North Carolina is investigating Sylvia Hatchell, who parents say referenced lynchings, forced players to play through injuries.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Harvard launches investigation into sale of fencing coach’s house to parent of a recruit
Harvard announces review after recruit’s parents bought longtime fencing coach’s house in 2016 for $440K above market value.
Nationals shortstop Trea Turner suffers broken finger, no timetable for return
The Nationals shortstop came out of the game in the first inning after a pitch hit his hand while he was squaring to bunt.
Bryce Harper booed hard by Nationals fans, strikes out in first at-bat
Harper made his highly-anticipated return to Washington on Tuesday, the first meeting of the season between the Phillies and Nationals.
Xander Bogaerts gets six-year, $120 million extension from Boston Red Sox
All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts received a six-year, $120 million contract extension from the Boston Red Sox.
Bold MLB predictions: Season of ’61 revisited, MadBum on the move and more
Will Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton stage their own HR chase? Can someone steal 70 bases? While maybe not likely, these are among the bold calls.
Dodgers set MLB opening-day record with eight home runs
Joc Pederson, Enrique Hernandez lead the way with a pair of homers apiece as NL’s top slugging team in 2018 gets off to strong start.
Lorenzo Cain takes away game-tying homer as Brewers edge Cardinals
Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain takes away a home run from Jose Martinez for the final out in opening-day win over Cardinals.
University of Texas suspends spirit group six years in wake of hazing investigation
Longhorns officials hand down six-year ban, two-year probation for the Texas Cowboys spirit group after a member was seriously injured and later died.
Top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. to be on Padres opening-day roster, reports say
Top shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. earns spot on 25-man roster for season opener as San Diego Padres continue extreme makeover for 2019.