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Why Herzlich's invite to Trump just won't work

Beating long odds is kind of linebacker Mark Herzlich’s thing. But his invitation for Donald Trump to visit the Giants locker room is in vain.

Mark Herzlich's invite to President Trump is commendable, but this is 2018, and Trump is Trump

Beating long odds is kind of Mark Herzlich’s thing. But his invitation for Donald Trump to visit the Giants locker room is in vain.

Wacha, 3 home runs send Cardinals over Brewers 6-1 (May 29, 2018)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Michael Wacha pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 innings and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by three home runs, beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 victory on Tuesday night.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia surpasses mentor Tommy Lasorda in all-time wins

Scioscia played all 13 of his MLB seasons with the Dodgers under Lasorda

Harper's 17th HR sparks Nationals past Orioles 3-2 (May 29, 2018)

BALTIMORE (AP) Bryce Harper hit his NL-leading 17th home run, Mark Reynolds added a solo shot and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Tuesday night to extend their road winning streak to nine games.

Rizzo shakes off boos to spark rally, Cubs top Pirates 8-6 (May 29, 2018)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Anthony Rizzo shook off the boos and sparked a late rally with his ninth home run of the season as the Chicago Cubs held off the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Tuesday night.

Padres radio broadcaster Ted Leitner diagnosed with cancer

Leitner, a San Diego legend, is in his 39th season of calling Padres games.

Joe Ellis meets with Broncos players regarding NFL's new anthem policy

Broncos president Joe Ellis, who along with G.M. John Elway essentially run the franchise, met Tuesday with the team’s players regarding the NFL’s new anthem policy. Via Mike Klis of 9news.com, Ellis focused not on any team policy but on the NFL’s policy. He also hopes to foster an ongoing

Bears' revamped receiving corps ranked 14th in NFL

The Chicago Bears’ revamped receiving corps was recently ranked 14th in the NFL.

LEADING OFF: Reyes returns to Cards, Scherzer seeks No. 9

A look at what’s happening around baseball Wednesday:

AP Source: 76ers agree to 3-year extension with Brett Brown

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers will continue to put their trust in coach Brett Brown.

2-way star Ohtani to pitch for Angels vs Tigers on Wednesday

DETROIT (AP) Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night against Detroit.

Brees nabs Wooden jersey for Purdue to display

When Drew Brees heard a 1930s-era Purdue jersey worn by John Wooden was being sold at auction, he saw an opportunity to help his alma mater showcase its ties to a man most known for winning 10 NCAA men’s basketball titles as UCLA’s coach.

Brantley, Ramirez, Kipnis homer, Indians beat White Sox 7-3 (May 29, 2018)

CLEVELAND (AP) Michael Brantley, Jose Ramirez and Jason Kipnis each hit a solo home run, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3 on Tuesday night.

Rams need young linebackers to step up this summer

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams loaded up on experience on the defensive line and in the secondary with a series of audacious offseason acquisitions through trades and free-agent signings.

3 reasons why this NBA Finals will be better

The Cavs and Dubs meet for a fourth straight Finals series, but this year brings a new set of stories.

LAPD: More than 50 claims of sex abuse by USC doctor

LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles police say more than 50 women have contacted them about possible sexual abuse by a University of Southern California gynecologist.

The time Nicklaus bet on himself at a US Open

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) Jack Nicklaus had small wagers in practice rounds during his time on the PGA Tour, just like everyone else. Some players before his time made more money in practice round bets than at the tournament when the prize money was small.

Reaves bolstering Vegas’ fourth line with smarter play

LAS VEGAS (AP) After his first two games with the Vegas Golden Knights in late February, there weren’t many fans who were happy with Ryan Reaves.

Rockets lament missed chances after losing to Warriors

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets were up by 14 in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors when they started missing from 3-point range. They shot themselves all the way from prime position to advance to the NBA Finals to the end of a solid season.

Is Odell Beckham worth all the semantics?

Odell Beckham reportedly hasn’t shown up to OTA’s.

Tigers GM Al Avila shares his path to baseball’s front office

Tigers general manager Al Avila sat down with Jose Mota to share some insights from his long career in baseball

MLB: Rizzo’s slide not dirty, it was illegal

PITTSBURGH (AP) Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon believes Anthony Rizzo’s slide that upended Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz at home plate on Monday is still perfectly legal. So does Maddon’s superstar first baseman.

Victor Rojas weighs in on MLB’s controversial slide ruling

After Cubs’ first baseman Anthony Rizzo sparked a heated debate around the baseball community with a slide at home plate, Victor Rojas gives his interpretation of the ruling and believes Rizzo did nothing wrong

100 days from opener, Carson Wentz making strides

The Eagles QB is still adjusting to the brace on his surgically repaired knee, but he’s making throws and showing mobility.

Raiders TE Jared Cook speaks out on NFL's anthem policy

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Long before Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem became one of the biggest issues in the NFL, Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook was one of a handful of St. Louis players who took part in their own on-field display against police brutality and racial injustice.