Allowing major leaguers to play in the Olympics would require a break in MLB’s schedule, and other sacrifices.
Joe Grant
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NFL notebook: Bills place Harris on IR, Oliver out against Patriots
Running back Damien Harris goes on injured reserve after he was carted off the field last week with a scary neck injury.
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College football: NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by No. 2 Michigan
The NCAA is looking into whether Michigan football sent representatives to scout future opponents in person, a rules violation.
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WNBA: With second straight title, Aces show they’re best team ever
Commentary: Led by the league’s best player and guided by its best coach, Las Vegas handled plenty of adversity and still came out on top.
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NBA notebook: Porzingis raves about new Celtics teammate after trade
Kristaps Porzingis is excited to be with Jrue Holiday, playing for the first time together in Tuesday’s preseason game.
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NLCS: Diamondbacks rookie Pfaadt will try to slow homer-happy Phillies
Philadelphia has hit six homers in winning the first two games of the NLCS.
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Patriots notebook: Kendrick Bourne ‘focusing on the day’ as trade deadline approaches
The New England receiver might be shopped by the Patriots, who at 1-5 could decide to clean house by the Oct. 31 trade deadline.
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Sports Digest: UMaine men tabbed fifth in America East basketball poll
It’s the Black Bears’ highest ranking in the annual preseason poll since the 2010-11 season.
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NFL notebook: Eagles sign seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones
Jones has not played since last season, when he had 24 catches for 299 yards for Tampa Bay.
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NHL roundup: Cozens scores winner in OT as Buffalo edges Tampa Bay, 3-2
Buffalo blows a two-goal lead, but recovers to get its first win.