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Padres win 4-3 in 11 innings to sweep Brewers

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a tying sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and Luis Campusano followed with a two-out single to bring in Sun-Mung Song from second base as the San Diego Padres beat the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. The surging ...

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WNBA task force reports (AP) — An WNBA anti-hate task force is criticizing those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. The task force met virtually on Wednesday. A league spokesperson says "there are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the league." The spokesperson also says the league opposes "bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others." The league's collective bargaining agreement says only women are eligible to play in the WNBA, without specifics. Last week, two former NBA players said they wanted ...

Lakers sold for $12.5B, AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on ...

Packers launch online game 'Packers Predict'

GREEN BAY, Wis. — With the NFL preseason underway, the Green Bay Packers this launched the free online game "Packers Predict," presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook on packers.com and the Packers mobile app. Packers Predict is a free, interactive online game offered in conjunction with each ...

Love plans to play in preseason opener

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love says he doesn't mind playing at least a little in the preseason, even though a thumb injury in an exhibition game last year caused him to miss part of training camp. Love expects to play in the Packers' first preseason ...

McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4

DETROIT (AP) — Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Tuesday night. Detroit won their first game against Cleveland after an 0-6 start, suffering a ...