NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets inducted David Wright into their Hall of Fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday — nearly 21 years after his big league debut. "I went straight from the airport to the ballpark and I couldn't wait to see what number I was going to be," Wright said at a ...
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Besides being a fan, John Oliver has had a certain affinity for minor league baseball. On Saturday night, the comedian and host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" saw his latest crazy creation set out into the world as the Erie Moon Mammoths made their debut in front of a record ...
ATLANTA (AP) — There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan was in sight this week as the College Football Hall of Fame hosted SEC Media Days. Still, the SEC's No. 1 rival found its way into conversations all week long. It's no secret the rivalry has intensified in recent years. Over the ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt has wanted to be a "one-helmet guy" from the second he arrived in Pittsburgh eight years ago. The star outside linebacker took one big step toward that goal on Thursday, agreeing to a new pact that will make him the league's highest-paid defender and keep the ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Backed by what they said was their largest attendance ever for collective bargaining negotiations, WNBA players met with the league Thursday with the sides far apart in discussions for a new deal. All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese were among about ...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has retired from the NFL at age 30. His agent, Tory Dandy, told general manager Joe Ortiz on Wednesday night, hours before the Chargers became the first NFL team to open training camp Thursday. Williams signed a $6 ...