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Tigers call up outfield prospect Max Clark

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers called up prized outfield prospect Max Clark from the minor leagues and scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start as they began their final series before the trade deadline Friday. The 21-year-old Clark was in the starting lineup ...

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WPBL launches its season SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League begins this weekend. Denae Benites and the New York Heights face Mo'ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens on Saturday. The other two teams in the league — the Boston Hunters and ...

Skubal is the big prize, but MLB buyers have other options, too

A trio of powerful pitching arms — including two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller — highlight the intriguing candidates who could switch teams as Major League Baseball's trade deadline approaches. The deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. EDT. Skubal ...

Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson's disease. The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne's "Go Long" podcast. "I ...

Whittingham and Fitzgerald take over programs in turmoil

CHICAGO (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald fought his way back to coaching in the Big Ten. Kyle Whittingham practically fell into it after 21 years at Utah. Now, they share similar missions in one of the fiercest rivalries in college sports. Fitzgerald is Michigan State's fourth coach in seven ...

Stateline Challenge on tap at Norway Speedway

Norway Speedway announced this morning that tonight's racing schedule has been canceled, due to weather. The Stateline Challenge has been rescheduled to Aug. 14. On July 24, Norway Speedway hosted Fan Appreciation Night, featuring the 141 Auto Sportsman Special, the Ed Hedlund Memorial ...