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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Harrison Barnes is staying with the Sacramento Kings, agreeing Thursday to a three-year, $54 million contract,…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt struck out a career-high 12 over six…

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers A new women’s pro hockey league will begin competing in North America as early as January. A…

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — Rod Pampling shot a 3-under 68 at difficult SentryWorld to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the U.S.…

DENVER (AP) — Elias Diaz of the Colorado Rockies stretched and dove, head first, making quite a splash. The Rockies catcher wasn’t stealing a…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caeleb Dressel is down to his final shot to make the U.S. team for the world championships…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jean Segura’s infield single broke up Brayan Bello’s no-hit bid with nobody out in the eighth…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons won’t play for Australia this summer at the Basketball World Cup, with the Brooklyn Nets guard instead focusing on…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout will see a bunch of new faces surrounding him at this year’s All-Star Game. The…

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll left Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay because of right shoulder…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello didn’t allow a Miami hit until the eighth inning. It was a…

DENVER (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is dealing with a “cranky” pitching shoulder and remains optimistic he’ll be able…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs slugger Cody Bellinger and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Chase Carter are engaged. Carter announced Thursday on…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Taylor Moore and Monday qualifier Peter Kuest shot 8-under 64s to share the first-round lead in the…

CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran center Andre Drummond exercised his player option to return to the Chicago Bulls next season. The 29-year-old Drummond was…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Eloy Jiménez and Zach Remillard had two-run singles in the third inning and the Chicago White…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a 472-foot home run in an eight-run sixth inning, Isiah Kiner-Falefa had…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A flat salary cap combined with a lack of high-profile players hitting the market could…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Luke Raley homered in the first inning, Wander Franco and Josh Lowe drove in two runs each in a…