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MLB roundup: Orioles pound Rangers in playoff rematch

Anthony Santander belted two of Baltimore's four home runs Friday night as the Orioles returned from the All-Star break by thumping the Texas Rangers 9-1 in Arlington, Texas, to open a three-game

MLB roundup: Orioles pound Rangers in playoff rematch
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Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer lead iconic Hall class into induction

The only 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee who did not get in on his first try on the ballot is Todd Helton.

Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer lead iconic Hall class into induction
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Report: Rockies' Charlie Condon gets record-tying signing bonus

Charlie Condon is in agreement with the Colorado Rockies on a deal that matches the largest signing bonus offered to a drafted player in Major League Baseball history, ESPN reported Friday.

Report: Rockies' Charlie Condon gets record-tying signing bonus
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RB Kenyan Drake retires after eight NFL seasons

Running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement after eight NFL seasons Friday on Instagram. Drake, 30, gained 5,521 yards from scrimmage and scored 41 touchdowns in 104 games with five teams.

RB Kenyan Drake retires after eight NFL seasons
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Caitlin Clark, home-team stars headline 2024 WNBA All-Star Game

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game takes the stage Saturday night in Phoenix, when a group of players headlined by rookie phenoms Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese take on the U.S. national team in a tune-up

Caitlin Clark, home-team stars headline 2024 WNBA All-Star Game
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Nationals RHP Josiah Gray to undergo UCL surgery

Nationals Opening Day starter Josiah Gray is out for the season and beyond with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.

Nationals RHP Josiah Gray to undergo UCL surgery
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Guardians sign No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana to $8.95M deal

No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana signed with the Cleveland Guardians, putting his autograph on a deal worth $8.95 million on Friday before being formally introduced by the franchise.

Guardians sign No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana to $8.95M deal
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ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal wins 4-hour match to advance to Bastad semis

Rafael Nadal held on to reach his first ATP Tour semifinal round in two years by defeating Mariano Navone 6-7 (2), 7-5, 7-5 in a grueling four-hour match on Friday at the Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden

ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal wins 4-hour match to advance to Bastad semis
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Golf-Rose loving the grind as he scents Open title chance

The teasing winds, deep bunkers and gorse bushes of Royal Troon left many of the world's best golfers with furrowed brows on Friday, but England's Justin Rose loved every

Golf-Rose loving the grind as he scents Open title chance
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Report: Nets acquire F Ziaire Williams, draft pick from Grizzlies

The Brooklyn Nets acquired forward Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick in the 2030 NBA Draft from the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

Report: Nets acquire F Ziaire Williams, draft pick from Grizzlies
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Alabama honors retired coach with Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Alabama approved naming its football field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in September, when Nick Saban Field will be formally recognized in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama honors retired coach with Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium
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Golf-Brown stays grounded to keep unlikely Open dream alive

England's Dan Brown, the surprise British Open first-round leader, followed up his first-round 65 with a gritty 72 on Friday to finish two shots behind pacesetter Shane

Golf-Brown stays grounded to keep unlikely Open dream alive
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Golf-Japan's Iwasaki suffers consecutive nines as Open ends in despair

Sunday morning hackers watching the professionals often think they are watching a different sport to the one they play but they will identify with Japan's Aguri Iwasaki.

Golf-Japan's Iwasaki suffers consecutive nines as Open ends in despair
Europe|Sports

Athletics-A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser

American Ryan Crouser hinted a world shot put record could be on the cards at the London Diamond League meeting on Saturday in what would be an ideal final tune-up before he aims

Athletics-A world record would be perfect final Olympic tune-up for in-form Crouser
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Boxing-Helenius gets two-year ban for failed drug test before Joshua bout

Finland's Robert Helenius has been banned for two years due to Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) for the presence and use of a prohibited substance for his bout against Britain's Anthony

Boxing-Helenius gets two-year ban for failed drug test before Joshua bout
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Golf-Lowry leads Open, Rose blooms and Scheffler in the hunt

Ireland's Shane Lowry led the Open from English qualifier Dan Brown after a masterful second round at Royal Troon and world number one Scottie Scheffler and England's

Golf-Lowry leads Open, Rose blooms and Scheffler in the hunt
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Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) to miss 2024 season

New Orleans Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss the entire 2024 season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Thursday.

Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk (knee) to miss 2024 season
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Clippers trade G Russell Westbrook to Jazz

The Los Angeles Clippers traded guard Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, with the veteran guard reportedly in line to join the Denver Nuggets once released.

Clippers trade G Russell Westbrook to Jazz
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Braves, Cardinals playing long game of consistency to reach playoffs

The St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, each in second place in their divisions, are expected to be in the thick of the playoff race during the second half of the season.

Braves, Cardinals playing long game of consistency to reach playoffs
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Mets hope to keep riding surging offense vs. Marlins

Is Pete Alonso nearing the end of his time with the New York Mets? The team's star first baseman, who becomes a free agent at the season's end, wants to close a presently subpar season with a bang.

Mets hope to keep riding surging offense vs. Marlins
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ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal rallies into Bastad quarterfinals

Spain's Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Nordea Open quarterfinals in Bastad, Sweden.

ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal rallies into Bastad quarterfinals
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Dodgers option RHP Michael Petersen, begin roster maneuvers

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned right-hander Michael Petersen to Triple-A Oklahoma City and outrighted left-hander Jose Hernandez to the minor leagues on Thursday.

Dodgers option RHP Michael Petersen, begin roster maneuvers
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MLS announces multiple changes to roster rules

Major League Soccer announced three "substantial" changes to its roster rules on Thursday. The modifications go into effect during the current secondary transfer window.

MLS announces multiple changes to roster rules
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Golf-Lowry taking it one round at a time after solid British Open start

Shane Lowry declared himself pleased with an opening 66 at the British Open on Thursday but knows he needs three more rounds just like it to get his hands on the Claret Jug

Golf-Lowry taking it one round at a time after solid British Open start
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Golf-Woods tries to say positive after poor British Open start

Tiger Woods had little good to say about his disastrous eight-over-par first round at the British Open on Thursday, as the Royal Troon course took a toll on the three-times

Golf-Woods tries to say positive after poor British Open start

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