Salary-shedding Predators trade Bonino to Wild for Kunin

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AP Sports WriterSalary-shedding Predators trade Bonino to Wild for KuninBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Nashville Predators traded center Nick Bonino to the Minnesota Wild for forward Luke Kunin on Wednesday, a swap on the second day of the NHL draft that...

Dick Williams resigns as Cincinnati Reds president

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Dick Williams resigns as Cincinnati Reds presidentCINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati Reds president Dick Williams has resigned to pursue other interests with his family's property development business, the team said Wednesday.The 50-year-old Williams worked in Reds baseball operations for 15...

Trades begin heating up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

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AP Hockey WriterTrades begin heating up at NHL draft ahead of free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo Stanley Cup-winning players were on the move Wednesday before even 10 players had been selected on the second day of the NHL draft.Trade action...

Indians’ Francona underwent several surgeries during season

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AP Sports WriterIndians' Francona underwent several surgeries during seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Indians manager Terry Francona revealed he underwent several surgeries in a four-day span and required an extended stay in intensive care while dealing with major health...

Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur facing recurrence of lung cancer

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Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur facing recurrence of lung cancerMONTREAL (AP) Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur is facing a recurrence of lung cancer, the hospital treating him announced Wednesday.Lafleur was informed of the diagnosis during an appointment...

Indians’ Francona underwent surgeries during health scare

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AP Sports WriterIndians' Francona underwent surgeries during health scareBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Terry Francona's mind briefly wandered to a life without baseball while he battled through a major health scare.Retirement stared him in the face.''Some days when I...

Trade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

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AP Hockey WriterTrade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to - virtually - live out their dreams...

Sánchez benched by Yanks for Higashioka in Game 3 vs Rays

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Sánchez benched by Yanks for Higashioka in Game 3 vs RaysSAN DIEGO (AP) Gary Sanchez has been benched by the New York Yankees, who started Kyle Higashioka to catch Masahiro Tanaka in Game 3 of the AL Division...

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Tonyan, Renfrow

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RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Tonyan, RenfrowBy BRANDON C. WILLIAMSBrowns running back Nick Chubb and Chargers all-purpose back Austin Ekeler were injured in Week 4 and forced fantasy owners of the two productive players to scramble for their...

Vrabel says Titans hope NFL allows them to return Wednesday

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AP Pro Football WriterVrabel says Titans hope NFL allows them to return WednesdayBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Coach Mike Vrabel says the Tennessee Titans stand by how they've followed the NFL's protocols for the coronavirus pandemic and...