Running back Saquon Barkley has played in only 15 of a possible 33 games the past two seasons due to injury.
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MLB notebook: Teams to play all 29 opponents under ’23 balanced schedule
Baseball switches to its first balanced schedule since 2000.
Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87
Len Dawson was the MVP of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory over the Vikings in January 1970.
Tuesday’s college notebook: Alabama Coach Saban getting new eight-year contract worth at least $93.6 million
Nick Saban’s deal includes a salary and talent fee of $9.9 million this year with $400,000 annual raises.
Durant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade
Kevin Durant had asked to be traded earlier this summer.
Red Sox trounce Pirates for third straight win
Christian Arroyo and Alex Verdugo lead the offense in support of Rich Hill as Boston cruises to an 8-3 victory.
Mike Trout plans to return for Angels on Friday in Detroit
Mike Trout hasn’t played since July 12, missing the Angels’ past 30 games with an injury to his upper back and ribcage.
NBA notebook: Celtics open season on Oct. 18 at home against 76ers
Boston will honor the late Bill Russell twice during the season.
NFL notebook: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress
The NFL and NFL Players Association are seeking a compromise before an arbitrator rules on the length of Deshaun Watson’s suspension.
MLB notebook: Daniels out as Rangers president after 17 years leading club
Jon Daniels’ departure comes two days after Manager Chris Woodward was fired.