Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics, too. They are hardly the only ones. Longtime manager Dusty Baker would bet that anxiety in the air has shortened more than a few careers. He recalls watching terrified teammates and coaches cling tightly … Read more

Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball

Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball

Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month. Rubio was the MVP of the most recent World … Read more