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Spain: 18 hurt when seating collapses at Iniesta interview

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Barcelona’s city hall says 18 people received minor injuries when a temporary stand of seats collapsed during a television interview with Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Source: Tepper expected to sign Panthers deal

Steelers minority owner David Tepper is expected to sign the deal Tuesday to buy the Panthers and keep them in Carolina, a league source told ESPN. A source confirmed to ESPN that the sale price was $2.2 billion.

Second British rugby player mysteriously dies in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) A second player from a British rugby club visiting Sri Lanka died on Tuesday, two days after being admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties, police said.

Andres Iniesta to likely quit Spain after World Cup

MADRID (AP) Andres Iniesta says he will most likely retire from international soccer after Spain plays at the World Cup.

Neuer makes Germany’s initial World Cup squad; Petersen, too

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Germany included injured captain Manuel Neuer in its preliminary World Cup squad on Tuesday, and striker Nils Petersen was a surprise call-up.

Germany coach Joachim Loew to stay through 2022 World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) Germany coach Joachim Loew will stay in charge through the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Ireland sets Pakistan victory target of 160

DUBLIN (AP) Ireland set Pakistan a victory target of 160 after getting bowled out for 339 just over half an hour into the final day of their one-off test match on Tuesday.

Preview: Twins vs. Cardinals

The Minnesota Twins begin a two-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Target Field.

A look at 5 key Marseille players in the Europa League final

LYON, France (AP) Marseille will be relying on a spectacular but error-prone shot-stopper in goal, a scoring winger and an exquisite passer against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

Serbian soccer referee detained for whistling wrong penalty

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) Police say a Serbian soccer referee has been detained for awarding a non-existent penalty during an important league match.

Flaherty returns as Cardinals try to bounce back from their last series against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals-Minnesota Twins preview

Royals need bounce-back performance from Kennedy against Rays

Tampa Bay Rays-Kansas City Royals preview

Luis Suarez sinks his teeth into Italy defender Chiellini

The image of Luis Suarez sitting on the ground holding his teeth remains one of the most abiding moments of the World Cup in Brazil.

Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31

TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.

Vital for World Cup teams: Silencing the non-playing blues

PARIS (AP) They won’t score goals, make assists, tackles or important saves but will still be essential to the well-being of the 32 teams at the World Cup. Who are they?

LEADING OFF: Dodgers seek spark in Miami, Pollock hurt

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

Rockies seek sweep of host Padres (May 15, 2018)

SAN DIEGO — Twelve and a half hours after scoring a 6-4 victory Monday night, the Colorado Rockies will return to Petco Park to seek a sweep of a two-game series and continue their domination of the Padres in San Diego.

Greinke figures to keep runs down for D-backs vs. Brewers (May 15, 2018)

PHOENIX — Scoring at Chase Field this season is on pace for a 15-year low, but no one is quite ready to point to installation of a humidor as the only culprit.

Andy Green talks about Lucchesi’s status following 6-4 loss

Pollock leaves with thumb injury as D-backs' skid reaches 6

Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was charged with four runs on six hits and struck out eight.

Astros' Cole returns home to pitch against Angels (May 15, 2018)

Houston Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole probably didn’t expect to go five years between starts in his native Orange County, but he’s made it worth the wait so far.

Takeaways from the Padres' 6-4 loss to the Rockies

Tyler Anderson threw 5 2/3 innings, Nolan Arenado reached base four times, and Gerardo Parra blasted a three-run home run

Franmil Reyes talks about his MLB debut

McCutchen gets 1,500th hit in Giants' 10-7 win over Reds (May 15, 2018)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Andrew McCutchen doubled in his first two at-bats to reach 1,500 career hits and the San Francisco Giants snapped the Cincinnati Reds’ six-game winning streak with a 10-7 victory Monday night.

Wanna bet where Dez Bryant will end up?

One Vegas bookmaker has placed odds on the enigmatic receiver’s next NFL home. Let’s look at why six teams make sense.

Buck-Aikman to call Fox Thursday night NFL games

When Fox takes over broadcasts of Thursday night NFL games this season, it will have its No. 1 announcer team at the microphone. Joe Buck will be doing the play-by-play, and his partner for the last 16 years, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman, will call all 13 Thursday games as well as Fox’s