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By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander got his 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat…

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) — Media who cover the Big 12 have tabbed defending champion Baylor as the preseason favorite to win the conference football…

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 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 said Thursday he expects full cooperation from all players involved in…

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) — Colorado, Chicago and Pittsburgh all made key moves ahead of the NHL draft with the Stanley Cup…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Brittney Griner’s guilty plea Thursday has not lessened the support the Olympic gold medalist continues to…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Tennis has not always allowed coaches to coach. But it will now. At least on a trial…

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