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Reds prospect Elly De La Cruz still soaring after incredible big league debut
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There may have been 30 people inside Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday with a view of the field, including a couple of workers who were busy hosing o…
Browns QB Deshaun Watson feeling confident, less burdened a year after NFL suspension
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The uncertainty shrouding Deshaun Watson has lifted along with the intense scrutiny about his personal life. There’s a tightness and velocity t…
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero or civil rights advocate, Brown was a force. One of …
Vikings too much for Pirates in TRC softball matchup
A very talented Miami East team defeated host Riverside 13-5 in a Three Rivers Conference makeup game Saturday. The Pirates are now 13-9 overall and 8-5 in the TRC. The Vikings improve to 16-6, 12-2. …
Sports betting industry predicts ‘microbets’ next big thing, worrying safe-bet advocates
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Imagine being able to make a bet with this level of specificity: the Yankees’ Aaron Judge will hit a home run on the fourth pitch he sees in…
Verlander gets 1st win with Mets, goes 30 for 30 in MLB, as Alonso homer helps NY edge Reds 2-1
CINCINNATI (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched seven innings of two-hit ball for his first victory with the Mets, and Pete Alonso hit his major league-leading 13th home run as New York squeezed out a 2-1 …
Cleveland’s Mobley selected to NBA All-Defensive Team
NEW YORK (AP) — Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. of Memphis and Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez headlined the NBA’s All-Defensive team Tuesday. Also voted to the fir…
Quantrill takes no-hitter into 7th, Guardians blank Twins
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s Cal Quantrill had a no-hit bid broken up with two outs in the seventh and combined on a one-hitter, leading the Guardians over the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Sunday. Alex Kiri…
Cavaliers enter early offseason after short playoff stay
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The constant, thumping sound of bouncing basketballs, lively chatter and squeaking sneakers on the floors inside the Cavaliers’ training…
Garland scores 32, Cavs beat Knicks 107-90 to even series
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland couldn’t change what happened in a disappointing playoff debut. On Tuesday night, Garland made sure he didn’t repeat it. Set…
Damar Hamlin cleared to play, 4 months after cardiac arrest
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Having spent the past several months meeting President Joe Biden, raising millions of dollars for his charitable foundation and promoting the …
Reviewed call aids Nats’ rally in 7-6 win over Guardians
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington tied the game on a reviewed call in the eighth inning, Joey Meneses followed with a go-ahead RBI single two batters later, and the Nati…