Steve Kerr announces Warriors coaching staff for next season
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Coach Steve Kerr of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors is bringing back his entire coaching staff except for departed Alvin Gentry, new coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.The Warriors announced Wednesday that Luke...
Blackhawks getting new practice facility
CHICAGO (AP) The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks are getting a new practice facility.The team says Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce a deal Thursday to build a 125,000-square foot facility on the site occupied by Malcolm X...
Players who need to finally show their worth in 2015
Alshon Jeffery proved himself last year as a prime target in Chicago. Everson Griffen showed his stuff as a sackmaster in Minnesota.Both moved from the ''show us what you've got'' category to Pro Bowl consideration.Here's a road map to...
CMU coach, fighting cancer, makes surprise appearance
DETROIT (AP) Central Michigan coach Jon Bonamego made a surprise appearance Wednesday at the Mid-American Conference's media day, showing up a few hours after receiving a chemotherapy treatment.Bonamego, who has cancer in his left tonsil, had been scheduled...
Bucks sign Chris Copeland, adding frontcourt depth
MILWAUKEE (AP) The Bucks have signed free agent forward Chris Copeland, adding veteran depth to their young frontcourt.General manager John Hammond did not announce terms of the deal Wednesday.The 6-foot-8 Copeland played the last two seasons in Indiana,...
Devils F Dainius Zubrus placed on unconditional waivers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils forward Dainius Zubrus was placed on unconditional waivers by the team Wednesday with the intention of ending his contract.The 37-year-old Zubrus played for the Devils the last eight seasons and was slated...
Steelers back Le’Veon Bell glad suspension reduced
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is ready to move forward after the NFL cut his suspension from three games to two following his arrest last summer on DUI and drug charges.Bell appealed the initial...
Harbaugh discusses football dreams, helmet stickers
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Jim Harbaugh can usually sense when the start of the season is close.''For me, I know when I get my first football dream, then it's my body clock telling me it's time to compete,''...
Flyers sign center Sean Couturier to long-term contract
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers have signed center Sean Couturier to a multi-year contract extension.The 22-year-old Couturier had a career-high 15 goals and 22 assists for 37 points in 82 games last season. He has played in 198...
49ers place Carlos Hyde on active/non-football injury list
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Second-year running back Carlos Hyde, who will be counted upon to carry the load following Frank Gore's departure, has been placed on the active/non-football injury list four days ahead of the start of training...