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Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts this weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League's starting lineup. Los ...

Milwaukee calls up OF prospect Lara

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract. The NL Central-leading Brewers announced before their doubleheader Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals that they had ...

3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (AP) — Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said. Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin's Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked ...

Wisconsin names Eichorst as athletic director

Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and getting another chance to run a Big Ten athletic department. Wisconsin's new athletic director says he's learned quite a bit since the last time he was in a similar position. Wisconsin announced the hire of Eichorst on Wednesday, 2 1/2 ...

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Harry Kane scores twice ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup. England's all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a ...

Bauers and Chourio homer in Brewers’ 7-2 victory over Reds

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers went 3 for 4 with a homer and Jackson Chourio also went deep in the Milwaukee Brewers' 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Bauer led off the fifth inning with a 425-foot blast to center for his 15th homer of the year. He also singled and ...