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SEATTLE — With versatile infielder Ben Williamson likely headed to the injured list on Friday and expected to be replaced by Carson Williams, the roster status of a few other Rays was clarified Thursday.

Veteran ...Read more

CHICAGO — Sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and watching Pete-Crow Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in their MVP showdown seemed like the perfect way to end an exhilarating homestand for the Chicago Cubs.

But the Cubs ...Read more

DETROIT — Sonic just picked up a whole lot of rings.

The Detroit Lions and running back Jahmyr Gibbs on Thursday reached a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension, according to an Instagram post from his agent, ...Read more

SEATTLE — It’s getting interesting, for sure. But it’s not for real. Not really. Not yet.

The Tigers have gamely fought their way back into the playoff conversation. They won their sixth straight road series ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs went from not having enough starting pitchers to maybe having too many, a dilemma that can be a problem only if the pitchers don’t buy in.

The way things look in early August, manager Craig ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Of all the vast injuries to monitor at 49ers training camp, one very important recovery is being scrutinized each practice, albeit in the literal background.

That would be coach Kyle Shanahan’s ...Read more

CLEVELAND — The minor league Mets appear to have reinvigorated the major league Mets. Who would have guessed that all they need to win baseball games is a group of ragtag journeymen looking for a chance?

After trading ...Read more

MILWAUKEE — When the Pirates left for Cincinnati to start an eight-game road trip, they did so with hope. Hope for a strong trade deadline. Hope for some injury returns. Hope to improve their position in a playoff hunt. ...Read more

CHICAGO — The boo birds were active at Wrigley Field this week, as the Dodgers were swept by the Cubs in a three-game series.

The vitriol for the World Series favorites, days after they traded for the best player ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Jaylen Brown was officially introduced as a member of the Sixers on Thursday during a news conference at Francis Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia.

Brown discussed his reaction to the ...Read more

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — If there was any separation anxiety before, there can’t be now.

Not with this team. Not on Dan Campbell’s watch. And certainly not after what the Lions’ head coach saw last season and the “...Read more

ARLINGTON, Texas — A rule for all people, not just sports journalists, is that if Ron Washington has a minute, you take no less than 10.

One 10-minute chat with Washington can provide 10 years of memories, and stories. ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — There is no perfect historical analogy for what LeBron James is attempting with the 76ers or for what the Sixers are attempting with him. He will turn 42 in late December. He has appeared in more NBA games...Read more

PHOENIX — The Padres on Wednesday night had a chance to get into playoff position, and they had one of the pitchers they acquired to help get them there on the mound.

It did not work out.

Casey Mize’s Padres debut ...Read more

SEATTLE — On a night when the organization gave away a baseball trading card for an oddly shaped varmint with a weird name, the Mariners gave the 40,734 fans who showed up on Wednesday night something more to cheer about...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had the winning run aboard.

One batter after Trea Turner’s sacrifice fly tied Wednesday’s game back up at 4-4 against the Nationals in the 10th, Bryce Harper worked a four-pitch walk. ...Read more

RENTON, Wash. — Mike Macdonald’s reaction to the first episode of “Hard Knocks” should not be a surprise considering the way the Seahawks coach has asked his players to embrace the exposure.

“I thought it was ...Read more