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2 ex-university players get probation in beating case
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Two former football players for a state university in western Pennsylvania have been sentenced to probation in an off-campus beating in 2014.
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel injures knee, out 3-6 weeks
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have placed closer Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list with an injured left knee that will likely sideline him for three to six weeks.
Dwyane Wade speaks out on racial violence, aims for change
MIAMI (AP) — All-Star guard Dwyane Wade said Saturday that he intends to try to find ways to stop racial violence, and that he has friends who are willing to commit to the cause.
'I'll always be a Heat': Wade reflects on leaving Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade still isn't totally ready to leave Miami.
Carolina Hurricanes ink entry deals with 1st-round picks
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed first-round draft picks Jake Bean and Julien Gauthier to three-year entry-level contracts.
Data Dimes: The Worst Deals of 2016 NBA Free Agency
Using the Free Agent Quotient metric to measure players available this offseason, PointAfter pegged the worst signings of 2016 NBA free agency. Including big man Joakim Noah and a max deal for former Golden State Warrior Harrison Barnes.
Prospect of smaller strike zone proves no hit with pitchers
NEW YORK (AP) — Wade Miley hears the talk about lifting the bottom of the strike zone in an effort to spark offense and insists there has been too much tinkering already.
Graves looking for fairytale ending in equestrian in Rio
Equestrian is the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete on equal terms.
White Sox LHP Carlos Rodon heads to DL with wrist injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left wrist.
Williams beats Kerber in Wimbledon final for 22nd Slam title
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams won her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Axelrod, Scruggs lead New Orleans to 5-1 win over Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Dylan Axelrod tossed a five-hit complete game and Xavier Scruggs homered twice and had three hits, driving in four, as the New Orleans Zephyrs topped the Nashville Sounds 5-1 in a game that was called early…
Ellis, Mustelier lead Gwinnett to 6-0 win over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Chris Ellis tossed a four-hit shutout and Ronnier Mustelier homered twice, as the Gwinnett Braves topped the Charlotte Knights 6-0 in a game that was called early on Friday.
The Latest: Williams and Kerber warming up on Centre Court
LONDON (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):
Marques aiming to be Brazil's Bond girl in modern pentathlon
There are few sports that owe their origins to the ancient equivalent of a Bond movie — but modern pentathlon is one of them.
Can China's Olympic table tennis domination be stopped?
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China's overwhelming domination of table tennis at the Olympics will likely continue in Rio, but there's drama about just which member of the fantastically talented Chinese national team will prevail.
Friday's Sports In Brief
OLYMPICS
Former Princeton star Dietrick enjoying her time in the WNBA
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Dietrick never thought she'd get a chance to play in the WNBA.
The Open, or British Open? Depends on who's talking
In the foreword to a book celebrating the 150-year anniversary of the oldest championship in golf, Arnold Palmer refers to the event as "The Open Championship." In his autobiography, Palmer refers to the major he won twice as the "British…
Diamondbacks lose to Giants, trade closer Ziegler to Boston
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With their once-promising season continuing to go in the wrong direction and contract negotiations with Brad Ziegler at an apparent impasse, the Arizona Diamondbacks have chosen to move on without their longtime closer.
Padres lose to Dodgers 10-6; Norris hurt in collision
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres got outslugged in a home-run contest and lost their catcher in a collision on the base paths.