Sports News In Brief

NEW YORK—Downplaying reports that youth interest in the sport was steadily declining, commissioner Rob Manfred told…

TAMPA, FL—Expressing concerns that Tampa Bay had not yet undertaken the basic prep he used to do in New England,…

BAY LAKE, FL—Following his team’s elimination from the NBA playoffs, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was…

FLORHAM PARK, NJ—Asking for patience so the team has time to develop and cohere, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase…

ORLANDO—Stressing that the unconventional tactic was warranted to counter the Lakers star’s incredible postseason…

ORLANDO—Rubbing his eyes in frustration after pouring over hours of game footage, Houston Rockets head coach Mike…

LOS ANGELES—Waxing philosophic about the team’s chemistry and grit over the dinner table, media mogul Bill Simmons…

ENCINITAS, CA—Crashing through the top of the surf in an arching jump before approaching a group of nearby swimmers,…

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND—In an effort to shore up their racist chants and back side vandalism before the upcoming season,…

ORLANDO—After a blazing six-win start since the NBA restarted its season, Suns guard Devin Booker explained to…

BOSTON—Assuring Red Sox Nation that the cutout would make a full recovery, General Manager Brian O’Halloran told…

NEW YORK—Moving in formation across the first-base line as terrified players scrambled into the dugout, federal…

BALTIMORE—Scouring the video-messaging app to find the perfect birthday gift for his best friend and fellow season…

NEW YORK—Incredulous that all his work could be for nothing, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters Wednesday…

THE HEAVENS—Admonishing His flock for concerning themselves with human affairs beyond the ballpark, God, Our…

PHILADELPHIA—Lamenting that it was just not the same without the communal atmosphere of a live game, thousands of…

TAMPA, FL—Expressing glee that he could hold on to the souvenir for himself without fans in attendance, Blue Jays…

ELMHURST, IL—Admitting that more than anything he missed getting up in disgust in the middle of a game to go mow the…

SAN FRANCISCO—Unfolding an yellowing, wrinkled paper containing the names of every known card’s location, NBA star…

WASHINGTON—Reflecting on his failure to provide a safe space for them to thrive and profit, Washington Redskins…