Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are going into the soccer business.

Falcons get $200 million NFL loan for stadium

BOSTON (AP) — NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.

Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

Golf's governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game.

ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'

NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN says that it is cutting its workforce.

Avs mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach

DENVER (AP) — Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the Colorado team.

Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.

Colangelo out as Raptors GM, still president

TORONTO (AP) — Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

Romo to miss workouts after cyst removal on back

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back.

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing.

Garcia will shake Woods' hand next time feuding pair meet

By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods will not stop him shaking hands with the world number one the next time they are drawn together in a tournament, the Spaniard said on Tuesday. Garcia blamed a roar from the crowd watching the 14-times major winner for an errant shot when the two men featured in the same group at the Players Championship in

More picks means McGinley has some wriggle room

By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - European captain Paul McGinley was given a "little bit of wriggle room" after being granted an increase in wildcard selections from two to three players for next year's Ryder Cup match against United States. The Irishman asked the European Tour for the change to make sure all bases would be covered for the 2014 edition of the biennial event in

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from 2015, the organizations said on Tuesday. English Premier League club Manchester City, owned by Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi, will be the majority partner in New York City Football Club with the Yankees, the biggest name in baseball, an "active member o

Golf-Anchoring ban brings cheers and jeers

By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - The decision on Tuesday by golf's rule-makers to ban the anchoring of putters brought cheers and jeers from among prominent players and major golf organizations. The U.S. PGA Tour and the PGA of America, who both emphatically opposed the proposed rule, said they were still against a ban and would evaluate their positions now that the rule has been officia

Rule makers to ban anchoring of putters from 2016

By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) - Golf's governing bodies announced on Tuesday that they will ban the anchoring of putters from 2016 in a move which will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in the game among the professional ranks. The ban was first proposed by the Royal and Ancient (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) in November. Players and the golfing commu

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.

Arizona's Corbin improves to 7-0 with win over Colorado

(Reuters) - Arizona's Patrick Corbin delivered a dominant nine innings to lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over Colorado and improve his unbeaten start to 7-0 on Monday. The 23-year-old struck out 10 and allowed just three hits during his complete game, while Didi Gregorius went 3-for-5 with two RBIs to help keep Arizona top of the National League West. Corbin is now one of five undefeated start

Marquis wins 5th straight, Padres beat Cards 4-2

SAN DIEGO (AP) — At age 34, Jason Marquis is pitching as smart as ever.

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong has broken his pitching hand while batting against the Washington Nationals.

Giants RHP Vogelsong breaks right hand on foul

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong broke his pitching hand when he fouled off a pitch in the fifth inning Monday night.

Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Corbin was a maestro on the mound, making his slider move all over the place.

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox 6-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year.

Bruce homers to back Cueto in Reds' win over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation — with himself.

Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings

BALTIMORE (AP) — Vernon Wells doubled in the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees hit four solo homers in a 6-4 victory over the Orioles on Monday night, extending Baltimore's losing streak to six games.

Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Clayton Kershaw scattered three singles in his second complete game of the year and Matt Kemp hit his first home run since April 24, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Mattingly doesn't feel he's about to be fired

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Indians rally to beat Mariners 10-8

CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked.

Te'o off-limits to media but not Maxim party

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media.

Dodgers GM says Mattingly "doing fine"

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says beleaguered manager Don Mattingly is "doing fine" and has kept the team steady despite its last-place showing in the NL West.

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee.