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Mets stay silent on new manager Carlos Beltran's future While the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox took decisive action in jettisoning their managers after Major League Baseball concluded they were involved in nefarious sign stealing, the New York Mets have stayed silent on Carlos Beltrn's future. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

Voracek scores in OT, Flyers beat Blues 4-3 ST. LOUIS — The Philadelphia Flyers have shown the ability to play up to their competition. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:20am

Cora remorseful, Red Sox begin search for new manager The Boston Red Sox need to find a new manager, and it sounds like they haven't gotten over their old one. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:15am

Titans lineman eager for first AFC title game in ninth season Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling. by Associated Press Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:10am

Pro tours take steps to single out slow players The European Tour and PGA Tour are trying to crack down on slow play with revamped policies that allow for swifter penalty shots and for officials to target players who are taking too long to play. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am

From 30 books to 30,000, and a gift back to Scotland Alastair Johnston returned home to Scotland after an internship with IMG and brought with him 30 golf books that had been collecting dust in a storage room. That was more than 50 years ago. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am

Golf Notes: Koepka set to return after nearly three months off HONOLULU — Brooks Koepka hasn't been the same since he tied for third in the FedEx Cup final in August, and hasn't felt entirely healthy since last March. He wouldn't rate himself full strength now. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 3:00am

Titans' gamble hiring Vrabel as coach close to paying off NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro listened to how coach Mike Vrabel praised his performance in Tennessee's wild-card win with the hint of a smile. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 1:00am

Rivalry for Packers-49ers dates back 25 years SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brett Favre vs. Steve Young. Aaron Rodgers dueling with Colin Kaepernick. The catch by Terrell Owens, electrifying returns from Desmond Howard and breathtaking runs by Kaepernick. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 1:00am

Press Box: Astros get the punishment, Dodgers pay the price AJ Hinch won't be managing in the big leagues any time soon, if at all. Alex Cora will soon join him in the unemployment line, and it's hard to believe anyone will ever give him another job that involves being a leader of men. by By Tim Dahlberg/AP Sports Columnist Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:24am

White Sox, Cishek finalize contract CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox finalized a one-year, $6- million contract Tuesday with free agent reliever Steve Cishek. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:24am

Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros. The Red Sox didn't wait to see what punishment Major League Baseball might give him for possibly bringing a similar scheme with him to Boston. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:20am

Phillies cut former All-Star Herrera PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have cut outfielder Odubel Herrera and claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:19am

Cardinals acquire Dean from Marlins ST. LOUIS — Outfielder Austin Dean was acquired Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals from the Miami Marlins for 18-year-old minor league outfielder Diowill Burgos. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:08am

Astros look ahead after firing of Hinch, Luhnow HOUSTON — The Houston Astros suddenly have a couple more holes to fill. by Associated Press Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:02am

Hinch, GM out for Astros sign stealing after MLB bans pair The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal cost manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow their jobs, and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could be next. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:45am

Chiefs moving from Texans to Titans In a jubilant locker room after the Kansas City Chiefs had thumped Houston to return to the AFC title game, defensive end Frank Clark thought back to a humiliating loss to the Texans midway through the regular season. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:40am

Blues beat Ducks 4-1 to extend home winning streak Backing up Jordan Binnington, Blues goalie Jake Allen knows he needs to make his starts count. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:35am

Embracing road warrior mentality why Titans are going to K.C. Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel made it clear before flying to Houston needing to win their regular-season finale the Titans would have to be road warriors to keep this season alive. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:30am

Texans face long offseason after collapse vs. Chiefs The Houston Texans were up 24-0 in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs and looked to be headed for their first AFC championship game, which they would have hosted. Then everything fell apart. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:30am

49ers expect different Packers this time in NFC title game When Aaron Rodgers greeted Jimmy Garoppolo following the least productive start of his sterling career he had a simple message for the San Francisco 49ers quarterback: "We'll see you later on." by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:25am

Stefanski officially hired as Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is getting a turn at fixing the busted Browns. The Vikings offensive coordinator was officially hired Monday by Cleveland as the 18th full-time coach in franchise history and 10th since the Browns' 1999 expansion return, which to this point has been a resounding two-decade debacle. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:20am

Fury predicts early knockout of Wilder in heavyweight rematch Tyson Fury leaned into the microphone and issued an audacious prediction to Deontay Wilder regarding their heavyweight rematch. by Associated Press Published Jan. 14 2020 @ 12:15am