Month: April 2022

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals focused on defense in the NFL draft, using their first three picks to get players they expect to be immediate contributors. The Super Bowl runner-up Bengals used five of their six picks in the draft to get defensive players. They came in seeking

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There was a lack of consensus on at least one topic in the Miami Dolphins’ draft room over the past three days. It turns out there is no official Dolphins stance on whether In-N-Out burgers are overrated. General manager Chris Grier acknowledged he believes

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard spent the first part of the offseason upgrading the defense and finding a new quarterback. He spent the final two days of draft weekend plugging holes and adding depth. Team owner Jim Irsay believes Ballard did even better than expected.

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens entered the NFL draft with plenty of flexibility and were content to be patient. Aside from trading receiver Marquise Brown at his request, the Ravens kept most of their picks and talented players such as Kyle Hamilton, David Ojabo and Travis

By GIDEON RUBIN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jason Vosler homered and Darin Ruf had three hits for the San Francisco Giants, who were missing several players with COVID-19 but still beat the Washington Nationals 9-3. Giants starter Logan Webb gave up a career-high 11 hits in six innings in which he struck out

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer The Patriots drafted three players to protect quarterback Mac Jones and one to back him up. After making a surprising reach for Chattanooga guard Cole Strange in the first round of the NFL draft, the Patriots added LSU guard Chasen Hines and Michigan offensive tackle Andrew Stueber on Day

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants’ first draft under general manager Joe Schoen is history. The former Buffalo Bills assistant GM handled it well, filling major needs by taking edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Evan Neal with the fifth and seventh picks overall. He

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas was an early, active participant in the NFL draft, getting three players in the first round. The Jets added two more playmakers Friday and some more depth early Saturday. Douglas thinks the Jets are a

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid made it look easy this time. Madrid won its record-extending 35th Spanish league title with a campaign few could contest. It lifted the trophy with four rounds left after routing Espanyol 4-0 with its backup players on Saturday. Madrid was in control from the

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Richie Palacios delivered a two-out, two-run double in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians took advantage of a key error to beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1. Steven Kwan had two hits in his return to the lineup as the Guardians won their second straight

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The four positions with the most significant losses for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason have ended up matching the club’s first four picks in the draft. Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith was the first-round choice with Dallas looking to replace two starters up front.

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Jon Rahm has a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Mexico Open. He went from leading to trailing Cameron Champ by two shots. But over the final hour, Rahm birdied the last two par 5s, while Champ had trouble with his chipping that led to two bogeys.

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves flourished in their first full season under coach Chris Finch. They led the NBA in scoring, improved on defense and revived their long-frustrated fan base while reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years. More progress is no guarantee in this

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — John Force topped Funny Car qualifying Saturday with his zMAX Dragway-record run Friday night in the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. The 72-year-old Force, a 16-time Funny Car season champion, had a 3.850-second pass at 334.24 mph in a Chevrolet Camaro, eclipsing the track record of 3.851 set by daughter Courtney

MONTREAL (AP) — Joaquin Torres broke a tie on a header in the 82nd minute and Montreal beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Sunday to tie the franchise record with a six-game unbeaten streak. Kamal Miller opened the scoring for Montreal (4-3-2) in the fourth minute. Marcelino Moreno tied it for Atlanta (3-3-3) in the 51st.