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By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The Washington Wizards agreed to deal away two of their top players this offseason. So it’s a bit of a surprise that they’re keeping the third. A person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that Kyle Kuzma agreed to a $102 million, four-year

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are trading Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers, dealing away a former lottery pick who was loved by fans but never as much by coach Tom Thibodeau. The Knicks will get back two second-round picks, according to a person with knowledge

SUTTON COLDFIELD, England (AP) — English trio Andy Sullivan, Oliver Wilson and James Morrison were part of a six-way tie going into the final round of the British Masters, while tournament favorite Justin Rose remained in contention despite carding a 2-over 74. Joost Luiten of the Netherlands, Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and Niklas Norgaard of Denmark

By BILL TROCCHI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Miami Marlins announced they have designated pitcher Archie Bradley for assignment prior to Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Marlins recalled rookie right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville. The 30-year-old Bradley appeared in four games for the Marlins this season and

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Aroldis Chapman is back in the bullpen for a division-leading team, though he won’t initially be the primary closer for the Texas Rangers. The once-dominant closer joined the AL West leaders on Saturday, a day after being acquired in a trade from the last-place Royals.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Sky coach and general manager James Wade is stepping down to take an assistant coaching job with the Toronto Raptors. Wade helped lead the team to its first WNBA title in 2021 and had an 81-59 record with the team since taking over as head coach in 2019. Previously, he was

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer WNBA career triple-double leader Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut was selected an All-Star reserve by the league’s coaches on Saturday. Thomas, who will be making her fourth all-star appearance, is the first WNBA player with three triple-doubles in a season. She accomplished it in the span of seven days, including

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked doubles player Katerina Siniakova won her first grass-court singles title by beating Lucia Bronzetti 6-2, 7-6 (5) in a rain-affected final at the Bad Homburg Open on Saturday. Siniakova served for the match at 5-3 in the second set but the Czech player double-faulted twice as Bronzetti broke back.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers designated veteran reliever Matt Bush for assignment following a blown save opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bush entered the game trying to preserve a two-run lead. Instead, he gave up a game-winning three-run homer to Pittsburgh’s Carlos Santana in what became an 8-7 loss. Bush, acquired in a trade

PALMA, Spain (AP) — Christopher Eubanks of the United States has earned his first ATP tour title by beating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets in the final of the Mallorca Championships. The win means he will rise to a career-high ranking of 43rd going into his first Wimbledon. The 27-year-old Eubanks had to save five

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Asked two days before her 24th Wimbledon begins whether she’s still excited to play tennis at this level, Venus Williams quickly answered: “It’s so much fun.” The next question Saturday was about being on tour without her younger sister, Serena, who wrapped up her career

CINCINNATI (AP) — The San Diego Padres placed pitcher Drew Carlton (2-1) on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Saturday, one day after he gave up Spencer Steer’s two-run, game-winning home run in the 11th inning of a 7-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The loss extended the Padres’ losing streak to

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled right-hander Thomas Hatch from Triple-A Buffalo and optioned right-hander Trent Thornton to Triple-A before Saturday’s game against Boston. Hatch has no record and hasn’t allowed a run in four relief appearances in two previous stints with Toronto this season. The four-year veteran has walked three and struck

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Alex Palou says he is not dominating the IndyCar series, even though he pretty much is these days. The 26-year-old Spaniard has won three of the past four races, has yet to finish outside of the top 10 this season and has a commanding 74-point lead over Marcus Ericsson

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Damian Lillard has said repeatedly that he wants to contend for a championship. After 11 years in Portland, he has decided he needs to move elsewhere to make that happen. Lillard asked the Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer IndyCar driver Simon Pagenaud walked away unharmed from a terrifying wreck during practice at Mid-Ohio on Saturday. His car from Meyer Shank Racing rolled seven times through a gravel trap before coming to rest on its side. Pagenaud remained motionless in his car for a moment as the AMR