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Patriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostitute
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in…
17 mins agoBlue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in exchange for a 2019 first-round draft pick and two top prospects, adding a veteran center as they…
4 hours agoAfter Machado, Padres could be open to more big signings
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Manny Machado pulled on a dark blue San Diego hat and slipped a crisp No. 13 Padres jersey over his broad shoulders. “It’s finally over,” Machado said with a grin. Finally,…
5 hours agoFIFA bans Chelsea from signing players through next season
Chelsea was banned Friday from signing players until after the 2019-20 season, the latest European power punished by FIFA for flouting rules protecting young talent from premature international moves. FIFA punished the London club owned…
5 hours agoMaryland coach Locksley stresses safety first, then winning
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Sitting in his office, sipping an energy drink with his back to empty Maryland Stadium, Michael Locksley rattles off his to-do list as the Terrapins’ new football coach. He speaks…
6 hours agoAP source: Marwin Gonzalez, Twins agree to $21M, 2-year deal
Versatile Marwin Gonzalez and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $21 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity…
7 hours agoSchneider makes 30 saves as Devils beat undermanned Ottawa
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Ottawa Senators’ decision to sell off talent heading into the NHL trading deadline worked very well for Cory Schneider and the New Jersey Devils. Schneider made 30 saves in posting…
21 hours agoClark: Machado’s deal doesn’t mean system is working
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Players’ union head Tony Clark says Adam Wainwright’s comments about a possible strike were in line with widespread concern he hears from his members about a free-agent market they claim has…
23 hours agoPelicans interim GM: NBA rules compel club to play Davis
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — When the Pelicans finished practice on Thursday, Anthony Davis went into coach Alvin Gentry’s office, followed later by interim general manager Danny Ferry. As they spoke, privacy shades on windows that…
24 hours agoPadres announce Machado’s $300 million, 10-year deal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Padres are getting closer to getting Manny Machado in uniform and on the field. San Diego announced its $300 million, 10-year contract with the All-Star infielder on Thursday, more than…
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