The New York Knicks are increasingly optimistic about their chances of re-signing star free agent Carmelo Anthony even as Anthony readies himself to talk to other teams next week, according to sources close to the situation.
The Los Angeles Angels have traded right-hander Ernesto Frieri to the Pittsburgh Pirates for righty Jason Grilli in a swap of struggling relief pitchers.
The Florida Panthers selected defenseman Aaron Ekblad with the first pick in the NHL draft Friday night.
Pittsburgh Penguins winger James Neal was traded to the Nashville Predators during the first round of NHL draft on Friday night at Wells Fargo Center.
Mike Trout belted a 489-foot solo shot to center field in the first inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, the longest home run by an American League player since ESPN began tracking them in 2006.
As his talented son, Andrew, was presented with his new wine-and-gold Cavaliers jersey, Mitchell Wiggins finally let go of some painful memories.
Vidal Nuno rebounded from two awful starts to pitch two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Kelly Johnson and Brett Gardner hit consecutive homers, and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Friday night in the opener of a series between struggling powers.
The first big trade chip of the 2014 NHL draft has fallen, with the Vancouver Canucks sending coveted center Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks for two players and a pick Friday.
The Chicago Bulls say they are not concerned about Derrick Rose’s health status being an obstacle in any potential recruiting pitch they make to prospective free agents over the coming weeks.
Tiger Woods didn’t last more than 36 holes in his return to competition.
