Minor league baseball
FILE - This 1953 file photo, shows Ohio State halfback Howard "Hopalong" Cassady in action pose in Columbus, Ohio. Cassady, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back, died early Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Tampa, Fla., Jerry Emig, the Ohio State associate athletic director said. He was 85. Cassady played both football and baseball at Ohio State in the early 1950s, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1955. He also played 10 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Detroit, and got the nickname "Hopalong" from local sports writers after the black-hatted Western star of the 1950s. (AP Photo/Harold Valentine, File)
'Hopalong' Cassady, Ohio State Heisman winner, dies at 85

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins Sep. 20, 2019 11:35 AM EDT

Friday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2019 03:50 AM EDT
NBA NEW YORK (AP) — In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets...

Tim Tebow put on Triple-A injured list by Syracuse Mets

Jul. 23, 2019 07:10 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Tebow has been placed on the injured list because of a cut hand by Triple-A Syracuse, where he is hitting just .163 this season. ...

Syracuse Mets' Tim Tebow speaks with reporters prior to a minor league baseball game, Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Syracuse, N.Y. The former Heisman Trophy-winner and NFL quarterback is struggling with the Syracuse Mets but has begun to come alive at the plate with hits in five of the last six games. (AP Photo/John Kekis)
Tim Tebow struggling in Triple-A; still a work in progress

By John Kekis May. 17, 2019 02:21 AM EDT

Tim Tebow, center, stands with Syracuse Mets teammates before a Triple-A baseball game against the Pawtucket Red Sox in Syracuse, N.Y., Thursday, April 4, 2019. The former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner went 0 for 4 for the top minor league affiliate of the New York Mets. He wasn't available for comment after the Syracuse Mets lost to the Pawtucket Red Sox 6-3 in 10 innings. (Michael Greenlar/The Post-Standard via AP)
Tebow goes 0 for 4 in Triple-A debut for NY Mets farm team

By John Kekis Apr. 04, 2019 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2019, file photo, New York Mets' Tim Tebow loosens up before batting in an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, Fla. Tebow is set to begin his third full season of minor league baseball. He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets just over two weeks ago and opening day is Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Mets prospect Tim Tebow makes Triple-A debut for Syracuse

By John Kekis Apr. 04, 2019 03:27 AM EDT

Tim Tebow in Syracuse for next step in his baseball odyssey

Apr. 02, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tim Tebow began the next step of his quest to make it to the major leagues , working out with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets on Tuesday. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates in the second half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cleveland. With a shocking, blockbuster trade for superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the Browns flipped the NFL on its helmet and instantaneously changed their national perception. The Browns roster now includes Beckham, Mayfield, Jarvis Landry and Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Huddle up! Browns QB Mayfield takes turn as Brewers 1B coach

By Carrie Muskat Mar. 16, 2019 08:40 PM EDT

New York Mets' Tim Tebow (15) bats in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 7, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mets at Nationals 3/7/2019

Mar. 12, 2019 11:42 AM EDT

New York Mets' Tim Tebow (15) bats in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 7, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tim Tebow reassigned to minor league camp by Mets

Mar. 12, 2019 11:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 11, 2018, file photo, Eastern Division's Tim Tebow walks up to the plate during the second inning of the Eastern League All-Star minor league baseball game in Trenton, N.J. Before picking football over baseball, Kyler Murray got some advice from another famous two-sport star. Tim Tebow says he told Murray to follow his heart when deciding between the Oakland Athletics and pursuing an NFL career. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Game changer: Tebow enters Mets camp 'all in' on baseball

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 16, 2019 08:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Ivan Nova delivers against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game, in Pittsburgh. Nova has been acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league pitcher Yordi Rosario and international signing bonus pool allocation. The trade was announced at the baseball meetings in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
The Latest: Champion Red Sox not looking to cut top payroll

Dec. 11, 2018 06:46 PM EST

Mets' Tim Tebow adds offseason TV hosting job

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2018 08:38 PM EST
New York Mets minor leaguer Tim Tebow has another offseason job. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback will host "Million Dollar...

FILE - In this July 11, 2018, file photo, Eastern Division's Tim Tebow watches his double off Western Division's Beau Burrows during the second inning of the Eastern League All-Star minor league baseball game in Trenton, N.J. New York Mets minor leaguer Tebow has earned a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback hit .273 with six homers and 36 RBIs in 84 games this year for Double-A Binghamton. His season was cut short by a broken right hamate bone, which required surgery July 24. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Van Wagenen: Tebow earned promotion to Triple-A with Mets

Nov. 07, 2018 09:47 PM EST

Weekend Sports Briefs

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2018 02:44 AM EST
MARATHON NEW YORK (AP) — Mary Keitany of Kenya and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, with Keitany dominating the...