ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers were awaiting results Tuesday of an MRI on Jacob deGrom’s right knee. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has said everything checked out OK after his last start. However, he experienced some mild knee discomfort before pitching Monday against Seattle. ...
BOSTON — Hall of Fame defensive lineman Steve McMichael has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy. McMichael, a defensive tackle, died last year at 67 after a five-year fight with ALS. His wife said the key member of the dominating defense that helped the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl pledged his brain to research to help understand the link between CTE and ALS. CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans and others exposed to repetitive head trauma. It can only be diagnosed after death. Deceased QB ...
North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school ...
The Tennessee Lady Vols ‘ struggles haven’t ended since finishing the season on an eight-game skid capped by a first-round NCAA Tournament loss. As of Monday, coach Kim Caldwell had no players with eligibility left wanting to play for Tennessee anymore. Jaida Civil was the last player ...
CLEVELAND — Jose Ramirez became Cleveland’s franchise leader for games played on Monday night against Kansas City. The Guardians’ all-star third baseman played in his 1,620th game, surpassing Terry Turner’s mark, which held for more than 100 years. Turner spent 15 of his 17 big ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods was a big part of the conversation Monday at the Masters without even being at Augusta National. His absence stemming from his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence brought a degree of criticism from Jason Day. Florida authorities determined Woods was ...
