Despite Zach LaVine's 39 points, the Chicago Bulls fall to the New Orleans Pelicans for their 10th loss in 13 games  —  Zach LaVine wanted to do it all Thursday night in New Orleans, but even the Chicago Bulls guard has his limitations.  —  LaVine has done it before, game after game, in his five seasons in Chicago.

A year later, Wendell Carter Jr. finally comes into his own with Magic  —  It was almost a year ago when the foundation was laid for Wendell Carter Jr.'s breakout 2021-22 season.  —  The Orlando Magic made the franchise-altering decision to trade All-Star big man Nikola Vučević …

How Trevor Story's $140 million deal with the Boston Red Sox came together — and almost fell apart  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Trevor Story sat down at a news conference on Wednesday morning for his official introduction as the newest member of the Boston Red Sox, more than 72 hours …

MLB Further Cracks Down on Sticky Stuff Due to Suspected Cheating  —  Umpires will conduct different inspections this year as pitchers seemingly found ways to circumvent checks in late 2021.  —  MLB issued a memo to its clubs Friday outlining a further crackdown on sticky substances …

Dodgers' Maddux Bruns looks electric, plus a name to remember - Scouting the Cactus League's back fields  —  Maddux Bruns was the Dodgers' first-round pick in 2021, the final selection of the round after an up-and-down year that saw the Alabama high school lefty show premium stuff but often struggled with strikes.

‘He changed the game’: Andrew Miller, who ‘revolutionized’ relief and played leading role for players' union, retires  —  JUPITER, Fla. — A reliever whose brilliance in October “revolutionized” how teams now finish games is leaving the mound just as his latest, lasting impact on baseball is beginning.

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani to get Opening Day start at both pitcher, designated hitter  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation who is coming off a unanimous American League MVP selection, will start Opening Day for the Los Angeles Angels, manager Joe Maddon said Friday.

Kansas City Royals' Carlos Hernández not deterred by home runs in first spring start  —  Kansas City Royals right-hander Carlos Hernández came out of the starting gate firing fastballs near 100 mph in his first spring-training start of the year.

Saint Peter's tops Purdue, makes 15 seed history  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Doug Edert hopped on the press table and punched his fist in the air toward a delirious section of Saint Peter's fans — aren't they all? — as his teammates thumped their chests, waved eight fingers and turned the mayhem into one perfect Peacock party.

Baseball's Most Valuable Teams 2022: Yankees Hit $6 Billion As New CBA Creates New Revenue Streams  —  MLB is introducing ads on uniforms and expanding its postseason, helping drive up the average value of its teams to a record $2.07 billion.  —  Major League Baseball locked out its players …

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill lets star personality shine as he, Terron Armstead introduced  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Terron Armstead had just finished his introductory press conference at Miami Dolphins facilities on Thursday, and it was time for Tyreek Hill to take the podium.  —  Only one problem: Hill had to go to the bathroom.

NYC employee unions bash Mayor Adams' plan to roll back COVID vaccine mandates for athletes but not cops, teachers  —  It's a slam dunk for All-Star hoopster Kyrie Irving — yet still a possible career-ending foul for city workers.  —  The NYPD's largest police union ripped Mayor Adams …

Ex-Heat player Ray Allen fined for skipping jury duty  —  Ray Allen, the NBA Hall of Famer who starred for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics, took center stage on a very different kind of court Wednesday.  —  Allen, dressed in a dark suit and tie, was ordered to appear in the Miami courtroom …

Free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham agrees to one-year deal with Cincinnati Reds … GOODYEAR, Ariz. - After an offseason filled with subtractions from the Major League roster, the Cincinnati Reds made a powerful addition to their lineup Wednesday.  —  The Reds agreed to terms with outfielder Tommy Pham …