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Ichiro Suzuki reflects on early days in Seattle, quickly being comfortable so career could take off
When Ichiro Suzuki landed in Seattle and became an instant star in 2001, captivating a…

Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to be backup center amid speculation over NBA future
DENVER (AP) — A backup plan to bring in a backup center to spell Nikola…

Lawyer says lawsuit is over between ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe and woman who accused him of rape
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit…

Clippers sign three-time All-Star Bradley Beal after Suns buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal…

Shane Lowry docked 2 shots when his golf ball moves a fraction of an inch at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Shane Lowry was hopeful of making a few birdies to…

Canada posts 3-0 win over Netherlands in men’s Volleyball Nations League action
LJUBLJANA — Xander Ketrzynski had a game-high 16 points as Canada earned a 3-0 win…

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Gabriel Vilardi to a 6-year, $45 million extension
WINNIPEG. Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing…

Angels slugger Mike Trout is closing in on 400 homers, 1,000 RBIs with aim on the postseason
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mike Trout arrived in Philadelphia in time to catch the unveiling of…

Marlins’ Connor Norby to miss 6-to-8 weeks after left wrist surgery
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby will be sidelined for several weeks…

Rex White, who was NASCAR’s oldest living champion and a Hall of Famer, dies at 95
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rex White, who was NASCAR’s oldest living champion and a 2015…

Vancouver Whitecaps sell dynamic midfielder Pedro Vite to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without one of their top scorers this weekend as they…

Construction halted at new Tennessee Titans Stadium after noose found at site
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Construction on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans in…

Transgender woman sues Princeton for ‘humiliating’ removal from track meet
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A transgender woman has sued Princeton University claiming she was illegally…

Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way…

Texas picked to win SEC championship with Arch Manning at QB
Texas, with Heisman Trophy candidate Arch Manning set to take over as starting quarterback, is…