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MLB NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Mookie Betts agreed Friday to a $27 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, the largest one-year salary for an arbitration-eligible player, while Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant got an $18.6 million, one-year deal. Cincinnati pitcher Trevor Bauer struck a $17.5 million agreement after winning hearings against Cleveland […]

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic athletes beware — particularly larger ones. The bed frames in the Athletes Village at this year’s Olympics will be made of cardboard. Sturdy cardboard. “Those beds can stand up to 200 kilograms,” explained Takashi Kitajima, the general manager of the Athletes Village, speaking through an interpreter. That’s about 440 pounds,

Madison Keys has recovered from a break and set down to beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the Brisbane International semifinals January 11, 2020, 10:24 AM 1 min read BRISBANE, Australia — Madison Keys came from a break and set down to beat two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the Brisbane International semifinals on

Australian Open organizers say U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu, Juan Martin del Potro and Richard Gasquet have withdrawn from the first Grand Slam tournament of the season due to knee injuries January 11, 2020, 9:41 AM 1 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Open organizers said Saturday that U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu, Juan Martin

NBA-SCHEDULE Lakers hammer Mavs UNDATED (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks were no match for the NBA’s Western Conference leaders. LeBron James poured in 35 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers whipped the Mavs, 129-114 in Dallas. James was dominant from the start to help the Lakers build a 22-point lead in

Being at the Sony Open reminds Corey Conners how far he has come By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer January 11, 2020, 7:45 AM 5 min read HONOLULU — Corey Conners returned to Hawaii this year with one notable difference. He knew he had a tee time. That’s no small deal for Conners, a 28-year-old

LeBron James had 35 points and 16 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 26 points starting in place of injured star Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers went up big early in a 129-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer January 11, 2020, 6:43 AM 4 min read DALLAS

NEW YORK — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 26 points and had a career-high 14 assists as the Brooklyn Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 117-113 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Rodions Kurucs scored 19 points and Taurean Prince added 17 for Brooklyn. Jarrett Allen finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds

Kamar Baldwin scored 17 points  and Bryce Golden had 14 as Butler held Providence scoreless for the first 6 1/2 minutes and held on to win 70-58 By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer January 11, 2020, 4:40 AM 2 min read PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Kamar Baldwin scored 17 points and Bryce Golden had 14 as

Bill Wampler had 26 points as Wright St. stretched its win streak to eight games, defeating IUPUI 84-70 January 11, 2020, 3:38 AM 1 min read INDIANAPOLIS — Bill Wampler had 26 points as Wright St. stretched its win streak to eight games, defeating IUPUI 84-70 on Friday night. Loudon Love added 20 points for