AP Sports WriterFrancona on Encarnacion: I didn't think there was a chanceBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) When Edwin Encarnacion became a free agent this...

AP Baseball WriterIvan Rodriguez appears to deny using steroids during careerBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) A day after his election to the Hall...

AP Sports WriterMarlins acquire RHP Straily from Reds for 3 minor leaguersBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Replacing Jose Fernandez will be a collective task...

AP Baseball WriterTigers' core still intact as spring training approachesBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander sat in the middle of the Tiger Den,...

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Mo Williams to the Denver Nuggets and signed guard Gary Neal to a 10-day contract. In exchange...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a...

HOUSTON (AP) James Harden took some time out after the Houston Rockets' win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to give a fan a present...

NEW YORK (AP) TNT will use broadcast teams featuring only former players and no traditional play-by-play men during five NBA doubleheaders later this season. The...

AP Sports WriterSiena's Jimmy Patsos improvises after heated game with RiderBy JOHN KEKISALBANY, N.Y. (AP) When push came to shove in the closing...

NCAA Division I Council rejects proposed June signing periodNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A proposed June signing period for college football recruits has been rejected...