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Stan Wawrinka, top-seeded Sam Querrey lose at Geneva Open (May 24, 2018)

GENEVA (AP) Two-time defending champion Stan Wawrinka and top-seeded Sam Querrey lost at the Geneva Open as the semifinals lineup was completed on Thursday.

Cameron Norrie upsets John Isner in Lyon quarters

LYON, France (AP) Cameron Norrie of Britain recorded his first win over a top-10 player to reach the Lyon Open semifinals on Thursday.

Suarez's grand slam leads Reds over slumping Pirates 5-4 (May 24, 2018)

CINCINNATI (AP) Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam off Ivan Nova – who dropped his sixth straight start against Cincinnati – and Jesse Winker added a solo shot Thursday as the Reds pulled away to a 5-4 victory over the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates.

Kerr blasts new NFL anthem policy: 'It's idiotic'

Warriors coach Steve Kerr blasted the NFL’s new national anthem policy on Thursday, calling it “idiotic” and “typical of the NFL.”

Police: Incognito believed feds tracking him

Police officers believed Richie Incognito was in an “altered, paranoid state” and was showing erratic behavior, according to an incident report.

NFL didn't hold formal vote on anthem policy

There was no official vote taken by the NFL when it passed its new anthem resolution on Wednesday, the league confirmed Thursday.

Lyon beats Wolfsburg 4-1 to win Women’s Champions League

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) Lyon scored three goals in five minutes to beat Wolfsburg 3-1 in extra time and win the Women’s Champions League for the third year running on Thursday.

Timberwolves' Towns, Butler named to All-NBA third team

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler were named to the All-NBA third team, the league announced Thursday.

Another day, another Oladipo honor: All-NBA third team

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo keeps racking up the awards.

The Denver Broncos have revamped their backfield

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) �� Jackhammers and buzz saws nearly drowned out the coaches hollering during OTAs this week at Denver Broncos headquarters, which is undergoing a makeover this spring.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo named to All-NBA second team

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA second team for the second straight season.

Sources: NFL didn't hold formal anthem vote

There was no official vote taken by the NFL when it passed its new anthem resolution on Wednesday, sources told ESPN’s Seth Wickersham.

Trump: NFL 'doing the right thing' with anthem

President Donald Trump says the NFL is “doing the right thing” with a policy banning kneeling during the national anthem. The policy forbids players from sitting or taking a knee on the field during the anthem but allows them to stay in the locker room.

Foster's felony charges dropped; can rejoin 49ers

Niners linebacker Reuben Foster will be able to rejoin the team on Thursday after a judge dropped two felony charges related to domestic violence.

Incognito being held for involuntary psych eval

Former Bills lineman Richie Incognito was being held on an involuntary psychiatric evaluation after an incident at a gym in Florida.

Croatia-born Karacic cleared for Australia duty at World Cup

ZURICH (AP) FIFA has cleared Croatia Under-21 international Fran Karacic to switch eligibility and play for Australia at the World Cup.

Sano rejoins Twins, missed 24 games with hamstring injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Miguel Sano from the disabled list after he missed the last 24 games with a strained left hamstring.

Sources: NFL sought public opinion on Kaep

The polling data used by the league could create a significant point of contention in Colin Kaepernick’s collusion complaint against it.

Trump pardons late boxer Jack Johnson

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday granted a rare posthumous pardon to boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, clearing Jack Johnson’s name more than 100 years after what many see as his racially-charged conviction.

PHENOMS: Iñaki Williams

Iñaki Williams in #Phenoms2018 #SeeTheIncredible Sponsored by Hisense

My parents suffered a lot so we could have a better life… I try to thank them the best way I can for all they have done.

Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, boxing's first black heavyweight champion.

WASHINGTON (AP) Trump grants posthumous pardon to Jack Johnson, boxing’s first black heavyweight champion.

Sho Stopper: Angels push back Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound

#ShoTime would have pitched on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

UNC's Maye returning for final year after testing NBA waters

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) North Carolina’s Luke Maye is withdrawing from the NBA draft to return for his senior season.

Who are the NFL’s best receivers?

We’re always looking for ideas for the patent-pending PFT Live draft. On Wednesday, Browns receiver Jarvis Landry handed us one. He said he’s the best receiver in the NFL. Many disagreed. So Simms and I decided to settle it by making the question the subject of Thursday’s three-round draft. I won the