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Hornets trade Ball, Green CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round draft pick, three first-round pick ...

Bucks banking on lottery picks to spark rebuild

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks lottery picks Brayden Burries and Nate Ament got their first bit of tough love from their new coach well before discovering they'd be playing for him. During their introductory news conference Thursday, Ament discussed a predraft meeting with Taylor ...

Swanson's epic doubleheader powers Cubs past Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a historic doubleheader performance Wednesday, Dansby Swanson posted the best four-game series in Chicago Cubs history — with a game to spare. Swanson had a go-ahead RBI triple and four RBIs to cap the monster doubleheader and lead the Cubs to a sweep of the ...

MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts

Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of a team's salary cap and to eliminate deferred compensation, fleshing out details of a salary cap plan likely to spark a confrontation with the players' association. During a bargaining session ...

Lions' CB Arnold faces conspiracy charge in Florida

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold was charged Thursday in Florida with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen from him, crimes that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. Two people also charged in the case have pleaded ...

Legion baseball weekend ahead at Felch Field

Felch Fire Department will host an American Legion baseball tournament Friday through Sunday at Felch Field. Two North Dickinson teams will join squads from Kingsford, Niagara, and Marquette in the round-robin tourney. "Bring family and friends for a great weekend of baseball at beautiful Felch Field," organizers said. Concessions will be provided throughout the weekend, including bratwurst, hot dogs and nachos. All proceeds benefit the fire department. An updated schedule follows: — Friday: 5 p.m., North Dickinson I vs. North Dickinson II. — Saturday: 10 a.m., Kingsford ...