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Mattek-Sands, Sock win mixed doubles gold medal in tennis
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Bethanie Mattek-Sands figures she'll retire the stars and stripes socks and frame them with her gold medal.
Urshela's double leads Columbus to 5-2 win over Syracuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Giovanny Urshela hit a two-run double in the third inning, leading the Columbus Clippers to a 5-2 win over the Syracuse Chiefs in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday.
Kemp, Rivera lift Greenville over Charleston 8-5
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Trent Kemp tripled and doubled, driving home two runs as the Greenville Drive beat the Charleston RiverDogs 8-5 on Sunday.
Cuban boxers have same skills, but a sunnier attitude in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Robeisy Ramirez flummoxed his opponent for three Olympic rounds, landing precise punches and nimbly avoiding trouble. From bell to bell, the gold medalist showcased the same spectacular skills common to so many fighters from Cuba's…
Spain rolls past Canada 73-60 in women's basketball
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alba Torrens scored 20 points and helped Spain finish second in Group B by beating Canada 73-60 and ensuring they avoid playing the Americans until at least the gold medal game in women's basketball.
Wiggins inspired to Rio glory by coach under investigation
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Preparing for his final race before retirement in the Olympic velodrome, Bradley Wiggins' phone flashed with a message.
Blackmon hits 5 homers in series but Phillies sweep Rockies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Charlie Blackmon put on a power display against the Phillies unlike any player before. Still, the Rockies couldn't get a win in the three-game series.
Romero hits two homers as Jupiter beats St. Lucie 10-8
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Avery Romero hit a pair of homers, leading the Jupiter Hammerheads to a 10-8 win over the St. Lucie Mets on Sunday.
Max Whitlock gives Britain 1st gold medals in gymnastics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Britain had never won an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics before Sunday.
Jenkins can't control Nationals, Braves finish 5-5 on trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyrell Jenkins had recently been able to succeed despite his high number of walks.
Machonis' single leads Connecticut to 8-2 win over Hudson Valley
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) -- Sam Machonis hit a two-run single in the fifth inning, leading the Connecticut Tigers to an 8-2 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades on Sunday.
Brosher's run leads Brooklyn to 2-1 win over West Virginia
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (AP) -- Ali Sanchez hit a run-scoring fielder's choice in the sixth inning, leading the Brooklyn Cyclones to a 2-1 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Sunday.
Brazil (barely), Germany reach women's beach semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After rallying from a first-set loss and surviving three match points in the second, Larissa took the microphone at the Copacabana beach volleyball venue to deliver a message that even the Swiss supporters could understand.
Red Sox to put RHP Wright on DL, Ramirez on bereavement list
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox are going to put knuckleballer Steven Wright on the 15-day disabled list and first baseman Hanley Ramirez on the bereavement list.
Hoffman, Tauchman lift Albuquerque over Col. Springs 3-1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Mike Tauchman singled twice, and Jeff Hoffman struck out nine hitters over five innings as the Albuquerque Isotopes beat the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3-1 on Sunday.
Yankees go from perennial to millennials
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees have gone from perennial to millennials.
Votto homers again, doubles as Reds fall to Brewers, 7-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Votto continues to quietly put up eye-popping numbers.
Staton's single leads Springfield to 6-3 win over Midland
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Allen Staton hit a two-run single in the seventh inning, leading the Springfield Cardinals to a 6-3 win over the Midland RockHounds on Sunday.
Colin Kaepernick to sit preseason opener for 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will sit out the San Francisco 49ers exhibition opener with tightness in his throwing shoulder.
Braun homers twice, doubles, drives in 6 as Brewers top Reds
MILWAUKEE (AP) — With Jonathan Lucroy no longer around, the Milwaukee Brewers have needed Ryan Braun to carry an even heavier offensive load.