By NATE BARNES Associated Press (PITTSBURGH, AP) — Cardinals starter Michael Wacha struggled for much of his 2016 debut. However, he made the pitch he needed to escape a two-on, one-out situation… Read more »

By BERNIE WILSON Associated Press Sports Writer (SAN DIEGO, AP) — Dave Roberts took a moment to soak up the atmosphere before his first game as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers…. Read more »

By JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press (OAKLAND, CALIF., AP) — Chris Sale struck out eight in a solid season debut to build off his franchise record last year, and the Chicago White Sox… Read more »

By KRISTIE RIEKEN Associated Press Sports Writer (HOUSTON, AP) — Roy Williams cried. He felt powerless — not a feeling to which he’s accustomed. He told his North Carolina players that if they… Read more »

(SPRINGDALE, Ark., AP) — The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have announced a four-year extension of the club’s player development agreement with the defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals. The agreement announced Monday… Read more »

By ALAN ESKEW Associated Press (SURPRISE, Ariz., AP) — Mike Moustakas homered, doubled and drove in five runs to help the Kansas City Royals outslug the San Francisco Giants 16-10 Tuesday… Read more »

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press (ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian Elliott could not believe his ears. The St. Louis goalie received a standing ovation after giving up a goal late in… Read more »

(METAIRIE, La., AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says New Orleans has signed free agent defensive tackle Nick Fairley to a one-year contract. The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Fairley is a former Auburn… Read more »

(COLUMBIA, Mo., AP) — Missouri coach Barry Odom announced Tuesday that two football players are leaving the program. Running back Chase Abbington and offensive tackle Malik Cuellar, both juniors, notified Odom this… Read more »