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Kentucky's Briscoe looks to improve shooting, draft stock
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Isaiah Briscoe was told he needs to work on his game to be a first-round NBA draft pick, and that's fine with him.
Julio Jones embracing bigger leadership role with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — It took six years for Julio Jones to become the undisputed leader of the Atlanta Falcons' receiving corps.
Royals designate infielder Omar Infante for assignment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals designated infielder Omar Infante for assignment before Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Indians, likely ending his rather unproductive tenure in Kansas City.
LeBron, Cavaliers pushing for 'best words ever, Game 7'
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has watched "The Godfather" trilogy over and over during these playoffs. The Oscar-winning films about crime, family, honor — and revenge — soothe and motivate him. He can't get enough.
If these Finals go the distance, they'll match NBA's longest
CLEVELAND (AP) — If it seems like these NBA Finals have lasted awhile, there's a reason for that.
Jaguars' Ramsey calls knee injury 'best-case scenario'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey believes he ended up with the "best-case scenario" regarding his knee injury.
Ravens release oft-injured tackle Eugene Monroe
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Left offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, who lost patience with the oft-injured veteran.
Dray Day: Green vows to be better for Warriors in Game 6
CLEVELAND (AP) — For all the criticism of Golden State's Draymond Green and penchant for committing flagrant fouls during these playoffs, Wednesday may have brought the harshest words yet.
Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner has sports hernia surgery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals say defenseman Karl Alzner had sports hernia surgery and is expected to be "completely healthy" before the start of next season.
Panthers rely on Coleman to lead young, struggling secondary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Safety Kurt Coleman is taking on an added role this season with the Carolina Panthers — full-time mentor.
Badgers men's basketball: Oklahoma announces nonconference game at Wisconsin on Dec. 3
The University of Oklahoma men's basketball team announced that it will play a nonconference road game at Wisconsin on Dec. 3.
Ichiro matches Rose with 4,256 hits in Japan, big leagues
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki singled in the first inning Wednesday for his 4,256th career hit in the Japanese and North American major leagues, matching Pete Rose's record total in Major League Baseball.
Brewers: Ryan Braun remains fifth among NL outfielders in All-Star Game voting
Braun trails the Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes and Cubs' Jason Heyward in the voting.
Philander Smith hires Todd Day as men's basketball coach
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Philander Smith College in Little Rock has hired former Arkansas Razorback and NBA player Todd Day as men's basketball coach.
A.J. Puk won't pitch early in CWS for top-seeded Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida left-hander A.J. Puk, the sixth overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft last week, will have to wait to get back on the mound.
Badgers men's basketball: Wisconsin lists Big Ten opponents for 2016-17 season
UW will play home-and-away series against Indiana, Michigan, Rutgers, Minnesota and Ohio State.
Bethany Hamilton, shark survivor, wows in surf competition
HONOLULU (AP) — It's a feat that few have the bravery or physical ability to attempt: taking on one of the world's most dangerous waves while competing against the best surfers in the sport.
Ichiro approaching 3,000-hit plateau _ and more _ at age 42
Ichiro Suzuki is approaching a couple of hitting milestones in his professional baseball career.
Baseball: Verona catcher Ben Rortvedt reportedly agrees to contract with Minnesota Twins
According to MLB.com, the deal is worth $900,000 for Rortvedt, who was chosen by the Twins with the 56th overall pick in last week's draft.
Springfield's new AHL team named Thunderbirds
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Springfield's new American Hockey League team will be called the Thunderbirds.