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Home plate umpire Gerry Davis, left, and Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) restrain Astros pitcher Hector Neris, center, at the end of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

Astros reliever Neris intentionally balks to advance runner from second, then shouts at Red Sox

Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson that led to a dustup between the teams. Neris surrendered Trevor Story’s two-out RBI double in the seventh inning of Houston’s 7-3 loss. The right-hander then balked, moving Story to third, before Carlos Narváez bounced to shortstop for the final out. As Neris made his way off the mound, he had words with Hudson and yelled toward the Red Sox dugout, causing both teams, including bullpens, to come on the field before order was quickly restored.

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Cameron Young of the United States plays off the 8th tee during the first round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Cameron Young builds 5-shot lead at Wyndham Championship in search of first win

Cameron Young is one round away from finally being a PGA Tour winner. He ran off four straight birdies in the Wyndham Championship and stretched his lead to eight shots at one point. Young made a pair of late birdies for a 65. That gives him a five-shot lead over Nico Echavarria. No one else is closer than eight shots. Young is widely considered the best player without a victory on a main tour. His bigger goal is trying to make the Ryder Cup. He grew up in New York and won a New York State Open at Bethpage Black.

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FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward

The WNBA said Saturday that the individual who threw a sex toy on the court at an Atlanta Dream game earlier in the week was arrested and that any person throwing objects onto the court will be ejected from the arena and face a minimum one-year ban. The incident in Atlanta occurred late in the fourth quarter of the Dream’s game against Golden State on Tuesday in College Park, Georgia. On Friday, another sex toy was thrown in Chicago under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of Golden State’s 73-66 victory over the Sky.

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Dallas Cowboys' Linebacker Micah Parsons, left, speaks with wide receiver George Pickens during the Dallas Cowboys NFL Football training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Dan Greenspan)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dismisses Micah Parsons’ trade request as negotiation talk

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones does not intend to trade Micah Parsons after the star defensive end said he wants to leave the team amid a breakdown in negotiating a contract extension. Parsons remains at training camp after writing on social media Friday to request a trade, where he has yet to practice because of a back injury. He did not speak to reporters, walking off the field at the same time as Jones was fielding questions for more than 15 minutes. No stranger to public and prolonged disputes with standout players, Jones insisted the standoff with Parsons is no different than past situations.

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MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier leaves during Lynx’s 53-point blowout win over Aces

Minnesota Lynx forward and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier injured her right ankle during Saturday’s 111-58 victory over the Las Vegas Aces. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says it is too soon to assess the severity of the injury. Trailing the play in which Natisha Hiedeman drove the lane for a lay-up, Collier appeared to step on teammate Alanna Smith’s left foot and immediately went down near Las Vegas’ bench with the Lynx holding a 92-49 lead late in the third quarter.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn speaks at a press conference following practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Aaron Glenn gets emotional as the reality of being the Jets’ head coach ‘hit me pretty hard’

Aaron Glenn says the reality of being the head coach of the New York Jets finally hit him at practice. Seven months after being hired, he felt the impact during a practice when fans chanted for the team Saturday. Glenn, who played for the Jets for eight seasons, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead his former team. He and new general manager Darren Mougey face the challenge of ending the Jets’ 14-season playoff drought. Glenn has focused on reducing penalties, but the team had 12 called during practice. He remains committed to changing the team’s culture.

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone shows her gold medal after winning the women's 400-meter finals during the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Eugene, Ore.,Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

McLaughlin-Levrone runs 48.90 to capture second 400-meter national title

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won her second U.S. title in the 400-meter flat, finishing in 48.90 seconds to secure a spot in the race at world championships later this summer. McLaughlin-Levrone, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the world record holder in the 400 hurdles, has been running in the flat race this season. She beat Isabella Whittaker by .31 seconds to improve to 6-0 lifetime in the 400 flat. Aaliyah Butler finished third. This marked the 25-year-old’s third time cracking the 49-second mark in the 400, though she came up short of her personal best of 48.74 and short of the American record of 48.70 set by Sanya Richards-Ross in 2006.

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Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, center, raises his arms to acknowledge the applause of fans while warming up between defensive end Zach Allen, front, and defensive tackle Jordan Miller during an NFL football practice Friday, July 25, 2025, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

All-Pro defensive tackle Zach Allen agrees to 4-year, $102M extension with Denver Broncos

All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos on Saturday that includes nearly $70 million in guarantees. Allen is the second veteran to get a big contract during training camp. Earlier in the week receiver Courtland Sutton signed a four-year, $92 million extension with the Broncos. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity to discuss financial details because they were not authorized to talk about it publicly.

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The Los Angeles Lakers, from left, Coach JJ Redick, Maxi Kleber, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Adou Thiero, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and general manager Rob Pelinka. congratulate Doncic on his three-year, $165 contract extension at the Lakers' training complex in El Segundo, Calif., on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team

Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Slovenian superstar is bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for the 2026-27 season under his previous contract. The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks last February in a seismic trade for Anthony Davis. Doncic wrote on social media “Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud.”

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FILE - Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca at the team's practice facility in Waltham, Mass., June 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says

A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun for a record $325 million and move the team to Boston, according to a person familiar with the sale. The franchise wouldn’t play in Boston until the 2027 season. Pagliuca also would contribute $100 million for a new practice facility in Boston for the team, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday because the deal hasn’t been publicly announced. The sale is pending approval of the league and its Board of Governors.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice signs autographs at NFL football training camp Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice says he has ‘completely changed’ after causing dangerous crash on Dallas highway

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice says he has “completely changed” after a crash last year on a Dallas highway. The accident left multiple people injured and cost him more than $1 million in a settlement. Rice also was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of deferred probation. He spoke about the incident Saturday for the first time during training camp. Rice also missed most of last season because of a knee injury. The Chiefs are preparing for a possible NFL suspension, but Rice is focused on returning to the field and contributing to the team.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin signs autographs for fans after a practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Dan Quinn says he’s glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute

Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season. The 2024 All-Pro has been holding in at training camp. He reported to camp Sunday after skipping the first four practices and parts of the offseason program. He remains on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury while contract talks continue. He remain a presence at camp though he hasn’t been on the field.

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Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, douses Root Sports' Jen Mueller and J.P. Crawford, right, after Crawford hit a game-winning two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

J.P. Crawford hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift the Mariners past the Rangers, 4-3

J.P. Crawford hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Dominic Canzone led off the ninth with a single off closer Robert Garcia (1-6), bringing Crawford to the plate. On the third pitch Crawford saw, he sent a 95 mph fastball into the seats in right. Seattle gained another game on AL West-leading Houston and firmed its grip on the third wild-card spot by two games over the Rangers. Rowdy Tellez, Josh Smith and Marcus Semien had RBI hits in the third to give Texas a 3-1 lead. Seattle newcomer Josh Naylor had an opposite-field double in the fifth to cut it to 3-2.

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Colorado Rockies' Mickey Moniak, back left, and Orlando Arcia, back right, douse Brenton Doyle (9) after Doyle hit a two-run wakoff home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dennis Santana in the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rockies’ stunning 17-16 comeback win over Pirates highlights huge night for offense across MLB

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle had a hard time describing what had just taken place after he delivered the crowning blow in perhaps the wildest game of the major league season. Doyle hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap Colorado’s stunning comeback from a nine-run deficit in a 17-16 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Colorado won despite allowing nine runs in the first inning. Elias Sports Bureau and MLB.com said this was the first time since 2006 that a team won a game after allowing nine runs in the first inning.

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Athletics' Shea Langeliers watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Langeliers hits 2-run HR as A’s score 4 in 1st inning, beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1. Brent Rooker had a sacrifice fly, Langeliers followed with his 19th home run and Carlos Cortez added a two-out RBI single as the A’s built a 4-0 lead against Anthony DeSclafani. Rooker singled and scored on Tyler Soderstrom’s second double of the game to make it 5-0 in the fourth. Jacob Lopez (4-6) gave up five hits in five scoreless innings for the Athletics, who have won three straight and seven of their last eight. Luis Morales allowed a run in two innings in his major league debut. Elvis Alvarado and Sean Newcomb each pitched a scoreless inning to close it out. Langeliers led the way with three of the Athletics’ 11 hits.

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Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi, right, runs by Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Benintendi, Sosa each hit a HR as White Sox beat Angels 6-3

Andrew Benintendi had a double and a home run, Lenyn Sosa also homered among his two hits, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3. White Sox starter Shane Smith gave up two runs and two hits while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings in his first start since July 11 following a stint on the 15-day IL. Jordan Leasure (4-6) earned the win in relief, striking out four in 1 2/3 innings. Colson Montgomery and Josh Rojas also hit solo homers for the White Sox. Gustavo Campero homered for the Angels, and Tyler Anderson (2-7) took the loss.

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Colorado Rockies' Brenton Doyle, third from left, celebrates after hitting a two-run, walkoff home run with teammates, from left, Jordan Beck, Kyle Farmer and Michael Toglia in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Doyle hits walkoff homer in 9th, Rockies overcome 9-run 1st-inning deficit to beat Pirates 17-16

Brenton Doyle hit a walkoff, two-run homer in a five-run ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run first-inning deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16 on Friday night. The Rockies are the sixth team in major league history to win after surrendering nine first-inning runs according to Elias Sports Bureau. Cleveland was the last to do it in 2006. Colorado trailed 16-12 before rallying off Dennis Santana (3-3). Hunter Goodman hit his 20th homer with one out. Jordan Beck walked and scored on rookie Warming Bernabel’s first triple. Thairo Estrada had an RBI single, and Doyle hit his eighth home run with one out to win it.

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta works against a St. Louis Cardinals batter during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Pivetta’s dominant outing and Merrill’s clutch hit propel Padres to sixth straight win

Nick Pivetta gave up one hit and one run in seven innings, Jackson Merrill drove in two runs, and the San Diego Padres won their sixth game in a row, 4-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pivetta (11-3) struck out five and did not give up a walk. His only blemish was a solo homer by Willson Contreras in the fifth that gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. San Diego answered with four runs in the bottom of the fifth in large part to two errors that led to three unearned runs and Merrill’s two-run single.

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran comes into baseball game during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Phillies hoping Jhoan Duran’s 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader’s defense lead to a World Series

Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant. Bader, a strong defender and 2021 Gold Glove winner, will platoon in center field with Brandon Marsh. Duran, known for his 100.2 mph fastball, is set as the closer. He has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA this season. Phillies manager Rob Thomson plans a double-platoon in the outfield. The Phillies are facing alternating right- and left-handed pitchers over the next six games. Duran’s addition strengthens a bullpen that includes Matt Strahm and Orion Kerkering.

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Houston Astros designated hitter Carlos Correa connects on a flyout in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Carlos Correa is back with the Astros — this time at third base

Carlos Correa has returned to the Houston Astros. Correa was a beloved player during his first stint with the Astros, helping them win their first World Series. With the Twins struggling in the standings, he waived his no-trade clause to return to Houston. The Twins got minor-league pitcher Matt Mikulski. The also acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez at Thursday’s trade deadline. He was in the lineup Friday night batting third. Correa was at third base and batting cleanup.

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Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa, right, walks across the field near Ty France (13) after hitting a lineout to third base to end the bottom of the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

New-look Twins attempt to regroup in Cleveland for series against Guardians

A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for the Minnesota Twins upon their arrival at the ballpark. Making nine trades and jettisoning nearly 40% of their team before the deadline the previous day meant there were plenty of new faces in the clubhouse when the Twins began their three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians. Minnesota’s sell-off included standout shortstop Carlos Correa, closer Jhoan Duran and four high-leverage relievers who were several years away from free agency, including St. Paul native Louis Varland. Just two years ago, the Twins won the American League Central Division title and advanced to the division series.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) delivers in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Newcomers Helsley, Rogers and Mullins join Mets in the thick of a pennant race

Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped into a pennant race when they joined the National League-East leading New York Mets in search of the franchise’s first championship since 1986. The Mets, who fell to the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s NLCS, entered Friday with a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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New Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff, a transfer from BYU, shows off the Star of David on his necklace after football practice at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Brett Martel)

Jake Retzlaff still loves BYU but expresses faith in his fresh start at Tulane

Jake Retzlaff says he still loves BYU but expressed faith in his decision to start fresh at Tulane. Retzlaff is trying to move past recent reputational harm in Utah, learn a new offense and outperform three other transfer QBs at Tulane. Retzlaff led BYU to an 11-2 record last season but recently withdrew while reportedly facing a suspension for violating the university’s honor code. He’d been named in a now-dismissed civil sexual assault lawsuit. Retzlaff declined to discuss the lawsuit or discipline he faced at BYU.

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FILE - People make their way to RFK Stadium in Washington before the start of an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Toronto FC, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. D.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared another significant hurdle. The District of Columbia Council approved legislation on Friday, but it still needs a second approval before reaching Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Commanders, currently playing in Maryland, aim to open a new venue by 2030. The ownership group has been exploring locations in Washington, Maryland and Virginia since buying the team in 2022. Congress transferred the RFK Stadium land to the city in January, paving the way for redevelopment.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announces that Wrigley Field will host the 2027 All-Star Game as Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts looks on during a baseball news conference Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew Seligman)

Wrigley Field chosen to host 2027 All-Star Game. Manfred downplays spat with Phillies’ Harper

The Friendly Confines are set to host The Midsummer Classic. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held at Wrigley Field. The announcement came during a news conference at home plate with Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Baseball’s second-oldest ballpark hasn’t hosted an All-Star game since 1990. Manfred cited the “amazing transformation” of the ballpark and surrounding streets in the past decade as part of a massive renovation by the Ricketts family. He also downplayed his recent confrontation with Phillies star Bryce Harper over the looming labor battle between the league and its players.

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FILE - Jane Gaudreau, mother of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were fatally struck by a motorist while riding bicycles, poses for a portrait at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, N.J., Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school

The Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in southern New Jersey. The event in May drew thousands, with more than 1,100 participants in person and virtually. The playground honors hockey players John and Matt Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last August. Their mother and sister work at the school, where their grandmother also worked for 44 years. The playground will feature wheelchair accessibility and ramps. Groundbreaking is set for late August or early September, with the next 5K planned for May 2026.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran delivers to the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

What’s in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager

Jhoan Duran’s wife almost cried when she thought he might lose his No. 59 uniform number after being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The number holds sentimental value for Duran, even being part of his family pool design in the Dominican Republic. Fortunately, Duran got to keep his number and wore it for the start of a series against Detroit. Phillies manager Rob Thomson, who previously wore No. 59, happily gave it up for Duran. Thomson joked that his wife might be upset since all her merchandise has 59 on it. Duran was traded to the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins.

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Rod Bruchell installs signs outside Bristol Motor Speedway, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn., the day before the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee’s first MLB game with record crowd

Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history again by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee. The stage or racetrack in this case has been set for Saturday night for the biggest crowd ever at a regular season baseball game at the MLB Speedway Classic Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history again by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee. Seeing the venue on paper is one thing. What MLB has done tucking a baseball field inside the infield of the half-mile bullring at Bristol is impressive even with a Sunoco sign can be seen in one corner.

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Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington speaks during a baseball news conference in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pirates GM Cherington believes deadline moves create options for 2026. In what way is uncertain

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington believes the team’s moves at the trade deadline created flexibility going into 2026. The Pirates sent away third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, closer David Bednar and starting pitcher Bailey Falter in exchange for prospects. Cherington says the team will use the next two months to provide opportunities for younger players and will explore adding a veteran bat through trade or free agency during the offseason. Pittsburgh is in last in the NL Central despite a strong pitching staff led by Cy Young candidate Paul Skenes.

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons, left, talks with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during training camp Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons requests trade and says team won’t negotiate

Micah Parsons has requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys while suggesting the club has refused to negotiate a new contract for the star edge rusher. Parsons reported to training camp in California with the Cowboys last week and tried to stay upbeat in a meeting with reporters. His tone changed dramatically in a message posted on X. Parsons wrote, “I no longer want to be here.” Parsons finished the lengthy note by saying he had told executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones he wanted to be traded.

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Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami's newest signing, addresses the media during an MLS soccer press conference, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Rodrigo De Paul excited for opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Rodrigo De Paul has enjoyed years of playing alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina’s national team, but the star midfielder said that for a long time, he’s dreamed of playing on the same club with his good friend. So when Messi joined Inter Miami of Major League Soccer in 2023, De Paul started paying attention. He caught MLS matches when he could and admired what Messi, co-owner David Beckham and Inter Miami were building in South Florida. Then Beckham approached De Paul with the idea of joining Inter Miami, and the 31-year-old made the choice to be a part of a league that intrigued him.

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FILE - Emma Meesseman (11), of Belgium, reacts to a three pointer during a women's bronze medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Emma Meesseman will suit up for the Liberty against the Sun

Emma Meesseman is ready to help the New York Liberty on their quest to repeat as WNBA champions. The 2019 WNBA Finals MVP will suit up for the team Friday night against the Connecticut Sun. She last played in the league in 2022. Her arrival is a boost for the squad that is without Breanna Stewart for a few weeks while she recovers from a bone bruise in her right knee. New York also is without Nyara Sabally because of a knee injury and Kennedy Burke because of a right calf strain.

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FILE - Shannon Sharpe, left, unveils a bust of himself along with his presenter and brother, Sterling Sharpe, during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Sterling Sharpe hasn’t fully embraced his selection into the Hall of Fame because of an eye issue

Maybe the magnitude of the accomplishment will hit Sterling Sharpe when he walks on stage Saturday and sees his bronze bust that will be displayed permanently in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The former Green Bay Packers star wide receiver will be enshrined along with cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen and tight end Antonio Gates as members of the Class of 2025. But Sharpe hasn’t been able to celebrate the honor fully because he’s been dealing with problems in his right eye. He was still recovering from eye surgery when his brother, Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, informed him in front of television cameras that he was selected.

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Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Eugenio Suarez runs back to the dugout after flying out to Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez returns to Mariners in deal with Diamondbacks, AP source says

Slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez is headed back to the Seattle Mariners in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Suarez spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Mariners, hitting 53 home runs. The 34-year-old infielder has 36 homers this season and is tied with Seattle’s Cal Raleigh for the major league RBI lead with 87. He joins a lineup that already ranks fifth in the majors in home runs, thanks in large part to Raleigh — the major league leader with 41 homers. Suárez is in the final season of an eight-year, $79 million contract.

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Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda tags out New York Yankees' Austin Wells during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Austin Wells loses track of the outs in 9th inning and costs the Yankees a late opportunity

Perhaps nobody was happier the Yankees won Wednesday night than catcher Austin Wells, after his embarrassing mental lapse on the bases cost New York an opportunity in the ninth inning. Anthony Volpe hit a tying homer off Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks with one out in the ninth, then Wells singled and advanced to second base when Trent Grisham tried to bunt for a hit. Grisham was thrown out at first for the second out and credited with a sacrifice. Wells, however, thought the inning was over and wandered off the bag. He got tagged in a rundown for the third out, sending a back-and-forth game to extra innings as fans in the Yankee Stadium crowd of 45,355 groaned.

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Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller, right, gives autographs after the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)

Raiders sign Kolton Miller to 3-year, $66 million extension, AP source says

Kolton Miller, one of the NFL’s top left tackles, signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders, with $42.5 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the contract said Wednesday. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. The Raiders announced only an extension has been signed. Miller, the 15th overall pick of the 2018 draft out of UCLA, has been one of the NFL’s top left tackles. Miller entered training camp with just one year left on his contract, but decided to practice rather than hold out.

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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Phillies acquire hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Jhoan Duran, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing closer. Duran has 16 saves and a 2.01 ERA in 49 appearances this season, striking out 53 in 49 1/3 innings. Catcher Eduardo Tait and right-hander Mick Abel were shipped off to Minnesota in the deal. Philadelphia is competing with the New York Mets for the NL East title. The Phillies won the division last year before they were eliminated by the Mets in their NL Division Series.

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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) shoots over Indiana Fever's Natasha Howard (6) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Liberty star Breanna Stewart has bone bruise in her right knee and is out indefinitely

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a bone bruise in her right knee, and the team has no timetable for her return. Coach Sandy Brondello says the team wants “to make sure she’s right for the playoffs.” She says the Liberty hope Stewart returns before that. A two-time MVP, Stewart was hurt early in the Liberty’s 101-99 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night. Stewart seemed to injure the leg while running up the court and exited about 3 1/2 minutes into the game. She went to the locker room and never returned to the bench. A seven-time All-Star, Stewart is averaging 18.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

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FILE - Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion

Federal prosecutors say former NBA star Gilbert Arenas has been arrested along with five other people on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that all six defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and one count of operating an illegal gambling business. His attorney said he hadn’t had much time to speak with his client and couldn’t comment on the case. The 43-year-old Arenas is also charged with making false statements to federal investigators.

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Chicago White Sox's Austin Slater runs after hitting a one-run single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Chicago, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox

Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another right-handed bat they can plug into a part-time role down the stretch. The active Yankees have acquired the veteran outfielder from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. New York had a pressing need to bolster its outfield depth with star slugger Aaron Judge sidelined by a flexor strain in his right elbow. The 32-year-old Slater hit .236 with five home runs and 11 RBIs in 51 games with the White Sox this season. The Yankees will be his fifth team in just over a year.

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Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes catches a line drive hit by San Francisco Giants' Wilmer Flores during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Pirates send 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes to Reds for reliever Taylor Rogers, a prospect and cash

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Gold Glove-winning third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds for veteran reliever Taylor Rogers, shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura and cash. The 28-year-old Hayes gives the Reds an elite defender at the hot corner who is under contract for the rest of the decade. The 20-year-old Stafura, a second-round pick by the Reds in 2023, is considered one of the better prospects in Cincinnati’s system.

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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Steven Cruz throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves. That ties a major league record set by Cleveland in 2016. Sam Long secured the win by escaping a jam in the 10th inning. Salvador Perez then hit a single to score MJ Melendez for the victory. Injuries to the starting rotation forced Royals manager Matt Quatraro to rely on the bullpen, which delivered an outstanding performance. They combined to allow five hits and one walk while striking out 10.

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FILE - Colorado safety Carter Stoutmire (23) celebrates after an overtime victory in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FIle)

Coach Deion Sanders’ return to Colorado lifts team spirits after his battle with bladder cancer

Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire sees Deion Sanders as more than just a coach. Sanders has returned to the team after battling bladder cancer, and his presence has lifted spirits. Stoutmire, whose father played in the NFL with Sanders, expressed relief at his return. Sanders revealed Monday that doctors removed his bladder to combat an aggressive form of cancer. His return has energized the team. Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston praised Sanders’ leadership, noting his impact on and off the field. Sanders emphasized the importance of regular health checkups, a message that resonated with Livingston.

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New York Mets' Juan Soto reacts after fouling a ball off his leg while batting during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mets slugger Juan Soto out of lineup a day after fouling a ball off his left foot

Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn’t in New York’s lineup for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier. Manager Carlos Mendoza says Soto is “better but still sore. Getting treatment. We’ll see where we’re at.” The manager added that Soto will get in the batting cages to see if he could pinch-hit. Jeff McNeil is in the lineup in right field as the NL East-leading Mets tried to avoid being swept. The team announced that Soto had a bruised foot and that X-rays were negative.

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FILE - Los Angeles Sparks' Cameron Brink shoots during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, May 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Los Angeles Sparks riding hot start as 2nd half of season is underway

No team has been playing better since the All-Star break than the Los Angeles Sparks and they’ve been doing it with a stellar offense. The Sparks won five straight games, including three on the road, before falling at home to Las Vegas on Tuesday night. It’s only the third time in the past five years that Los Angeles has won five or more games in a row. The Sparks had a nine-game winning streak in 2020 and a six-game one in 2023.

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates after scoring on a three-run double hit by Austin Riley during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Braves All-Star OF Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves with Achilles tendon tightness and will go to IL

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading for the 10-day injured list. Acuña was removed from Tuesday night’s loss at Kansas City with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. Acuña experienced the discomfort after chasing down a ball in right field. He’ll be evaluated further on Wednesday. Acuña said he initially felt pain while running the bases on Monday night. The discomfort returned after he ran for a foul ball in the sixth inning Tuesday night. Later in the inning, a ball was hit over his head and he gave chase. He left the game after the sixth.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

A rare first for Ohtani: Dodgers superstar strikes out in his first 4 plate appearances

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had another first in his MLB career. Ohtani struck out in his first four plate appearances Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds, the first time he has done that in his eight seasons in the majors. It is the sixth time the Japanese superstar and reigning NL MVP has struck out four times in a game. It is the second time this season, with the other coming against San Diego on June 17. Despite Ohtani’s tough night at the plate, the Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 victory on an RBI double by Will Smith in the ninth inning.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez delivers during the seventh inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Split doubleheader: Domínguez traded from Orioles to Blue Jays in between games against each other

The Baltimore Orioles have traded reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade happened Tuesday between games of a doubleheader between the teams. Domínguez didn’t pitch in the Orioles’ 16-4 win in the opener. He was exchanged for minor league pitcher Juaron Watts-Brown. Then he pitched an inning for Toronto in the nightcap, which Baltimore won 3-2. The Orioles, currently in last place, have also traded other relievers recently. The AL East-leading Blue Jays hope Domínguez can bolster their bullpen.

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FILE - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson speaks to media during NFL football practice on May 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)

All-Pro Trey Hendrickson ends holdout and will report to Bengals, AP source says

Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout and will report to the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. Hendrickson is an All-Pro defensive end who led the NFL in sacks last season with 17 1/2. He is seeking a long-term extension with guaranteed money that matches what the league’s top pass rushers are earning. Even after he reports to camp, he is unlikely to participate in practice until a deal is in place.

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A general view shows 345 Park Ave, a scene of Monday's deadly shooting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

NFL reacts to the shooting at the league office building that killed 4 people

Players and coaches around the NFL reacted with shock and sadness Tuesday after a gunman killed four people at the New York office building housing the league’s headquarters. Brian Daboll of the New York Giants, Aaron Glenn of the Jets, Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears and Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons offered their thoughts and prayers to the victims of Monday’s shooting. Mayor Eric Adams said the gunman was trying to target NFL headquarters but took the wrong elevator. Tennessee Titans NFLPA representative Jeffery Simmons cited the importance of mental health in conversations with fellow players.

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Fans leave flowers and other items at a makeshift memorial in front of the statue of Chicago Cubs' Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Fans reel after successive deaths of Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne and other celebrities

Fans are reeling following the successive deaths of celebrities including “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, jazz performer Chuck Mangione, wrestler Hulk Hogan, heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne and baseball star Ryne Sandberg. Social media has been swamped with outpourings of love, regret and sadness. Syracuse University television and pop culture professor Robert Thompson says when celebrity deaths come in quick succession “it reminds people of their own mortality.” Indigo Watts, a 23-year-old Black Sabbath fan, says, “When you’re a celebrity and you die, you leave an impact on the world.”

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Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg (11) advances toward home plate to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Tyler O'Neill during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Who says situational hitting is dead? Orioles tie the major league record with 5 sacrifice flies

The Baltimore Orioles tied a major league record with five sacrifice flies in their 16-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. This happened in the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Tyler O’Neill and Cedric Mullins hit sac flies in the first inning. Ramón Urías and Mullins added two more in the third. Jackson Holliday’s flyout in the eighth tied the record. The sacrifice fly became official in 1954, and Baltimore is the fourth team to achieve this feat. The Orioles also hit four home runs in the game.

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FILE - Chicago Cubs ' Ryne Sandberg slugs a triple during Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1984 game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jon Swart,File)

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has died after battling cancer

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He had chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and then said in August 2024 that he was cancer-free. But he posted on Instagram on Dec. 10 that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs. He announced this month that he was still fighting, while “looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.”

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a two-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a spirited exchange during a question-and-answer session between the commissioner and the team, according to a person with direct knowledge of the conversation. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos previously confirmed some details from the meeting in interviews with The Bandwagon and ESPN. Manfred met with the Phillies and Red Sox during their series last week in Philadelphia. The session with the Phillies lasted more than an hour.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez reacts after being hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Monday, July 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Eugenio Suárez says X-rays were negative after he was hit on index finger by pitch against Tigers

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided major injury when he was hit in the right index finger by a pitch late in a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Suárez is a candidate to be traded to a contender. He was hit by a 95.6 mph sinker from Will Vest in the ninth inning Monday night. He immediately doubled over in pain and quickly left the field. Suárez says “the X-rays were negative” and he’s scheduled for more tests on Tuesday. He has 36 homers this season.

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Chris Paul takes questions from the media as he is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers during an NBA basketball news conference in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Chris Paul is back with the Clippers and it means so much to him

Chris Paul has returned to the Los Angeles Clippers, fulfilling a long-held dream. On Monday, he saw his No. 3 jersey in the home locker room at the Intuit Dome. Paul signed last week for an off-the-bench role, aiming to win an NBA championship with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. He expressed excitement and disbelief, having envisioned this moment for a long time. Paul left the Clippers in 2017, playing for several teams before rejoining. His family remained in Los Angeles, and now Paul is thrilled to be back, ready to make up for lost time with them.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries

Baseball’s top spenders are struggling with injuries and roster challenges as the trade deadline approaches. The New York Mets, with a big league-high $326 million payroll, lead the NL East but have a losing record since mid-June. The Los Angeles Dodgers, spending just $200,000 less, lead the NL West but have also struggled since early July. The New York Yankees, third in spending, have lost their division lead due to a poor stretch since late May. Despite being playoff contenders, these teams haven’t met expectations. Injuries have forced them to use numerous starting pitchers and adjust lineups frequently.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks on before a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in “an imaginary relationship” with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard. Michael Lewis, from Denton, Texas, reached a deal with prosecutors in which he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment. He will get credit for time served. Lewis was arrested in January after authorities alleged he sent hundreds of “threats and sexually explicit messages” to Clark between Dec. 12, 2024, and Jan. 11, 2025.

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Bubba Wallace reacts after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Bubba Wallace overcame questions and doubts to end 3-year drought with 1st Brickyard 400 win

Bubba Wallace spent three long years questioning everything about his racing world. He saw teammate Tyler Reddick win five times and post three top 10 finishes in NASCAR’s final standings while Wallace endured a 100-race winless streak. He also watched team co-owner Denny Hamlin make regular trips to victory lane while still chasing his elusive Cup title. The drought forced Wallace to contemplate what was wrong and whether he’d continue to be employed in racing. Then he realized there was more to life than racing and everything changed, including a life-altering Brickyard 400 victory Sunday.

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Bristol Motor Speedway game tops 85,000 in ticket sales, will break MLB attendance record

The Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball’s single-game, regular-season attendance record. The game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves will be played Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway. It already has sold more than 85,000 tickets. The first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee will eclipse the previous paid attendance record of 84,587, set in September 1954, when Cleveland Stadium hosted the New York Yankees. The Speedway Classic will feature pregame pageantry from the U.S. Navy and a ceremonial first pitch between two Hall of Famers: Chipper Jones to Johnny Bench.

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FILE - Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Jones (65) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, file)

Cowboys guard Rob Jones breaks bone in his neck and could miss months, he says

Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones says he broke a bone in his neck during the first padded practice of training camp and is expected to miss two to three months. The four-year veteran says he was injured early in Sunday’s practice but finished the workout. Jones had been working with the starters before the injury. The injury to Jones likely clears the way for rookie first-round draft pick Tyler Booker to start. There was a good chance Booker would have started anyway.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone to retire the side during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Misiorowski gets his first shot at the Cubs as NL Central co-leaders begin huge series in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski already has won matchups with Paul Skenes and Clayton Kershaw and has pitched in the All-Star Game since reaching the major leagues six weeks ago. So forgive the 23-year-old right-hander if he isn’t getting overly caught up in the atmosphere surrounding his first matchup with the Chicago Cubs. The two NL Central rivals share the best record in the National League as they prepare to begin a three-game series in Milwaukee. Monday’s series opener is an All-Star pitching matchup featuring Misiorowski and Chicago’s Matthew Boyd.

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FILE - Athletics' Max Muncy celebrates a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall, File)

Tale of 3 A’s cities: Oakland left behind, Sacramento a temporary stop, Las Vegas awaits

The Athletics have moved to a Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento for three years, leaving behind mixed feelings. While some fans still support the team, many have moved on, embracing the new Oakland Ballers. The A’s plan to relocate to a new ballpark in Las Vegas by 2028. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the current setup isn’t ideal. Players and fans are adjusting to the temporary situation. Meanwhile, Las Vegas is preparing for the A’s arrival, hoping to replicate the success of other sports teams. The move raises questions about the team’s future fan base and success.

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Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, returns the ball against Jessica Pegula during a match at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Leylah Fernandez wins the DC Open fueled by Shake Shack. Alex de Minaur takes the men’s title

Leylah Fernandez has collected the biggest title of her career at the D.C. Open with her most lopsided victory of the tournament by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 6-2 in the final. Sunday’s win gave the left-handed Fernandez her fourth singles trophy. All have come at hard-court tournaments. It is her first trophy at a WTA 500 event. She came close to a Grand Slam championship as a teenager at the 2021 U.S. Open, making it all the way to the final before losing to Emma Raducanu. Alex de Minaur won the men’s trophy by coming back from 5-2 down in the third set and saving three championship points to beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (3).

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Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Billy Wagner, left, Ichiro Suzuki, second from left, and CC Sabathia, center, pose for a photo with Willa Allen, second from right, widow of Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Dick Allen, and Dave Parker II, right, son of the late Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Dave Parker, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ichiro Suzuki adds humorous touches to Hall of Fame induction ceremonies

If you want someone for your next celebrity roast, Ichiro Suzuki could be your guy. Mixing sneaky humor with heartfelt messages, the first Japanese-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame stole the show Sunday in Cooperstown. Morning showers and gloomy skies delayed the ceremonies by an hour, but the moisture gave way to bright skies and warm temperatures. The sun seemed its brightest during Suzuki’s acceptance speech. The outfielder was joined by pitcher CC Sabathia, also elected in his first year of eligibility, and closer Billy Wagner, who made it in his final try on the writers’ ballot. Suzuki fell one vote shy of being a unanimous selection and he took a jab at the unidentified sports writer who didn’t vote for him.

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Kurt Kitayama, left, and his caddie, Daniel Kitayama, hold their trophy after winning the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Blaine, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Kurt Kitayama wins 3M Open, beating Sam Stevens by 1 for his 2nd PGA Tour victory

Kurt Kitayama has his second PGA Tour victory. He won the 3M Open in Minnesota on Sunday, closing with a 65 for a total of 23-under 261 to beat Sam Stevens by one stroke. Kitayama shot a career-best 60 on Saturday to move within one shot of the co-leaders. He birdied six of the first eight holes on Sunday for a comfortable lead and withstood a bogey on the 17th hole. He two-putted for par on 18 to secure his win with Stevens finished. Kitayama moved to 53rd in the FedEx Cup standings, safely in position to make the playoffs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pirates push Paul Skenes back up to 99 pitches, and he throws 6 more scoreless innings

The Pittsburgh Pirates let Paul Skenes return to a more normal workload, and his effectiveness remains unchanged. Skenes struck out nine in six innings, allowing just three hits, as the Pirates shut out Arizona 6-0 on Sunday. This marks his fourth scoreless outing in five starts. He threw 99 pitches, his most in over a month. Manager Don Kelly said they are “ramping him back up a little bit.” Pittsburgh’s pitching staff is on a roll, outscoring Arizona 8-0 in the last two games of the series. Skenes lowered his ERA to a major league-best 1.83.

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New York Yankees' Cody Bellinger, bottom, is tagged out at home plate by Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, top, during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Ryan McMahon sparks comeback, Yankees beat Phillies 4-3 to end 3-game slide

Ryan McMahon sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run double in a four-run second inning against Zack Wheeler, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to salvage the finale of a three-game series. Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto made a spectacular leaping grab and tag of Cody Bellinger at the plate for an inning-ending double play that denied the Yankees a run in the third Austin Wells hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly and Trent Grisham an RBI single against Wheeler, who tied his career high with three hit batters. Rookie Otto Kemp had his first big league multi-homer game and Nick Castellanos also went deep.

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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart dribbles during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game against Team Clark, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart avoids significant injury on right leg, AP source says

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart avoided a significant injury when she hurt her right leg in a game Saturday night, according to a person familiar with the situation. The All-Star forward had imaging done and nothing major turned up, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because no official statement had been made. Stewart will travel with the team on its four-game road trip that begins in Dallas on Monday night. She had three points and a rebound before she left the Liberty’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks about 3 1/2 minutes in.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Dodgers 2-way star Shohei Ohtani to start on mound Wednesday. Team goes to 6-man rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on the mound Wednesday as he continues his buildup from elbow surgery that kept him from pitching all last season. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday before the series finale in Boston that the plan is for Ohtani to work four innings at Cincinnati, with an off day to recover before hitting in a game. With Ohtani working his way back along with left-hander Blake Snell, who pitched 4 2/3 innings Saturday in his fourth rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers will be using a six-man rotation.

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin walks across the field after a practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reports to camp despite contract dispute

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin reported to training camp Sunday following a four-day holdout. However, the 2024 second-team All-Pro and the team have yet to resolve a contract dispute. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year extension signed in 2022 but has been seeking a new contract. Despite the limbo status, fans were thrilled when McLaurin walked onto the fields following practice, chanting “Terry! Terry!” McLaurin spent roughly 30 minutes signing autographs and taking photos before speaking with reporters. He said it’s been “tough” to watch his teammates practice and acknowledged he is dealing with the “business” side of football.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Cal Raleigh is first to 40 homers this season with tiebreaking shot in Mariners’ 7-2 win over Angels

Cal Raleigh became the first player to hit 40 homers this season with a tiebreaking solo shot in the sixth inning of the Seattle Mariners’ 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Raleigh hammered a 97 mph fastball from José Fermin 416 feet into the right-field bleachers for his second homer in eight games since winning the Home Run Derby. Julio Rodríguez hit his fourth solo homer in three games at Angel Stadium, and George Kirby struck out nine over six difficult innings. Taylor Ward hit his 24th homer for the Angels, who have lost five of six.

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Ben Shelton reacts during a match against Gabriel Diallo, of Canada, at the Citi Open tennis tournament Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Davidovich Fokina beats Shelton to reach the DC Open final vs. de Minaur. Fernandez faces Kalinskaya

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has broken big-serving Ben Shelton a half-dozen times and eliminated the No. 4 seed by a 6-2, 7-5 score in the D.C. Open semifinals. Saturday’s victory follows up Davidovich Fokina’s upset of No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz a night earlier. The 12th-seeded Davidovich Fokina will face No. 7 seed Alex de Minaur on Sunday for the title at the hard-court tournament. De Minaur advanced to his second Washington final by beating Corentin Moutet 6-4, 6-3. In the women’s bracket, Leylah Fernandez will be trying to win her first WTA title of the season, and Anna Kalinskaya will seek the first of her career when they meet each other in that final Sunday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Randal Grichuk connects for an inside-the-park home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in deal with the Diamondbacks

The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The D-backs got right-hander Andrew Hoffmann, who has made three appearances for the Royals this season out of the bullpen. The 25-year-old was selected in the 12th round of the 2021 draft by the Braves. The 33-year-old Grichuk has played the past 1 1/2 seasons for the D-backs, with the club using his right-handed bat mostly against left-handed pitching. News of Grichuk’s trade came in the middle of Arizona’s 2-0 loss in Pittsburgh. He could be seen hugging teammates in the dugout.

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San Diego Padres' Manny Machado, left, is held back by St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras (40) after being hit by a pitch as home plate umpire Lance Barrett, right, watches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, July 26, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Benches clear in Padres-Cardinals game as Machado and Contreras both get hit twice by pitches

The benches cleared in a Cardinals-Padres game for the second straight night Saturday as St. Louis’ Willson Contreras and San Diego’s Manny Machado each got hit twice by pitches. The bench-clearing incident came in the ninth inning of the Padres’ 3-1 victory as Machado complained after he was hit by a pitch from Andre Granillo. Cardinals coach Jon Jay, who had been exchanging words with Machado, was ejected from the game. Contreras was hit by Robert Suarez’ pitch in the ninth to bring the tying run to the plate. Suarez then got the final two outs end the game.

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez (9) heads the ball against Nashville SC defender Jeisson Palacios (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Inter Miami plays Cincinnati to 0-0 draw without suspended Messi

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi. Messi was not available for Saturday’s game after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium. Miami and Cincinnati both entered the matchup as winners of six of their last seven. Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson nearly scored the winner a couple minutes into stoppage time on Saturday when he headed home MVP-candidate Evander’s free kick, but the goal was disallowed because of a foul.

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Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins, right, celebrates with Tyler O'Neill, left, after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Cedric Mullins hits his 100th career home run in Orioles’ 18-0 victory over Rockies

Cedric Mullins hits his 100th career home run as the Orioles defeat the Rockies 18-0 on Saturday night. Mullins joins Brady Anderson and Paul Blair as Orioles with 100 home runs and 100 steals. Tyler O’Neill homers for the second consecutive game, while Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo add two-run doubles in the seventh. Trevor Rogers pitches seven innings of one-hit ball, lowering his ERA to 1.49. Antonio Senzatela allows six runs over four innings in Colorado’s worst defeat since May 10.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper (3) and' Brandon Marsh (16) celebrate after Harper hit a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Harper and Schwarber spark the Phillies to a 9-4 win over the reeling Yankees, who lose Judge to IL

Bryce Harper homered deep into the right-field bleachers and Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run double after New York’s 10th error in five games, sparking the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-4 win over the reeling Yankees, who avoided a major injury scare with captain Aaron Judge. Trea Turner drove in two runs and Edmundo Sosa also homered for the Phillies, who started the day a half-game behind the NL East-leading New York Mets. Schwarber had six RBIs and Turner was 6 for 11 as Philadelphia outscored New York 21-9 in the first two games of the three-game series.

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FILE - Kansas head coach Bill Self is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCF in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self released from hospital after heart procedure

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday, two days after having two stents inserted to treat blocked arteries. In a statement released by the university, Self said: “I feel strong and am excited to be home.” The 62-year-old Self felt ill Thursday after having run Kansas’ final practice of its summer session earlier in the day. He missed the 2023 Big 12 and NCAA tournaments because of a heart condition, getting a standard catheterization and having two stents inserted to help treat blocked arteries. Self led Kansas to national titles in 2008 and 2022 and is the school’s career victory leader with a 609-156 record.

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Olesen has an ace, shoots 67 for a share of the 3M lead with Bhatia

Thorbjorn Olesen aced the par-3 eighth and shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday in the 3M Open for a share of the third-round lead with Akshay Bhatia. Olesen, the 35-year-old Danish player who led after the second round, used a 6-iron on the 209-yard eighth at the TPC Twin Cities. Bhatia had a 63 to post first at 18-under 195. The 23-year-old California player with two PGA Tour victories chipped in from 42 feet for birdie on the fifth and from 55 feet for another birdie on 11. Kurt Kitayama matched the tournament and course record with a 60, finishing before Olesen and Jake Knapp teed off in the final group, to get to 17 under. Fellow Japanese player Takumi Kanaya (65) also was 17 under with Knapp (67) and Sam Stevens (66).

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Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ichiro Suzuki speaks to reporters during a news conference in Cooperstown, N.Y., Saturday, July 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are set for Hall of Fame induction

Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of Fame? Not so much. Suzuki said on the eve of his enshrinement that he spent his morning on the field playing baseball. He is the first Japanese player chosen for the Hall. He will be joined Sunday by CC Sabathia, a six-time All-Star who won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award, and relief pitcher Billy Wagner. Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen will be honored posthumously.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) runs drills during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Justin Fields participates in 7-on-7 drills at Jets practice, 2 days after dislocating toe

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields participated in 7-on-7 drills at training camp. This comes two days after he was carted off the field with a dislocated toe. Fields threw passes during quarterback drills Saturday and connected with wide receivers, including a deep ball to Tyler Johnson. He didn’t join team drills and will be evaluated daily. Coach Aaron Glenn says Fields has a ways to go but is progressing well. Fields watched practice Friday from the sideline. Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor continues to lead the offense during team drills while Fields is sidelined.

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) lines up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

Dolphins sign former Raiders and Patriots cornerback Jack Jones to one-year deal

The Miami Dolphins added needed help to their secondary on Saturday, signing cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal. Jones had 69 tackles, three interceptions— one returned for a touchdown — and 15 pass breakups in 16 starts for the Raiders last season. A fourth-round draft pick by New England in 2022, Jones played two up-and-down seasons for the Patriots before being released and claimed off waivers by Las Vegas in 2023. Also Saturday, the Dolphins waived cornerback Ryan Cooper Jr.

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Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner celebrates a Mercury score as Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith (8) pauses on the court during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

DeWanna Bonner returns to Phoenix: ‘The love and welcome was very much needed’

DeWanna Bonner is thrilled to be back in Phoenix. She spent the first decade of her career with the Mercury before moving to Connecticut and Indiana. Earlier this month, she signed with Phoenix again. Bonner is focused on her future with the team and not dwelling on her short time with Indiana. She moved into third place on the WNBA all-time scoring list in the season opener. Phoenix starts a five-game road trip in New York on Friday with a loss. Bonner hopes to lead the Mercury to another championship, having already won two with them.

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Athletics' Nick Kurtz celebrates after hitting a three-run home against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Nick Kurtz of Athletics becomes 1st MLB rookie to hit 4 homers in a game, matches total base record

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game. He also matched the MLB record with 19 total bases against the Houston Astros on Friday night. Kurtz went deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings. He also doubled and singled on his 6-for-6 night to equal Shawn Green, who had four homers, six hits and 19 total bases for the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 23, 2002 at Milwaukee. It was the 20th four-homer game in major league history and second this season. Arizona’s Eugenio Suárez did it on April 26 against Atlanta.

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In latest bat flip flap, big league players side with Little Leaguer

Jazz Chisholm Jr. criticized the attempted suspension of a Little Leaguer for a bat flip, calling it “ridiculous.” The incident involved 12-year-old Marco Rocco from New Jersey, who ejected for unsportsmanlike behavior after a home run on July 16. His father, a lawyer, challenged the suspension in court and won. Marco played Thursday for Haddonfield, New Jersey, on Thursday and ent 0 for 2. Toronto pitcher Max Scherzer and others have weighed in, with Scherzer supporting emotional displays in the game. Baseball has increasingly embraced emotion, with notable moments like José Bautista’s 2015 bat flip gaining attention.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Schwarber, Realmuto power Phillies to 12-5 win, dropping Yankees 5 1/2 games back of Blue Jays

Kyle Schwarber hit a pair of two-run homers and J.T. Realmuto followed the Yankees’ ninth error in four games with a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run seventh inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over New York 12-5. Schwarber’s tying homer in the fifth off Will Warren was his 1,000th hit and 319th homer, the most for a player reaching 1,000 — eight more than Mark McGwire. Trea Turner had four hits as the Phillies scored 10 runs in the last three innings. Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Volpe hit solo homers for the Yankees, who dropped a season-high 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto.

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Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, runs past New York Yankees Paul Goldschmidt as he runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Paul Goldschmidt regrets bad throw in 12-5 loss to Phillies, Yankees’ 9th error in 4 games

Paul Goldschmidt wishes he had played it differently during the Yankees’ game against the Phillies. Instead of attempting an off-balance throw to home plate, he believes he should have gone for the out at first base. His throw not only failed to get the second out but was the Yankees’ ninth error in four games. The Yankees committed two errors in their 12-5 loss to Philadelphia, which dropped them 5 1/2 games behind AL East-leading Toronto. Manager Aaron Boone said Goldschmidt was trying to make a play, but it was a mistake.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates as he runs for a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, July 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Schwarber’s 1,000th hit is 319th homer, topping McGwire for most to the mark

Kyle Schwarber reached 1,000 hits with his 319th home run, surpassing Mark McGwire for the most home runs among players with 1,000 hits in major league history.  Schwarber hit two two-run homers in a 12-5 win over the New York Yankees. His first homer started a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. Schwarber, who is 32 and eligible for free agency this fall, has been a key player for the Phillies. He has 36 homers this season, just three shy of the major league leader. Phillies fans and management have expressed their desire to keep him.

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Fans have vacated the lower bowl during a thunderstorm in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies in Baltimore, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Why did the Orioles and Rockies keep playing after fans evacuated seats?

The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through rain even after fans were told to move due to potential lightning. The game at Camden Yards continued because the decision to clear fans and the decision to pause the game are made by different authorities. Crew chief Bill Miller said the umpires didn’t see lightning close enough to stop play. Fans were moved around the sixth inning but could return by the end of the seventh. Baltimore’s interim manager praised the decision to prioritize fan safety. The game was never delayed despite the weather concerns.

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Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open

Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an opening 9-under 62 on Thursday with a 66, hitting out of the rough to set up a 5-foot birdie putt on his final hole — the par-4 ninth. The 35-year-old Danish player also recovered from a double bogey on the par-4 15th with consecutive birdies as he searches for his first PGA Tour victory. He had a 14-under 128 total. Knapp shot 65. Pierceson Coody (65) was another stroke back with Sam Stevens (68).

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Colorado Rockies' Orlando Arcia, left, congratulates Ryan McMahon as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for pair of prospects

The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, giving them a veteran at a position of need as they try to stop their slide down the AL East standings. The Yankees sent pitching prospects Josh Grosz and Griffin Herring to Colorado. The 30-year-old McMahon, an All-Star a year ago, was hitting .217 with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs for last-place Colorado. His 127 strikeouts this season led the National League entering Friday. He’s owed about $36.2 million from the remainder of a $70 million, six-year contract through 2027.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws during a practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders unfazed by lack of first-team reps at Browns camp

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders said on Friday that it is out of his control and not his place to answer why he has worked mainly with the third and fourth teams during the first three days of practice. Sanders — selected by the Browns in the fifth round after a precipitous fall in April’s draft — did get some work with the second team for the first time on Friday. He had one of the best throws of the 80-minute practice on a completion down the middle to tight end Blake Whiteheart during 11-on-11 drills.

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Pete Carroll says the Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said the team didn’t rush its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The decision came after a dispute over Wilkins’ recovery from a broken foot. Carroll said Friday there was no clear path for Wilkins’ return. The Raiders released a strong statement Thursday, saying Wilkins failed to provide a plan for his return. Wilkins was injured in Week 5 last season and landed on the physically unable to perform list. He has filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association.

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Kyle Larson (5) drives while followed by Chase Elliott (9) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Defending champ Kyle Larson returns to Brickyard seeking turnaround

Kyle Larson raced to his third NASCAR Cup victory of the season at Kansas in mid-May then turned his attention to his second and perhaps final attempt at racing’s double — completing all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Instead, he was hit with a double whammy. A crash on Lap 92 knocked him out of the 500, relegating him to 24th, and two crashes — the second on Lap 245 — knocked him out in Charlotte, where he finished 37th. Not much has gone right for Lason since then. Now, the defending Brickyard 400 champion is back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway trying to recharge his season.

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FILE- Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, right, talks with Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, after defeating Djokovic in the men's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sept. 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Daniil Medvedev won a US Open and made 5 other hard-court Slam finals, so this is his time to shine

Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine. He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open. And he particularly loves the U.S. Open, which is just a month away. It doesn’t matter what else he’s done this season or how things ended for him at the Australian Open, French Open or Wimbledon. Medvedev calls this the most important part of his season. He’s scheduled to play Corentin Moutet in the quarterfinals at Washington on Friday. The Russian won the 2021 U.S. Open and has been the runner-up five times at Grand Slam tournaments — all on hard courts.

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FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from a tooth days before last year’s season finale, which Hines-Allen missed for personal reasons. Wesley underwent chemotherapy for six months. Hines-Allen and his wife also announced that their nonprofit foundation, Four One For All, will launch a season-long campaign to give back to four cancer-focused non-profits.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez, left, watches the flight of his three-run home run as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move

The market is heating up in the last week before the July 31 trade deadline. Arizona sent Josh Naylor to Seattle on Thursday. The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday while the Mets added left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles. More Diamondbacks could be traded, including slugger Eugenio Suárez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo and Sandy Alcantara could also be dealt.

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