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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns finally have some clarity on Deshaun Watson’s playing status. Now,…

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-hander Caleb Smith on the 15-day injured list with a fracture of his non-pitching hand. Smith…

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

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

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

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

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

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

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The Seahawks issued a statement…

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

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

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans wide receiver Robert Woods and cornerback Caleb Farley worked together on…

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

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

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There was no masking Richard Childress’ anger when he learned that star driver Tyler Reddick…

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

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

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

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

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

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

IGLS, Austria (AP) — The World Cups runneth over. The schedule for soccer’s World Cup forced the International Luge Federation to call off…

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

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

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

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

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Gabe Davis still finds himself torn between the near future and the immediate past. As much…

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