Professional Sports

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85

DETROIT — Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85. The Tigers said Lolich's wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice ...

AP source: Wizards acquiring Davis from Mavs in multiplayer trade

DALLAS — The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent ...

Vrabel built a culture that puts Patriots on verge of Super Bowl history

Mike Vrabel has focused on creating a specific culture during his first season as coach of the New England Patriots. The tone was set when he first spoke to the team prior to the start of the offseason program in April. "What my goal was, what I told everybody in the building ... it was to ...

Macdonald’s focus on defense a perfect fit for Seahawks heading into Super Bowl

SEATTLE — Long before the Seattle Seahawks reached their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history, coach Mike Macdonald donned a blue, gas station attendant-style shirt with a team logo on the chest. He made the fashion statement after the Seahawks put the finishing touches on their 2025 ...

AP source: New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator

The New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy to be their offensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the move had not been announced. Nagy spent the past three seasons in that ...

Nets guard Egor Demin sets NBA rookie record with a 3-pointer in 34th straight game

SALT LAKE CITY — Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin set an NBA rookie record Friday night by making a 3-pointer in his 34th straight game. Demin set the record on the first basket for the Nets against the Utah Jazz. He finished 6 for 12 from long distance, scoring 25 points and collecting 10 ...