The Dodgers shattered MLBs spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026. Los Angeles' 2025 spending included records for payroll at $345. 3 million and tax of $169. 4 million for a total of $514. 6 million. Despite several contracts to the...
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- The Dodgers shattered MLBs spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
- Warriors wake up the echoes of their championship past in vintage comeback win over Clippers
- Shohei Ohtani pitches but doesnt bat for first time since 2021. Hes still sore from a hit-by-pitch
- Ohtani skips the bat, keeps the heat: 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Mets to a 7th straight loss
- Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback
- Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics
- NBA says LaMelo Balls takedown of Bam Adebayo should have been called flagrant, merited ejection
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- Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
- MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
- NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19
- Texas QB Arch Manning says hes feeling 100 percent after foot surgery
- Bayern Munich beats Real Madrid 4-3 to reach Champions League semifinals
- Arsenal outlasts Sporting Lisbon to set up Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid
- Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victims family
- FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup for sure despite war
- MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Durans allegation that a fan told him to kill himself
- Hilton Head a time to exhale and move on from the Masters
- Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly
- Aces re-sign four-time MVP Aja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core
- Tigers and rookie Kevin McGonigle agree to an $150 million, 8-year contract starting in 2027
- A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships
- WrestleMania is back in Las Vegas after a big showing last year
- LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo twice after Hornets knock Heat out of play-in tournament
- Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns with a broken jaw a day after being hit by a foul ball
- Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason
- Mets looking lost at the plate again in 7th straight loss
- Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit
- Bam Adebayo injured after LaMelo Ball trips him. Heat coach says Ball should have been ejected
- Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself
- LaMelo Balls layup, Miles Bridges block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
- Atletico Madrid withstands Barcelonas early blitz to reach the Champions League semifinals
- Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs
- Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
- Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool at Anfield to reach the Champions League semifinals
- New trial over Diego Maradonas death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
- NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel
- Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. Thats good news for coaches
- Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miamis coach, only 4 months after leading team to MLS Cup title
- Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted has no place in our game
- Matt Crocker quits as US Soccer Federation sporting director, just 2 months before World Cup
- Key reloads at Georgia Tech by adding 19 players through the transfer portal, including QB Mendoza
- Clippers stunning turnaround: From 6-21 to the play-in and a shot at the playoffs
- Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
- Knueppel and Ball finished 1-2 in the NBA in 3s. Now they hope to get Hornets to the playoffs
- ESPN rolls out big-event coverage as WrestleMania 42 streams on its app for the first time
- Mike Trout vs. Aaron Judge turns into starry slugfest of 3-time MVPs as Yankees edge Angels 11-10
- Judge, Grisham HR twice, overcome Trouts 2 homers in Yanks 11-10 win over Angels that stops skid
- National champion UCLA has a record night at the WNBA draft with 5 first-round picks and 6 overall
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
- Tar Heels Caleb Wilson makes 1-and-done leap official as top NBA prospect
- Rookies help bring Met Gala energy to the WNBA drafts orange carpet
- Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer
- Patriots exec says Business as usual for Mike Vrabel ahead of the NFL draft
- LeBron James must try to carry yet another team to playoff success with Lakers Doncic, Reaves out
- The Thunder top NBA playoff odds, the Spurs own the season series and the Celtics hover close
- Ty Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile
- Tyrese Haliburton says its shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason
- Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
- Bucks disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpos future
- Rory McIlroy a Masters champion again and the chase is on for more majors
- Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak
- Doc Rivers isnt expected back as Bucks coach next season, AP source says
- Dont miss it! Cyclings golden era delivers weekly brilliance and once-in-a-lifetime rivalries
- Jannik Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz and sets sights on the French Open
- MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system
- Play-in tournament will decide the final 4 spots in NBA playoff field
- NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors
- Cooper Flaggs standout rookie season ends as the No. 1 pick of the Mavs injures ankle in finale
- Giannis Antetokounmpo calls it disrespectful that Bucks benched him in final weeks of season
- Ovechkin response to fans request for 1 more year: Ill think about it
- All-Star Gabby Williams joins the Valkyries on a multiyear deal and Alyssa Thomas returns to Phoenix
- Scottie Scheffler falls a stroke short of a record Masters comeback after a flawless weekend
- Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
- Jokic to start for Nuggets versus Spurs to quality for award eligibility while Wemby sits
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
- Justin Rose rues his miscues through Amen Corner and another lost chance at winning the Masters
- Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney
- Ovechkin, Capitals keep postseason hopes alive with 3-0 victory over Penguins
- Tillman Scholars make connections with each other and the community at annual Pats Run
- Man City closes in on Arsenal in Premier League title race with 3-0 win over Chelsea
- Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros first World Series team, dies at 76
- Sergio Garcia breaks driver in frustration, then gets code-of-conduct warning, a first at Masters
- Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says
- Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets in Monte Carlo final to reclaim No. 1 ranking
- The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
- Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins
- The NBAs playoff push for this season has hit its final day. Heres a look at whats happening
- Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young
- Rory McIlroys resilience will be tested again after 6-shot lead evaporates at the Masters
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
- Shane Lowry makes Masters history: His second hole-in-one at Augusta National earns him crystal bowl
- Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed on deal to stay Wolverines coach for many years to come
- The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided
- Arsenal falls to Bournemouth and lets Man City back into Premier League title race
- Rory McIlroy has a big lead at the Masters after 36 holes. It usually ends well
- Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzukis Japanese on-base streak record with a 44-game run
- Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges
- Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA
- Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says
- Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd, AP sources say
- Rory McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge and sets Masters record with 6-shot lead at halfway mark
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
- Robert MacIntyre has awkward Masters exit after a middle-finger moment, missed cut and no interviews
- Ichiro Suzukis statue unveiling has a mishap as bat snaps during ceremony
- Scottie Scheffler has 2 shots in the water and his first round over par in the Masters in 3 years
- Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLBs Royals in Missouri
- Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga working on a no-hitter through 6 innings against Pirates
- Texas exodus as womens Final Four team sees key players hit transfer portal
- White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats
- MLBs percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades
- Nneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career
- Alabamas spring game offers a glimpse of the Tides next starting QB, Mack or Russell
- Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production
- Italian soccer crisis worsens with Bologna and Fiorentina losses in Europe
- MacIntyre gives middle-finger salute as firm, fast Augusta National bites back at the Masters
- Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffs
- Islanders Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetchs NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman
- Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
- Joel Embiid has appendectomy, leaving former MVPs status for postseason in doubt
- FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
- McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share the lead
- Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
- Tigers Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene
- Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
- As lefty Jeffrey Springs loses a no-hit bid in the seventh inning against the Yankees
- Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting womens events to biological females
- NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation
- Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments
- Iranian American soccer fans are torn between pride and protest as the World Cup nears
- A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
- Gary Player says Tiger Woods pain medication is understandable but he shouldnt be driving
- Colton Hertas Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change
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