Kim Coon

Gray, Zito combine for 5 innings in A's win vs Arizona

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched into the third inning, Barry Zito went 2 2-3 innings and the Oakland Athletics defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in an exhibition game Tuesday.

Lohse, Maldonado lead Brewers past Reds for 1st spring win

PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Lohse threw three scoreless innings, Martin Maldonado homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 Tuesday for their first win this spring.

Panthers Release DeAngelo Williams

Running back DeAngelo Williams played nine seasons for Carolina and ranks as franchise's all-time leading rusher.

McCoy pleased to be in Buffalo, where he feels 'appreciated'

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Whatever initial reservations running back LeSean McCoy had about being traded to the Buffalo Bills have quickly worn off.

QB Jake Locker retires, has no 'burning desire' to play

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Quarterback Jake Locker is retiring from football rather than hit free agency after four NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He says in a statement that he no longer has the "burning desire" needed to keep playing the game for a living.

AP source: Jets, Buster Skrine agree to 4-year deal

NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the New York Jets and cornerback Buster Skrine have agreed to terms on a four-year contract.

Actor who played no-nonsense beer delivery man dies at 36

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A representative for Windell Middlebrooks, who played a no-nonsense beer delivery man in TV commercials, says that the actor has died.