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Brewers’ Murphy remains optimistic Yelich will return

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says it’s inevitable that Christian Yelich will have surgery at some point on his ailing back but remains optimistic the All-Star outfielder can return this season. “Obviously he’s going to need surgery,” Murphy said Friday ...

Brewers hopeful that Williams could return soon

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams appears on the verge of making his season debut after missing four months with stress fractures in his back. “We’re hoping for Devin here in the next few days, if things go well,” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt ...

Byron Buxton homers and doubles to lead Twins to 9-3 win over Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Byron Buxton hit a home run and a double, Christian Vázquez had a homer and three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night. “I think everybody put something on the table to win this game,” said Vázquez, who has three of his five homers ...

Michigan’s overhauled team looks to repeat title

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Michigan and Washington arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday, it marked the first time they’d been on the same field since January’s national championship game. Much has changed in six months. Their big-name coaches, Jim Harbaugh and Kalen DeBoer, have ...

US men’s soccer team knows Olympic future is on the line

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The United States men’s soccer team earned respect despite losing to France 3-0 in its opening game at the Paris Olympics. Now it needs points. The U.S. faces New Zealand in Marseille on Saturday knowing another loss likely would end its chance of advancing to the ...