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Hard-throwing righties clash as Brewers visit Braves (Jun 23, 2017)

ATLANTA — A pair of hard-throwing right-handers oppose each other Friday when Milwaukee makes its only visit to Atlanta this season, to begin a three-game series at SunTrust Park.

Cubs try to make it two straight versus Marlins (Jun 23, 2017)

MIAMI — Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey, who turns 39 in October, will be the first to admit he doesn’t throw as hard as he did a few years ago.

Padres, Tigers open interleague series (Jun 23, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — It’s back to work and back home for the San Diego Padres as they welcome the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

A record number of freshmen were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft

Only two seniors were drafted in the first round — also a record.

Welcome to Dallas! Mavs pick Dennis Smith Jr

Photos of the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks

Braves LIVE To Go: Braves hold on in shootout with Giants

Braves hit four home runs, but have to hold to win shootout with Giants

Indians return home to face struggling Twins (Jun 23, 2017)

CLEVELAND — After a rousing eight-game road trip, the red-hot Cleveland Indians return home Friday night to host the staggering Minnesota Twins in the first game of a three-game series.

Testimony nears end in crucial hearing for sports doctor

MASON, Mich. (AP) A judge will hear more testimony before deciding whether to send a Michigan sports doctor to trial on sexual assault charges.

The Warriors keep taking advantage of the NBA’s best deal, and teams keep letting them do it

Indians end successful road trip with 6-3 win over Orioles

After Mike Clevinger battled to keep his team in the game, the Tribe bats took over.

Coyotes, Tippett mutually agree to part ways

The 55-year-old Tippett went 282-257-83 in the desert.

Gatland calls on Lions to show boldness, flair in 1st test

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland may have been laying a false scent when he told the last news conference before the first test against New Zealand on Saturday that he wanted his players to be bold and play with flair.

Grizzlies head west for draft picks Ivan Rabb, Dillon Brooks

The Pac-12 stars offer intrigue for a roster trending younger.

TCU beats Louisville in another CWS elimination game

TCU 4-3 win over Louisville in a College World Series elimination game

AP Source: Pelicans get Jackson from Charlotte in draft deal

METAIRIE, La. (AP) A person familiar with the situations says the New Orleans Pelicans have made a draft night trade to acquired former Duke guard Frank Jackson from the Charlotte Hornets.

Former USGA President Sandy Tatum dies at 96

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Frank ”Sandy” Tatum, the former U.S. Golf Association president known for difficult U.S. Open setups and a famous quote after the ”Massacre at Winged Foot,” died Thursday. He was 96.

Injured Thurston out for NRL season and World Cup

TOWNSVILLE, Australia (AP) Johnathan Thurston will miss the rest of the National Rugby League season and the World Cup to have surgery on his injured right shoulder.

No 1st-round draft pick for Wizards for 2nd year in a row

WASHINGTON (AP) For the second year in a row, the Washington Wizards did not make a first-round pick in the NBA draft.

Exjugador de NFL, Ryan Jones, encontrado muerto por disparos

El exjugador de la NFL Ryan Jones fue encontrado muerto por disparos en un apartamento en Reno (Nevada, EEUU) este fin de semana, comunicaron las autoridades del Estado norteamericana.

Donará su cerebro para investigar las secuelas de los golpes en el fútbol americano

Warren Sapp, ex-jugador de la NFL y miembro del Salón de la Fama, confirmó que donará su cerebro con el fin de ayudar a la investigación de las secuelas que dejan los golpes en la cabeza en los jugadores de fútbol americano.

Los Washington Redskins conservarán su nombre y el apoyo de sus patrocinantes más fuertes

Los Washington Redskins recibieron el lunes un espaldarazo de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos al anular la ley que pretendía impedir la utilización de nombres considerados ofensivos en marcas registradas.

Nuggets select Donovan Mitchell, send him to Jazz

DENVER (AP) The Nuggets selected Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell with the No. 13 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night but he won’t be suiting up for Denver.

Pirates, Cardinals still in hunt in weak Central (Jun 23, 2017)

If the Pittsburgh Pirates or St. Louis Cardinals were in any other division but the National League Central, they might already be cast in the role of seller at next month’s trading deadline.

WATCH: Twins catcher Gimenez pitches scoreless inning in 6th appearance

Backup catcher Chris Gimenez pitches another scoreless inning after being asked to pitch for the Minnesota Twins for the sixth time.

Russell paces Cubs to 11-1 win over Marlins (Jun 22, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Addison Russell had four hits, including a home run, to pace the Chicago Cubs to an 11-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night.

Michael Vick's father reportedly arrested, charged with being part of drug ring

Michael Dwayne Boddie, 55, is charged with conspiring to sell heroin with 11 others.

Godley, Goldy lead D-backs to series win over Rockies

Arizona took two of three in the NL West matchup and is now tied with Colorado for second place.

Lehigh-Navy becomes 'Week Zero' game in 2018

(STATS) – Lehigh will get an early start on the 2018 season.

Bucks add another young forward in Michigan's D.J. Wilson

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks have added another young, tall player to their frontcourt after drafting Michigan’s D.J. Wilson with the 17th overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

NHL considering penalty for failed challenge for offside

CHICAGO (AP) The NHL is considering issuing a minor penalty for a failed coach’s challenge for offside.