Arenado says trip to face Yanks not a 'showcase'
Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game Wednesday against the Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him in a trade.
Bryce Harper leaves game after being hit by pitch, but Phillies 'not really over-concerned at all'

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team is “not really over-concerned at all” about Bryce Harper after the Philadelphia slugger left Wednesday’s exhibition game against Toronto when he was hit on an arm by a pitch.
Liverpool stroll as Arsenal stutter in Premier League season-defining Wednesday
Liverpool took one huge step toward the Premier League title on a packed Wednesday that saw many top teams play in matches with huge implications.
49ers GM John Lynch: 'I want Brock Purdy to be our quarterback’

John Lynch made it clear he hopes the team can work out a long-term deal with Brock Purdy, who’s entering the last year of his rookie contract.
49ers GM John Lynch: 'I want Brock Purdy to be our QB as long as we're here’

The 49ers have started negotiations on a long-term deal with Brock Purdy, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
NFL will consider adopting its postseason OT rules for the regular season

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss.
Angels’ Mike Trout hits his first homer of spring training: 'It felt good'

Three-time MVP Mike Trout hit his first homer of spring training, a solo shot over the left-field wall as the Los Angeles Angels star tries to bounce back from several injury-filled seasons in a row.
'Bigger than the game': New Orleans Privateers onboard rapper Master P as President of Basketball Operations
The New Orleans rapper is looking to bring the winning culture back to New Orleans men’s college basketball.
Canada's American soccer coach blasts President Trump's 'insulting' 51st state talk

Jesse Marsch, the American coach of Canada’s men’s national soccer team, wants President Trump to “lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being the 51st state.”
NFL mulling changes to regular-season OT rules
The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss.