Preseason league favorite Miami claimed a third of the spots on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason all-conference team, including transfer quarterback Darian Mensah as the preseason pick for player of the year. The league released its preseason team Wednesday after voting by media ...
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — As much as Lamar Jackson might try to stay away from divisive social media topics, at least one broke through this offseason. “The 69 thing,” Jackson said. “The ratings, whatever it is. I’ve seen that. People were tagging me.” It certainly caused a stir ...
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season, but they’re not rushing the two-way superstar back to the mound because of concern about him overcompensating while his left knee heals. Andrew Friedman downplayed Ohtani’s right biceps soreness, ...
GENEVA — FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The $20 billion FIFA subsidiary was blasted by international soccer ...
LONDON — Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races planned in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the season. Domenicali said a decision won’t be made before mid-September. “For us today, the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are confirmed,” he said in comments published by the Formula One website following last week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. “But of course, if the situation will not be cleared the way that we believe it should be, before the middle of September, we will take ...
DETROIT — Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Skubal is still scheduled to start tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. With the Tigers at 50-57 and the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly ...
