Yanks to start C Higashioka, sit Sánchez in wild-card opener

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Yanks to start C Higashioka, sit Sánchez in wild-card openerCLEVELAND (AP) Slumping slugger Gary Sanchez will be benched in favor of Kyle Higashioka in the New York Yankees lineup for their wild-card opener Tuesday night.Yankees manager Aaron Boone...

Is Trey Lance about to play his final college game?

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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Is Trey Lance about to play his final college game?By CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Whether North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance will play his final game with the Bison is the big question that surrounds...

Red Sox face more changes (again) after firing Roenicke

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AP Sports WriterRed Sox face more changes (again) after firing RoenickeBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The manager won't be back, and there could be more changes for the Boston Red Sox after their last-place finish in the pandemic-shortened season.J.D....

Orgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs Vandy

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AP Sports WriterOrgeron: LSU star defender Stingley expected back vs VandyBy BRETT MARTELLSU All-America cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. could return to practice as soon as Tuesday and possibly play Saturday at Vanderbilt, coach Ed Orgeron said.Stingley, who also returns...

AL West champion Athletics finally get their playoff series

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AP Baseball WriterAL West champion Athletics finally get their playoff seriesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Marcus Semien and the Oakland Athletics are finally getting a full playoff series.After consecutive losses in the wild-card game, the AL West champions...

No. 2 Alabama’s electric WR Waddle taking on bigger role

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AP Sports WriterNo. 2 Alabama's electric WR Waddle taking on bigger roleBy JOHN ZENORJaylen Waddle has been one of the nation's most dangerous return men, and a big-play receiver since first stepping on the football field for Alabama.The only...

Johnstone, 2-time WS champ and popular prankster, dies at 74

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AP Sports WriterJohnstone, 2-time WS champ and popular prankster, dies at 74By BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Jay Johnstone, who won World Series championships as a versatile outfielder with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers while being...

Lance’s focus on NDSU opponent, not NFL Draft buzz

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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Lance's focus on NDSU opponent, not NFL Draft buzzBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - In playing the "Madden NFL" video game, Dillon Radunz has found himself filling his team's roster with former North Dakota State teammates....

Pocket Aces: Bieber, Cole square off as Yankees play Indians

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AP Sports WriterPocket Aces: Bieber, Cole square off as Yankees play IndiansBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Shane Bieber's first playoff appearance for Cleveland will come against the team that personifies postseason baseball excellence.All those pinstripes. The roll call of...

Lance’s focus on NDSU opponent, not NFL Draft buzz

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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Lance's focus on NDSU opponent, not NFL Draft buzzBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - In playing the "Madden NFL" video game, Dillon Radunz has found himself filling his team's roster with former North Dakota State teammates....