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By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Michael Wacha struck out seven over six innings, Kevin Kiermaier had an RBI triple…

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Fame catcher Johnny  Bench says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this year’s induction…

By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dodgers left-hander David Price was scratched from his scheduled start in the opener of a key NL West series against the…

By The Associated Press Dodgers lefty Julio Urías starts against San Francisco for the fifth time this year. He’s 1-1 so far, and was tagged for…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Big 12 is moving quickly on an expansion plan that could have the conference at 12 schools after…

NEW YORK (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge has rejoined the Brooklyn Nets, five months after having to retire because of an irregular heartbeat. Aldridge…

NEW YORK (AP) — US Open Lookahead: Djokovic continues pursuit of Grand…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder was placed on the COVID-19 list and his…

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed outfielder Jarren Duran on the COVID-19-related injured list, bringing…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Jon Rahm began the Tour Championship four shots out of the lead. Now it’s down to one. Rahm…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The tennis newlyweds are having a disagreement. Elina Svitolina, like many players, will only…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres was activated from the injured list by the New York Yankees after missing almost a…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN. South Africa (AP) — Kelechi Iheanacho’s two goals gave Nigeria a winning start in its bid to qualify…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The American Solheim Cup team is using a “pod” system in hopes of bringing the Cup back to…

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have signed Filip Hronek to a three-year contract worth $13.2 million. The Czech defenseman will count $4.4…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays rookie shortstop Wander Franco was out of the starting lineup against Minnesota, one day after leaving a…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he’s ready for Tom Brady and the…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed tight end Jacob Hollister three days after Buffalo surprisingly released the fifth-year…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson agreed to a six-year, $29.85 million contract Friday. The 23-year-old Batherson had…