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The build-up to Mayweather-McGregor could be the best part

The real fun will come before the fight, and what a spectacle it should be.

Brian Robison the last man standing for the Vikings

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Brian Robison watched Chad Greenway retire in the offseason and Adrian Peterson leave to sign with the New Orleans Saints.

Davidson homers for 4th straight game; White Sox top O's 5-2 (Jun 15, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Rookie Matt Davidson homered for the fourth straight game, then doubled and scored in a four-run sixth inning to lead the Chicago White Sox over Baltimore 5-2 on Thursday, the Orioles’ seventh loss in eight games.

Playing both sides: Fultz happy to land with Lakers, Celtics

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Markelle Fultz wants to be the first player chosen in the NBA draft next week, either by the Boston Celtics or whatever team ends up with their No. 1 pick.

K-State's Isaiah Maurice kicked off team for rules violation

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State forward Isaiah Maurice was dismissed from the basketball team Thursday for a violation of team rules, leaving the Wildcats even thinner in their front court.

Home state kid Niebrugge tees off Wisconsin's first US Open

ERIN, Wis. (AP) Jordan Niebrugge was up early in the morning, a little nervous about the place in Erin Hills history that he would claim Thursday.

Penguins' bid for 3-peat likely won't include Fleury

PITTSBURGH (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury knew this day was coming, though the winningest goaltender in Pittsburgh Penguins history did his best to push the idea of his inevitable departure to the back of his mind. No need to become a distraction with a shot at history on the line.

Big Easy: 20 years later, Els finds himself in US Open mix

ERIN, Wis. (AP) The years since his last U.S. Open title have ”gone like that,” Ernie Els said, as he snapped his fingers and laughed.

Titans win punt, pass, kick game to end minicamp early

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey made his Titans work hard to earn a pass from the final practice of their three-day minicamp and wrap up the offseason program a bit early.

Holly Holm will settle for nothing less than gold: 'I want that belt again'

Holly Holm refuses to be just another average fighter in the UFC

Mets get more miserable medical news before key series vs. first-place Nationals

Neil Walker and Matt Harvey are the latest to come up lame

'The Herd': NBA Draft standout De'Aaron Fox breaks down Lonzo Ball's game

Potential Lakers pick De’Aaron Fox explains what rival Lonzo Ball does well.

Chisenhall homers, drives in 5 as Indians rout Dodgers 12-5

Pinch-hitter Lonnie Chisenhall connected for a three-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cleveland Indians salvaged the finale of a three-game series

Marlins' Ozuna lobbying for All-Star votes with every swing

MIAMI (AP) Marlins left fielder Marcell Ozuna is hitting like an All-Star again, and this year he hopes to keep it going.

Berrios, Gimenez lead Twins to 6-2 win over Mariners

Jose Berrios pitched eight innings and Chris Gimenez hit two home runs, helping the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

Mayweather camp promises they aren’t taking matchup with Conor McGregor lightly

Mayweather Promotion’s CEO Leonard Ellberbe says he knows what Conor McGregor is capable of

Independent NHRA Pro Stock racer relies on help from friends

John Gaydosh needed some help from fellow racers to compete at the Thunder Valley National this weekend.

Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg out for season

BOSTON (AP) The Red Sox say reliever Tyler Thornburg will have season-ending right shoulder surgery.

Falcons' Jarrett wants to build off 3 sacks in Super Bowl

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Grady Jarrett’s goal for 2017 is to become a ”dominant force” on the Atlanta Falcons’ defense.

Lightning acquire Mikhail Sergachev, send Jonathan Drouin to Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Mikhail Sergachev from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Jonathan Drouin.

Attorneys claim evidence tampering in James Jordan murder

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Attorneys for a man serving a life sentence for the murder of Michael Jordan’s father say their client deserves a new trial because they say someone tampered with evidence.

NFLN's Mayock wins PFWA's Horrigan Award

NEW YORK (AP) NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock has won the Jack Horrigan Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for aiding reporters in covering the league.

Cordell latest Brewers OF prospect to rake at Triple-A

Ryan Cordell’s big week at the plate at Triple-A and more in the latest Young Brewers Tracker

Wolfsburg signs Brazil right back William from Internacional

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) Wolfsburg has signed right back William from Brazilian side Internacional on a five-year deal with the Bundesliga club.

Broncos D-lineman Adam Gotsis undergoes knee surgery

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Adam Gotsis underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday, and Broncos coach Vance Joseph said he expects the rising second-year defensive lineman to be back by the first week of training camp.