Astros’ Jose Altuve leaves against Yankees after an inning because of bruised left leg

HOUSTON — Houston Astros‘ second baseman Jose Altuve left Friday night against the New York Yankees after one inning because of a bruised left leg. Batting leadoff, Altuve grounded out and then walked gingerly to the dugout. He stopped to chat with manager Dusty Baker for a minute before being approached by the team’s trainer … Read more

ACC becomes latest power conference to expand cross-country by adding Stanford, Cal and SMU

For the ACC, adding three schools will increase media rights revenue from its long-term deal with ESPN. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference voted Friday to add Stanford, California and SMU next year, providing a landing spot for two more schools from the disintegrating Pac-12 and creating a fourth super conference in major college … Read more