Padres decline Mitch Moreland's $3 million optionSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres declined a $3 million option on Mitch Moreland on Sunday, and the first baseman/designated hitter gets a $500,000 buyout and becomes a free agent.Moreland hit...

AP Baseball WriterSpringer, LeMahieu, Realmuto among 6 given qualifying offersBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) Houston outfielder George Springer, New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu and Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto were among just six free agents who received...

AP Hockey WriterSabres sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1 million contractBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres avoided an arbitration hearing by signing forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year, $6.1 million contract on Thursday.Olofsson was a restricted...

AP Hockey WriterNHL clears ex-Panthers GM of wrongdoing after investigationBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL on Thursday cleared Dale Tallon of any wrongdoing after an independent investigation found it could not substantiate claims he made inappropriate racial, religious and ethnic comments...

Baylor tabbed Big 12 men's basketball favorite over KansasIRVING, Texas (AP) Baylor has been tabbed by Big 12 coaches as the favorite to win the conference title this season, with the Bears returning four starters from a team...

Coyotes cut ties with draft pick who bullied Black classmateGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes renounced their rights Thursday to their top 2020 draft pick after saying they learned more about his bullying of a Black classmate with...

California men's basketball team cleared to resume practiceBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) The California men's basketball team returned to the practice floor Sunday, five days after an announcement that workouts were suspended because a player tested positive for the coronavirus.Cal...

AP Sports WriterInterim tag off Bowness month after Stars play in Cup finalBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThere was a point while serving as interim coach of the Dallas Stars when Rick Bowness knew he didn't want someone else to come in...

AP Hockey WriterLightning re-sign F Patrick Maroon, D Luke SchennBy STEPHEN WHYNOEven though the realities of a salary cap prevented the Tampa Bay Lightning from keeping their entire Stanley Cup-winning team together, they were able to bring back two...

Blackhawks loan Kirby Dach to Canadian junior teamCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks loaned center Kirby Dach to the Canadian junior hockey team Thursday.Hockey Canada said if the NHL season starts before the world junior championship in Edmonton...