Sports Stories from May 16, 2018 (Change date)
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Unable to enter Canada, Maxwell to miss series at Blue JaysMay 16, 2018 7:30 pm - BOSTON (AP) - Oakland catcher Bruce Maxwell will miss a four-game series at Toronto that starts Thursday because he cannot enter Canada while awaiting sentencing in Ariz...
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Cagliari forward Joao Pedro banned for 6 months for dopingMay 16, 2018 1:06 pm - ROME (AP) - Cagliari forward Joao Pedro has been suspended for six months after testing positive for a banned substance. Joao Pedro had already been temporarily suspende...
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MLS this week: Costa Ricans punch (early) ticket to RussiaMay 16, 2018 7:05 pm - Despite the U.S. national team's absence, Major League Soccer will have plenty of representatives at the World Cup, especially on the Costa Rican team. Costa Rica has si...
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Fognini fires up Italian Open crowd with win over ThiemMay 16, 2018 5:05 pm - ROME (AP) - Fabio Fognini got the Italian Open crowd fired up with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Dominic Thiem to reach the third round Wednesday. Italy's top pl...
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Indians scratch Encarnacion because of back spasmsMay 16, 2018 12:30 pm - DETROIT (AP) - Edwin Encarnacion has been scratched from Cleveland's lineup against Detroit because of back spasms. The 35-year-old Encarnacion was slated to bat fifth a...
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WORLD CUP: Emerging players hoping to make an impactMay 16, 2018 6:30 pm - At the last World Cup, Colombia forward James Rodriguez became one of the stars of the tournament with his trickery and eye for a spectacular goal. Expect others to step...
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Storm Chasers, KC Royals set a date for 2019 exhibitionMay 16, 2018 11:30 am - PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) - The Omaha Storm Chasers and Kansas City Royals have announced they'll play an exhibition game next March 25 at Werner Park. The game announced Wed...
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Texas and Alabama to play in 2022 and 2023May 16, 2018 11:12 pm - AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas and Alabama, which last met in 2010 Rose Bowl, will play each other in 2022 and 2023. Texas officials announced the agreement Wednesday. Alaba...
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Titans add veteran wide receiver Nick Williams to rosterMay 16, 2018 1:20 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Nick Williams. The Titans announced the deal Wednesday. The 5-foot-10, 184-p...
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Allardyce out as Everton manager after 7 monthsMay 16, 2018 11:05 am - Sam Allardyce was fired as Everton manager on Wednesday after his pragmatic style of football proved unpopular with fans despite helping to keep the team in the Premier ...