Francisco Liriano struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings to win consecutive starts for the first time this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night.More>>
Hisashi Iwakuma kept his road record spotless since last July, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. More>>
Baltimore County authorities say they will charge a man with disorderly conduct in a cemetery for allegedly urinating on the gravesite of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell. More>>
A person familiar with the decision says Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has hired attorney Maurice Suh to represent him at his appeal hearing with the NFL.More>>
LeBron James' Ohio hometown says more tickets are being offered for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.More>>
The Youngstown State University football team has not made the playoffs in seven years, and if the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll is correct it very well could be eight years.More>>
Vance Worley tossed a four-hitter for his first career shutout, and the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded Madison Bumgarner early in a 5-0 win over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Monday night.More>>
Tom Watson's ball rolled on to the 18th green at Royal Liverpool on Sunday and most of the spectators in the horseshoe grandstand gave him a prolonged standing ovation. And even a few shouts of "C'mon, Tom."More>>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:36 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:36:01 GMT
NASCAR suspended Denny Hamlin's crew chief and car chief on Tuesday for six races because the Joe Gibbs Racing entry failed inspection following his third-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More >>
NASCAR suspended Denny Hamlin's crew chief and car chief on Tuesday for six races because the Joe Gibbs Racing entry failed inspection following his third-place finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 7:05 PM EDT2014-07-27 23:05:30 GMT
With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.More >>
With a tinge of gray hair at his temples, his hat on backward and his two young children by his side, Jeff Gordon celebrated as if he was 23 years old again.More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 8:39 PM EDT2014-07-27 00:39:17 GMT
The season-long rivalry between Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske heads into the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Kevin Harvick will try to crash their party.More >>
The season-long rivalry between Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske heads into the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Kevin Harvick will try to crash their party.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 8:37 PM EDT2014-07-30 00:37:50 GMT
ESPN says it has suspended sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of comments about domestic abuse suggesting women should make sure they don't provoke attacks.More >>
ESPN has suspended outspoken sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of his comments about domestic abuse suggesting women should make sure that they don't do anything to provoke an attack.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 9:39 PM EDT2014-07-29 01:39:08 GMT
Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.More >>
Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling lost his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 9:38 PM EDT2014-07-29 01:38:18 GMT
LeBron James' Ohio hometown says fans quickly claimed the thousands of tickets available for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.More >>
LeBron James' Ohio hometown says fans quickly claimed the thousands of tickets available for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 9:32 PM EDT2014-07-29 01:32:32 GMT
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going shopping. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team hopes to use some of its remaining room under the salary cap to lock down a potential free agent before the regular season begins.More >>
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going shopping. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team hopes to use some of its remaining room under the salary cap to lock down a potential free agent before the regular season begins.More >>
Monday, July 28 2014 9:29 PM EDT2014-07-29 01:29:22 GMT
Five Pennsylvania congressmen are asking college sports' governing body to cancel penalties against Penn State imposed as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.More >>
Five Pennsylvania congressmen are asking college sports' governing body to cancel penalties against Penn State imposed as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. More >>
Carlos Santana hit two more home runs, giving him six in six games, and the Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City 10-3 Sunday to end the Royals' winning streak at five.More >>
Carlos Santana hit two more home runs, giving him six in six games, and the Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City 10-3 Sunday to end the Royals' winning streak at five.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 7:05 PM EDT2014-07-27 23:05:30 GMT
With a fifth Brickyard 400 victory on the line, Jeff Gordon looked like the driver he was 20 years ago.More >>
With a tinge of gray hair at his temples, his hat on backward and his two young children by his side, Jeff Gordon celebrated as if he was 23 years old again.More >>
Sunday, July 27 2014 5:55 PM EDT2014-07-27 21:55:38 GMT
Vincenzo Nibali and the Tour de France pack have begun the 21st and final stage of this year's race, with the Italian poised to take home the leader's yellow jersey on Sunday.More >>
Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.More >>
Billy Butler homered for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals overcame a five-run deficit to beat Cleveland 7-5 Saturday night for their fifth straight win.More >>
Billy Butler homered for the second straight game and the Kansas City Royals overcame a five-run deficit to beat Cleveland 7-5 Saturday night for their fifth straight win. More >>
Nolan Arenado bounced back from a benching with three hits, including a home run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Saturday night.More >>
Nolan Arenado bounced back from a benching with three hits, including a home run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Saturday night. More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 9:33 PM EDT2014-07-27 01:33:48 GMT
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Kevin Love has withdrawn from this summer's USA Basketball roster because of...More >>
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer Kevin Love still doesn't know where he will play next season, his NBA future hanging in the air while a seldom-used league rule complicates a potential trade to...More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 9:00 PM EDT2014-07-27 01:00:59 GMT
A ribbon cutting ceremony for a baseball field was held Saturday at Austintown Township Park in memory and in honor of Major League Baseball umpire Wally Bell who died of a heart attack in October of 2013.More >>
A ribbon cutting ceremony for a baseball field was held Saturday at Austintown Township Park in memory and in honor of Major League Baseball umpire Wally Bell who died of a heart attack in October of 2013.More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 8:39 PM EDT2014-07-27 00:39:17 GMT
The season-long rivalry between Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske heads into the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Kevin Harvick will try to crash their party.More >>
The season-long rivalry between Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske heads into the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Kevin Harvick will try to crash their party.More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-07-26 23:54:00 GMT
Jim Furyk moved into position for his third Canadian Open victory, shooting a 5-under 65 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at Royal Montreal.More >>
Jim Furyk moved into position for his third Canadian Open victory, shooting a 5-under 65 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at Royal Montreal.More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 6:34 PM EDT2014-07-26 22:34:05 GMT
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire will have less time to remain eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot under changes made Saturday.More >>
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire will have less time to remain eligible for the Hall of Fame ballot under changes made Saturday. More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 5:37 PM EDT2014-07-26 21:37:40 GMT
A son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno writes in a new book that his father said he hadn't informed the coaching staff about allegations Jerry Sandusky might be a child molester because he wasn't sure whether they were true.More >>
A son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno writes in a new book that his father said he hadn't informed the coaching staff about allegations Jerry Sandusky might be a child molester because he wasn't sure whether they were true. More >>
Pinch-hitter Billy Butler's two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning sent the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Friday night for their fourth straight win.More >>
Pinch-hitter Billy Butler's two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning sent the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Friday night for their fourth straight win. More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 4:20 PM EDT2014-07-26 20:20:20 GMT
Ben Roethlisberger is going to have to wait awhile for his next raise. Steelers owner Art Rooney II said Friday the team won't work on a contract extension for the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback until after the 2014 season.More >>
Ben Roethlisberger is going to have to wait awhile for his next raise. Steelers owner Art Rooney II said Friday the team won't work on a contract extension for the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback until after the 2014 season. More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 4:15 PM EDT2014-07-26 20:15:22 GMT
NFL offensive linemen Mike and Maurkice Pouncey have been sued by three people who say the twin brothers attacked them at a Miami Beach nightclub.More >>
NFL offensive linemen Mike and Maurkice Pouncey have been sued by three people who say the twin brothers attacked them at a Miami Beach nightclub. More >>
Brett Anderson pitched effectively into the seventh inning for his first win in more than a year and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night.More >>
Brett Anderson pitched effectively into the seventh inning for his first win in more than a year and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1 on Friday night. More >>
Saturday, July 26 2014 3:24 PM EDT2014-07-26 19:24:18 GMT
Vincenzo Nibali confirmed he will win the Tour de France by retaining a lead of several minutes from the penultimate stage, a time trial won by German speedster Tony Martin.More >>
Finally cracking broad smiles after weeks of no-nonsense racing, Vincenzo Nibali confirmed he will win the Tour de France after another impressive ride in a dramatic penultimate stage on Saturday.More >>
Friday, July 25 2014 8:44 PM EDT2014-07-26 00:44:39 GMT
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel says he "made some rookie" mistakes during the offseason and vowed to be focused on just football in the future.More >>
Like reading a blitz, Johnny Manziel knew the questions about his off-field wildness were coming. So the Browns quarterback struck first.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:23 PM EDT2014-07-25 03:23:56 GMT
A person close to the situation says a Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto.More >>
A Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto, a person close to the situation said.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 6:56 PM EDT2014-07-24 22:56:35 GMT
Vincenzo Nibali has won the 18th stage of the Tour de France, emphatically stamping his dominance on the race in its last mountain leg with a solo breakaway on the day's last climb.More >>
As his team hoped, Vincenzo Nibali demonstrated he's the "boss" of the Tour de France. Just don't compare him to the last rider to regularly bear that sobriquet at cycling's greatest race, Lance Armstrong.More >>
Thursday, July 24 2014 3:54 PM EDT2014-07-24 19:54:27 GMT
Though his physical condition is no longer a big question mark for Peyton Manning, when he looks around at training camp, he must feel like he's starting over again.More >>
Though his physical condition is no longer a big question mark for Peyton Manning, when he looks around at training camp, he must feel like he's starting over again.More >>
Josh Harrison had two hits with two RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on Dan Haren early in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.More >>
Josh Harrison had two hits with two RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on Dan Haren early in a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:52 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:52:18 GMT
Anthony Swarzak pitched five sharp innings in a fill-in start, Oswaldo Arcia homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Wednesday.More >>
Anthony Swarzak pitched five sharp innings in a fill-in start, Oswaldo Arcia homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Wednesday. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:49 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:49:51 GMT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The summer of LeBron has quickly turned into the summer of Love. When it ends is anybody's guess. The Minnesota Timberwolves are weighing their options when it comes to trading All-Star Kevin Love, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls both trying to land the versatile forward. But any talks are complicated by a league rule that requires a 30-day waiting period to trade any rookie that signs his contract. If the Cavaliers trade Andrew Wiggins or the Bulls trade Do...More >>
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The summer of LeBron has quickly turned into the summer of Love. When it ends is anybody's guess. The Minnesota Timberwolves are weighing their options when it comes to trading All-Star Kevin Love, with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls both trying to land the versatile forward. But any talks are complicated by a league rule that requires a 30-day waiting period to trade any rookie that signs his contract. If the Cavaliers trade Andrew Wiggins or the Bulls trade Do...More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:44 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:44:10 GMT
Browns coach Mike Pettine says he's not worried about rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel's off-field behavior carrying into the football season.More >>
Browns coach Mike Pettine says he's not worried about rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel's off-field behavior carrying into the football season. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:23 PM EDT2014-07-24 01:23:43 GMT
Coach Doc Rivers has said he'll resign from the Los Angeles Clippers if Donald Sterling remains owner, the team's interim CEO testified, saying such a move would be a "disaster" for the franchise.More >>
Testimony ended Wednesday in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers in a proposed $2 billion deal with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 7:30 PM EDT2014-07-23 23:30:15 GMT
The Tour de France pack has embarked on Stage 17, the shortest leg of the three-week race featuring three tough climbs plus an uphill finish in the Pyrenees.More >>
On the last of four Pyrenees ascents, Rafal Majka winked at a French TV camera and tugged playfully at a motorcycle's antenna.More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:11 PM EDT2014-07-23 17:11:38 GMT
The Cleveland Indians have recalled infielder Jose Ramirez from Triple-A Columbus, with starting shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera still hampered by lower back spasms.More >>
The Cleveland Indians have recalled infielder Jose Ramirez from Triple-A Columbus, with starting shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera still hampered by lower back spasms. More >>
Gregory Polanco broke out of a slump with a solo home run and a tiebreaking two-run single, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.More >>
Gregory Polanco broke out of a slump with a solo home run and a tiebreaking two-run single, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. More >>
Carlos Santana homered among his season high-tying four hits and Danny Salazar won in his first start in more than two months as the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Tuesday night.More >>
Carlos Santana homered among his season high-tying four hits and Danny Salazar won in his first start in more than two months as the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Tuesday night. More >>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 12:03 AM EDT2014-07-23 04:03:50 GMT
Richard Parsons, the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, is due to step into the battle of billionaires going on in probate court over the proposed sale of the Los Angeles Clippers.More >>
The interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers testified Tuesday that coach Doc Rivers told him he will quit if Donald Sterling remains the owner of the team.More >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 8:49 PM EDT2014-07-23 00:49:24 GMT
A person familiar with the trade says the Cavaliers have sent guard Carrick Felix to Utah for three players with non-guaranteed contracts, a deal to give them more assets to go after Kevin LoveMore >>
A person familiar with the trade says the Cavaliers have sent guard Carrick Felix to Utah for three players with non-guaranteed contracts, a deal to give them more assets to go after Kevin LoveMore >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 7:12 PM EDT2014-07-22 23:12:19 GMT
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is "anxious" to look at the recommendations of a team of top orthopedists who are studying the uptick in elbow injuries among pitchers.More >>
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is "anxious" to look at the recommendations of a team of top orthopedists who are studying the uptick in elbow injuries among pitchers.More >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-07-22 22:42:59 GMT
The Cleveland Indians have optioned right-handed reliever C.C. Lee to Triple-A Columbus, clearing room on their roster for right-hander Danny Salazar.More >>
The Cleveland Indians have optioned right-handed reliever C.C. Lee to Triple-A Columbus, clearing room on their roster for right-hander Danny Salazar. More >>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 5:32 PM EDT2014-07-22 21:32:29 GMT
Vincenzo Nibali is in the yellow jersey as the Tour de France peloton set off on the longest stage, into the Pyrenees.More >>
The Pyrenees on Tuesday lived up to their reputation for causing ups and downs at the Tour de France: A French rider climbed in the standings, an American went down, and an Australian rebounding from an ordeal of doping...More >>
Josh Willingham's tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning sent the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.More >>
Josh Willingham's tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning sent the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. More >>
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven strong innings, Adrian Gonzalez reached base five times and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Monday night.More >>
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven strong innings, Adrian Gonzalez reached base five times and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Monday night. More >>
Monday, July 21 2014 5:24 PM EDT2014-07-21 21:24:49 GMT
Alexander Kristoff of Norway captured his second stage win of this year's Tour de France by leading a pack that dramatically overtook two breakaway riders with only about 50 meters left in Stage 15 on Sunday.More >>
Almost at the line, Jack Bauer and Martin Elmiger were exhausted but could see it coming - their first Tour de France stage victory. Those last 50 meters, however, got in the way.More >>
Sunday, July 20 2014 5:42 PM EDT2014-07-20 21:42:08 GMT
Drew Smyly allowed four hits in seven innings and Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.More >>
Drew Smyly allowed four hits in seven innings and Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. More >>
Sunday, July 20 2014 5:30 PM EDT2014-07-20 21:30:28 GMT
Andrew McCutchen hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, Neil Walker followed with a home run and the Pittsbugh Pirates overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep.More >>
Andrew McCutchen hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, Neil Walker followed with a home run and the Pittsbugh Pirates overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep. More >>
Jordy Mercer doubled home Neil Walker with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.More >>
Jordy Mercer doubled home Neil Walker with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.More >>
Sunday, July 20 2014 11:07 AM EDT2014-07-20 15:07:05 GMT
Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 win Saturday night that sealed a sweep of the doubleheader.More >>
Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 win Saturday night that sealed a sweep of the doubleheader.More >>
Jason Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer and Asdrubal Cabrera sent the next pitch over the right-field fence to cap a seven-run seventh inning and help the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night.More >>
Jason Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer and Asdrubal Cabrera sent the next pitch over the right-field fence to cap a seven-run seventh inning and help the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night. More >>
Travis Snider's pinch-hit double in the eighth scored Neil Walker to spark the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.More >>
Travis Snider's pinch-hit double in the eighth scored Neil Walker to spark the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.More >>
Saturday, July 19 2014 2:18 AM EDT2014-07-19 06:18:32 GMT
Andrew Wiggins was only drafted three weeks ago and he's already dealing with trade rumors.More >>
Andrew Wiggins came to summer league to get an early education on the NBA game, from playing against better competition to learning about what his new coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers will demand of him as a pro.More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 8:50 PM EDT2014-07-19 00:50:17 GMT
Rory McIlroy put up a dazzling score on the opening day of the British Open.More >>
Rory McIlroy only saw birdies at Royal Liverpool, mostly on his scorecard, and even one pheasant that trotted across the eighth green as he was lining up a putt. That was but a minor interruption in his command performance...More >>
Friday, July 18 2014 1:33 PM EDT2014-07-18 17:33:44 GMT
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Baseball's All-Star party is over, and the real fun begins Friday night.More >>
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Sure, it was great for a couple days. The cheers for Derek Jeter. The power of Giancarlo Stanton. The excellence of Mike Trout in the American League's 5-3 victory.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 5:02 PM EDT2014-07-17 21:02:47 GMT
Alexander Kristoff has won the 12th stage of the Tour de France in a sprint and Vincenzo Nibali still has the yellow jersey.More >>
Because of doping's ravages on cycling, it's natural for suspicion to fall on Vincenzo Nibali, who led the Tour de France on Thursday for a 10th time in 12 stages.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 4:32 PM EDT2014-07-17 20:32:47 GMT
David Howell hit the first shot of the 143rd British Open on Thursday. He also was the first to hit in the rough, and the first to make a bogey.More >>
Rory McIlroy had everything go his way Thursday in the British Open.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 10:40 AM EDT2014-07-17 14:40:02 GMT
Germany climbed to No. 1 in the FIFA rankings Thursday after winning the World Cup, and the United States fell two places to 15th despite reaching the round of 16.More >>
Germany climbed to No. 1 in the FIFA rankings Thursday after winning the World Cup, and the United States fell two places to 15th despite reaching the round of 16.More >>
Thursday, July 17 2014 12:13 AM EDT2014-07-17 04:13:03 GMT
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he is hopeful that the proposed $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers will be completed before next season begins. But he could not guarantee that will happen because the...More >>
Eyebrow-raising testimony, abrupt changes of plans, courtroom delays. If there is one thing NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has learned during the Donald Sterling saga, it's that there are no guarantees.More >>
Wednesday, July 16 2014 5:11 AM EDT2014-07-16 09:11:44 GMT
Derek Jeter started his last All-Star game with a long ovation and a leadoff double, and Miguel Cabrera followed with a two-run homer to lift the American League to a 3-2 lead over the National League through three...More >>
Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.More >>
Francisco Liriano struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings to win consecutive starts for the first time this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night.More >>
Francisco Liriano struck out a season-high 11 in seven innings to win consecutive starts for the first time this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 10:14 AM EDT2014-07-30 14:14:48 GMT
Hisashi Iwakuma kept his road record spotless since last July, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.More >>
Hisashi Iwakuma kept his road record spotless since last July, pitching seven strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:58 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:58:59 GMT
Baltimore County authorities say they will charge a man with disorderly conduct in a cemetery for allegedly urinating on the gravesite of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell.More >>
Baltimore County authorities say they will charge a man with disorderly conduct in a cemetery for allegedly urinating on the gravesite of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:57 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:57:27 GMT
A person familiar with the decision says Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has hired attorney Maurice Suh to represent him at his appeal hearing with the NFL.More >>
A person familiar with the decision says Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has hired attorney Maurice Suh to represent him at his appeal hearing with the NFL.More >>
Join Team Pecock for Panerathon 2014! We will be taking part in the 2 Mile Walk. Team registration is $20 and the deadline is August 15th. Click the link for the registration form.More >>
Join Team Pecock for Panerathon 2014! We will be taking part in the 2 Mile Walk. Team registration is $20 and the deadline is August 15th. Click the link for the registration form.More >>
The Scrappers have announced a new bobblehead package for the 2014 season. Package includes: Tyler Naquin), Mike Sarbaugh and Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. 21 WFMJ is a proud sponsor of bobblehead nights at Eastwood Field!More >>
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are pleased to announce a new bobblehead package for the 2014 season. The package includes three guaranteed bobbleheads: Tyler Naquin), Mike Sarbaugh and Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. 21 WFMJ is a proud sponsor of bobblehead nights at Eastwood Field! More >>
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers & the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra are excited to host one of the Valley's premiere summer events, POPS at the Ballpark, presented by Stanley E. Shearer with Northwestern Mutual & 21 WFMJ.More >>
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra are excited to host one of the Valley's premiere summer events, POPS at the Ballpark, presented by Stanley E. Shearer with Northwestern Mutual and 21 WFMJ on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Eastwood Field.More >>
Watch this installment of Take 5 with the Regional Chamber, which features a ribbon cutting ceremony for Northside Medical Center's new $20 million investment. More >>
Watch this installment of Take 5 with the Regional Chamber, which features a ribbon cutting ceremony for Northside Medical Center's new $20 million investment. More >>
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Wednesday, July 30 2014 5:37 PM EDT2014-07-30 21:37:15 GMT
The quiet summer campus of UCLA found itself suddenly steeped in water and chaos after a major water pipe burst and spewed some eight million gallons, stranding people in parking garages and flooding the...More >>
The rupture of a nearly century-old water main that ripped a 15-foot hole through Sunset Boulevard and turned a swath of the University of California, Los Angeles into a mucky swamp points to the risks and expense many...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 5:28 PM EDT2014-07-30 21:28:46 GMT
Police say Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and Florida State teammate Chris Casher were held at gunpoint by campus police nearly two years ago while hunting squirrels with a pellet gun.More >>
Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and Florida State teammate Chris Casher were held at gunpoint by campus police nearly two years ago while hunting squirrels with a pellet gun, police say.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:27 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:27:51 GMT
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Rafael Nadal is withdrawing from hard-court tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati because of a right wrist injury, putting his status in doubt for a title...More >>
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Rafael Nadal withdrew Wednesday from U.S. Open tuneups in Toronto and Cincinnati because of a right wrist injury, putting in doubt his status for a title defense at the...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:07 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:07:18 GMT
Chiefs rookie Aaron Murray was tied up in meetings Monday night, at the same time millions of people were tuning into ABC to see whether his brother would be popping the question.More >>
Chiefs rookie Aaron Murray was tied up in meetings Monday night, at the same time millions of people were tuning into ABC to see whether his brother would be popping the question.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:56 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:56:32 GMT
The Miami Dolphins, rocked by a bullying scandal last season, are now wearing T-shirts bearing a credo of togetherness that was coined by the players.More >>
The Miami Dolphins, rocked by a bullying scandal last season, are now wearing T-shirts bearing a credo of togetherness that was coined by the players.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:11 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:11:24 GMT
Germany excluded an amputee long jumper from its team for the European Athletics Championships on Wednesday, saying the athlete's carbon-fiber prosthesis gives him an unfair advantage.More >>
Germany excluded an amputee long jumper from its team for the European Athletics Championships on Wednesday, saying the athlete's carbon-fiber prosthesis gives him an unfair advantage.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:06 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:06:46 GMT
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.More >>
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.More >>
Sports Director Dana Balash began is broadcast career on AM 1390 WFMJ in 1985.More >>
Hometown: Hubbard, Ohio Education: Hubbard High School, Kent State University, Youngstown State University Career Path: Started at WFMJ Radio (AM 1390) in 1985 doing sports play-by-play for both highMore >>
Mike Ackelson comes to us from Butler, Pennsylvania. He is the father of three very active kids. More >>
Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania Education: B.S. Communication , Clarion University 1988, Associate Degree, Butler County Community College , 1985, Slippery Rock High School 1983. Career Path: InternedMore >>
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