Mike Trout
Philadelphia Eagles' A.J. Brown speaks with Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles improve to 6-0, Hurts key in 26-17 win over Cowboys

By Dan Gelston Oct. 16, 2022 11:34 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
July 12 1901 — Cy Young of the Boston Red Sox wins his 300th game with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia A’s. 1930 — Bobby Jones wins...

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout speaks during a news conference before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Angels at Phillies 6/3/2022

Jun. 04, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout speaks during a news conference before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, June 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Angels slugger Trout is 'Mike from Millville' in homecoming

By Dan Gelston Jun. 04, 2022 02:51 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) runs to the dugout after scoring off of a single hit by Jared Walsh during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rays at Angels 5/10/2022

Jun. 01, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) runs to the dugout after scoring off of a single hit by Jared Walsh during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
On the hook: Angels' Trout still fantasy commish, for now

By Ben Walker Jun. 01, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2022 12:01 PM EDT
April 12 1906 — Johnny Bates of Boston became the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at bat. Irv Young allowed one hit as...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 08, 2021 12:06 PM EDT
July 13 1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the shortest men’s championship match by time and games by beating John T. Hartley 6-0,...

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Ravens have exercised the fifth-year option for Jackson, the team announced Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Ravens exercise quarterback Lamar Jackson's 5th-year option

By Todd Karpovich Apr. 30, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
April 10 1913 — President Wilson threw out the first ball as the Senators edged the New York Yankees 2-1 in Washington’s home opener....

Chicago White Sox Manager Rick Renteria works his players during the first baseball practice of the restarted 2020 MLB season at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)
Column: Rolling the dice against a virus that usually wins

By Tim Dahlberg Jul. 08, 2020 02:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs made sure they will have Super Bowl MVP Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause and opt-out clauses if guarantee mechanisms are not met. It is the richest contract in professional sports history, surpassing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Mahomes' big bet on football pays off with $503 million deal

By Michael Marot Jul. 07, 2020 05:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs have agreed to a 10-year contract extension with Super Bowl MVP Mahomes keeping him around through 2031. The Chiefs had Mahomes under contract for the next two seasons but wanted a long-term deal in place with the quarterback who led them to their first championship in 50 years. ESPN.com reported the deal is worth $450 million with an injury guarantee of $140 million. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Chiefs, Mahomes agree to 10-year, $503 million extension

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 06, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

FIEL - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Japan's Kenki Fukuoka crosses the goal line for his team's third try against Scotland during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match at the International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
Some of 2019's most memorable games decided by blown calls

By Paul Newberry Dec. 22, 2019 09:52 AM EST

Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis swings for an RBI single off Kansas City Royals' Kevin McCarthy in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
A's waste late lead to Royals, lead over Tampa Bay down to 1

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 17, 2019 02:05 AM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a grand slam during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Philadelphia. Phillies won 7-5. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Harper hits grand slam in 9th, Phillies rally past Cubs 7-5

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2019 01:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to throw during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility in Berea, Ohio. The Browns’ star quarterback has added sports drink BODYARMOR to his growing list of endorsements. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Beer chaser: Mayfield endorses sports drink after brew chug

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2019 10:07 AM EDT