Luke Donald to return as Ryder Cup captain for Europe for 2027 competition

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) – European players chanted, “Two more years!” when they won the Ryder Cup in New York, and Luke Donald listened. He was named captain on Wednesday for the 2027 matches in Ireland, making him the first captain in 30 years to lead in three straight Ryder Cups.

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

TOKYO (AP) – It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

Ace right-hander Hunter Greene leaves Reds camp to have MRI

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) – Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Running back Chris Brooks agrees to terms with Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Running back Chris Brooks has agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the Green Bay Packers, according to his agency.

Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Already a bit of a worldly traveler, Victor Wembanyama recently posted a slideshow of photos on Instagram of his first experience in Alaska seeing the northern lights.

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe out at least 1 game with bruised back

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday’s game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers’ star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall.

McIlroy says it's a shame Jon Rahm rejected 'generous' European peace offering

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Rory McIlroy says it’s “a shame” Jon Rahm is the only LIV Golf player unwilling to accept the terms of a European tour deal to eliminate future fines, and he brushed off concerns the Spaniard might not be eligible for the Ryder Cup team.

Miami wins 77-69 at SMU to ensure double bye in ACC Tournament

DALLAS (AP) – Tre Donaldson scored 17 points, Malik Reneau had a double-double and No. 22 Miami beat SMU 77-69 on Wednesday night, ensuring the Hurricanes a double bye in next week’s ACC Tournament.

Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States beat Canada 1-0 on Wednesday in the SheBelieves Cup tournament, the Americans’ seventh straight shutout.