Yankees’ Pineda suspended 10 games
BOSTON (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was suspended for 10 games Thursday after being caught using pine tar. He said he won’t appeal the penalty that will cost him two starts.
“I accept it,” Pineda said before Thursday night’s game at Fenway Park. “I know I made a mistake.”
The commissioner’s office announced the ban, which started immediately.
Pineda was ejected in the second inning of Wednesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox after umpires found the pine tar on the right side of the right-hander’s neck.
After the game, Pineda admitted he used the pine tar to help him grip the ball on a cool, windy night.
Diamondbacks’ Trumbo goes to DL
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left fielder Mark Trumbo on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his right foot and recalled outfielder Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Reno.
Trumbo said he felt pain while jogging to his position Monday against the Chicago Cubs and an MRI revealed the stress fracture. He goes on the DL retro.
Phelps makes swimming return
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Phelps is 0 for 1 in his comeback to the pool.
The 22-time Olympic medalist lost to Ryan Lochte in the 100-meter butterfly final at the Arena Grand Prix.
Lochte touched first in 51.93 seconds, second-fastest in the world this year. Phelps took second in 52.13 in his first meet since retiring after the 2012 London Olympics.
He is the three-time Olympic champion and current world record-holder in the event. His time tied for fourth-quickest in the world.
NFL to discuss expanding playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will discuss expanded playoffs at the owners’ meetings next month in Atlanta.
Commissioner Roger Goodell told a gathering of Associated Press Sports Editors on Thursday that a vote is uncertain on the proposal to add two teams to the postseason. Should the owners vote on the increase in May, Goodell said the 14-team playoffs could be implemented for the upcoming season, or for 2015.
If no vote is taken, then 2015 would be the target for expanded playoffs, with a vote possible in October or next March.
The league also would need to consult with the players union on the matter, but it seems clear more playoff teams are on the way.
Bobcats’ McRoberts fined $20,000 for foul
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts was fined $20,000 by the NBA for making unnecessary and excessive contact with Miami Heat forward LeBron James.
McRoberts’ foul against James with 50 seconds remaining Wednesday night in Miami in the Heat’s 101-97 playoff victory over the Bobcats also was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.
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