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Bellinger out 4-6 weeks for Yanks

CHICAGO (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he got hurt running the bases during a 3-1 win at Philadelphia. He had more tests ...

Several NFL coaches face hot seat pressure

The heat is on several NFL coaches — and it has nothing to do with the soon-to-be steamy dog days of training camp. The regular season is still more than six weeks away, but some coaches already face questions about their job security. For a few, such as the New York Jets' Aaron Glenn, ...

Sabalenka-Djokovic top teams entered into US Open mixed doubles

NEW YORK (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial list of 16 teams entered into the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship. The tournament was overhauled last year, with a $1 million prize going to the winners, in an effort to get ...

76ers celebrate LeBron’s arrival

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: James' blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf. The 76ers and ...

Glover removes shoes at 3M after spike mark complaints

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Lucas Glover removed his shoes to retrieve his ball from the hole in the final round of the 3M Open, TV commentators speculated it was in protest of the AimPoint green-reading system used by many PGA Tour players. Turns out, he went shoeless for another reason: to prevent his metal spikes from making marks on the greens following a complaint by a rules official. "Alright, let's clear this up," Glover posted on Instagram Monday. "For 23 years on the PGA Tour I've worn spikes. 23 years ago, most of us did. It hasn't been that long since we were NOT allowed to ...

When seniority becomes a substitute for statesmanship

Every time questions arise about the advanced age of America's elected leaders, Washington responds with the same familiar refrain: Experience matters. Republicans say it. Democrats say it. Editorial writers repeat it. Longevity in office, we're told, produces wisdom, steadier judgment and ...