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By The Associated Press The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT. Soto is the…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The NFL finally will have an on-field official in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former referee Art McNally will…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension will stand only if the NFL allows it. The punishment given to the…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers acquired hard-throwing reliever Matt Bush…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran corner outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the…

By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Amed Rosario homered early and hit an RBI single in the 11th inning for his third hit of the…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jose Quintana has parlayed his success in Pittsburgh into a job in St. Louis. The Pirates traded have the veteran left-handed…

NEW YORK (AP) — Only two of the top 300 picks in baseball’s amateur draft failed to reach agreements by the deadline. The highest selection not…

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jarren Duran homered and drove in a career-high three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox overcame sloppy…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins came…

By The Associated Press The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT. Soto is the…

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor homered, Max Scherzer defeated his former team, and the New…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list Monday night with plantar fasciitis in his left…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 43rd home run, Jose Trevino had his first multihomer…

MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Hunter Greene won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing one hit in six scoreless innings to lead the Cincinnati…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior forward Isaiah Ihnen will miss the upcoming season. He reinjured the surgically repaired left knee that…

NEW YORK (AP) — The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove and his hometown Padres have finalized a $100 million, five-year contract. The deal…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns now know how long they’ll be without Deshaun Watson. More than four months…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Van Jefferson needs knee surgery and could miss the defending…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver in the second…

ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — With his contract extension unresolved, Derwin James remained on the sideline Monday as the…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have acquired first baseman Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Football fans are debating the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Adoree Jackson has taken over as the New York Giants No. 1 cornerback since the…

BERLIN (AP) — United States forward Jordan Pefok has scored on his debut for Union Berlin to help the team reach the second round of the German…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have bolstered their pitching for the stretch run and playoffs, obtaining starter Frankie Montas and reliever Lou…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi thinks name, image and likeness rules were “probably” violated…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State athletic director Scott Carter has resigned and the school announced it plans to fire women’s…

By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa-based youth basketball league has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady spoke to reporters for the first time since the start of training camp, keeping most…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired left-handed reliever Garrett Cleavinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s narrow loss to England in the Women’s European Championship final may yet prove…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams lost to Canadian Rebecca Marino in her return to singles play after more than a year away. Williams lost 4-6, 6-1,…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is making sure his players know he won’t stand for another season like…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Under a previous head coach and front office, Detroit drafted Will Harris in 2019 to play safety. Now, the Lions are…

IGLS, Austria (AP) — Soccer’s World Cup forced the cancellation of a luge World Cup. The International Luge Federation said Monday that what was…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Kwon Alexander flew around the field in his first practice with the New York…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19. The two-time…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots’ usually reliable special teams took a step back in the punting game…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the start of Serie A due to a shoulder injury. The United States international…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations Monday. The…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson’s straightforward approach has been a welcome respite for the…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have acquired All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers in…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A smile has replaced the scowl on Bradley Chubb’s face, and that cheer has…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel signed his three-year extension with the San…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. reported to training camp Monday, the same day pads…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour has announced a new schedule that puts prize money near $500 million next season. Eight tournaments will…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Dak Prescott is pressing the reset button again for the Super Bowl-starved Dallas…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired rookie reliever Scott Effross in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Effross, a sidearming…

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting offensive tackle Jack Conklin was activated from the physically unable to perform list, another major…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Ron Rivera says the Washington Commanders have a plan to ramp up Curtis Samuel because of…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Growing up in a rough-and-tumble Jacksonville housing project, LeRoy Butler wore hand-me-down clothes, what…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Fans who want to financially support college athletes through name, image and likeness deals can now do so…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn’t know any other way but to…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Luke Donald is Europe’s new captain for the Ryder Cup in Italy next year. The job had belonged to Henrik…

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Australian cycling officials finally got around to making a significant adjustment to…

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a deal on a bill that would legalize betting on professional and collegiate sports, joining more…

By The Associated Press Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona has sold part of its production hub for 100 million euros to boost its finances in a bid to use its newly signed…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer When two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Deshaun Watson on criminal complaints stemming from…

MADRID (AP) — Team Astana has reinstated Colombian rider Miguel Ángel López following an investigation into drug trafficking in Spain. López had…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The story of a 5-foot-9 NFL linebacker nicknamed Field Mouse will be featured in Canton, Ohio,…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to cater for its expanded number of direct…