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

ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sports

The move angered sports fans, and the U.S. Tennis Association wasn’t pleased with the timing. WASHINGTON — ESPN is among a number of Disney Entertainment channels that have gone dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems. The channels went off the air Thursday night due to a carriage dispute between the nation’s second-largest cable TV provider … Read more