Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott Heineman

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Rangers re-sign pitcher Jimmy Herget, dump OF Scott HeinemanARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers re-signed right-hander Jimmy Herget to a major league contract and designated outfielder Scott Heineman for assignment Friday.The 27-year-old Herget's salary will be $700,000 while...

Michigan’s Davis out indefinitely with foot injury

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Michigan's Davis out indefinitely with foot injuryANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Michigan forward Austin Davis is out indefinitely with a right foot injury.The school announced his status Friday, saying Davis has a plantar fascia injury from a non-contact movement...

New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild

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AP Baseball WriterNew Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuildBy RONALD BLUMDave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later.The longtime baseball executive moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September as a consultant for Music City Baseball but found...

Playing amid pandemic tests basketball teams’ adaptability

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AP Sports WriterPlaying amid pandemic tests basketball teams' adaptabilityBy JOHN MARSHALLSacramento State has a game at Cal Poly scheduled for Dec. 21, two days after the Hornets host UC Davis. Cal Poly has the same COVID-19 testing standards, so...

76ers fan to give memorabilia back to Johnny Bench

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76ers fan to give memorabilia back to Johnny BenchThe winning bidder on over $1 million worth of memorabilia from a recent auction of Johnny Bench's personal collection is returning the items to the Hall of Fame catcher, with whom...

New Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuild

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AP Baseball WriterNew Phillies boss Dombrowski plans retool, not rebuildBy RONALD BLUMDave Dombrowski wants to win again sooner rather than later.The longtime executive moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in September as a consultant for Music City Baseball but found out...

Week 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title game

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AP College Football WriterWeek 15: Buffs need win, USC loss to reach Pac-12 title gameBy ERIC OLSONA weekend devoid of drama appears to be setting up in college football unless you're Colorado.Southern California (4-0, 4-0) can lock up a...

Dickerson at center of No. 1 Alabama’s O-line _ and the fun

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AP Sports WriterDickerson at center of No. 1 Alabama's O-line - and the funBy JOHN ZENORLandon Dickerson plays multiple roles for Alabama.While he is an anchor on the Crimson Tide's powerful offensive line, he also is a somewhat of...

AP Source: Arkansas State coach Anderson headed to Utah St

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AP College Football WriterAP Source: Arkansas State coach Anderson headed to Utah StBy RALPH D. RUSSOArkansas State coach Blake Anderson has resigned to take over at Utah State.Arkansas State announced Anderson's departure to take a head coaching position at...

Former Army star Gary Steele invited, can’t attend big game

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Former Army star Gary Steele invited, can't attend big gameWEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) Fans won't be allowed at the Army-Navy game at West Point on Saturday because of COVID-19 restrictions, but Army athletic director Mike Buddie made an...