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Sydney Sevens set to move west to former OIympic precinct

SYDNEY (AP) Next year’s Sydney tournament on the Seven World Series will move to a 24,000-seat stadium at the former 2000 Olympic precinct in western Sydney.

Tampa Bay Bucs response to new NFL anthem policy: Wait and see

TAMPA, Fla. — Right after the Bucs finished a blazing practice Thursday, head coach Dirk Koetter didn’t hold back on questions about the new NFL national anthem policy. REPORTER: The NFL came down yesterday with a new policy regarding the national anthem. KOETTER: They did? The response was made

Musgrove takes mound for first time with Pirates vs. Cardinals (May 24, 2018)

Moving from Houston to Pittsburgh, from the American League to the National League, was plenty for right-hander Joe Musgrove. Then came a right shoulder strain that lingered from spring training into the season.

LB Kirkland tweets that he's transferring from Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. is leaving Tennessee as a graduate transfer.

Delle Donne scores 26 points, Mystics beat Fever 93-84 (May 24, 2018)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Elena Delle Donne had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Washington beat Indiana 93-84 on Thursday night for the Mystics’ second victory over the Fever in five days.

Astros' Morton stays unbeaten with 8-2 win over Indians (May 24, 2018)

CLEVELAND (AP) Charlie Morton remained unbeaten this season with six solid innings, Alex Bregman and Jake Marisnick hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-2 on Thursday night.

Boland leaves position at USTA to take Baylor coaching job

NEW YORK (AP) Brian Boland is leaving his position as head of men’s tennis for the U.S. Tennis Association’s player development to return to college as the coach at Baylor.

Former Indiana coach Mallory in hospice after fall, son says

The son of former Indiana and Colorado coach Bill Mallory says his father is in hospice after undergoing brain surgery following a fall.

Saints' first offseason work sharpens focus on new faces

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Patrick Robinson spied Drew Brees stepping up to throw deep down the middle, sprinted back toward his own end zone and made an outstretched interception of a ball that initially looked to be thrown beyond anyone’s reach.

Kyle Busch captures pole at Charlotte; Harvick starts last

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch will start at the front of the field Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600, and NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kevin Harvick will begin in the rear.

NFL badly losing to NBA on player protests

The NBA’s willingness to publicly support its players’ right to protest is good PR, even if its not entirely what the NBA truly practices.

Oldest in majors, Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon turns 45

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) From across the diamond, Kansas City closer Kelvin Herrera marveled at the oldest player in the major leagues – Texas pitcher Bartolo Colon, who turned 45 Thursday.

Pressure's on James, Cavaliers in Game 6 vs. Celtics (May 24, 2018)

CLEVELAND — This stage was made for LeBron James.

Golden State's Iguodala to miss Game 5 against Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) Golden State’s Andre Iguodala will miss Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Weber State sets 2023 game at Utah

(STATS) – Weber State and Utah will open their 2023 schedules with a matchup at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Seahawks' Baldwin says NFL "really missed it" with policy

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin had harsh words for the comments made by President Donald Trump regarding the NFL’s new national anthem policy on Thursday, as players began to process the new mandate from the league’s owners.

LEADING OFF: Pedroia rejoins Red Sox, Diamondback doldrums

A look at what’s happening around the majors Friday:

Suspended Australia captain Smith set to play in Canada

SYDNEY (AP) Steve Smith’s comeback to cricket looks set to begin in Canada with the suspended former Australia captain being named as a marquee player in a Canadian Twenty20 league.

Smith’s push for All-Star race package at 600 denied

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Charlotte Motor Speedway President Marcus Smith learned a long time ago from NASCAR Hall of Fame father Bruton Smith not to be afraid to try ”new and crazy” things when it comes to auto racing.

2B Pedroia returns from bad knee, rejoins Red Sox on Friday

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be activated by the Red Sox on Friday after missing Boston’s first 50 games while recovering from knee surgery.

Staley settles lawsuit against Missouri athletic director

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has reached a $50,000 settlement in her lawsuit against Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk.

Call to the pen: Rays plan to start relievers for all 3 games vs. Orioles this weekend

Kevin Cash announced that reliever Sergio Romo is scheduled to start Friday and Sunday against Baltimore, and Ryne Stanek is will start Saturday.

There's no question Cowboys are Dak Prescott's team now

With Jason Witten and Dez Bryant gone, the third-year quarterback is expanding his role as the face of the franchise.

Rays plan to start relievers in all 3 games against Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen day is now a three-day affair.

Ravens' Joe Flacco welcomes Lamar Jackson with 'open arms'

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco laughed at the notion that he holds a grudge against first-round draft pick Lamar Jackson.

After saving German club, Green hopes to revive US career

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Julian Green has been the Halley’s Comet of the U.S. national team. He appeared out of nowhere for the 2014 World Cup, scored against Belgium and then pretty much disappeared.

Bundy fans 14, tosses 2-hitter to lead O's past Chisox 9-3 (May 24, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Dylan Bundy struck out a career-high 14 and pitched a two-hitter for his second complete game in the majors, leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Chicago White Sox 9-3 on Thursday.

NFL’s policy could mean a new playbook on protests this fall

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Now that the NFL is drawing the line against players kneeling during the national anthem, athletes protesting police brutality and racial inequality may need to find a new playbook.

Chiefs sign top draft pick Speaks to rookie contract

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs signed second-round draft pick Breeland Speaks to his four-year rookie contract Thursday, making him the third of their six draft selections to sign a deal.

Broncos LB on Trump comments: 'Disgusting'

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has a strong reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments to Fox News “maybe … shouldn’t be in the country.” Marshall said Thursday he found Trump’s comments “disgusting.”