Report: Thompson wants to be ‘a Warrior for life’
The much anticipated NBA free agency of 2019 is poised to be flooded with superstar options. But one of the most tempting targets might not be on the shopping list after all.
76ers’ Simmons on LeBron: ‘Would’ve been great to learn from him’
Philadelphia 76ers executives thought they had a good chance to sign LeBron James this summer and were disappointed when he spurned them in free agency for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Robertson’s ’71 championship ring sells for $91K
Basketball legend Oscar Robertson auctioned off some of his most prominent basketball memorabilia this weekend, including his 1971 NBA championship ring, which fetched $91,138.
Indians OF Martin set to leave hospital after life-threatening infection
Cleveland Indians center fielder Leonys Martin is scheduled to be released from the hospital on Sunday after battling a life-threatening bacterial infection that entered his bloodstream and ravaged internal organs, president of baseball operations Chri…
Twins place RHP Santana on 10-day DL, reinstate Grossman
The Minnesota Twins have again placed right-hander Ervin Santana on the 10-day disabled list in a flurry of moves announced by the team on Sunday.
Veteran CB Scandrick signs with Chiefs
Veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced on Sunday.
Golf: Snedeker heads packed leaderboard after three rounds at Wyndham
Brandt Snedeker clung to a one-stroke lead over fellow American Brian Gay and Canadian David Hearn after the third round at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday morning.
Six Vikings injured in preseason loss
The Minnesota Vikings dropped a 14-10 decision to the Jacksonville Jagaurs on Saturday, but the losses could run deeper than just one preseason game.
MLB roundup: A’s tie Astros atop AL West
Right-hander Trevor Cahill gave up only an infield single over seven innings Saturday afternoon, and the Oakland Athletics completed a 10-game climb into first place in the American League West with a 7-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Oakland, Cal…
Tsunami-survivor Herold ready to make Asiad waves
Having spent five days as a child clinging to a tree in the wake of a tsunami, Indian cyclist Deborah Herold has some perspective on the concept of fear of failure in the sporting arena.




