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By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tomás Nido went 4 for 4 with three RBIs at the bottom of the batting order, Carlos Carrasco…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has renewed 21 national grants worth $6.5 million as part of the league’s “Inspire Change” social justice initiative.…

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the lineup prior to Wednesday night’s game against…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett has made up his own mind about Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns star has been…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals coaches and teammates welcomed Kyler Murray’s return to the practice…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski is savoring the first taste of life after a Hall of Fame basketball…

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on eight counts of rape after being charged with a further offense.…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Tommy John surgery to fix a ligament inside the elbow has become almost a routine procedure for pitchers.…

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle has been placed on the 10-day injured list, marking the third…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephon Tuitt’s NFL career is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has retired from the NFL at age 29. Tuitt said…

DETROIT (AP) — Callum Illot will miss the Detroit Grand Prix because of a broken hand suffered  in a crash during the Indianapolis 500. Juncos…

LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday identified a man who died after investigators believe he waded into a lake inhabited by alligators to…

NEW YORK (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike has arrived at Belmont Park for the final jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. The…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed eight-year veteran wide receiver Albert Wilson. He provides an experienced option for more…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Preview capsule for the NBA Finals, which start Thursday: East No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS…

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College has hired former Miami athletic director Blake James to succeed Patrick Kraft as the Eagles AD. James held the job in…

NEW YORK (AP) — The trial of two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives and a sports marketing company on charges related to a U.S government…