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Look out for the new Usain! Will it be pronounced Wayde?

LONDON (AP) Usain Bolt doesn’t really want to anoint the next ”Usain” in track and field, but when pressed during the leadup to his last world championships he does have a name in mind – Wayde van Niekerk.

2 Israelis injured in Polish soccer hooligan attack

WARSAW, Poland (AP) Officials say that masked soccer hooligans attacked staff traveling with an Israeli soccer team following a friendly match in Poland, slightly injuring two men.

Ukraine pulls 2 athletes from track worlds over rule breach

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) Ukraine has withdrawn two sprinters from the upcoming world athletics championships over an alleged breach of IAAF rules.

Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko retires

BERLIN (AP) Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his immediate retirement from boxing on Thursday.

Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko announces his retirement from boxing

BERLIN (AP) Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko announces his retirement from boxing.

Young Phillies to close out series with Angels (Aug 03, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Having a deep well of promising young players is no guarantee of success, but the Philadelphia Phillies at least have a decided advantage over other clubs when it comes to the depth of young prospects who are playing in late 2017 and will compete for jobs in 2018.

No limits on Astros' McHugh for start vs. Rays (Aug 03, 2017)

HOUSTON — When Dallas Keuchel made his second start following a two-month stint on the disabled list, the Astros didn’t bother pushing him into a sixth inning Wednesday night, opting instead to allow the left-hander to rebuild his endurance gradually.

Looking to end three-game skid, Royals host Mariners (Aug 03, 2017)

The Kansas City Royals cooled off significantly at the plate during their visit to Baltimore.

Twins limp home to host Rangers (Aug 03, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Twins left home for a West Coast trip, they believed they were in the thick of the playoff race and were nearing a trade for starting pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Atlanta Braves.

Dodgers take on Braves in battle of lefties (Aug 03, 2017)

ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Alex Wood hopes to reverse a trend of bad luck against his former team, while Atlanta Braves rookie Sean Newcomb would like to get a few breaks when the clubs meet in the finale of a three-game series at SunTrust Park on Thursday.

MLS All-Stars fall 4-2 to Real Madrid in penalty kicks

The MLS All-Stars fell 4-2 to Real Madrid after penalty kicks on Wednesday night.

Brewers hope to get boost from Garza vs. Cardinals (Aug 03, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Matt Garza is expected to return from the disabled list Thursday and take the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers against the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Players, organizers agree deal to end cricket pay dispute

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Cricket Australia and the players’ union have reached an in-principle agreement to end a long-running pay dispute that had threatened to derail upcoming tours to Bangladesh and India and the home Ashes series against England.

Gray set for Yankees debut against Indians (Aug 03, 2017)

CLEVELAND — Sonny Gray will make his Yankees debut Thursday night when New York visits Cleveland for the opener of a four-game series. It will be the first meeting of the year between the Indians and the Yankees.

Healy's 20th HR, Gossett's start lift A's over Giants 6-1 (Aug 02, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Ryon Healy hit his 20th home run to end a monthlong power drought, rookie Daniel Gossett pitched seven impressive innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday night.

Struggling Tillman starts Orioles' series opener vs. Tigers (Aug 03, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles are hoping to see Chris Tillman return to form when he takes the mound for the opener of a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night at Camden Yards.

FRENCH LEAGUE 2017-18: Guide to the 3 promoted teams

PARIS (AP) A look at Strasbourg, Amiens and Troyes as the promoted teams prepare for this weekend’s opening of the French league season.

Cron: 'The way JC was throwing, they weren't getting back in the game'

Cron: ‘The way JC was throwing, they weren’t getting back in the game’

Angels hit 3 HRs in third in 7-0 win over Phillies (Aug 02, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout, C.J. Cron and Kaleb Cowart all homered in a seven-run third inning, JC Ramirez pitched eight strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0 Wednesday night.

Royals shut out 6-0 as Orioles complete sweep

The Royals were shut out as the Orioles completed a three-game series sweep on Wednesday.

Wimbledon champion Muguruza wins in 1st match back

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza beat Kayla Day 6-2, 6-0 to reach the Bank of the West Classic quarterfinals on Wednesday, easily advancing from her first competitive match since beating Venus Williams in the final at the All England Club last month.

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