Pair of Japan players made available to major league teamsNEW YORK (AP) Two players from Japan, Shun Yamaguchi and Ryosuke Kikuchi, have been...

Lefty reliever Diekman receives two-year deal from AthleticsOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman reached agreement on a $7.5 million, two-year contract with...

AP Sports WriterIn wake of 2 deals, Marlins seek further upgrade for offenseBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Marlins will seek to add...

AP Baseball WriterYankees to meet with Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg nextBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Gerrit Cole, the top pitcher on the free-agent...

AP Baseball WriterLefty reliever Diekman receives two-year deal from AthleticsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman agreed to a $7.5 million,...

AP Sports WriterCarolina Panthers fire head coach Ron RiveraBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Ron Rivera era has come to an abrupt end...

NFL At 100-AP Was There-Browns-Bengals 1970By The Associated PressAs part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of...

AP Sports WriterNFL at 100: PB gets revenge as Bengals knock off BrownsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A record crowd reveled at Riverfront Stadium...

AP Sports WriterCarolina Panthers fire head coach Ron RiveraBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Ron Rivera era has come to an abrupt end...

AP Sports WriterClemson, Virginia ACC title game features bevy of playmakersBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson coach Dabo Swinney hasn’t stopped thinking about...