Another Astros starter to undergo surgery

HOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France will have surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday. France opened the season in the majors but had been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land and made one start there when he was placed on the injured list in early May. France resumed throwing recently after being shut down for … Read more

Gymnast Skye Blakely pulls out of Olympic trials following Achilles injury

Blakely came to the Olympic trials as a leading contender to make the U.S. team following a dazzling performance at nationals. MINNEAPOLIS — Skye Blakely’s bid to make the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team is over. The 19-year-old will miss the U.S. Olympic trials after suffering a right Achilles injury during training on Wednesday. USA … Read more

First women selected for Hockey Hall of Fame

Two former Gophers, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, will become the first women inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, joining five former NHL stars. TORONTO, ON — Though their time on ice is now done, two Minnesotans aren’t through when it comes to making hockey history. On Tuesday, the University of Minnesota announced former … Read more

NBA Draft Tracker: Spurs add UConn’s Castle to help Wemby, trade Kentucky’s Dillingham after picking him

Victor Wembanyama is the cornerstone of a new era for San Antonio basketball, and now he has a true point guard to help with the team’s turnaround. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Welcome to San Antonio, Stephon Castle. With the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Spurs took the 6-foot-6 guard out of UConn … Read more

Closing arguments starting in class-action lawsuit against NFL by ‘Sunday Ticket’ subscribers

The lawsuit covers 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons. LOS ANGELES — The jury in the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers will receive instructions and hear closing arguments on Wednesday before beginning deliberations. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez will … Read more

Kansas City Chiefs partner with Hallmark to make Christmas movie

It’s a unique collaboration for sure, but knowing Hallmark, it’s sure to be heartwarming. WASHINGTON — It’s a classic Christmas tale as old as time: Coming home for the holidays, celebrating with those you love, and….playing professional football for one of the NFL’s top teams?  The Kansas City Chiefs are collaborating with Hallmark to make … Read more