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MLB rookie class making impact

PHOENIX — Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and ripped a 110.1 mph laser high off the center-field wall at Chase Field, cruising into second base for a double. D-backs manager Torey Lovullo’s jaw dropped almost ...

NCAA to expand basketball tourney to 76 teams

The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next ...

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler have competition at PGA Championship

In the 32 days between Rory McIlroy holding off Scottie Scheffler to win another Masters and the start of the PGA Championship, golf no longer seems to be a two-man show. Scheffler and McIlroy are still Nos. 1 and 2 in the world, no debate. They remain the betting favorites at every ...

QB Drake Maye stands behind Patriots coach Mike Vrabel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye called Mike Vrabel “a great human being,” and said he doesn’t think the head coach’s off-field issues will be a distraction for the defending AFC champions this upcoming season. “No, I don’t,” Maye said. “I mean, ...

NHL might need more reviews

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour figures the NHL has the best officials in the world. He still thinks they could use some help in sorting through the chaos — both before and after the whistle — that comes with the NHL playoffs. Brind’Amour has backed the ...

Astros star done for year

HOUSTON — Houston’s Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery. The star infielder gave the update on his injury Wednesday. Correa was injured the day prior while taking swings in the batting cage before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery. Correa said the injury was a complete tear and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months. Elsewhere ...