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Rapids auction jerseys to help teammate's mom fight cancer

DENVER (AP) As far as defender Kortne Ford can recall, his mom has never missed a home soccer game.

Tampa Bay Lightning re-sign defenseman Slater Koekkoek

The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Slater Koekkoek to a one-year, one-way contract worth $800,000.

AP PHOTOS: Athletes at times abstain from anthem in protest

When the national anthem plays before the start of a U.S. sporting event, fans and players are expected to salute the flag by placing a hand over their hearts, often singing along. While not doing so is considered unpatriotic by some, athletes have at times abstained as a form of protest.

Hornets sign top pick Malik Monk; guard has ankle injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets have signed first-round draft pick Malik Monk, the 11th choice in the NBA draft.

Brewers' Knebel on first career All-Star nod, growing family

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel reflects on his big news at work and at home yesterday: his first career All-Star nod and expecting a baby girl

Ex-Michigan State star Appling pleads guilty to gun charge

DETROIT (AP) Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling is expected to serve jail time after pleading guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and resisting police charges.

TASTE OF THE TOUR: Frog thighs and gray wine in Lorraine

It’s a tale of two spa towns in Stage 4 of the Tour de France, which travels from Mondorf-Les-Bains, Luxembourg, to Vittel in the Lorraine region of northeastern France on Tuesday.

Stars sign Radulov to $31.25 million, 5-year deal

The best of Brewers Twitter mastermind Tim Dillard: June 2017

Milwaukee Brewers minor-league pitcher Tim Dillard once again had some memorable tweets over the past month

Venus Williams wins opening match at Wimbledon after lawsuit

LONDON (AP) �� Venus Williams won her first tennis match since being sued by the estate of a Florida man who died after a car crash police say she caused.

Mauer, Twins look to build on success against Angels

Minnesota hosts an Angels team it has won 7 of 10 from this season

Monaco signs Dutch defender Terence Kongolo

MONACO (AP) French champion Monaco has signed Dutch defender Terence Kongolo on a five-year deal.

Blue Jays acquire Miguel Montero from Cubs

NEW YORK (AP) Catcher Miguel Montero has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Cubs, six days after he blamed Chicago pitcher Jake Arrieta for allowing seven stolen bases in a 6-1 loss to Washington.

Cardinals announce 10 international signings

Players from Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela are among St. Louis Cardinals’ 10 international signees

Man who inspired ice bucket challenge is back in hospital

BOSTON (AP) The man who inspired people around the world to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig’s disease research is back in the hospital and is keeping his sense of humor.

Brewers clinch first place entering Fourth of July for fifth time

How have the other four Milwaukee Brewers teams to be in first on July 4 fared?

1918 World Series key in US love affair with national anthem

CHICAGO (AP) On Tuesday afternoon, the crowd at Wrigley Field will be asked to stand and ”gentlemen” reminded to remove their caps for the playing of ”The Star Spangled Banner.” Fans who can recite the words as easily as the alphabet will sing or listen to the story of a flag that continued to wave throughout one of the most famous battles in American history.

Indians earn 5 All-Star nods, most since 2004

Five Indians are heading to the All-Star Game in Miami

Royals head to Seattle sitting in second place in division

Kansas City Royals-Seattle Mariners preview July 3

Will Paul George be able to fit in with Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City? | UNDISPUTED

Skip Bayless discusses whether or not Paul George will be able to play with Russell Westbrook – and even if he can, if it was a smart trade.

Cardinals look to start new win streak against Marlins

Miami Marlins-St. Louis Cardinals preview July 3

Preview: Twins vs. Angels

Adalberto Mejia will try to keep his strong run of starts going for Minnesota

Preview: Brewers vs. Orioles

Brewers left-hander Brent Suter gets a spot start Monday when Milwaukee opens a three-game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles

Brandon Williams: I need to get my sacks up

The Ravens made a big splash early in free agency when they re-signed defensive tackle Brandon Williams to a five-year deal worth up to $52.5 million. Williams landed that contract after spending the last three years as a starter in Baltimore and making a big impact against opposing run games on a weekly

Marshawn Lynch even makes exhibition soccer games more fun

Lynch isn’t a stickler for the rules of the game, but that makes him more entertaining to watch. Marshawn Lynch plays soccer the same way that he does everything else — his way. And it looked like he had a wonderful time just being himself on the field for the Zakuani & Friends Charity Game on Sunday