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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.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians have placed All-Star pitcher Danny Salazar on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and Snapchat have announced a multiyear partnership, strengthening the relationship with the league and the mobile storytelling platform.

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors recently dropped burglary charges against three former Texas Tech football players in exchange for the players' agreeing to perform community service and meet other requirements.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Riley Drongesen had a walk-off double with one out in the 11th inning, as the State College Spikes beat the West Virginia Black Bears 5-4 on Tuesday. With the victory, the Spikes swept the three-game…

HOUSTON (AP) — They have crisscrossed the country, delivering basketball blowouts from coast to coast.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tokyo Dome will host first- and second-round games of next year's World Baseball Classic, and Seoul, South Korea, will also be a first-round site.

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Steven Moya scored on an error in the second inning to help the Toledo Mud Hens secure a 5-1 victory over the Louisville Bats on Tuesday.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have activated left guard James Carpenter from the active/physically unable to perform list after he missed the first four days of training camp with a hamstring injury.

The University of Wisconsin football team was ranked No. 24 in the Associated Press' all-time college football poll released on Tuesday.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (AP) -- Daniel Ayers and three other pitchers combined for a shutout as the Aberdeen IronBirds beat the Brooklyn Cyclones 2-0 on Tuesday.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Chad Martin allowed just two hits over six innings, leading the Staten Island Yankees over the Auburn Doubledays in a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

TROY, N.Y. (AP) -- Ryne Birk scored the decisive run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning, as the Tri-City ValleyCats defeated the Lowell Spinners 3-2 on Tuesday.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been called to the major leagues by the Boston Red Sox.

WINOOSKI, Vt. (AP) -- Joey Havrilak homered and singled three times, scoring two runs as the Connecticut Tigers beat the Vermont Lake Monsters 7-1 on Tuesday.

The New Orleans Saints will sign former University of Wisconsin defensive stand Matt Shaughnessy, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly will miss Tuesday night's practice with an injured left shoulder.