Nelson Cruz is batting .294 with 19 homers and 50 RBI this season.
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MLB roundup: Rays rally in 9th to edge Orioles, 5-4
Austin Meadows hits a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning to give Tampa Bay its 10th win in 13 games.
Title rewards Antetokounmpo’s decision to commit to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo signed to stay with the Bucks last offseason, and his faith was rewarded.
Olympics roundup: After Olympics, Hill to take USA Basketball men’s lead
Grant Hill will replace Jerry Colangelo and become managing director of USA Basketball’s men’s national team.
Here’s a look at some of the players the NHL expansion Kraken can select
Seattle will fill its roster in Wednesday’s expansion draft.
Sports Digest: Olympic athletes test positive in Tokyo days before Games
A third athlete, a Czech beach volleyball player, at the Olympic Village in Tokyo has tested positive for COVID-19.
MLB roundup: Rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win against Rays
Spenser Watkins gives up one run in six innings as Baltimore ties a season high with its third consecutive win.
NFL notebook: Sherman arrested on investigation of burglary domestic violence
Richard Sherman is also being investigated for drunken driving and a hit-and-run after he apparently drove into a construction site on Highway 520, struck a concrete barrier, and left the scene in his badly damaged vehicle.
NBA finals: Middleton scores 40 as Bucks tie series with Game 4 win
Khris Middleton scores 10 straight points down the stretch as the Bucks win the first close game of the series, 109-103.
Sox closer Barnes goes from trade rumors to contract extension to All-Star Game in 11-month span
Matt Barnes, who has 19 saves, is a big reason the Red Sox are in first place in the AL East.