AP Basketball WriterNBA's offseason sprint continues with free agency startingBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from...

Thompson has torn Achilles tendon, expected to miss seasonSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the upcoming season, the team said Thursday.The team ...

Klay Thompson tore Achilles tendon, expected to miss seasonSAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Golden State Warriors said Thursday that Klay Thompson has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the upcoming season.The team said...

AP Basketball WriterNBA's offseason sprint continues with free agency startingBy TIM REYNOLDSNBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from...

Tigers waive Brandon Dixon so he can pursue job in JapanDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers on Thursday requested unconditional release waivers on utilityman Brandon Dixon so he can pursue an opportunity in Japan.Dixon led the Tigers with 15...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell, ThomasBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for guards Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas, a person...

Brewers promote Matt Arnold to senior VP and general managerMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager.Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns announced the move Thursday and said it...

Brewers promote Matt Arnold to senior VP and general managerMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager.Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns announced the move Thursday and said it...

MLB minimum salary rises $7,000 next year to $570,500NEW YORK (AP) The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000.Under Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement with the players' association, the minimum...

Associated PressPenn State hoping to get more from offense, QB Levis vs IowaBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Will Levis' bulging biceps round out an imposing physique, one Penn State's backup quarterback has used to earn respect as...