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CHICAGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered in consecutive innings, including a 459-foot drive that was the longest of his Major League Baseball career,…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Jose Siri each hit two-run homers late in the game, Jalen Beeks got the final…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic wasn’t supposed to be here. Neither was Jimmy Butler, for that matter. Jokic was…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has issued its second massive penalty in as many days by levying huge fines…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Elliott Fry will get the first chance to serve as Brandon McManus’…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A month highlighted by gambling-related firings and potential NCAA infractions in…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Wednesday marked the deadline for players who were early entrants to the NBA draft to withdraw and return to…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Italy, Nigeria, Colombia and a 10-man Brazil lineup have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Under-20 World Cup.…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken signed general manager Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele exited Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings because of left forearm…

DETROIT (AP) — Centerfielder Riley Greene was put on the 10-day injured list by the Detroit Tigers because of a stress fracture in his left leg.…

TORONTO (AP) — Brad Treliving is the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement Wednesday, less than two weeks…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer The Denver Nuggets have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Miami Heat are here…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — Roger Federer knows a thing or two — or 20 — about making one’s way to a Grand Slam championship. Now the…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the team has moved on after losing two days of…