British PM Starmer helps snooker world champs stay at the Crucible

Helped by an intervention from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, snooker ‘s world championship is staying at its long-time home of the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2045 amid fears it could have moved to China or Saudi Arabia.

Cristopher Sánchez guaranteed $104 million from Phillies in 6-year contract

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez is guaranteed $104 million in a six-year contract for 2027-32, a deal that contains $20 million in deferred money payable from 2035-44.

Senators hold the Rangers to the fewest shots by an NHL team since 2015

NEW YORK (AP) – James Reimer kept expecting the New York Rangers to put shots on net.

Rangers rookie pitcher finds out he made the team during mound visit

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Carter Baumler thought he was coming out of the game when he saw Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker making his way out of the dugout. Instead, the pitcher got a memory of a lifetime that he was able to share with his parents even though they were watching on television about 1,200 miles away.

A look at Mohamed Salah's trophy-laden career at Liverpool, in numbers

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the club.

Tennessee Titans' new enclosed stadium on track for February 2027 completion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The countdown is on for the completion of the Tennessee Titans ‘ new enclosed stadium with the project on target to meet its three-year timeline.

Battle and Braun have found their reward for staying through rough times

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – When Amaya Battle’s last-second jump shot swished through the net to give Minnesota the lead in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the largest crowd for the Gophers at Williams Arena in more than two years let out maybe the loudest roar yet.

Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is retiring after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Lavonte David is retiring after playing all 14 seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Lane Kiffin addresses high expectations as LSU opens spring practice under its new coach

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Lane Kiffin, wearing a white T-shirt, white shorts and a white visor, walked off the field after LSU’s first spring practice and wasted little time addressing the stratospheric expectations surrounding his highly hyped arrival on the bayou.