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NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Marlins will host the semifinals and final of next year’s World Baseball Classic, which will be played for the first…

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 54 seniors, coaches and contributors named as…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dan Snyder’s attorney told the Committee on Oversight and Reform the Washington Commanders’ owner is willing to testify by…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — In a career with so many accomplishments, Justin Verlander’s success this season after…

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Alex Cejka birdied two of the final three holes for a 6-under 64 and a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Bridgestone Senior…

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Northern Ireland was outclassed in its major tournament debut as Norway earned a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India hit a go-ahead single, Brandon Drury added a two-run triple and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates…

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team…

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Defending Big 12 champion Baylor has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to win the conference title again, based on a poll…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers now have two of the top three overall picks from the 2018 draft class…

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation’s highest civilian honor, the…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis says his new long-term contract won’t cause him to alter…

RALEIGH (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte Graham was arrested early Thursday in Raleigh for driving while impaired and speeding, according…

MADRID (AP) — Spain will use Qatar University as its headquarters during the World Cup. The Spanish soccer federation says FIFA has approved…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer MONTREAL (AP) — Commissioner Gary Bettman says he expects full cooperation from all players involved in the…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — When Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession in a Russian court, hopes rose that her months…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon because of a torn abdominal muscle on Thursday,…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Victor Oladipo went into free agency with his eyes open, determined to find what would be the best place for…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer MONTREAL (AP) — Joe Sakic didn’t want to make the call to Darcy Kuemper telling him the Colorado Avalanche were…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s president says the Spanish club has made an offer to Bayern Munich for star striker Robert Lewandowski.…

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu is back with other Formula One drivers after his terrifying crash a week ago in Britain. His…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Cameron Tringale has spent 12 years trying to get his first PGA Tour win. Maybe that…

LONGWY, France (AP) — Tadej Pogačar has won the sixth and longest stage of the Tour de France on Thursday to take the yellow jersey. The Slovenian…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The executive director of the nonprofit Advocates for Minor Leaguers has recommended Congress…

By The Associated Press Justin Verlander looks to become the first 11-game winner in the majors when Houston hosts the last-place Royals in the…