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By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The biggest day on the NFL calendar for social media departments at the 32 teams isn’t a game, the draft or the start of free agency. It is schedule release day. Much like coaches spend hours on game planning and players hone their craft on the practice field, digital

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Jacob Stallings hit a key single, and the Miami Marlins used an eight-run ninth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-3. The Marlins controlled most of the game until the eighth, when D-backs pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow hit a tying two-run homer off Steven Okert. Miami responded

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Board of Parole member says Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife should not be granted early release from a 30-year prison sentence she received after pleading guilty to plotting the retired NBA player’s 2010 slaying. Barrett Rich recommended that the board deny parole to Sherra Wright during a hearing at the Nashville

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Kevin De Bruyne did a pretty good impersonation of future Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland with a four-goal burst and a “Zen” celebration in a 5-1 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League. Haaland is joining City next season as one of the most sought-after strikers in world soccer

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich hit for a record-tying third cycle — all of them against Cincinnati — but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally fell short in the ninth inning in a 14-11 loss to the Reds. Tyler Stephenson drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and Colin

ROME (AP) — Inter Milan remains on course for a league and cup double as it beat Juventus 4-2 in the Italian Cup final. Ivan Perišić scored twice after Hakan Çalhanoğlu had converted a controversial penalty to take the match to extra time. Juventus had turned the match around early in the second half with

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — A former athletic trainer for the Chicago White Sox is alleging in a lawsuit that he was fired by the team because of his sexual orientation, age and disability. According to the lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County, the actions of White Sox general manager Rick

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — After the Denver Broncos were rendered spectators on the first night of the NFL draft last month, John Elway said he turned to his successor George Paton and told him, “great first-round pick!” As in 10-year veteran QB Russell Wilson, whom Paton acquired

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid has secured a Champions League spot for the 10th straight season after defeating Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league. The victory moved Diego Simeone’s team into third place ahead of Sevilla. Sevilla earlier missed its own chance to guarantee a berth in Europe’s top

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves catcher Manny Piña will have season-ending surgery after tests revealed ligament and cartilage damage in his left wrist. Braves manager Brian Snitker says the loss of Piña means William Contreras will continue to serve as the top backup to starter Travis d’Arnaud. The 34-year-old

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Daniel Vogelbach hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh and the Pittsburgh Pirates took a series from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time in nearly five years with a 5-3 victory. Vogelbach lined a shot to the seats in right field off Daniel Hudson,

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich hit for a record-tying third cycle — all of them against Cincinnati — but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally fell short in the ninth inning in a 14-11 loss to the Reds. Tyler Stephenson drove in four runs with a pair of doubles and Colin

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Kevin De Bruyne has produced a string of devastating finishes in scoring four of Manchester City’s goals in a 5-1 win at Wolverhampton to restore its three-point lead over Liverpool in the Premier League title race. In a masterful attacking display, De Bruyne completed his hat trick by the 24th minute

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — The PGA Tour is returning to Colorado for the first time in a decade with the redesigned course at Castle Pines Golf Club serving as host to the 2024 BMW Championship. It’s the first big-time professional golf tournament at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course 30

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — The Ukrainian men’s national team has returned to action for the first time since the invasion by Russia. Oleksandr Pikhalonok scored the winning goal as Ukraine beat German club Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 in a friendly. The game raised funds for charity and gave the Ukraine team much-needed game practice ahead of

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic has reclaimed the Scottish league title from fierce rival Rangers after drawing 1-1 against Dundee United. It is a 10th Scottish Premiership title in 11 years for Celtic, its only blot in more than a decade of dominance coming last year when Rangers won the league under then-coach Steven Gerrard.

LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds was hampered by another first-half red card and lost 3-0 at home to Chelsea to remain rooted in the Premier League’s relegation zone heading into the final week of the season. Leeds was already trailing from Mason Mount’s fourth-minute goal when it got reduced to 10 men in the 24th

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has added Jacksonville State to its 2023 football schedule. The South Carolina Gamecocks announced the move Wednesday. South Carolina said Jacksonville State would replace Liberty, which is joining Conference USA and needed to free up its schedule for league games. Jacksonville State is also joining Conference USA after this

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban denies that anybody from his program had contact with receiver Tyler Harrell before the former Louisville player entered the transfer portal, which would have violated NCAA rules. Saban responded to a suggestion from Louisville coach Scott Satterfield that Alabama had tampered with Harrell, who has since transferred

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders draft pick Chris Paul knows there’s another more prominent Chris Paul in the sports world. Chris Paul the football player is also trying to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He and former Tulsa teammate Corey Taylor just released their