Former A's pitcher Mengden signs with team in South KoreaSEOUL, South Korea (AP) Daniel Mengden is set to pitch in South Korea next season after agreeing to a $725,000, one-year contract with the Kia Tigers.The right-hander spent the...

AP Sports WriterOffense wins championships? CFP defenses face big challengesBy JOHN ZENORMy how times have changed in college football since the last time Alabama and Notre Dame met.The Crimson Tide rode the nation's best defense into that January 2013...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder...

Quarterback Peters to return for 3rd season at IllinoisCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema, the team announced Tuesday.Peters spent three years...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder...

AP Sports WriterFlorida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title gameBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dan Mullen has been part of two national championships with Florida, the last for the Gators coming in a win over Oklahoma in...

Dodgers get pitcher in 3-way trade with Rays, PhilliesLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.The Dodgers will send minor league infielder...

Associated PressNotre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semiBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama...

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from RaysSAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Padres finalized their acquisition of ace left-hander Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays, sending four prospects in exchange for the 2018 AL Cy...

Associated PressNotre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semiBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama...