Pro Sports
Looking for the latest updates in pro sports news? Here's where you'll find pro sports daily news.
QB Sam Darnold returns to practice, no decision yet on Seahawks' game at the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in…
Former World Series MVP Pearce retires, injured most of 2019
BOSTON (AP) — Steve Pearce, the career journeyman who broke loose to become the unlikely MVP of the 2018 World Series, says he’s done playing after an injury-plagued season for the Boston Red Sox.
MLS says goal of playing full season increasingly difficult
Major League Soccer says the chances of returning to action in mid-May now look extremely unlikely and that achieving its goal of getting in a full 34-game regular season is also becoming increasingly difficult.
The Latest: Seattle’s NHL franchise gives to virus relief
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
AP source: NWHL in process of establishing Toronto-area team
The U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League is in the process of establishing an expansion franchise in the Toronto area, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.
The Latest: Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson takes pay cut
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Vandy senior Clevon Brown granted extra year after injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt senior forward Clevon Brown has been granted an extra year of eligibility after a knee injury limited him to nine games this season.
With hockey on hiatus, storied Stanley Cup is locked away
Phil Pritchard spent a recent afternoon carrying groceries back to his home outside Toronto — a far cry from taking the Stanley Cup around North America in the heat of the NHL playoffs.
The Latest: Greg Maddux vows to donate to virus victims
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Pro wrestling 'essential' under Florida governor's order
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.
The Latest: Predators raise $2.7 million for area relief
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
Chargers sign former XFL tight end Donald Parham Jr.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Donald Parham Jr., who led XFL tight ends in yards and receptions, has signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said Tuesday.
Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner, dies at 63
NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Steinbrenner, the oldest son of George Steinbrenner and one of the four siblings who own the controlling shares of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at age 63.
Kentucky's Richards is fourth player to enter NBA draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Nick Richards will enter the NBA draft and forego his final season of collegiate eligibility by signing with an agency.
Stadium work mostly ongoing, though altered by pandemic
SEATTLE (AP) — Workers are still showing up in Inglewood, California, Las Vegas and Seattle and making progress on stadium and arena projects.
Former Royals, Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88
SOMERSET, N.J. (AP) — Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.