Penguins to start camp with Kessel next to Crosby

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PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't wasting any time with Phil Kessel.General manager Jim Rutherford said Tuesday the team plans to place the speedy forward alongside star center Sidney Crosby when the Penguins open training camp next month.The...

Nationals activate CF Span from DL, option RHP Roark

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CINCINNATI (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated right-hander Juan Nicasio from the 15-day disabled list.The NL West leaders made the move before Tuesday night's game at Cincinnati.Nicasio had been sidelined since Aug. 10 with a left abdominal...

Dodgers activate RHP Nicasio from DL

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CINCINNATI (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated right-hander Juan Nicasio from the 15-day disabled list.The NL West leaders made the move before Tuesday night's game at Cincinnati.Nicasio had been sidelined since Aug. 10 with a left abdominal...

Reed expects to make preseason debut Saturday vs. Ravens

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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington tight end Jordan Reed, who missed the team's first two preseason games with a strained hamstring, said Tuesday that he expects to play against the Baltimore Ravens.Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he's hopeful that...

East Tennessee State adds transfers Deuce Bello, Tevin Glass

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State has added a pair of transfers by bringing in Deuce Bello from Missouri and Tevin Glass from Wichita State.The school announced both additions Tuesday. Bello will be eligible to play for...

Frisco working to keep FCS title game past 2015 season

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(STATS) - North Dakota State will usher in the college football season Saturday, making a trip to fellow national power Montana for the FCS Kickoff.While the school's opening matchup always changes, everybody knows where NDSU has been on the...

Flames sign Mark Giordano to 6-year contract

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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Mark Giordano to a six-year contract.The Flames captain, an All-Star last season, had 11 goals and 37 assists in 61 games last season before sustaining a season ending injury...

LEADING OFF: Giants host surging Cubs; Strasburg streaking

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PHOENIX (AP) St. Louis turned four double plays in pulling off a 5-3 win at Arizona on Monday, retaining a 3-1/2 game lead in the race for top spot in the National League Central Division.The Cardinals maintained the...

Cardinals on the double, beat Diamondbacks 5-3

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PHOENIX (AP) St. Louis turned four double plays in pulling off a 5-3 win at Arizona on Monday, retaining a 3-1/2 game lead in the race for top spot in the National League Central Division.The Cardinals maintained the...

Healthy eating helps NFL players achieve fitness goals

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) Long before Chip Kelly arrived in Philadelphia and banned junk food in favor of personalized smoothies, fitness experts have been helping NFL players get bigger, stronger and faster by changing their eating habits.Players often transform their...