deGrom and Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola, who also […]

Tyrone Willingham returns to CFP selection committee, in place of RC Slocum, who’s stepping down

Former coach Tyrone Willingham has been reappointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee, and will serve a one-year term in place of former Texas A&M coach R.C. “He has been a delightful colleague and a dedicated member, and he knows college football inside and out. “I am so appreciative of the invitation to rejoin […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ‘thankful’ for opportunity to work on mental health

“I haven’t dealt with bouts of depression or anything, that I think for whatever reason, are OK to talk about if you’re talking about mental health. In his limited media comments this offseason, Rodgers has been cryptic regarding the reports that started when ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported on the situation minutes before the start […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn’t expect Trevor Bauer back after leave ends on Friday

Bauer has been accused by a woman of choking her until she lost consciousness on multiple occasions, punching her in several areas of her body and leaving her with injuries that required hospitalization over the course of two sexual encounters earlier this year, according to a domestic violence restraining order that was filed in L.A. […]

Montreal Canadiens scratch Jesperi Kotkaniemi; Tampa Bay Lightning’s Alex Killorn ruled out again

Opting for a faster lineup, the Canadiens scratched 20-year-old forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who has eight points in 19 playoff games, in favor of forward Jake Evans, making his first appearance since Game 1. Meanwhile, the Lightning went with the same lineup they had in their Game 3 win as forward Alex Killorn was unable to […]

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way sensation was among the American League starting pitchers picked Sunday for the July 13 showcase at Denver’s Coors Field. Martinez, starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and reliever Matt Barnes were chosen to join a pair of starters: shortstop Xander Bogaerts and third baseman Rafael Devers. That doesn’t happen like, ever,” Angels […]

Carmelo Anthony of Portland Trail Blazers wins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

“I’m lucky to be part of a league full of players who are equally as passionate about making a difference. Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA champion, the league’s all-time leading scorer and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. As the winner, Anthony was able to select an organization — Portland Art […]

New coach Ime Udoka vows to push Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart

“They’re going to allow me to coach them, push them,” said Udoka, who was introduced alongside Brad Stevens, now the Celtics’ president of basketball operations, and owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca at a news conference at the team’s practice facility Monday morning. “The bottom line is they want to win and help us get […]