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MIAMI (AP) — Jason Hammel was coming out of the clubhouse shower when he happened to cross paths with manager Joe Maddon, who gave him a smack on the chest for a job well done.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mike Fiers and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter and Carlos Gomez had a first-inning RBI single in the Milwaukee Brewers' 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on …

DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw had a career-high three hits to back his strong pitching performance and Joc Pederson lined one of Los Angeles' four homers, helping the Dodgers beat the Colorado…

No need to panic, no need to start lying awake at night wondering what is happening with this team — yet.

Rick Boyer is a 63-year-old grandparent who had surgery on a torn rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder two years ago. The injury, in itself, would slow most folks down a bit. Not the …

CHICAGO (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Bulls plan to introduce Fred Hoiberg as their new coach on Tuesday.

A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Tuesday:

LONDON (AP) — In the House of Commons, they're calling for Sepp Blatter's head. And even inside the FIFA president's own executive committee, there is the threat of resignation.

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — SMU's Bryson DeChambeau won the NCAA individual golf title Monday and Illinois topped the eight team match-play qualifiers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American Pharoah let morning showers roll right off him at Churchill Downs in his final workout before the Belmont Stakes and his shot at the Triple Crown.

ZURICH (AP) — A report says the high-ranking FIFA official who allegedly made a $10-million payment central to a U.S. probe into soccer corruption is believed to be Sepp Blatter's right-hand m…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg boarded a flight to Chicago on Monday to meet with the Bulls about their open coaching vacancy.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The kid was fearless, relentless, a hustler.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With Prince Fielder leading the league in hitting and former MVP Josh Hamilton already having an impact in his Texas reunion, the Rangers have a winning record for the …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It started last fall as a text message chain that included roughly 20 of NASCAR's top drivers. The purpose of that group chat was for the drivers to hash out where the c…

PARIS (AP) — Swiss fans can rub their hands in delight: They're guaranteed to have a man in the semifinals at Roland Garros.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB President Ray Watts said Monday he is bringing the football program back in 2016, reversing a decision to shut it down because it was too expensive.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has returned to practice after suffering a concussion last week.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Steve Kerr remembers coming into training camp with the Chicago Bulls before the 1995-96 season and sensing something different about the team.

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Welcome to the Rubber Capital, where car tires first rolled, the Goodyear Blimp took flight and two bouncing baby basketball prodigies were born less than four years apart i…