Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd agrees to 5-year extension

The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved the contract, which gives Lloyd a $1 million raise next season and includes $19 million in total compensation.

Guardian Caps: NFL requires use of helmet cover at training camps to reduce head injuries

“The cap provided that extra layer of protection you needed during practice. The last thing you want is to lose players to head injuries during practice,” one NFL player said.

Deshaun Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists, possibly complicating future with Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson’s complex legal situation has the Browns in limbo and unclear about the quarterback’s immediate future after a 24th woman filed a lawsuit against Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.

PGA Tour: Saudi-paid players including Phil Mickelson no longer eligible for tour

LIV Golf, run by golf legend Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, responded to the PGA Tour's decision by calling it “vindictive and divisive.”

D-backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win over Reds

Christian Walker hit a two-run homer and Josh Rojas and Jordan Luplow added solo shots for the Diamondbacks, who stopped a 26-inning scoreless streak with a five-run eighth inning in Tuesday’s 14-8 loss to the Reds.

Brittney Griner’s fate tangled up with other Americans held in Russia

Brittney Griner is not only one of the most dominant figures in her sport but also a prominent gay, Black woman. That has prompted questions about the role race and sexual identity are playing in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LGBTQ community, and about whether her case would get more attention if it involved a white male athlete.

Reliever Jacob Webb returns to Braves in deal with D-backs

Webb, 28, is returning to the Braves, where he pitched from 2019-21. Webb was expected to be available in the bullpen for Tuesday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics.

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday.

Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win

Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 14-8 Tuesday night.

Colorado Avalanche sweep Edmonton Oilers, advance to Stanley Cup Final

The Colorado Avalanche head back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001. They will take on the winner of the Eastern Conference final between the New York Rangers and the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Arizona sports gamblers bet a record $692 million in March

Department of Gaming Director Ted Vogt attributed the growth to college basketball’s March Madness tournament and other major events.

Keuchel agrees to minor league deal with D-backs: AP source

Dallas Keuchel was recently released by the Chicago White Sox after having a 2-5 record with a 7.88 ERA through eight starts. He was in the final season of a $55 million, three-year deal.

Greene retires 20 straight in rain-shortened Reds' win over D-backs

Madison Bumgarner (2-5) threw 30 pitches in the first inning, but the Reds managed just one run and left the bases loaded. The veteran left-hander needed 108 pitches to get through five.

Iditarod dog found safe 3 months after disappearing from race checkpoint

Leon, a sled dog, went missing while racing The Iditarod in Alaska in March. He was expected to see a veterinarian and eventually fly back to France.

Cardinals player dies in car crash, ex-Arizona football player accused of murder: top sports stories

An Arizona Cardinals player tragically died in a car accident, a former University of Arizona football player is accused of murder, and the Arizona Coyotes are one step closer to finding a new permanent home.

Czech, Smith lead Texas past Arizona, into WCWS semifinals

Arizona (39-22) lost its first eight Pac-12 games and tied for last place in the league before getting hot during the regionals and super regionals.