The SEC's reign as the king of the first round of the NFL draft was toppled by the Big Ten. But the conference that coined the mantra "It Just Means More" for its dominance of college football in the 2010s remained in the top spot for the entire draft after the SEC set a record for the ...
Different vibe at Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — This is the first Kentucky Derby since Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas died last summer at age 89. His presence still lingers everywhere under the twin spires at Churchill Downs. The Lukas Gap is clearly marked between the fabled track and where his barn has been since the 1980s. The trainer of Derby favorite Renegade, Todd Pletcher, is one of countless horsemen who worked for Lukas, whose racing version of a coaching tree is unmatched in the sport. His presence is missed by Bob Baffert and others who sense a different vibe ...
The NBA moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery Tuesday, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records. The "3-2-1 Lottery" proposal, which was reviewed by the league's general managers, will be further discussed before it goes the Board of Governors for a final vote that is expected next month. It will not change the current format, which will likely be utilized for the final time when the lottery for this year's draft is held May 10. ...
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — It's a good thing Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson is regarded as one of the NFL's elite offensive minds. It's possible his team could need to put up 30 or more points a game to match last season's win output after the Bears went through the draft and virtually ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have left the door wide open for Aaron Rodgers to return. Still, the club gave itself a little bit of protection in case he does not. Pittsburgh placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on the four-time MVP on Monday, meaning the Steelers would ...
Phillies turn to Mattingly PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Cora was offered a managerial position by the Philadelphia Phillies after being fired by the Boston Red Sox. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski reached out to Cora, but he declined for family reasons. The ...
