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Panthers: Signed agreement to sell NFL team to David Tepper

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers say they’ve signed a ”definitive agreement” to sell the team to David Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management.

Lane Johnson blasts Patriots again, says Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick talked s–t before Super Bowl

As usual, Lane Johnson did not filter himself when talking about the New England Patriots Tuesday in an interview with Steve Austin.

Could history repeat itself? Celtics in position to send LeBron James to another destination once again

Eight years ago, Boston knocked Cleveland from the postseason … and then James decided to take his talents to South Beach.

The Celtics shook off a 40-point LeBron triple-double to take a 2-0 lead

Through two games, LeBron’s Cavs have been outhustled, outexecuted, outsmarted and roundly outperformed by a Celtics team that looks like it smells blood in the water.

Fantasy Football Booms/Busts 2018: The New York Jets

He may not leave an indelible mark overnight in fantasy leagues, but Sam Darnold is sure to take command of the Jets in short order says Liz Loza and Brad Evans.

Cavs-Celtics: Should J.R. Smith have been tossed for flagrant foul against Al Horford?

Should J.R. Smith have been assessed a flagrant 2 for shoving Al Horford in the back while he was in the air?

Danish hockey on the rise despite elimination at home worlds

HERNING, Denmark (AP) Danish hockey is on the rise, even though the Danish hockey team has been knocked out of the world championships.

WORLD CUP: With war looming, Italy dons black in 1938

After taking power in Italy in the 1920s, fascist leader Benito Mussolini embraced sports as a political tool.

Tigers rally past Indians 9-8 with five-run seventh inning

Detroit gets it done against Andrew Miller

Preview: Cardinals at Twins

The Minnesota Twins wrap up a two-game interleague series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon.

With her No. 1 ranking at risk, Halep routs Osaka in Rome

ROME (AP) Needing a couple of wins this week to hold on to her No. 1 ranking, Simona Halep routed Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-0 Wednesday in the second round of the Italian Open.

WORLD CUP: Emerging players hoping to make an impact

At the last World Cup, Colombia forward James Rodriguez became one of the stars of the tournament with his trickery and eye for a spectacular goal.

South African club relegated after using ineligible player

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) A South African soccer club has been relegated after losing points for fielding a player who had already played for two other clubs in the same season.

Slumping Cards get chance to face former teammate Lynn

St. Louis Caridnals-Minnesota Twins preview

French club Saint-Etienne set to be sold to US investors

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) France’s most decorated soccer club has started ”exclusive negotiations” with American investors.

Holstein Kiel dreaming of fairy-tale ascent to Bundesliga

With a stadium too small for the Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel nevertheless dreams of playing in Germany’s top division for the first time.

Mariners host nemesis Colon, Rangers (May 16, 2018)

The Seattle Mariners hadn’t set a starting pitcher for Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Texas Rangers before they announced center fielder Dee Gordon would be returning to the infield.

Heredia's RBI single in 11th lifts Mariners past Rangers 9-8

Texas tied it in the ninth inning off AL-leading closer Edwin Diaz, who blew just his second save opportunity this season.

Heredia's RBI single in 11th lifts Mariners past Rangers 9-8 (May 16, 2018)

SEATTLE (AP) Guillermo Heredia’s single to left-center drove in Ryon Healy from second base in the 11th inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

Adrian Beltre on his latest Hamstring Injury before the game

Adrian Beltre will be willing to still do whatever he can to help his team in Texas win games, even if it means as the DH.

Jeff Banister: ‘I’m proud of how our guys continued to battle’

Jeff Banister discusses the Texas Rangers fighting in the tough extra-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners.

Giants seek sweep of Reds; Harvey stands in way (May 16, 2018)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Cincinnati Reds expect to have slugging first baseman Joey Votto back in the lineup Wednesday afternoon when they seek to end a two-game losing streak in their series finale against the San Francisco Giants.

Angels brace for Astros, Verlander (May 16, 2018)

Justin Verlander needed to be especially sharp for the Houston Astros to beat the Los Angeles Angels twice in their playoff run last September.

Altuve’s late 3-run double propels Astros past Angels, 5-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied from a late two-run deficit for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Royals hope to rough up Rays, Faria (May 16, 2018)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Faria is like the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem about the little girl with a curl.

Sale hopes to be stopper as Red Sox host A's (May 16, 2018)

BOSTON — Chris Sale is on the kind of early run that has people thinking Cy Young Award for the left-hander.

Descalso again comes up clutch, D-backs end skid

Zack Greinke allowed a run on four hits, striking out five and walking one.

Crawford has 4 hits, Belt hits HR as Giants beat Reds 5-3

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Brandon Crawford continued his strong May with four more hits, Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Tuesday night.

Capitals' Wilson thinks hit from TB's Stralman had 'don'ts'

WASHINGTON (AP) For better or for worse, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is an expert when it comes to knowing what the NHL looks for when punishing someone for a dangerous hit, and he thinks Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman could be in trouble.

Chacin battles Greinke, but Brewers fall 2-1 in Arizona

Daniel Descalso’s single in the eighth inning was the difference in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.