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NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees plan to leave Alex Rodriguez with reduced playing time as they turn their attention to rebuilding.

The Las Vegas expansion NHL team has hired Kelly McCrimmon as its assistant general manager.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller called it a punch to the gut that newly acquired Matt Duffy has been anointed to replace him as the Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have signed two-time All-Star David Lee.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have attempted to address their persistent pass-rush problem by agreeing to terms on a deal with free-agent linebacker Dwight Freeney.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have secured naming rights for their new headquarters, with local physician group and sports medicine provider Twin Cities Orthopedics.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Running back Trent Richardson has been cut by the Baltimore Ravens, who lost patience while waiting for the former first-round pick to recover from injuries.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will return to Madison this fall for a week of training camp.

Seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons later this week. Freeney, who turned 36 in February, had eight sacks in 11 games for the Arizona Cardinals last year before becoming…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Damon "Snacks" Harrison is still working out the intricacies of making the trip to the New York Giants' training facilities at the Meadowlands instead of the much-shorter drive to the Jets' headquarters in Florham Park.

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- Eddie Butler allowed just four hits over eight innings, leading the Albuquerque Isotopes over the Tacoma Rainiers in a 3-2 win on Tuesday.

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The moment Colts running backs coach Jemal Singleton hears the word "numbers," he winces and shakes his head.

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit pitcher Drake Britton has been banned for 50 games following a positive test for amphetamine under baseball's minor league program and St. Louis second baseman Luke Doyle has been suspended for 100 games for refusing…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals signed H-back Ryan Hewitt on Tuesday to a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season.

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) -- Tony Cruz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the seventh inning to give the Omaha Storm Chasers a 1-0 win over the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds called up outfielder Scott Schebler from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to fill the roster spot opened when right fielder Jay Bruce was traded to the New York Mets a day earlier.

Defensive back Tyrann Mathieu and the Arizona Cardinals have agreed on a 5-year contract extension worth a reported $62.5 million, including $40 million guaranteed. According to ESPN, Mathieu's guarantee is the largest for a safety in the NFL.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro defensive back Tyrann Mathieu have agreed to a five-year, $62.5 million contract extension, with $40 million guaranteed.

GENEVA, Ill. (AP) -- Max Duval hurled seven strong innings, leading the Kane County Cougars over the Clinton LumberKings in a 1-0 win on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals got two regulars back from injuries on Tuesday but lost shortstop Aledmys Diaz, sidelined indefinitely by a broken right thumb.