AP Sports WriterLA Clippers get final city approval to build Inglewood arenaBy GREG BEACHAMINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have received final approval from Inglewood's city government to begin construction on their new arena next summer.The Clippers...

Baylor 3rd B12 team to put off opener after La Tech outbreakWACO, Texas (AP) Baylor became the third Big 12 team forced to postpone its scheduled season opener this weekend after Louisiana Tech reported multiple positive COVID-19 tests...

AP Sports WriterReds president Williams hopes for strong finish for teamBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams expressed confidence in manager David Bell and his coaching staff Tuesday, but he said he would...

AP Sports WriterBilly Donovan out as Thunder coach after 5 seasonsBy CLIFF BRUNTBilly Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night.Donovan, who was at the end of his contract,...

AP Sports WriterBilly Donovan out as Thunder coach after 5 seasonsBy CLIFF BRUNTBilly Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night, ending a largely successful run that ought to...

Rockets' Covington injured in collision with Lakers' DavisLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Houston forward Robert Covington was taken to the locker room after colliding with Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter of Game 3...

All Puerto Rican players can wear 21 on Clemente DayNEW YORK (AP) All Puerto Rican players will be allowed to wear No. 21 on Wednesday during Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Day celebration.The move to wear the number,...

LEADING OFF: Clevinger makes home debut versus PadresBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CLEVINGER'S NEW DIGSMike Clevinger (1-2, 3.14) will make his home debut for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night against the...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadershipBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse coach Dino Babers sees a somewhat reassuring positive as the opener of his fifth season at the helm of the Orange looms.''I think the leadership is good,''...

Associated PressJapan's baseball, soccer leagues want more fans in standsBy KOJI UEDATOKYO (AP) Japanese baseball and soccer want government approval to let more fans into their stadiums now that the COVID-19 infection rate is trending downward, the heads...