LEADING OFF: A’s, Astros to honor Robinson in doubleheader

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LEADING OFF: A's, Astros to honor Robinson in doubleheaderBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:MAKEUP GAMEThe Astros and Athletics will play a doubleheader on Saturday, recognizing Jackie Robinson Day in the first game.Teams around...

Dietrich HR sparks Rangers in 6-2 win over ML-best Dodgers

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AP Baseball WriterDietrich HR sparks Rangers in 6-2 win over ML-best DodgersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers were away from home for a later-than-usual Jackie Robinson Day.On the road for the first time in six...

Oakland A’s acquire Tommy La Stella from Angels for Barreto

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AP Sports WriterOakland A's acquire Tommy La Stella from Angels for BarretoBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics acquired infielder 2019 All-Star infielder Tommy La Stella from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Franklin Barreto on Friday...

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

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AP Sports WriterMLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continueBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice.As a Black...

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

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AP Sports WriterMLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continueBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Andrew McCutchen has relished these past few days in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse, having difficult, important conversations with baseball teammates about racial injustice.As a Black...

NHL playoffs return after 2-day break for protests

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AP Sports WriterNHL playoffs return after 2-day break for protestsBy JOHN MARSHALLThe NHL playoffs took a two-day break to protest racial injustice, the latest twist in an unprecedented, pandemic-halted season.Now it's back to the ice.Three second-round playoff series resume...

Ryan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelined

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AP Sports WriterRyan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelinedBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough became the 11th Tampa Bay Rays pitcher since the start of summer camp to be sidelined with an injury when he...

Palat scores twice, Lightning beat Bruins to lead series 3-1

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Palat scores twice, Lightning beat Bruins to lead series 3-1TORONTO (AP) Ondrej Palat scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 Saturday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in...

Ryan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelined

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AP Sports WriterRyan Yarbrough becomes 11th Rays pitcher to be sidelinedBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East is not a healthy one.Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough became the 11th Rays pitcher since the start of summer...

UConn, NBA standout Robinson dies at 53

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AP Basketball WriterEx-UConn star, top NBA sixth man Cliff Robinson dies at 53By BRIAN MAHONEYCliff Robinson guided UConn out from the bottom and almost helped take the Portland Trail Blazers to the top.He was one of the NBA's best...