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Former NBA champion Elden Campbell dies at 57

Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 57. Campbell's family informed the Pistons of the death, telling the team that he died on Monday. No cause was ...

Mets agree to contract with reliever Devin Williams

NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent reliever Devin Williams has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been ...

Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis

Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back," after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the ...

No dog days for Bears; they’re rolling with NFC lead

CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Johnson pulled off his shirt and flexed like a body builder as players screamed and chanted in the locker room after the Chicago Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. The viral celebration sure turned some heads. The coach's young daughter even ...

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NASCAR lawsuit trial opens CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The federal antitrust trial against NASCAR has opened with Michael Jordan in attendance. The retired NBA star co-owns the 23XI Racing team, which, along with Front Row Motorsports, is suing NASCAR. They allege the stock car series is ...

Vikings waive wide receiver Adam Thielen

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday, allowing the 13-year veteran an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere down the stretch of his expected final NFL season and ending a disappointing return to his original team. Thielen had just eight ...