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Avalanche acquire Grimaldi from Panthers for Berra
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche added another forward by picking up Rocco Grimaldi from the Florida Panthers for goaltender Reto Berra.
LeBron's hometown Akron celebrates his NBA title with Cavs
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — One day after a parade fit for a king, LeBron James is being honored where he first bounced a basketball.
AP Interview: Coe downplays Russian flag issue for Olympics
LONDON (AP) — IAAF President Sebastian Coe on Thursday downplayed the split with international Olympic leaders over his sport's decision to bar Russian track and athletes from competing under their own flag, saying the two sides "will work our way…
Twins sign high school outfielder Alex Kirilloff
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed first-round draft pick Alex Kirilloff, a corner outfielder from Pennsylvania they acquired with the 15th overall selection.
Broncos' Elway wins PFWA's Horrigan Award
John Elway has won the Horrigan Award from the Professional Football Writers of America as the league or club official who best helps the writers do their job.
Conference USA hires former NFL exec and player Merton Hanks
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Former NFL executive and player Merton Hanks has been named senior associate commissioner of Conference USA.
Mariners starter leaves before throwing official pitch
DETROIT (AP) — Seattle Mariners scheduled starter Adrian Sampson has left Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers before throwing an official pitch.
Badgers football: UW continues to add former players to coaching staff
Former UW offensive lineman Al Johnson also joined the Badgers' staff as a graduate assistant this spring.
Titans' Morgan wants NFL to study medical marijuana
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan wants the NFL to study how medical marijuana could help players.
NFL: J.J. Watt unveils signature training shoe with Reebok
The shoes cost $99 and will be officially released July 15.
AP Interview: Security big concern during Olympics in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The head of Brazil's intelligence agency in Rio de Janeiro says many countries are voicing concern about security during the Summer Olympics after the major attacks in Orlando, Florida, San Bernardino, California and Paris.
Romanian ex-soccer chief gets 7 years for evasion, fraud
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian court has sentenced the former chairman of the Romanian Professional Football League to seven years in prison for tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering.
Ben Affleck launches epic 'Deflategate' rant on new HBO show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck gave former ESPN personality Bill Simmons' new HBO talk show a lively start with a five-minute, expletive-filled rant on "Deflategate."
Strawberry to throw out first pitch at Shuckers' game
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Eight-time All-Star outfielder Darryl Strawberry will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Friday's game between the Biloxi Shuckers and Montgomery Biscuits at MGM Park.
Tom Oates: Barring a trade, Washington point guard Dejounte Murray appears good fit for Bucks
But a draft-day trade of center Greg Monroe could change the focus for Milwaukee.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
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Taylor makes game-ending error, Ks 5 times in Nats loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Taylor was still wearing his Washington Nationals uniform when he met with reporters after a disastrous night Wednesday.
Puig scores on Taylor's error in 9th, Dodgers beat Nats 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yasiel Puig was wearing his "Make Baseball Fun Again" cap after Wednesday night's game.
Column: What's in a team name? Ask the Vegas Flying Elvi
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sin City finally has its first major league sports team. Now the question is what to call it.
Hammon excited to have jersey retired by San Antonio Stars
NEW YORK (AP) — Becky Hammon is having a pretty good week.