MLB baseball

NCAA to increase number of coaches in baseball, softball

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2023 07:36 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to eliminate the voluntary coach designation and increase the number of coaches allowed in baseball,...

Auburn guard Chance Westry (10) dribbles against a Memphis defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

Davis, Memphis knock off unbeaten No. 11 Auburn, 82-73

By George Henry Dec. 10, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Missouri fans cheer as their team warms up before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

No. 6 Kansas routs Mizzou 95-67 in first visit in 10 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2022 07:45 PM EST

Auburn guard Allen Flanigan (22) attempts a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Erik Rank)

Auburn Tigers at Memphis Tigers 12/10/2022

Dec. 10, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Kansas guard Joseph Yesufu (1) gets past Seton Hall guard Al-Amir Dawes (2) to put up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 6 Kansas visits rival Mizzou for first time in 10 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2022 11:21 AM EST

Wisconsin's Steven Crowl drives past Stanford's Maxime Raynaud during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Milwaukee. The game is being played at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin beats Stanford 60-50 at Brewers' home stadium

Nov. 11, 2022 09:57 PM EST

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

Dee Brown, Roosevelt University's new head men's basketball coach, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Twins at White Sox 9/4/2022

Sep. 04, 2022 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina forward John Henson (31) vies for a rebound with Michigan State center Adreian Payne (5) and forward Branden Dawson (22) during the first half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nov. 11, 2011, in Coronado, Calif. They're going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again, and Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)

Michigan State-North Carolina in San Diego, California 11/11/2011

Jul. 13, 2022 08:52 PM EDT

Texas shortstop Trey Faltine (0) loses the ball while trying to throw to first in the fourth inning against Notre Dame during an NCAA College World Series baseball game Friday, June 17, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

College baseball intent on increasing Black players, coaches

By Eric Olson Jun. 24, 2022 02:31 AM EDT

Badgers plan basketball doubleheader at Brewers' stadium

Jun. 14, 2022 12:10 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin men's and women's basketball will play a doubleheader on Nov. 11 at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. The doubleheader at...

New York Mets' Eduardo Escobar reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, June 6, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mets at Padres 6/6/2022

Jun. 07, 2022 01:44 AM EDT

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a New York Mets batter during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 6, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5

By Bernie Wilson Jun. 07, 2022 01:43 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas (28) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, June 3, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Nationals at Reds 6/3/2022

Jun. 03, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas (28) rounds second base after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over Reds

By Jeff Wallner Jun. 03, 2022 10:14 PM EDT

Reds reinstate veteran lefty Mike Minor from injured list

By Jeff Wallner Jun. 03, 2022 05:16 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds activated veteran left-hander Mike Minor Friday after an an extended stay on the injured list and a rehabilitation assignment...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 3 1932 — Lou Gehrig becomes the first major league player to hit four consecutive home runs in a game, giving the New York Yankees a 20-13 win...