The secret to Andrew Benintendi’s swing? Crushing tennis balls with dad
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Andrew Benintendi stepped out of the batting cage, knocked the dirt from his cleats and began to head to the...
In defense of Sammy Sosa
His loyal supporters see a Hall of Fame career, the best of fan-friendly examples and the top power hitter in Chicago Cubs history. His...
If he’s A-Gone, then what will Mexico do in the WBC?
MEXICO CITY -- As if their group wasn’t hard enough already. Last week, even with a full roster at Mexico's disposal, their World Baseball...
MLB Rumor Central: Twins, Padres asked about Jose Iglesias?
The Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres expressed interest in Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias over the winter, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.The...
Holes that need fixing for all 30 teams
With exhibition play starting in Florida and Arizona, our senses are alert for the familiar sounds and sights of our favorite game. The games...
Which spring training stats actually matter?
Last spring, Kyle Hendricks was one Chicago Cub who wasn’t receiving much attention.He was coming off a solid first full season in the majors,...
Mavericks deal Bogut, Anderson to 76ers for Noel
The Dallas Mavericks have traded center Andrew Bogut to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Nerlens Noel.The Mavericks also will send Justin Anderson and a...
Pierce on board with China’s Jr. NBA program
NEW ORLEANS -- Since first traveling to China in 2000, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul Pierce has seen interest in basketball mushroom in the...
Rockets deal McDaniels to Nets, Ennis to Lakers
NEW ORLEANS -- The Houston Rockets traded forward K.J. McDaniels to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday just before the 3 p.m. ET trade deadline...
Uni Watch: What have we learned about NBA uniform ads?
As you've probably heard, NBA uniforms will be undergoing lots of changes next season. Nike will be taking over from Adidas as the league's...
Sources: Suns gets Scott from Hawks for cash
The Phoenix Suns are acquiring forward Mike Scott from the Atlanta Hawks for cash, sources told ESPN's Brian Windhorst.Editor's PicksTrade grades: Who wins Hawks-Suns...
After talking Derrick Rose-for-Ricky Rubio, Knicks stay the course
CLEVELAND -- For much of Thursday afternoon, the Knicks and Timberwolves were locked in a staring contest in their talks on a potential Derrick...
Bosh to continue working as television analyst
MIAMI -- Chris Bosh is heading back to the NBA, this time as an analyst.Turner Sports announced Thursday that Bosh will be part of...
Oakley attends Knicks-Cavs game in Cleveland
Charles Oakley, still at odds with the New York Knicks, watched his former team in his hometown Thursday night.Oakley, a Cleveland native, sat next...
Sources: Warriors seek help with Shaq-McGee
The Golden State Warriors have reached out to Turner Sports to discuss Shaquille O'Neal's ongoing coverage of center JaVale McGee, league sources told ESPN.Sources...
Should Vikings wait on a Sam Bradford contract, or do one soon?
With one year left on Sam Bradford's contract, should the Minnesota Vikings feel a sense of urgency to address the quarterback's status, or should...
One month later, Ben Roethlisberger still silent on future
PITTSBURGH -- Many have weighed in on the status of Ben Roethlisberger's playing career, including his general manager, his team owner and even his...
Josh Doctson increases work as he recovers from Achilles issues
The Washington Redskins' decisions about their free-agent receivers will be easier to make if second-year WR Josh Doctson is healthy. That’s why seeing him...
Bengals could draft RB early even with Jeremy Hill, Giovani Bernard
Do the Cincinnati Bengals still believe in Jeremy Hill, or will we see them take a running back early in the 2017 draft?@Kat_Terrell what...
Cardinals GM ‘would’ve bet’ Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald would be back
TEMPE, Ariz. – While the rest of the football world speculated one way or the other, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim felt all...
Twitter mailbag: If the Cowboys go big in free agency
FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys Twitter mailbag is ready.In it we discuss:Melvin IngramDeSean JacksonBackup running backAway we go:@toddarcher Is there any chance the...
Chiefs have little to lose by signing veteran RB C.J. Spiller
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Given where the Kansas City Chiefs are at running back right now, they have little to lose by signing any...
Darrelle Revis’ arrest, one week later: Many questions, no answers, one video
One week has passed since Darrelle Revis was arraigned on four felony charges stemming from a Pittsburgh street altercation in the wee hours of...
Cam Newton, Dak Prescott show combine scouting isn’t exact science
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Not ready to be an NFL starter. Bad footwork. Off-the-field issue.These were things said about Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and...
McIlroy explains decision to golf with Trump
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Rory McIlroy took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to set the record straight about his round of golf on...
Jim Harbaugh fills out support staff, stays busy in offseason
During a relatively slow week on the college football calendar, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh filled out his support staff, slow-danced in a student...
After major transformation, Bama’s offensive staff set for spring
Running backs coach Burton Burns has been with Nick Saban at Alabama since Day 1.The rest of the offensive staff? Not so much.These days,...
What’s the biggest spring storyline for each top 25 team?
Mark Schlabach's 2017 Way-Too-Early Top 25 has Alabama and Florida State in the top two spots, but each faces some big questions to answer...
A basketball escape, wrestling promos and the labor of horse racing
sports + biz + culture + life Get REDEF delivered to your inboxrantnrave:// MLB's quest to shorten games gets the attention, but its attempt...
Patrik Laine, Auston Matthews lead under-24 rankings
Here's our weekly look at the fortunes of some of the game's brightest young stars -- including the remarkable rookie duo leading this year's...
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Suspect in Attempted Trump Assassination Charged in Federal Court – Boston...
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, has been charged in federal court for possession of a...
