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The Cleveland Browns are trading linebacker Barkevious Mingo to the New England Patriots, according to sources close to the two teams. Mingo, who was the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft, has seven sacks in three seasons in the…

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins say they've intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadiums because of the Zika virus.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have activated left-hander James Paxton following a stint on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised elbow.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jared Bednar as their new head coach.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have acquired prospect Lawson Crouse and veteran Dave Bolland's contract from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum is so close to returning from knee surgery that he "can see the light."

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins say they've intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadium because of the Zika virus.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed rookie left fielder Andrew Benintendi on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee sprain.

Canada has chosen Sidney Crosby as its captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The University of Vermont has canceled its women's basketball team's upcoming game in North Carolina over a state law that governs transgender bathroom access.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have acquired left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski from the Oakland Athletics for minor league infielder Max Schrock.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya was disbanded by the government on Thursday and an investigation launched into alleged mismanagement of the country's team at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have cut running back Stevan Ridley.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has attacked the ban on his country from the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics as immoral and inhumane.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrived for his appeal hearing against a six-year ban from football on Thursday, pledging to accept the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A builder has assured Palm Beach County officials that a new spring training baseball stadium will be ready for the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros next year.

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