National Sports

Red Sox hold out Victorino because of hamstring

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox held Shane Victorino out of the lineup Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his left hamstring.

Reinsdorf recommends selling White Sox when gone

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox confirm a report that chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has recommended a family succession plan that includes selling its interest in the franchise.

Nationals place Mattheus on DL, recall 2 pitchers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Washington Nationals have placed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list after he broke his right pitching hand punching a locker.

Arizona signs rookie free agent WR Hawkins

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent rookie wide receiver Charles Hawkins and waived-injured wide receiver Javone Lawson.

49ers thrilled to have Super Bowl come to town

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Only a Colin Kaepernick deep ball away from the San Francisco 49ers' practice field, Levi's Stadium is taking shape in a hurry.

Cotts back in majors; Rangers skipping Tepesch

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Left-hander Neal Cotts is back in the major leagues for the first time since 2009.

Southern Cal, San Jose State share 1st-round lead

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.

Street in Montreal named for Hall of Famer Carter

MONTREAL (AP) -- A stretch of road in front of the stadium where he began his Hall of Fame career has been renamed in honor of former Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter.

Maddon says he's OK with Escobar's celebration

TORONTO (AP) -- Rays manager Joe Maddon changed course Tuesday, saying he has no problem with the way shortstop Yunel Escobar celebrates home runs.

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he's changing his team's name to the Charlotte Hornets.

Pulis leaves as Stoke manager by mutual consent

STOKE, England (AP) -- Stoke says Tony Pulis has left as manager by mutual consent, ending his seven-year tenure at the Premier League club.

WNBA GMs pick Mercury to win title, Parker for MVP

NEW YORK (AP) -- WNBA general managers are predicting the Phoenix Mercury, with a healthy returning roster and the addition of No. 1 draft pick Brittney Griner, to win the championship, and Los Angeles' Candace Parker as the top choice to earn the MVP award.