DALLAS (AP) — LSU coach Kim Mulkey hasn’t spoken to Brittney Griner since the former Baylor star was released from a Russian prison and returned to the United States, but Mulkey had a message for his ex-player. “I’m glad she’s back,” Mulkey said during his Final Four press conference on Thursday, a day before the … Read more
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have operated the past few seasons on the philosophy that they want to wrestle as long as possible rather than go all-in during a particular season. But a look at their roster indicates the championship window might not stay open much longer. The Brewers’ top two starting pitchers and … Read more
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets’ desire for speed off the bench and annoyance with a struggling veteran blocking that addition took a boo bird target from Citi Field out of the equation on Monday. Darin Ruf, who underperformed after arriving at the trade deadline last season and looked no better in spring training, has … Read more
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes NEW YORK — Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven’s death, researchers have extracted DNA from strands of his hair, looking for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that afflicted him. They were unable to solve the case of the German composer’s deafness or severe stomach ailments. But … Read more
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Before welcoming St. Louis and continuing Jordan Walker’s radiant rise as the Cardinals’ top prospect in a generation, manager Oliver Marmol had a question first. In stadium manager Roger Dean’s office on Saturday afternoon, with Walker sitting across from him and bench coach Joe McEwing nearby, Marmol asked the 20-year-old … Read more
Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes PARK CITY — Parkinson’s disease is affecting more and more people across the country. Although there is no cure, one thing shows promise for improving symptoms. Parkinson’s disease causes brain cells that make dopamine to stop or die. Dopamine is a chemical that coordinates movement. The loss of dopaminergic cells … Read more
A wild Sweet 16 battle between Michigan State and Kansas State was tied at 92 in overtime when Wildcats guard Markquis Nowell took an inbounds pass, turned to a crowd where the legend of the NBA Isiah Thomas and former Spartans star Mateen Cleaves were seated and said, “Look at this.” Nowell dribbled the ball … Read more
Dont’a Hightower makes a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sportswriter March 21, 2023, 11:53 a.m. ET • 3 minute read FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker, who didn’t play … Read more
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes NASHVILLE — Americans took fewer steps during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they still haven’t regained their mojo, according to a new study. “On average, people are taking about 600 fewer steps a day than they were before the pandemic started,” said study author Dr. Evan Brittain, associate … Read more
Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes LONDON — Some of the world’s leading flu vaccine makers say they could make hundreds of millions of bird flu vaccines for humans within months if a new strain of bird flu crosses the species divide. A current outbreak of bird flu known as H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has killed record … Read more
