Hammel gets minor league deal from Texas with spring inviteARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel has agreed to a minor league...

Backpack, gone: Nationals Park won't allow knapsacksWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have banned backpacks from their ballpark, a step farther than other major...

Free agents Hammel, Davidson reach deals with RangersARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Free agent right-hander Jason Hammel and infielder Matt Davidson have agreed to minor...

AP Hockey WriterNHL to celebrate Black History Month for 1st timeBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL will celebrate Black History Month for the first time, shifting...

Penguins acquire Bjugstad, McCann from PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers for...

Penguins acquire Bjugstad, McCann from PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers for...

Penguins turn to youth, land Bjugstad, McCann from PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida...

Penguins turn to youth, land Bjugstad, McCann from PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida...

Nationals beat Taylor in 1st arbitration decision this yearST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Washington defeated outfielder Michael A. Taylor in the first salary arbitration...

AP Sports WriterPerfect attendance: 3 fans to keep Super Bowl streak aliveBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Don Crisman knows precisely when the streak began:...