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Maeda, Polanco lead Twins past Royals 6-2 to stop skid

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kenta Maeda struck out a season-best 10 in…

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Inside the glass reporter to continue as NBC exits NHL

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer NBC’s coverage of the NHL ends after the Stanley Cup finals, but…

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Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near…

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US to play Canada at Nashville, 1st home World Cup qualifier

CHICAGO (AP) — The United States’ first home World Cup qualifier, against Canada on Sept. 5, will be…

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Elliott wins at Road America to start new Hendrick streak

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup Series…

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Fried’s pinch-hit single lifts Braves past Marlins 8-7 in 10

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Pinch-hitting pitcher Max Fried lined a bases-loaded single up…

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‘Barcelona-style’ Messi driving Argentina at Copa America

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Argentina is enjoying the “Barcelona version” of Lionel Messi at the Copa America ahead…

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Another isolation Cup celebration? Lightning would take it

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Facing the prospect of a second consecutive Stanley Cup celebration in isolation…

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Alonso, LF fan help Mets stun Yanks 10-5 in DH opener

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a tying home run off…

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Ohtani hits 31st homer, ties Matsui’s Japanese MLB HR record

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has hit his major league-leading 31st…