Pelicans, like Saints, decide to train at Greenbrier

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have decided to hold part of training camp at the Greenbrier resort, which this summer is hosting its second straight New Orleans Saints training camp.The decision, announced Saturday night,...

Michigan St moving Pauga as part of reorganization

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State director of basketball operations Kevin Pauga is becoming an assistant athletic director.The school announced a number of changes within the athletic department Saturday, including Pauga's move to a position as an assistant...

Athletics call up pitchers Venditte and Otero

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney was inducted into the Royals' Hall of Fame on Saturday night, shortly before AL Central-leading Kansas City played the Los Angeles Angels.Despite injuries that hampered him throughout his career, Sweeney...

Royals induct Mike Sweeney into franchise Hall of Fame

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney was inducted into the Royals' Hall of Fame on Saturday night, shortly before AL Central-leading Kansas City played the Los Angeles Angels.Despite injuries that hampered him throughout his career, Sweeney...

Quinten Rollins learning fast cornerback

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Whatever Quinten Rollins lacks in actual on-field experience at cornerback position, the Green Bay Packers' second-round pick makes up for with his personality.Rollins played four years of basketball at Miami of Ohio before going...

Fitzgerald looking for turnaround at Northwestern

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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) On the outside, it is the same frenetic Pat Fitzgerald. On a typically warm August afternoon, he is barking out orders at practice, even throwing his hat on the field to call a holding penalty.There...

Kemp becomes 1st Padres player to hit for the cycle

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NEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh's Gregory Polanco singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 win against the New York Mets in Friday's opening game of a key series between National League...

Pirates beat Mets 3-2 in extra innings

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NEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh's Gregory Polanco singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to give the Pirates a 3-2 win against the New York Mets in Friday's opening game of a key series between National League...

Carr to Cooper leads Raiders to 18-3 exhibition win vs. Rams

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr completed three passes to Oakland rookie receiver Amari Cooper on an opening field-goal drive and the Raiders beat the St. Louis Rams 18-3 in their exhibition opener under new coach Jack Del Rio.Carr...

Baylor says 61-58 in team photo just a weird coincidence

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WACO, Texas (AP) Baylor officials insist it is a fluke that Nos. 61 and 58 are side-by-side in the Bears' new football team photo.TCU fans may find that hard to believe after the Frogs' 61-58 loss at Baylor...