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PHILADELPHIA — A year ago, when the Sixers signed Paul George to a four-year, $211 million free-agent contract, team executives were realistic.

They knew it would take at least a season for their new star to mesh with ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — In the moment, the package received by the Miami Heat in the Feb. 6 Jimmy Butler trade to the Golden State Warriors at the NBA trading deadline felt … meh.

When the first-round pick acquired from the ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — There’s a shortage of perfect sporting events in the world. Would be a pity to damage one.

Never underestimate the NCAA, though. Its men’s and women’s basketball committees are kicking around the ...Read more

MIAMI — Quinshon Judkins, a rookie running back for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested Saturday in Fort Lauderdale in connection with a possible domestic violence situation, records show.

According to Broward Sheriff’...Read more

Almost immediately, Justin Turner could sense the bubbling frustration from Cal Raleigh.

A veteran slugger with a World Series ring and an NL Championship Series MVP on his résumé, Turner arrived in Seattle just before ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — The first half of the season concludes Sunday, and the Padres now have evidence for their professed faith that Jackson Merrill will return to being a significant contributor in the second half

With a game ...Read more

NEW YORK — Knicks head coach Mike Brown may have dropped a subtle clue about the identity of his first team at Madison Square Garden.

Brown’s basketball philosophy has evolved alongside the sport itself — from his ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — While Cristopher Sánchez will not officially be a 2025 All-Star, he’s an All-Star in the eyes of the Phillies organization.

The team activated the bonus clause in his contract for an All-Star selection ...Read more

BOSTON — As rough as things have been going for the Tampa Bay Rays over the last couple of weeks, they have little margin for error.

Saturday, two plays didn’t work out for them for the slimmest of reasons. And that ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, second-year starter Paul Skenes will start the MLB All-Star Game.

Skenes, 23, will start for the National League team on Tuesday in Atlanta. The decision was announced on ...Read more

CHICAGO — From the No. 45 on the back of the mound to the number appearing on the sleeves of the Chicago White Sox uniforms, there have been several reminders of Bobby Jenks’ legacy at Rate Field.

The two-time All-...Read more

ATLANTA — The center fielder for the Dodgers’ Class A Great Lakes affiliate is a former first-round draft pick. The other two outfielders were selected for the Futures Game.

Who’s the best outfielder on the team?

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ATLANTA — Charles Fazzino (known as the master of 3D pop art) roams around his MLB exhibit with ease, becoming fascinated with each detail as if he’s not the artist behind them.

There are hand-painted baseballs, edgy ...Read more

In a season full of rocky losses, the Rockies’ 4-3, walk-off loss to the Reds on Saturday was one of the rockiest.

The end was hind-end ugly, but what ultimately cost Colorado was its failure to capitalize on prime ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox had already scored two runs during the fourth inning to tie Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.

They were in position for more with two runners on and no outs.

Guardians ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 25 of her game-high 34 points in the first half and the Aces beat the Golden State Valkyries, 104-102, on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd finished with 30 ...Read more

NEW YORK — With the Yankees fresh off a 5-2 loss to the Cubs, Aaron Judge had no interest in discussing his latest milestone on Saturday.

“I honestly got nothing to be honest. Would have been great if we got a win ...Read more

NEW YORK — Matthew Boyd had already been viewing the upcoming four-day All-Star break as a prolonged stretch to rest his body and gear up for the final 2 1/2 months in the regular season.

When the 34-year-old lefty ...Read more

SAN FRANCISCO — Once upon a time, Shohei Ohtani wasn’t expected to start pitching this season until after the All-Star break, if not longer.

In hindsight, how much more dire things would be for the Los Angeles ...Read more