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NEW YORK (AP) — The first-place New York Mets acquired reliever Mychal Givens and designated hitter Darin Ruf in separate deals ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. New York boosted its bullpen by landing Givens from the Chicago Cubs for minor league pitcher Saúl González. Givens, a 32-year-old right-hander, was 6-2 with two saves and a

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts put on their helmets and pads and got back to football one week after reporting to training camp. It was the first full practice for coach Frank Reich’s team since an inexplicable, season-ending loss at Jacksonville knocked Indy out of the playoffs.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers continued to reshape their bullpen following the departure of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader by acquiring injured reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the San Francisco Giants just before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Milwaukee sent minor league outfielder Tristan Peters to the Giants. The Brewers announced the trade before starting a three-game

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired two injured players from the San Francisco Giants in left-hander Matthew Boyd and catcher Curt Casali and also picked up infielder Jake Lamb from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto made a splash last week by acquiring Cincinnati Reds

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers say they want to keep wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s the price tag to keep him that’s up for debate. Johnson is entering the final season of the rookie contract he signed in 2019. Johnson has voluntarily sat out portions of practice

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel has taken significant steps to help create bonds on a team with many new pieces. The transfer from Central Florida was busy last month. He got his offensive playmakers together at a ranch and took his offensive linemen to Lake

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When Brian Daboll was hired to be the New York Giants coach, there were hopes his offensive wizardy would rub off on Daniel Jones and make him a better quarterback. In four seasons as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator, Daboll did a masterful job

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — English swimmer Adam Peaty turned a testing Commonwealth Games around with a resounding triumph in the 50-meter breaststroke final. The 27-year-old Peaty who was beaten for the first time in eight years in the 100-meter breaststroke on Sunday had vowed to bounce back after a loss

CHICAGO (AP) — Goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina was acquired by Chelsea from the Chicago Fire, then loaned back to the Major League Soccer team for the rest of 2022. Chicago claimed the transfer fee for the 18-year-old was its club record, but did not announce the amount. The Fire said they will receive a percentage of

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay soccer executives and political leaders have launched their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou hosted the leaders seeking to bring another World Cup final to the same Centenário Stadium in Montevideo where it was played in the first edition

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and guard Goran Dragic have finalized a one-year, $2.9 million contract. The Bulls tweeted a welcome message in announcing the deal about a month after the two sides reached an agreement. The 36-year-old Dragic has averaged 13.7 points and shot 36.2% on 3-pointers over 14 seasons with Phoenix, Houston,

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran reliever David Robertson and center fielder Brandon Marsh in a pair of trades. Philadelphia sent minor league pitcher Ben Brown to the Chicago Cubs for the 37-year-old Robertson, one of the top relievers on the market ahead of Tuesday’s trade

By BERNIE WILSON and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding one of the game’s best young hitters. The Padres also obtained

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wide receiver Tim Patrick was carted off with a right knee injury after catching a pass from Russell Wilson at the Denver Broncos’ training camp practice Tuesday. Patrick made a leaping grab over cornerback Essang Bassey but his right knee buckled as he made

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran reliever David Robertson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. A person with direct knowledge of the trade confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. The Phillies sent minor

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson knows being an NFL quarterback in New York means performing in front of a large media presence and massive fan base with every throw on the field scrutinized. The soon-to-be 23-year-old Jets QB has a simple way to deal with