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Buxton finally makes it to Minnesota

Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:35am
For the first time since shortly after he was drafted No. 2 overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2012 draft, Byron Buxton stepped on the Target Field grass Wednesday.

Copa America 2015: 'The Rock' blunts Neymar

Thu, 06/18/2015 - 10:14am
When it comes to Colombia, Brazilian forward Neymar isn't having much luck.

Ben Hogan's 1950 U.S. Open: Greatest comeback ever?

Thu, 06/18/2015 - 9:59am
A little more than a year after surviving a nearly fatal car accident, Ben Hogan hit one of the most famous shots in golf to secure a 1950 U.S. Open triumph that would become known as the "Miracle at Merion."

Cardinals' CEO, GM respond to federal hacking investigation

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:50pm
The St. Louis Cardinals' CEO and general manager responded Wednesday to the federal investigation of the organization related to a possible security breach of the Houston Astros' database.

Report: Warriors will try to trade Lee

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:45pm
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors reportedly plan to trade forward David Lee, whose playing time no longer matched his contract.

Browns' Manziel says he is changed man

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:39pm
Quarterback Johnny Manziel is determined to concentrate on football only this year and shed the image that made him divisive as a rookie in 2014 with the Cleveland Browns.

Ex-Broncos OG Moffitt plans return to NFL

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:37pm
Offensive guard John Moffitt, who abruptly retired from the NFL in 2013 at age 27, is planning to make a comeback after battling drug issues.

Starr undergoing stem cell treatments

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:33pm
Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr has undergone experimental treatment using stem cells to help with his failing health.

Former draft pick Reilly won't sign with Blue Jackets

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 5:29pm
Defenseman Mike Reilly will not sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team that drafted him in the fourth round in 2011.

Clint Dempsey rips up ref's notebook, gets ejected

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 1:24pm
U.S. men's national soccer team captain Clint Dempsey didn't much care for a referee's decision to send off one of his teammates, and he let everyone know about it.

Bill Simmons' next stop: HBO?

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:56pm
HBO executives are wooing the outgoing ESPN columnist Bill Simmons and are hopeful they'll strike a deal soon, a source said Wednesday.

LeBron, Cavs facing another Decision

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:48pm
Fans and front-office personnel are saving the date: June 29 is the day LeBron James can opt out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bart Starr participating in stem cell trial for stroke

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:30pm
Family members of Packers Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr said he is participating in a stem cell trial for stroke victims.

Cards RHP Wainwright targets return this season

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:27pm
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright, who underwent surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon on April 30, is hoping to return at the end of the season.

MLB commissioner talks scandal, All-Star vote

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:10pm
Rob Manfred addressed a variety of topics Tuesday in his first meeting with Boston-area reporters since becoming the 10th commissioner of Major League Baseball.

Brewers announcer Uecker concussed, hospitalized

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:10am
Brewers Hall of Fame radio announcer Bob Uecker spent Monday night in a Milwaukee-area hospital after suffering a mild concussion when he was struck by a ball during batting practice Monday night at Miller Park.

Paterno named to Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:58am
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame will honor former Penn State coach Joe Paterno as one of its inducteees this year.

Seahawks QB Wilson has insurance policy

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:48am
Russell Wilson might be paid only $1.5 million in salary in 2015, but he will also be protected by a multi-million dollar insurance policy in case of injury.

Men compete in toe wrestling competition

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:32am
Alan "Nasty" Nash hopes to retain his title as the World Toe Wrestling Champion this weekend at the Derbyshire village of Fenny Bentley in northern England.

NASCAR implements lower-downforce package for Kentucky race

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 10:25am
Confirming what had been widely discussed this past weekend at Michigan, NASCAR announced on Tuesday it will implement significant changes to the current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rules package for the July 11 Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway.

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