MLB might start using computerized plate umpires to call balls and strikes

Major League Baseball might soon start testing computer plate umpires to call balls and strikes as part of a labor contract with umpires.

Villanova defeats top-ranked University of Kansas

Jermaine Samuels hit a winning 3-pointer with 20.5 seconds left to lead No. 18 Villanova to a 56-55 victory on Saturday over Kansas, the the latest No. 1 to fall this season.

Van Riemsdyk scores 2, Flyers rout Eichel-less Sabres 6-1

The Buffalo Sabres lost a hockey game on Thursday night. They can only hope that is the extent of the damage that they suffered in Philadelphia.

Cowboys QB Prescott expected to play despite shoulder injury

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott has a shoulder injury that is limiting him in practice but shouldn't keep him out Sunday when the Cowboys try to qualify for the playoffs at Philadelphia.

Colin Kaepernick not 'a viable option' to play in XFL, commissioner admits

Colin Kaepernick has yet to make his NFL return but finding his way back onto a football field through the XFL was not going to happen, league commissioner Oliver Luck said Wednesday.

Eagles LB Grugier-Hill placed on injured reserve with back injury

The team announced Wednesday morning that linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hil would be heading to injured reserve with a back injury.

La Salle soccer team placed on probation after hazing probe

La Salle University has placed its women’s soccer team on disciplinary probation through the end of next year — including restrictions on competition for the spring season — following an investigation that revealed what it called “nonviolent power-differential hazing.”

Spencer Dinwiddie scores 24 points, Nets end Sixers' 5-game streak

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points including an explosive one-handed dunk, Joe Harris had 16 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-89 on Sunday night.

Two horses die in first race at Los Alamitos Race Course

Two horses died after the first race at Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday, adding to the death toll in a year that has seen increased scrutiny of the sport in Southern California.

MLB: Pitcher Madison Bumgarner signs 5-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks

Left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner is taking his talents to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the next 5 years, according to Major League Baseball.

Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele help Jets beat Flyers 7-3

Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele each had a power-play goal and added two assists in the Winnipeg Jets' 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Bill Belichick says he was unaware of filming at Bengals' game

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says neither he nor his coaching staff has watched any video footage now at the center of an NFL investigation for inappropriately filming the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline at a recent game.

Flyers lose 2 more players, fall 4-1 in Minnesota

Coming off an emotional announcement a day earlier, things didn't get any easier for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Malcolm Perry rushes for 304 yards, leads No. 21 Navy past Army

Navy used a trick play to help reverse a rare losing streak against Army and Malcolm Perry ran for a career-high 304 yards and two touchdowns in front of President Donald Trump in the No. 21 Mids' 31-7 victory Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.