BALTIMORE (AP) — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.

The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson’s family. The statement did not say how Robinson died.

Coming of age before the free agent era, Robinson spent his entire 23-year career with the Orioles.

He almost single-handedly helped Baltimore defeat Cincinnati in the 1970 World Series and homered in Game 1 of the Orioles’ 1966 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers for their first crown.

SANDERS TUNES OUT DETRACTORS

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders is turning the page on Colorado’s 42-6 loss to Oregon while also tuning out his detractors.

The first-year Colorado coach says he’s used to the doubters, so he pays them no attention. Sanders has told his players to watch the film to learn from the lopsided loss. Their mantra for the week is the truth shall set them free.

The film also shows how the deficiencies can be shored up before facing an eighth-ranked Southern California team led by reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.

THOMAS FOCUSES ON WINNING CUP

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Justin Thomas is more concerned with the Americans winning the Ryder Cup than criticism about him being on the team.

His Ryder Cup record speaks for itself. His form is another matter. He didn’t make the PGA Tour postseason for the first time and had to rely on being a captain’s pick.

Thomas says he’s not keeping receipts on those who doubt him. He says if captain Zach Johnson and the rest of Team USA didn’t want him, he wouldn’t be at Marco Simone.

He likely will be playing alongside Jordan Spieth, who says Thomas simple knows how to win matches.

KNICKS WOULD INTEREST MAGIC

NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson’s love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team.

The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him rethink that.

Johnson says the Knicks would be “intriguing” because of their passionate fans and home in Madison Square Garden.

The basketball Hall of Famer is already part of ownership groups of the NFL’s Washington Commanders and baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers.

But he says he has turned down multiple NBA teams because he doesn’t want to be in competition with his former franchise.