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Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers
ARLINGTON, Texax (AP) — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from…

Lloyd Howell steps down as executive director of NFL Players Association
Lloyd Howell has resigned as executive director of the NFL Players Association, citing distractions his…

WNBA All-Stars dazzle fans with stunning fashion on the Orange Carpet
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The WNBA All-Stars tipped off the weekend by showing off their best…

Lions coach Andy Farrell isn’t buying into the hype of a series sweep against Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The growing hype about a British and Irish Lions series sweep…

Well-rested Winnipeg Blue Bombers to welcome Calgary Stampeders
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been waiting a long time for their chance…

Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday’s fight against Barrios will reveal all
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao insisted he was back, and from a purely technical…

Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse earns 4,000th career victory
NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA — Mark Casse has his 4,000th career racing win. Casse, a…

WNBA players say league’s proposal for new CBA falls short after All-Star bargaining meeting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Backed by what they said was their largest attendance ever for collective…

Alouettes sign veteran lineman Shawn Lemon after reinstatement
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed Shawn Lemon to a contract through the rest of…

Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard is back where he started. Lillard signed a three-year…

Veteran 1B Rowdy Tellez works out with Texas Rangers in anticipation of joining their roster
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez took part in a workout with…

Judge denies 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports’ request to race with charters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request from 23XI Racing…

The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defender
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt has wanted to be a “one-helmet guy” from the second…

Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a…

The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defender
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid…