Chapman suspended 3 games for throwing near Brosseau's headNEW YORK (AP) Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended for three games Wednesday, a day after he threw a fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out...

Canucks beat Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 5, avoid eliminationEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) A couple of American kids made sure Canada's last team standing in the NHL playoffs will play at least one more game.San Diego native Thatcher Demko...

AP Sports WriterPirates to wear No. 21 on Sept. 9 to honor Roberto ClementeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Roberto Clemente's legacy in Pittsburgh and his native Puerto Rico is secure. The club the Hall of Fame outfielder spent two...

AP Sports WriterPanthers hire Blue Jackets' Bill Zito as general managerBy TIM REYNOLDSThe Florida Panthers spent three weeks searching for a general manager, and it didn't take long for them to suspect that Bill Zito was the best candidate.The...

Chapman suspended 3 games for throwing near Brosseau's headNEW YORK (AP) Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman was suspended for three games Wednesday, a day after he threw a fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out...

Son of former Syracuse hoops star Billy Owens joins OrangeSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Chaz Owens, the son of former Syracuse All-American Billy Owens, has joined the Orange, men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim announced Wednesday.Chaz Owens spent the past year...

AP Hockey WriterBlues trade goalie Allen to Montreal, clear salary cap spaceBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe St. Louis Blues traded goaltender Jake Allen to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in a move that clears valuable salary cap space to try to...

AP Basketball WriterEx-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout moneyBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Former North Carolina State men's basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.Attorneys for...

AP Sports WriterPirates to wear No. 21 on Sept. 9 to honor Roberto ClementeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Roberto Clemente's legacy in Pittsburgh and his native Puerto Rico is secure. The club the Hall of Fame outfielder spent two...

AP Hockey WriterBlues trade goalie Allen to Montreal, clear salary cap spaceBy STEPHEN WHYNOTrading a longtime goaltender who lost his starting job could be the first step toward the St. Louis Blues keeping their Stanley Cup-winning captain.The Blues traded...