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Parmelee becomes 4th Yankees first baseman on disabled list
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Parmelee has become the fourth New York Yankees first baseman on the disabled list, joining Mark Teixeira, Greg Bird and Dustin Ackley.
Braves recall former starting 2B Jace Peterson from minors
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have recalled infielder Jace Peterson from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the roster spot created when Kelly Johnson was traded to the New York Mets.
Brooks Thompson, 1st-round NBA pick, dies at 45 in Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Brooks Thompson, a first-round NBA draft pick and former Texas-San Antonio men's basketball coach, has died. He was 45.
Pontiac Silverdome press box-area fire called arson
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A fire in the press box area of the decaying Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit is being called arson.
'Ali! Ali!': The Greatest makes his final journey
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday — past the little pink house where he grew up and the museum that bears his name — as thousands of mourners along the route pumped…
Twins put Hughes, May on DL, summon Gibson, Chargois
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed relievers Phil Hughes and Trevor May on the 15-day disabled list.
Chiefs safety Eric Berry skips all voluntary workouts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nobody really expected Chiefs safety Eric Berry to show up for three weeks of optional workouts. Not as he tries to land a mega contract to replace the franchise tag he was given this offseason.
Police fire more tear gas in Marseille at Euro 2016
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Police fired tear gas at rowdy fans at Marseille's Old Port for the second straight day on Friday.
Gordie Howe, the gritty and mighty 'Mr. Hockey,' dies at 88
DETROIT (AP) — Gordie Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose boundless blend of talent and toughness made him the NHL's quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, died Friday. The man forever known as "Mr. Hockey"…
Turkey's Erdogan, in US for Ali's funeral, cuts trip short
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday abruptly cut short a visit to the United States to attend boxing legend Muhammad Ali's funeral and returned home.
The Latest: Hearse carrying Ali's casket arrives at cemetery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on the memorial service for Muhammad Ali (all times local):
US, Chinese investors buy 80 percent of French team Nice
NICE, France (AP) — A group of Chinese and American investors, who specialize in real estate, hotel and tourism, have bought 80 percent of French soccer club Nice for an undisclosed fee.
Sports Authority moves to hire firm to sell naming rights
DENVER (AP) — Sports Authority is pushing ahead with a bid to sell the naming rights to the Denver Broncos' stadium.
Jose Fernandez goes for Marlins' record 9th straight win
MIAMI (AP) — Jose Fernandez sashays into the Marlins' clubhouse after a win, smiling and singing.
White Sox call up Anderson, designate Rollins for assignment
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have called up top prospect Tim Anderson and designated struggling veteran shortstop Jimmy Rollins for assignment.
German federation asks IOC to exclude Russia, Kenya from Rio
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of Germany's track and field federation urged the IOC on Friday to keep Russian and Kenyan athletes out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, even if they pass pre-games doping tests.
The Latest: Bettman says all hockey fans mourn loss of Howe
The Latest on the death of Hall of Fame hockey player Gordie Howe (all times local):
Brazil health minister says Zika not a worry for Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's new health minister is going on the offensive to dispel worries about the country's Zika outbreak, which has cast a pall over the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Love takes part in Game 4 shootaround, game status unclear
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love remains questionable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals as he recovers from a concussion.
France: strikes, trash taint image as it hosts soccer event
PARIS (AP) — The Paris mayor promised Friday to clear out city streets of garbage by the end of the day after 12 days of strikes that left a stinky mess — and further clouded France's image as it hosts…