Caddies show their value in wins on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – With so much emphasis on money and the trickle-down effect, sometimes the greatest reward for a caddie is the public credit given by their players.

Cole Palmer and João Pedro miss Chelsea game because of injuries

BRIGHTON, England (AP) – Chelsea winger Cole Palmer and forward João Pedro missed the team’s Premier League game against Brighton on Tuesday because of lingering injuries, manager Liam Rosenior said.

Mendoza, Pavia, Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draft

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia pulled off an unprecedented double at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in December. It marked the first time in the award’s history that two Latino players were finalists.

GM Brian Gutekunst says Packers will need to boost their cornerback depth

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst isn’t shy about noting one position the Packers must address in this week’s draft.

Mike Vrabel had difficult conversations after publication of photos

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that he’s had “difficult conversations with people I care about,” including his family, his coaching staff, team officials and players, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.

Orioles reinstate C Adley Rutschman, who was on the injured list

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Baltimore Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the injured list before Tuesday night’s game at Kansas City.

Nottingham Forest loses Callum Hudson-Odoi for rest of season

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery Tuesday on his right quadriceps muscle.

US women to face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in FIBA World Cup group play

The U.S. women’s basketball team will face China, Italy and the Czech Republic in the women’s FIBA World Cup in September, looking to win its fifth consecutive title.

Porter Martone stands out as youth is served early in the NHL playoffs

Porter Martone was playing college hockey last month. Now he’s making a difference in the NHL playoffs.