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Expect another unpredictable road race at Rio Olympics
The British were supposed to dominate the Olympic road race in London, ushering sprint ace Mark Cavendish over the lumpy course in the Surrey countryside and delivering him to the finish at Buckingham Palace.
Lots of uncertainty at running back for Miami Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins practice began Monday with first-team running back Jay Ajayi on the sideline, riding a stationary bike and making it harder for the team's ground game to get rolling.
First-place Indians acquire OF Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay
CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.
US boxer Shakur Stevenson chases childhood dream to Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Shakur Stevenson started throwing punches shortly after he could walk. His grandfather began teaching him how to box at age 5, and he has barely lost since he won his first fight at 8.
A weakened US still team to beat in Olympic men's basketball
A weakened U.S. basketball team believes it's still the strongest one in the Olympics.
Olympic sailing will be on dirty water with scenic backdrop
The sailing regatta at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be both filthy and photogenic.
Rio's Olympic competition waters, ranked by sewage levels
How much sewage will your favorite Olympian be swimming in?
Brewers: Milwaukee trades relief pitcher Will Smith to San Francisco
The Brewers get right-handed pitching prospect Phil Bickford, the Giants' top draft pick last year, and catcher Andrew Susac.
The Latest: AP Source: Giants acquire reliever Will Smith
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Major League Baseball's deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT):
DeAndre Hopkins back to work with Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — After a brief holdout, Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was back to work on Monday catching passes from quarterback Brock Osweiler.
US archer takes aim at South Korea's reign in women's event
The lowdown on American archer Mackenzie Brown: She knits, line dances, used to be a competitive swimmer — backstroke was her specialty — and shoots arrows while listening to country music to hone her concentration.
Expert to Rio athletes: 'Don't put your head under water'
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Just days ahead of the Olympic Games the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned…
Injured Rea traded back from Miami to San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Colin Rea is heading back to the San Diego Padres after leaving with an injury in his first start since being traded to Miami.
Mariners claim infielder Freeman off waivers from Arizona
SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners have claimed infielder Michael Freeman off waivers from Arizona and designated infielder Patrick Kivlehan for assignment.
AP sources: A's send Rich Hill, Josh Reddick to Dodgers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two people with knowledge of the trade say the Oakland Athletics have traded right fielder Josh Reddick and left-hander Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a trio of right-handers.
MLB: Mets acquire Jay Bruce from Reds
The New York Mets have acquired outfielder Jay Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds, according to sources close to the two teams. Bruce currently leads the National League in RBIs with 80 and has hit 25 home runs.
Colts top draft pick C Ryan Kelly out with shoulder strain
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly will miss Monday afternoon's practice with a strained left shoulder.
Red Sox acquire lefty Fernando Abad in trade with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins for minor league pitcher Pat Light.
Red Sox acquire reliever Fernando Abad from Minnesota Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Fernando Abad from the Minnesota Twins for minor-league pitcher Pat Light.
AP Source: Coyotes place Antoine Vermette on buyout waivers
A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Arizona Coyotes have placed center Antoine Vermette on unconditional waivers to buy out his contract.
