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Gronk-a-Mania set to run wild

Rob Gronkowski grew up emulating his sports heroes in school, never shy about unleashing a Stone Cold Stunner or dropping a People’s Elbow on his roughhousing friends. Yes, he pulled his punches a bit just like the real stars — Gronkowski rattled off wrestling favorites ranging from Val ...

Cuba had record 26 players on opening-day MLB

NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball’s opening day rosters and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012. The percentage born outside the 50 states remained at 27.8%, matching its lowest level since 2016. There were 265 players from 18 nations and territories ...

Duke advances to 12th Elite 8 in program history

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead ACC Tournament champion Duke past North Carolina 47-38 Friday and into the Elite 8 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils will make their 12th Elite 8 appearance in program history and ...

In Brief: Memphis fires Taylor Jenkins

The Memphis Grizzlies have fired coach Taylor Jenkins with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason. Still sitting at No. 5 in the Western Conference standings, the Grizzlies decided Friday to dump Jenkins anyway without immediately ...

Hicklen now is a Brewer in name only after Tigers acquire him from Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewer Hicklen is no longer a Brewer. The outfielder was traded by the Brewers to the Detroit Tigers on Friday for cash. The move comes a day after he was designated for assignment. The 29-year-old Hicklen scored a run but went hitless in four plate appearances for ...

Resorts World casino in Las Vegas fined $10.5M in money-laundering case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada gaming regulators have issued a $10.5 million fine against the Resorts World casino on the Las Vegas Strip over allegations of illegal gambling, many of which centered on a bookmaker with ties to the interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The fine settles a ...