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Former NFL defensive lineman says he needs kidney transplant

Former Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth says on social media that he needs a kidney transplant.

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their ...

The Latest: Nadal sets up rematch vs. Federer at Wimbledon

The Latest at Wimbledon (all times local): 7 p.m. For the first time since their classic 2008 final, Rafael Nadal will face ...

Former Patriots star doing 'much better' after 2nd stroke

Former New England Patriots linebacker and ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi says he's doing "much better" after suffering a second ...

Josh Bell

LEADING OFF: Derby day; Lucroy, Arrieta get evaluated

A look at what's happening around the majors today: DERBY DAY The All-Star Game might not count anymore, but the Home Run ...

Durant officially joins Nets, Russell to Warriors

The deal bringing Kevin Durant to Brooklyn is official, and he's changing his number along with his address. The Nets ...

Tires

Angels' Lucroy carted off, hospitalized after collision

Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy was carted off the field Sunday after a violent collision at the plate with ...

Brewers' Yelich (back) pulls out of HR Derby, A's Chapman in

Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers has pulled out of Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby with a back ...

Scherzer cites back injury for All-Star Game withdrawal

Nationals ace Max Scherzer has determined that resting his ailing back is more important than pitching in the All-Star Game.

Mets' Frazier says Arrieta went 'overboard' on skull remark

Todd Frazier is tired of being plunked by pitches from the Philadelphia Phillies. And he's got no use for that tough talk ...

Nido, angry Mets edge Phils 6-5 after 4 HBP in heated game

Todd Frazier got hit near the left elbow by an 85 mph changeup and was clearly annoyed. After the game, Jake Arrieta went ...

Zion Williamson out for summer league with bruised knee

Zion Williamson's summer league is over. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Saturday that the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA ...

Kawhi Leonard, Andre Iguodala

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers made a huge decision. That meant Kawhi Leonard could finally make his. The Clippers will be landing ...

Clayton Kershaw

Quake, rattle, roll: Padres beat Dodgers 3-2 during shaker

Eric Lauer was on the Dodger Stadium mound when he heard the crowd suddenly get loud and wondered why. "I thought there was ...

Shane Bieber

Bieber, Hendriks, Muncy named All-Star fill-ins; Rendon out

Shane Bieber, Liam Hendriks and Max Muncy have been added to rosters for next week's All-Star Game. Major League Baseball ...

Judge hits 2nd HR of game in 11th, Yankees beat Rays 8-4

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are on some kind of hot streak heading into the final weekend before the All-Star break.

Trout homers again, Angels use 4 HRs to edge Astros 5-4

Mike Trout is on a roll and it's helping the Los Angeles Angels get on one, too. Trout hit his American League-leading 26th ...

Phillies' Herrera accepts suspension for rest of season

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera accepted a suspension for the rest of the season under Major League ...

Mike Minor

Unlikely All-Stars: Pence, Minor big comebacks with Rangers

Hunter Pence was being wished well in retirement last year, even by the manager for whom the outfielder played in two World ...

Ex-Patriot, ESPN analyst Bruschi recovering after 2nd stroke

Former New England Patriots linebacker and ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi is recovering in a Massachusetts hospital after ...