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Scrappers, Muckdogs split doubleheader in Batavia

Jose Zapata, Dominic DeMasi and Billy Strode combined to blank Batavia.


Cavs lock up Love, Thompson, Shumpert with $240 million

On the first day of free agency, Dan Gilbert spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.


Own goal propels Japan over England

Laura Bassett scored into her own net during second-half stoppage time, giving Japan a 2-1 victory over England in a Women’s World Cup semifinal.


Carrasco loses no-hit bid with two outs in ninth

Carlos Carrasco was one strike away from throwing Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 34 years and already considering ways to celebrate.


Penguins acquire Kessel from Leafs

Phil Kessel spent six years in Toronto trying to lift the Maple Leafs out of the churn of mediocrity.


Venus, Serena on Wimbledon collision course

Both Williams sisters won second-round matches Wednesday.


Huge pay increases as free agency starts

The first full day of NBA free agency featured skyrocketing salaries and a flurry of moves.


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Pirates, Walker continues to torment Tigers

Neil Walker homered twice, including a two-run shot in a five-run third.


Tribe’s Salazar sticks with fastballs to beat Rays

Danny Salazar had his best fastball Tuesday night and didn’t see much reason to use anything else.


U.S. women shut out Germany

Carli Lloyd buried a penalty kick, Hope Solo got another shutout and the United States beat top-ranked Germany 2-0.


Pre-Civil War team card on auction block

A card that’s been in the same family for more than 150 years is going on the auction block where it could bring as much as $50,000.


Two of world’s best goalkeepers set to face off

Germany’s Nadine Angerer will try to best Hope Solo of the USA.


McCutchen bruises elbow in Pirates’ win

The X-rays were negative but he could miss today’s series finale.


Team USA brims with confidence

Americans face Germany Tuesday in Montreal.