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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles aimed high with their 13th-round draft pick. A full seven feet — and that’s before their new pitching…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A new obstacle appeared out of nowhere on the steeplechase course at world championships. A cameraman. Trying to get a great…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the baseball players’ association is worried about the sport’s…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans for advertising on uniforms next season. The…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — So let’s say the All-Star Game is tied 3-all after nine innings. Then it goes to that new Home Run Derby tiebreaker, where…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says the fee to acquire striker Robert Lewandowski could reach 50 million euros. The Spanish club says it will…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball says it is unable to let former and current major leaguers who defected from Cuba play for their nation in…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The exploration of the sale of the Washington Nationals by the Lerner family remains in the early stages. The family, which has…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Clark appears likely to stay on as head of the baseball players’ association.…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Andrej Sekera announced his retirement on Tuesday after almost two decades in the NHL. The Slovak defenseman played the past…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the sport’s treatment of minor leaguers,…

ATLANTA (AP) — Nick Saban has been vocal about his issues with the status quo in name, image and likeness deals and their use in recruiting. But…

SEATTLE (AP) — Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has announced his retirement after playing parts of eight major league seasons. Known best for his…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s preferred location for a new Rays ballpark would be on…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Oakland Athletics need to quickly reach a binding…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging the University of Wisconsin System reinstated former Badgers receiver Quintez…

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-seeded players Carlos Alcaraz and Anett Kontaveit have won their first-round matches at the Hamburg European Open. The…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Serge Ibaka is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks announced Tuesday that they have re-signed the 32-year-old center, who…

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus for 67 million euros ($68.6 million) on a five-year…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Champion runner Caster Semenya heads into this year’s world championships…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Brionna Jones tied a season-high with 21 points, Alyssa Thomas added 18 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and a…

PALERMO, Sicily (AP) — Top-seeded Martina Trevisan has withdrawn from the Palermo Ladies Open because of a back injury but No. 2 seed Yulia…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — American right back Shaq Moore was acquired by Nashville of Major League Soccer and agreed to a contract through the 2025…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The New Jersey Devils have avoided arbitration with Vitek Vanecek and agreed to terms with the goaltender on a…

By The Associated Press American goalkeeper Zack Steffen was loaned from Manchester City to second-tier Middlesbrough for the 2022-23 season, a move…

FOIX, France (AP) — Canadian cyclist Hugo Houle claimed an emotional first-ever grand tour stage victory as Jonas Vingegaard stayed in the overall…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — This is turning out to be a strong group of rookies on the PGA Tour, including three…

By The Associated Press The men’s final golf major of the year is over, and now it’s time for two more majors. The LPGA Tour plays its…

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at increasing the flow of information…

KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The Olympic Council of Asia has rescheduled the delayed Asian Games to start on Sept. 23 next year in Hangzhou. The 19th edition…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The All-Star Game suits Dusty Baker — or more precisely, his coaching staff. Managing the American League as skipper of the…

By LUIS RUIZ AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Triple jump, three time champion. This time there was no world record in a big event, but there…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles celebrated his 25th birthday by running the fastest time in 200-meter qualifying…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Trout will not play in the All-Star Game, but the Los Angeles Angels slugger is hoping to be…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry lets his play do the talking during the NBA season. Give him a mic as host of The…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Alex Morgan converted on a penalty in the 78th minute and the U.S. national team won…

By KOJI UEDA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu says he is stepping away from competitive figure skating. He left…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the Home Run Derby (all times local): ___ 7:45 p.m. Washington’s Juan Soto defeated Seattle’s Julio…