Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies

Johnson played 13 major league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs. NEW YORK — Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986, has died. He was … Read more

San Antonio Spurs’ No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper undergoes surgery, availability for season opener up in the air, ESPN reports

NBA Insider Shams Charania reported Harper had surgery on his left thumb on Friday, leaving questions surrounding his availability for the Spurs season opener. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs’ number two overall pick Dylan Harper reportedy underwent surgery on his left thumb on Friday, according to ESPN. Around 6 p.m., NBA Insider Shams … Read more

PETA says BGSU locker room cat ‘Pudge’ should stay home from games

PETA penned a letter to BGSU senior George Carlson, asking him to keep Pudge away from football games, where he has gained notoriety and fame. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Animal rights activist group PETA has penned a letter requesting that Bowling Green State University (BGSU) locker room cat, Pudge – whose fame has exploded seemingly overnight – … Read more

Buzz kill: Swarm of bees forces South Texas high school football game to be relocated. Here’s where.

Dilley ISD announced the game between Dilley and Comfort on Friday night has been relocated due to a “swarm of bees” on or near the field. DILLEY, Texas — For the second time in a year, a district in South Texas has encountered an unexpected wildlife problem at its football stadium. Now it’s forcing officials … Read more

IOC creates panel to review female issues in Olympic sports and protects experts’ identity

The International Olympic Committee says the panel’s identity “will remain confidential for now to protect the integrity of the group and their work.” GENEVA, Switzerland — The names of experts appointed to an Olympic panel looking at female gender issues ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are not being revealed, the IOC said Friday. … Read more