Former big-leaguer Jim Bouton, author of groundbreaking ‘Ball Four,’ dies at 80
Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton, whose irreverent, raunchy baseball memoir, “Ball Four,” attracted both hostility and acclaim, died on Wednesday at his home...
NFL notebook: Rams’ Gurley unsure how knee will hold up
Todd Gurley, the Los Angeles Rams’ primary ballcarrier, said he isn’t certain how his arthritic knee will hold up over the long haul. An “arthritic...
NHL notebook: Penguins’ Cullen retires after 21 years
Matt Cullen, who was the oldest player in the NHL last season, retired Wednesday at the age of 42....
Report: Texans won’t hire GM in 2019
The Houston Texans will not hire a general manager for the 2019 season, instead opting to divide responsibilities among current front-office members, ESPN reported Wednesday....
NBA notebook: Leonard, George officially join Clipper
The Los Angeles Clippers signed free agent forward Kawhi Leonard to a three-year, $103 million maximum contract and officially completed a trade with the Oklahoma...
Report: Spartans paid $1.2 million to settle Title IX disputes
Michigan State paid $1.2 million combined to a woman and a former football player after two Title IX investigations first exonerated the player, then reversed...
MLB notebook: ‘Right deal’ could reportedly net Mets’ Syndergaard
Right-hander Noah Syndergaard could be traded if the New York Mets are approached with the “right deal,” MLB Network reported....
Report: Celtics to waive F Yabusele
The Boston Celtics will waive forward Guerschon Yabusele, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported Wednesday....
Ibiza party on hold as Bautista Agut reaches Wimbledon semis
Roberto Bautista Agut expected to be chilling out in Ibiza this week but his bachelor party has been switched to the All England Club after...
Reports: Durant’s contract with Nets has player option
Kevin Durant’s four-year, $164 million contact with the Brooklyn Nets includes a player option for the final year, according to multiple reports....