JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Legal experts say Olympian Oscar Pistorius has finally run out of options to appeal his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. South Africa’s highest court dismissed Pistorius’ request to review the sentence on Monday, bringing a close to a five-year legal saga surrounding the man who was once one…… More
The surprising Atlanta Braves surged behind their bats through the first week of the season. Now, they’re getting some nice starting pitching, too. Sean Newcomb pitched into the seventh inning, Nick Markakis and Dansby Swanson hit back-to-back homers and the Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 on Sunday. “Every day it’s someone new that’s contributing,”…… More
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pageantry and patriotism accompanying the buildup to the Minnesota Twins’ home opener forced a pause for James Paxton in his warmup routine, leaving the Seattle starting pitcher standing alone in left field while a giant flag was unfurled nearby. The bald eagle brought in for a ceremonial flight over the field…… More
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Most marathoners take 35,000 steps to reach the finish line. John Young needs 80,000. The high school math teacher from Canada is part of a rare and spirited breed of athlete: those who’ve overcome the daunting challenges of dwarfism to conquer the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) distance. Many endure not just the usual…… More
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Michigan’s game plan used to revolve around offense, hitting enough shots to outscore teams. Sometimes it worked. Many times, often on the biggest stages, it didn’t. The Wolverines have made a shift in recent years, transforming into one of the nation’s best defensive teams. If shots aren’t falling, they can always…… More
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James accepted the game ball and raised it high over his head for everyone to see — the perfect pose. With the crowd standing and roaring after seeing history, James took a moment to soak in the adoration before hurrying back to work. Michael Jordan would have done the same thing.…… More
Free agency started with a bang thanks to the open market on quarterbacks. Kirk Cousins, the big catch of the free-agency class, landed with the Minnesota Vikings. How did the rest of the league do? Here’s a look at all 32 teams. READ MORE>… More
When the 2017 season ended, the Houston Astros were celebrating the first World Series title in franchise history. With all of their star players back and some big offseason additions, the Astros open 2018 as the unanimous No. 1 team in our rankings. But who is hot on their heels? Will the Yankees bash their…… More
I’m convinced this Falcons off-season is good for 2019 and beyond, but not 2018 I’ll trust in the Falcons off-season plan being good for the LONG TERM success of the franchise. Locking down your own to extend the contender window. I’ll also believe that you have not improved your chances of winning in a VERY…… More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terance Mann grabbed the basketball with both hands and screamed, relishing his turn to be the high-scoring hero while Florida State steadily pulled away from Gonzaga. If he doesn’t get the opportunity again, the junior guard will be just fine with it. These surprising Seminoles are thriving on balance, discipline and…… More
