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By The Associated Press Rays rookie Wander Franco has reached base safely in 36 straight games. That’s the longest active streak in the majors and…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The National Women’s Hockey League is changing its name to the Premier Hockey Federation. North America’s first…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Corral threw for 381 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, Snoop Conner ran for a pair of…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A.J. Alexy allowed one hit over six innings in his second straight phenomenal start to…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Jake Meyers homered and drove in four runs as the Houston Astros jumped on Yusei Kikuchi…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract extension with tight end Mark Andrews. The…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have recalled right-hander Jimmy Lambert from Triple-A Charlotte. The AL Central-leading White Sox…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Brittney Griner had 21 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury held off the Indiana Fever 86-81 for their ninth straight…

By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit a solo homer and doubled three times, and the Minnesota Twins beat the…

By The Associated Press Rays rookie Wander Franco has reached base safely in 36 straight games. That’s the longest active streak in the majors and…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says the club expects the Dallas area and TCU practice facilities to serve as…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Injuries this summer disrupted the chemistry building process for new Patriots tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry.…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Chargers offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga’s status for Sunday’s opener against Washington…

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit two of San Francisco’s four home runs, Kevin Gausman pitched seven solid…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After more than a month as a spectator, left tackle Duane Brown was on the field as a…

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Max Scherzer struck out 13 in his hometown and Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer, leading the Los…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the status of starting tight end Evan Engram uncertain because of a calf injury,…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Austin Meadows hit a tying, inside-the-park homer in the ninth inning, Nelson Cruz had a go-ahead…