Associated PressFlorida State answers report alleging academic favoritismBy JOE REEDYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State University once again finds itself answering allegations of academic...

AP Sports WriterDealin' Angels get 2B Brandon Phillips in trade with BravesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Brandon...

AP Sports WriterCubs activate RHP Grimm from 10-day DLBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Dillon Maples called his father last year and told him he...

AP Sports WriterLackey pitches Cubs past Braves 2-0By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) John Lackey pitched seven crisp innings, Javier Baez's daring baserunning paid off...

Rangers' Beltre could miss rest of season (hamstring strain)ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Adrian Beltre could miss the rest of the regular season after an...

Associated PressTigers' Fulmer to miss time with recurring numbness in handBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss at least two...

AP Sports WriterCavs encouraged by sudden twist in arena makeover projectBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) A group opposing a $140 million renovation to Cleveland's...

Bulls hire Respert as director of player developmentCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have hired former Michigan State star Shawn Respert as director of...

Minnesota's Eric Curry out for season with left knee injuryMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota sophomore forward Eric Curry will miss the upcoming season, after injuring...

Associated PressZach Randolph faces misdemeanor marijuana charge in LABy MICHAEL BALSAMOLOS ANGELES (AP) Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph has been charged with misdemeanor...