The Royals claimed Conner Greene off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and designated fellow right-hander Burch Smith for assignment on Monday
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Former NASCAR driver sentenced for attempted underage sex
A former NASCAR driver has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in prison for trying to have sex with an underage girl
Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman out with broken ribs
Coach Vance Joseph says tight end Jeff Heuerman suffered three broken ribs and a bruised lung in the Broncos’ game against the Steelers and is done for the season
ABC to join ESPN, NFL Network in broadcasting NFL draft
ABC is joining the NFL draft broadcast business and will televise all three days of picks next April
Bulls F Markkanen moving closer to season debut
Bulls F Lauri Markkanen moving closer to season debut after injuring elbow
Clemson RB Etienne leads ACC’s all-conference team
No. 2 Clemson placed five players on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s all-league team
He’ll manage; Pitt’s Pickett focused on wins, not stats
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett says he’s not bothered by those who call him a game manager
Braves make free agent splash with Donaldson, McCann
The Atlanta Braves added a pair of free agents following their first division title in five years, agreeing to one-year contracts with third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Brian McCann
Cardinals release starters Smith, Benwikere after blowout
The beleaguered Arizona Cardinals have released two starters, right tackle Andre Smith and cornerback Bene Benwikere
Civil rights advocates call for boycott of San Francisco Giants over controversial donation
A call to stay away from games stems from owner Charles Johnson’s donation to controversial U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith’s campaign.