National Sports

Strong offseason raises the bar for Tulsa Shock

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Are the pieces finally falling in place for the Tulsa Shock?

Rays minor leaguer Yepez suspended 50 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Angel Yepez has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test under minor league baseball's drug program.

After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly criticized his team and benched All-Star right fielder Andre Ethier, then watched Los Angeles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 Wednesday.

Jaguars sign WR Ebert, waive DT Pendleton

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jaguars have signed first-year receiver Jeremy Ebert and waived defensive tackle Jeris Pendleton.

WR Crabtree not on 49ers' practice field

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree is not on the practice field for Wednesday afternoon's organized team activity, though the team has provided no update regarding his absence amid reports he tore his Achilles tendon.

Declan's Warrior wins Belmont's Gygistar Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Declan's Warrior rallied to beat Tenango by a neck in the $83,300 Gygistar Stakes for 3-year-olds on Wednesday at Belmont Park.

D-Backs shut down OF Eaton after setback

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended Adam Eaton's rehabilitation stint in the minors after the young outfielder felt soreness in his injured elbow.

Whitaker begins new role as Texas Tech coach

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Candi Whitaker's favorite spot on campus while attending Texas Tech was in the basketball arena.

Jose Canseco accused of sexual assault in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegations that former baseball player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her.

New look Storm still hopes to be competitive

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle Storm got used to star center Lauren Jackson being absent because of injuries and commitments with the Australian national team.

Jaguars sign 7th-round draft pick McCray

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Demetrius McCray, a seventh-round draft pick, to a four-year contract.

Clark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.

Jaworski serious about Tebow in AFL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League?

Hsieh, Niculescu lose in 2nd round at Strasbourg

STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Seeded players Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Monica Niculescu of Romania were beaten Wednesday in the second round of the Strasbourg International.