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Freeman stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves beat Reds 7-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Wisler snapped a string of four straight losses, Freddie Freeman had three hits, including a two-run homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Thursday.
McAdoo sends Giants away with warning to be ready for camp
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the New York Giants ending minicamp and beginning a six-week run to the start of training camp, new coach Ben McAdoo wasn't going to let them leave without a warning.
Phillies minor-league pitcher Alec Asher suspended 80 games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies minor-league pitcher Alec Asher was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.
Sandusky granted hearing in appeal of sex abuse conviction
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered hearings to let former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky develop more information as he tries to overturn his child molestation conviction.
Anze Kopitar is LA Kings' new captain as Brown loses job
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have named Anze Kopitar their new captain, taking the job away from longtime captain Dustin Brown.
Red Wings sign Riley Sheahan to 2-year, $4.15M contract
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Riley Sheahan to a two-year, $4.15 million contract.
Bogut says playing for Australia in Rio 'very unlikely'
CLEVELAND (AP) — Golden State center Andrew Bogut says it is "very unlikely" that his injured left knee will recover in time to allow him to play for Australia in this summer's Rio Olympics.
Vikings to hold 2 joint practices with Bengals
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will hold two joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals leading into their preseason opener.
Jaguars QB Bortles commits $10K to help Orlando community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who grew up in Orlando and played collegiately at Central Florida, has committed $10,000 from his foundation to the OneOrlando Fund.
Premium pitching will be on display at College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — For all the walk-off hits and grand slams that have highlighted the NCAA baseball tournament so far, the stage is set for pitching to take over when the College World Series opens Saturday.
RB Kenyan Drake signs 4-year contract with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Running back Kenyan Drake has signed a four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, who now have all eight of their draft picks under contract.
Rays' Longoria out of lineup, Cobb ready for BP session
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is out of the lineup because of left forearm soreness.
Carolina Hurricanes sign gaolie Cam Ward to 2-year extension
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Cam Ward to a two-year, $6.6 million contract extension.
Reds place A.J. Morris on DL, recall Dayan Diaz
ATLANTA (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander A.J. Morris on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
Smith orders Illini off scooters as they roll into fall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — When he got to campus back in March, new Illinois football coach Lovie Smith counted 50 or 60 Illini players who owned scooters. By August, Smith says they will be gone.
Braves call up right-hander Tyrell Jenkins to join bullpen
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have called up right-hander Tyrell Jenkins, one of their top pitching prospects, from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Mets' David Wright having neck surgery in California
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets third baseman David Wright will have surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck.
Eagles quarterback Wentz saved from gas station bathroom
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — New Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz says he became trapped in a bathroom of a New Jersey gas station and had to be rescued.
Coming up aces: Florida has the pitching staff to win title
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's pitching staff is widely considered the best in the country, potentially in college baseball history.
The Latest: Bale gives Wales 1-0 lead over England
PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):