Sports

MLB launches wood-bat league for draft-eligible prospects NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball is creating a minor league for top eligible prospects leading to the summer draft. by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

On Football: Getting to January a major challenge for NFL In every NFL season, there are losing teams who hit December and just want to get to January, get the schedule done and go home. by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

Saban expects to return to sidelines for Alabama-LSU game Alabama coach Nick Saban expects to be back on the sidelines Saturday at LSU. by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

49ers to play 2 upcoming home games in Arizona The San Francisco 49ers will play two home games in Arizona after new coronavirus regulations put in place by officials in Northern California forced the team t... by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

Experienced Wolves help push young team to finals Editor's note: This is the first story in a series previewing Saturday's Class 6A state championship game between Lake Hamilton and Greenwood at War Memorial St... by Brandon Smith - December 1, 2020

'72 flashback shows how far we have come An only-in-2020 moment took place late one night in November 1972. by Bob Wisener - December 1, 2020

Kristie Mewis persevered to become breakout US star Kristie Mewis became the unexpected star of U.S. women's soccer this year and in the process showed the power of perseverance. by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

Texas coach Tom Herman avoids talking about his future AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas coach Tom Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, trying to keep the focus on the players trying to win... by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again For the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, it was the shortest offseason ever. For the eight teams that haven't played since March, the offseason dragged for lo... by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

Metcalf, Wilson lead Seahawks over Eagles 23-17 PHILADELPHIA -- DK Metcalf got extra motivation he didn't even need. by The Associated Press - December 1, 2020

MFL standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE by James Leigh - December 1, 2020

Hot-shooting second half carries UALR LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The University of Arkansas at Little Rock picked up its second victory of the season Monday 76-66 over Duquesne at the KFC Yum! Center in the... by Erick Taylor - December 1, 2020

Hogs keep Notae's scoring in reserve FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas guard JD Notae wasn't promised a starting job after he led all scorers with 30 points in the Red-White game a few weeks a... by Bob Holt - November 30, 2020

Vanderbilt fires coach Derek Mason in his 7th season NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Vanderbilt fired coach Derek Mason on Sunday after losing the first eight games of his seventh season, and offensive coordinator Todd Fitch ... by The Associated Press - November 30, 2020

Reports: Cost of Tokyo Olympic delay put at about $2 billion TOKYO -- The cost of the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics is estimated to be just under $2 billion, or about 200 billion yen. by The Associated Press - November 30, 2020