Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – A counterattacking 80-run partnership for the seventh wicket between captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McChonchie guided New Zealand to a 61-run win that knocked host Sri Lanka out of the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday.

NASCAR's 1st All-Star race in Northeast at Dover has $1 million prize

DOVER, Del. (AP) – NASCAR scrapped the ” Promoter’s Caution ” for this season’s All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway and will run a three-segment, 350-lap competition.

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) – The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby placed on injured reserve

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to start their playoff push without Sidney Crosby.

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) – Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring, yet the switch-hitting Seattle Mariners catcher isn’t focused on trying to hit 60 home runs again this season.

UEFA rejects Benfica's appeal against Prestianni ban

NYON, Switzerland (AP) – UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names

The NFL scouting combine is off and running again.

Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million in 2039

Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.

Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Tyler Austin’s return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee.