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Dembele arrives trying to avoid comparisons with Neymar

MADRID (AP) Newly-signed Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele said there is a long way to go before he can be compared to Neymar, as he was officially introduced by the Catalan club on Monday.

Lions release WR Keshawn Martin and TE Tim Wright

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have cut wide receiver Keshawn Martin and tight end Tim Wright.

Royals in search of offensive life in opener against Rays

Tampa Bay Rays — Kansas City Royals preview

Healy senses progress in Austin Peay's rebuild

(STATS) – There’s probably some truth to why Will Healy says he took up drinking coffee. When he visits high schools on recruiting trips, he says he doesn’t want to be mistaken for being a student.

Sharapova-Halep match headlines Day 1 at the US Open (Aug 28, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) The 2017 U.S. Open is set to begin with near-perfect weather and a much-anticipated match.

Bengals LB Burfict suspended 5 games for egregious hit

CINCINNATI (AP) The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled a Chiefs running back in a preseason game, the latest in his history of egregious hits.

Switzerland coach Petkovic signs 2-year contract extension

BERN, Switzerland (AP) Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic has signed a two-year contract extension as reward for a perfect record in World Cup qualifying.

NFLRank 2017: The 100 best players

What you need to know about the top 100 players

Angels look to bounce back against A's (Aug 28, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels are one of the best come-from-behind teams in the majors this season, and they will need to pick themselves up again heading into their series opener against the visiting Oakland A’s on Monday.

Rockies face Tigers in start of nine-game homestand (Aug 28, 2017)

DENVER — The Colorado Rockies begin their longest homestand of the second half of the season Monday when they play the Detroit Tigers. The three-game series will conclude interleague play this year for both clubs.

FANTASY PLAYS: Prospects for old faces in new places

When players join new teams, fantasy owners need to generally proceed with caution. There’s no guarantee a player will put up the same numbers with a new team as they did with the old one.

A hard road for Johnson, and a tough victory over Spieth

OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) For a guy who can make golf look easy, Dustin Johnson can’t remember a victory more difficult.

Stadium Formerly Known as Turner Field begins a new chapter

ATLANTA (AP) Call it the chameleon of stadiums.

Root falls for 72 as England leads Windies by 82

LEEDS, England (AP) West Indies broke through with the wicket of Joe Root for 72 as England reached 251-4 in its second innings, a lead of 82 in the second test on Monday.

Royals aim to locate offense in opener vs. Rays (Aug 28, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two stressed teams with playoff aspirations send two struggling starters to the mound Monday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Nationals' Scherzer returns to face Marlins, Stanton (Aug 28, 2017)

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals are known for taking a cautious approach with injured players, which was evident in the famous Stephen Strasburg shutdown during the club’s 2012 playoff appearance.

Thousands attend funeral of All Blacks great Colin Meads

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) A crowd estimated at several thousand, including the New Zealand Prime Minister and high-profile rugby players, attended the funeral Monday of All Blacks legend Colin Meads.

World Cup qualifying: State of play in the Oceania region

Soccer’s smallest region – Oceania – doesn’t have a guaranteed spot at the World Cup. Instead, the final two qualification matches in the confederation determine who will contest a playoff against a South American team for a place in Russia.

Bangladesh vs Australia Scoreboard

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Scoreboard Monday at stumps on the second day of the first test between Bangladesh and Australia at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium:

US top women's World Cup lineup joined by Nigeria, Senegal

GENEVA (AP) The lineup for the first women’s basketball World Cup in 2018 has been completed by African champion Nigeria and runner-up Senegal.

New Zealand to play 1st day-night test at home in March

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand will play its first day-night cricket test at home against England at Eden Park next year.

Hoyer has stellar half for 49ers, before 32-31 Vikings rally (Aug 27, 2017)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Brian Hoyer had the San Francisco offense humming, an encouraging performance for one of the league’s lowest-scoring teams over the last three years.

Pirates hope to continue road success vs. Cubs (Aug 28, 2017)

CHICAGO — Wrigley Field is serving as a home away from home for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season.

49ers' Eric Reid resumes national anthem kneel

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) San Francisco 49ers strong safety Eric Reid has resumed his kneeling protest for human rights during the national anthem, after joining then-teammate Colin Kaepernick’s polarizing demonstration last season.