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Chief Wahoo protester charged with theft of grant moneyCLEVELAND (AP) A man who has held protests saying the Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo mascot is racist faces federal charges over allegations he stole money from federal grants aimed at helping Native Americans.Seventy-year-old Robert Roche, of Cleveland, was indicted Wednesday...

Ohtani, 2 Yankees finalists for AL Rookie of the YearNEW YORK (AP) Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year award along with two New York Yankees infielders.The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed the finalists for its major awards Monday night. The winners...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Ryu, Blue Jays agree to $80 million, 4-year dealBy MIKE FITZPATRICKHyun-Jin Ryu is headed north of the border to a Toronto Blue Jays team in dire need of starting pitching.One that was willing to pay for it, too.Ryu and the Blue Jays agreed to an...

AP Sports WriterTake me outside the ballgame: Phandemic Krew cheers PhilliesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The climb up the ladder positioned against a gate outside the Phillies' ballpark nearly 450 yards away from home plate comes with more than a distant view of baseball.It also comes with a major...

Former Padre, officer Walters dies 17 years after being shotSAN DIEGO (AP) Dan Walters, who played for the San Diego Padres for parts of two seasons, has died from complications of injuries he suffered as a police officer in 2003. He was 53.Walters' death is considered a line-of-duty...

AP Sports WriterTorkelson, Kjerstad, Meyer lead top 10 picks in MLB draftBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Wednesday night with the first of a pandemic-shortened five rounds. Here's a capsule look at the first 10 players selected:No. 1 - DETROIT TIGERSSPENCER TORKELSON,...

Cavs request time change to avoid conflict with World SeriesCLEVELAND (AP) The NBA has moved up the start time for Tuesday night's Cleveland Cavaliers game because of the World Series.The game against Houston at Quicken Loans Arena will now begin an hour earlier at 6 p.m. EDT.The champion...

Tigers star Cabrera exits game vs White Sox with hip injuryCHICAGO (AP) Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has left the game against the Chicago White Sox because of left hip flexor tightness.Cabrera stumbled after his foot hit the bag awkwardly as he rounded first on a single in...

AP Sports WriterHurdle fired, Reds beat Pirates 3-1 in season finaleBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Aristides Aquino hit his 19th home run, Tyler Mahle pitched five shutout innings to pick up his first win since May and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pirates 3-1 Sunday shortly after Pittsburgh fired...

Giants' Holland apologizes after racially insensitive jokeNEW YORK (AP) San Francisco Giants pitcher Derek Holland has apologized after a television interview during which he used a mock Asian accent.Holland expressed remorse while talking to reporters Thursday in the visiting clubhouse at Citi Field while the Giants were in...

AP Baseball WriterPablo Sandoval singles home winning run in 11th for GiantsBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Pablo Sandoval singled home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning a day after driving in five runs, sending the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1...

The MINNESOTA and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 2:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Minnesota Twins (67-81) at Kansas City Royals (52-96) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 16 - 2:15 PM EST WHERE: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU RL 921 MINNESOTA 8.5 (-105) (-110) 8.5 (-110) 100 -110 922 KANSAS CITY TV: 2:15 PM LINE: -110 PREDICTION: KANSAS...