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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Joao Havelange, who as president of FIFA for two decades transformed soccer's governing body into a multibillion-dollar business and a hotbed for subsequent corruption that damaged its reputation, has died. He was 100.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Usain Bolt is known of his happy-go-lucky personality and apparently couldn't contain himself from giving his rivals a mid-race grin as he sprinted toward the finish line ahead of the pack during the 100-meter dash…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former FIFA president Joao Havelange dies at age 100; oversaw massive expansion of world soccer.

“We were just dancing and having fun,” Chris Orr said. “Then somebody pulled out a camera.

The redshirt freshman, who is competing with fifth-year senior Bart Houston for UW’s starting job, threw an early interception but bounced back to lead the day’s only two touchdown drives.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Another rare achievement by Mike Trout wasn't enough to end the Angels' long losing streak.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Moore hasn't been the elixir for the San Francisco Giants' second-half struggles.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Thiago Braz da Silva's surprising pole vault victory ensured Brazil's first gold medal in the Olympic Stadium, sparking euphoric celebrations.

DENVER (AP) — Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu had big nights at the plate for Colorado. Still, the struggling Rockies were unable to stop their skid.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

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CLEVELAND (AP) — David Ortiz hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a three-run sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Monday to extend their winning streak to four.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- T.J. Bennett hit an RBI single in the sixth inning, and Robbie Garvey doubled and singled as the San Jose Giants beat the Bakersfield Blaze 6-5 on Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gregory Polanco had a homer and four RBIs, Ryan Vogelsong won in his return to AT&T Park and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 on Monday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Austin Nola scored on a wild pitch in the third inning, leading the New Orleans Zephyrs to a 12-8 win over the Las Vegas 51s on Monday. With the victory, the Zephyrs swept the four-game series.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit his 30th home run to lead Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners past Los Angeles 3-2 on Monday night as the Angels matched a franchise record with their 11th consecutive defeat.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Every Friday after nightfall, teenage girls and young women make their way through a middle-class apartment complex and take over a field of emerald green grass. They put on their cleats, tie their hair into…

PHOENIX (AP) — Welington Castillo, just back from a six-day leave due to complications in the birth of his son, matched his career high with four hits to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-6 victory over the New York…

HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) -- Nash Knight had four hits, while Joshua Palacios and Cavan Biggio recorded three apiece as the Vancouver Canadians topped the Hillsboro Hops 6-4 on Monday.

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) -- Erick Mejia hit a two-run single in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes to a 4-2 win over the Modesto Nuts on Monday.