AP Sports WriterCeltics F Hayward cleared to return against CavaliersBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will play in Monday night's game...

AP Sports WriterCeltics F Hayward returns from injury against CavaliersBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Celtics forward Gordon Hayward started Monday night's game against the...

NBA denies Rockets' protest after Harden dunk waved offHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets won't get a do-over after officials wrongly disallowed a slam...

AP Sports WriterBooker, Oubre carry Suns past Timberwolves 125-109By DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 24 on...

Alex Claudio, Brewers agree to $1.75 million, 1-year dealSAN DIEGO (AP) Left-hander Alex Claudio agreed to a $1.75 million contract with Milwaukee on...

Barnes wins wins Fishel award for MLB public relationsSAN DIEGO (AP) Tyler Barnes of the Milwaukee Brewers won the Robert O. Fishel Award...

AP Baseball WriterGiants seek pitching, but few signs Bumgarner returningBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Francisco Giants would sure like to add...

AP Basketball WriterNC State challenges NCAA charge tied to payment for SmithBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina State is challenging NCAA charges...

Duquesne blasts Columbia for eighth straight winPITTSBURGH (AP) Tavian Dunn-Martin scored 25 points and Duquesne extended its season-opening win streak to eight games,...

Alcorn St. downs NAIA-Rust 108-62 behind Howard's 19 PTsLORMAN, Miss. (AP) Maurice Howard led six players in double figures with 19 points and...