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Trump: Washington football, Cleveland baseball teams should change names back

CLEVELAND (AP) — President Donald Trump wants Washington's football franchise and Cleveland's baseball team to revert to their former names. Trump said Sunday on his Truth Social site that "The Washington 'Whatever's' should IMMEDIATELY change their name back to the Washington Redskins ...

Pacquiao’s comeback falls short as Barrios retains WBC welterweight title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao pushed back against his doubters, the odds and even Father Time on Saturday night — and nearly made some history. But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges' scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC ...

Marcus Smart to sign with Lakers after getting a buyout from Wizards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Wizards ...

‘A good start’: Scheffler fires a 64 at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt. The umbrella was out when he walked off the first green. For the thousands at Royal Portrush watching him, they knew exactly what to ...

Suzuki homers as Cubs cool off the Red Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday. Colin Rea pitched five effective innings for Chicago in the majors' first game after the All-Star break. Working around a season-high ...

NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027

CHICAGO (AP) — NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season. NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown Chicago on the first weekend in July each of the last three years. But it had a three-year contract with ...