Mickelson 2-0 after Berger concedes because of injury
By Jim VertunoAP Sports WriterAUSTIN, Texas — Daniel Berger had fought back against Phil Mickelson all day, only to find himself settled up close...
Mike Schmidt: Emotion OK on field, just don’t cross the line
By Mike SchmidtFor The Associated PressThe subject of major league players having the freedom to let it go and express themselves emotionally on the...
Alfredo Simon can earn up to $3.5 million from Reds
The Associated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Pitcher Alfredo Simon has a $2 million base salary as part of his one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds...
Big Ten confirms Notre Dame is coming, but only for hockey
By Tom CoyneAP Sports WriterSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame is finally joining the Big Ten, though only as an affiliate member in the...
February Athletes of the Month
Ray James (center) was chosen as the Edward Jones Investments Athlete of the Month for February for Xenia High School. This award is being...
Golden State backups pull their weight and then some
By Janie McCauleyAP Sports WriterOAKLAND, Calif. — Big man Marreese Speights is thrilled he has Steve Kerr’s blessing to let it fly from long...
Behavior policy could strip the drama from NASCAR
By Jenna FryerAP Auto Racing WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR heads into its first weekend off this season hoping fans are thrilled with the improved...
Jason Day tweaks back in victory at Match Play
By Doug FergusonAP Golf WriterAUSTIN, Texas — Jason Day overcame an early deficit to win his opening match Wednesday in the Dell Match Play.Now...
Indians hit 4 homers to beat Royals, 7-6
By Gary SchatzAssociated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Tyler Naquin homered twice and Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis also homered, powering the Cleveland Indians to a...
Glut of ACC teams in Sweet 16 is great, but so are underdogs
By Eric OlsonAP Sports WriterThe NCAA Tournament has reached the Sweet 16, and many of the usual suspects made it. There also are a...