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MacIntyre’s frustration: Scheffler’s long chip the latest epic shot to go against the Scot

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Robert MacIntyre could only applaud from the scoring room when J.J. Spaun wrapped up the U.S. Open with his epic putt at Oakmont two months ago. When Scottie Scheffler sank an even longer chip Sunday to take control of the BMW Championship, MacIntyre at least had a chance to answer […]

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Rattler rallies Saints to 17-all preseason tie with Jaguars as competition with Shough continues

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Spencer Rattler now has some late-game highlights on his preseason resume as he competes with rookie Tyler Shough to become the New Orleans Saints’ starting quarterback. Rattler connected with Dante Pettis for a 20-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left and scrambled for a 2-point conversion to help the Saints salvage a […]

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Sue Bird, Seattle Storm’s 4-time WNBA champion, has statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena

SEATTLE (AP) — Shortly before a bronze statue of Sue Bird was unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena, an onlooking fan chimed in during a brief moment of silence. “You’re the GOAT, Sue!” It’s easy for Seattle fans to think so. The longtime Storm point guard already had her jersey retired and a street in the […]

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Marlins’ Dane Myers gets heckled by fan at Fenway Park. He hits tying homer and fan ejected

BOSTON (AP) — Marlins right fielder Dane Myers felt like a fan at Fenway Park was heckling him beyond what was appropriate, verbal abuse that began before he hit a tying homer in the ninth inning to help Miami rally past the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Myers said the heckling began in the eighth […]

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Reds end Brewers’ franchise-record, 14-game winning streak on Hays’ bases-loaded hit in the 10th

CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games. Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever within one season and the […]

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Myers and Marsee homer in 3-run 9th to lift the Marlins past the Red Sox, 5-3

BOSTON (AP) — Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami’s three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak. Myers hit the second pitch from Greg Weissert (4-4) into Boston’s bullpen to tie it, and Marsee sent a pitch from Steven Matz into […]

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Eagles get receiver John "Florida Man" Metchie III from Texans for tight end Harrison Bryant, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver John "Florida Man" Metchie III from the Houston Texans for veteran tight end Harrison Bryant on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal. Metchie had 24 receptions for […]

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Kelsey Mitchell scores 38 points, Fever rally from 21-point deficit to beat Sun 99-93 in OT

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 34 of her career-high tying 38 points after halftime, Lexie Hull hit a corner 3-pointer with 44.9 seconds to play and the Indiana Fever rallied from 21 points down and beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday. Odyssey Sims had 19 points and seven assists, and […]

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Phillies’ Nola allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his return, Bohm homers in his first game back

WASHINGTON (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola’s first start after returning from the injured list didn’t last long. Third baseman Alec Bohm, meanwhile, made a big contribution in his first game back. Nola allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings in Sunday’s 11-9 victory over the Washington Nationals, a start that ended when seven […]