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CHICAGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have reinstated shortstop Elvis Andrus from the paternity list. Andrus is in the starting lineup for…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith participated in some team drills at Tuesday’s practice, continuing his return from a knee…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A year away from football after being part of a team for nearly his entire life was…

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual…

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed Luka Garza and Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Detroit selected Garza with the No. 52 overall pick…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the German Super Cup and give coach…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara is sick of losing and expects it to change. Giving his…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Gil posted his third straight scoreless start to begin his career, Luke Voit and Giancarlo…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed offensive lineman Cam Clark on injured reserve as…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos rookie linebacker Baron Browning is finally back on the field…

By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins said he spent four days in the hospital with the coronavirus and there were…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Jersey advertisements are coming to the NHL. The league will allow teams to put sponsor patches on jerseys…

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Trevor Bauer asked a woman why she left out “dozens of key facts” in her…

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Milwaukee Bucks are staying home for Christmas, which is becoming an annual perk for reigning NBA champions.…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed safety Jamal Adams to a four-year contract extension that is…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns are starting another week of practice with defensive ends Myles Garrett and Jadeveon…

LYON, France (AP) — French club Lyon has demoted center-back Marcelo to the reserve squad in response to his “inappropriate behavior” after the…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Miami…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hope Sammy Watkins, Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman can form the…