Rangers’ Fielder expected to have season-ending neck surgery

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers slugger Prince Fielder is expected to have season-ending neck surgery for the second time in three years, and his career could be jeopardy as well.

Cubs get closer Chapman in trade with Yankees

CHICAGO (AP) - Before the Chicago Cubs completed a trade for Aroldis Chapman, owner Tom Ricketts and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein decided they had to hear from the closer himself about a domestic violence allegation in the offseason.

Beltre hits 2nd homer in 9th, rallies Rangers past A’s

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre got the fastball he wanted.

Bruce homers twice to power Reds past Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - With the trade deadline less than a week away, Jay Bruce isn't sure how much longer he'll be in Cincinnati.

49ers tackle plans return to NFL after 1-year retirement

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Offensive tackle Anthony Davis says he plans to return to the NFL after announcing his retirement a little more than a year ago.

Suspended Raider Aldon Smith to be investigated by NFL

ALAMEDA (AP) - The NFL is investigating whether a video linked to an account from suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith shows him using illegal drugs.

Durant leads US to second exhibition rout, 106-57 over China

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Just two games into the U.S. basketball team's pre-Olympic tour, coach Mike Krzyzewski already sees the start of something big.

Cousins looks to make most of chance with US basketball team

LAS VEGAS (AP) - DeMarcus Cousins considers the thought, and one of the NBA's most recognizable scowls quickly turns into a bright smile.

USA wins UL International Crown

GURNEE, Ill. (AP) - Cristie Kerr brought the wine for the final team dinner of deep dish pizza. She sent text messages to her teammates to try to keep them loose.

Vegas rallies to capture Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) - Jhonattan Vegas birdied his way off Glen Abbey and waited to see if anyone could catch him. No one could.

Mark Mulder successfully defends Tahoe Celebrity title

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) - Mark Mulder rallied Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe to successfully defend his title in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.

White Sox suspend top pitcher for 5 days

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox were set to wear throwback uniforms. Chris Sale had other ideas.

Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza inducted into Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Two players who began their careers at opposite ends of the spectrum nearly three decades ago ended up in the same place on Sunday - with their names etched on plaques at the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Johanna Konta nets Bank of West title

STANFORD (AP) - As Johanna Konta pounded the ball from every spot on the court Sunday and rarely missed, there were moments Venus Williams could do little more than applaud her opponent's stellar day as winners whipped down the line and drop shots fell perfectly.

Road skid: Giants lose to Yankees, finish 1-7 road trip

NEW YORK (AP) - The San Francisco Giants headed into the All-Star break a major league-best 57-33.

Farmer’s 2-run double in 11th keys LA victory

LOS ANGELES (AP) - In a season already filled with so many stirring comebacks, the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to add one that might be their ...

Hyde hopes less weight leads to more 49er yards

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Carlos Hyde is far from satisfied despite coming off his most productive season in four seasons in the NFL.

Carr looks to keep growing

NAPA (AP) - Derek Carr's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since entering the NFL as a second-round pick three years ago.

Seager homers twice as Dodgers rally past Giants

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Corey Seager hit two home runs, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to ...

49ers top pick Solomon Thomas signs

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Solomon Thomas signed his contract, rushed to the locker room to throw on a jersey and cleats, and ran out to the ...

Seager homers twice as Dodgers rally past Giants

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Corey Seager hit two home runs, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to ...

Raiders may be without Donald Penn as training camp begins

NAPA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders arrived in Napa on Friday for the start of training camp amid reports that left tackle Donald Penn plans to ...

Raines, Bagwell, Pudge, Selig and Schuerholz ready for HOF

MLB plans Asian, England games

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball plans to start the 2019 and 2020 seasons in Asia and play regular-season games in England in June of ...

Manuel backs up historic Olympic win with world championship

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Simone Manuel felt the pressure of being an Olympic champion. It sure didn't bother her at the world championships.

Cyborg’s long journey to UFC glory could end in Anaheim

LA MIRADA (AP) - Most mixed martial artists put only a token effort into their public workouts during the week before a big fight. Their actual ...

Big-mouth Broner aims to do more than talk

NEW YORK (AP) - Adrien Broner unleashed a profanity-filled tirade against his opponent in the ring and his doubters outside it, proving he remains one of ...

Dodgers turn to Wood as dominant lefty

LOS ANGELES (AP) - With Clayton Kershaw sidelined by injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in need of a dominant left-hander.

Beltre on the brink of 3,000th career hit

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Adrian Beltre just wanted to work hard, be consistent and earn respect in the game. As a young player, he never even ...

Bob Bradley named first coach of MLS expansion club LAFC

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bob Bradley has been named the first coach of the Los Angeles Football Club, the MLS expansion franchise due to begin play ...