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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees, giving the NL Central leaders a boost as they try for their first World Series title in more than a…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have acquired hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the New York Yankees.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Gordon's curious and complicated career has taken a new turn.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sarah Thomas was never hit by the pressure of being the first woman to be a full-time NFL game official until after her first season on the job.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal confirms that guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a four-year, $106 million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been cleared to practice and will be on the field when the team opens training camp Thursday.

Tony Granato and his coaching staff continue to build for the long-range future of the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey program.

Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that the Miami Heat have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free agent guard Dion Waiters.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have signed tight end Eric Wallace, a former college basketball and Australian football player who played the NFL version of football at age 14.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Reno Aces outfielder Mitch Haniger has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week after becoming the first player in franchise history to hit multiple-home runs in consecutive games.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have put Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list after the third baseman left Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a strained lower right leg.

The NFL reinstated wide receiver Josh Gordon Monday and suspended him for the first four games of the 2016 season. He is eligible to return October 3 and may participate in training camp and team meetings during his suspension.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets announced that Noel Gillespie has been named coach of their new NBA Developmental League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Offensive tackle Anthony Davis says he plans to return to the NFL after announcing his retirement a little more than a year ago.

Guard C.J. McCollum and the Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $106 million maximum, contract extension. McCollum averaged 20.8 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Blazers in 2015-16.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Receiver Greg Jennings says he's retiring after a decade in the National Football League.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan is trying to help ease tension between African-Americans and law enforcement.

Clement was one of 10 players in the conference recognized before Big Ten Media Days began Monday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have agreed to a one-year contract with center Jordan Schroeder.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right tackle Phil Loadholt has decided to retire from the NFL after seven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.