AP Sports WriterRams defensive guru Brandon Staley took fast track to NFLBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Just four years ago last week, Brandon Staley was preparing for the opening game of his third season as the defensive...

University at Buffalo basketball player charged in stabbingNORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) A University at Buffalo basketball player was charged Friday with assault and weapons possession after stabbing a rival player during an off-campus pickup scrimmage, officials said.Malik Zachery,...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA proceeding with tentative Nov. 18 draft planBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA is proceeding with tentative plans for a Nov. 18 draft, though has cautioned teams that the date could...

University at Buffalo basketball player charged in stabbingNORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) A University at Buffalo basketball player was charged Friday with assault and weapons possession after stabbing a rival player during an off-campus pickup scrimmage, officials said.Malik Zachery,...

LEADING OFF: O's rookie Kremer takes on Yanks, Wheeler outBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:BIRD WORTH WATCHINGOrioles right-hander Dean Kremer goes for a repeat shutdown of the Yankees after he pitched one-run...

Acuña leaves game after fouling ball off foot; no fractureWASHINGTON (AP) Atlanta Braves center fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Friday's game at Washington after he fouled a ball off his left foot in the fourth inning.X-rays revealed no...

AP Hockey WriterLehner locked up? Maybe not, but Stars' Khudobin locked inBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Robin Lehner is the man in net for the Vegas Golden Knights.But for how long?Lehner denied a report that he'd agreed to...

AP Sports WriterAaron Nola pitches 7-inning CG as Phillies beat Marlins 11-0By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Aaron Nola gave his seven-inning complete game victory an asterisk.The right-hander struck out 10 and went the distance for the first time in...

LA Kings re-sign D Sean Walker for 4 years, $10.6 millionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have signed defenseman Sean Walker to a four-year, $10.6 million contract extension.The Kings announced the deal Friday with Walker, who...

Left out: Rays' all-left-handed-hitting order historicST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team since at least 1901 to start a batting order with all left-handed batters.Rays manager Kevin Cash stacked his lineup...