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WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Shackled and looking wary, WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered Monday to stand trial by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport while returning to play for a Russian team.
Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games

Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that a high school football coach who knelt and prayed on the field after games was protected by the Constitution, a decision that opponents said would open the door to “much more coercive prayer" in pu
Mariners' Winker, Crawford, J-Rod suspended for Angels brawl

Mariners' Winker, Crawford, J-Rod suspended for Angels brawl

SEATTLE (AP) — A trio of Seattle Mariners regulars were suspended Monday for their brawl with the Los Angeles Angels , and another went on the injured list after being hurt in the melee. Outfielder Jesse Winker was banned seven games, shortstop J.P.
Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves

Mets move Megill to 60-day IL, claim Robertson from Braves

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill will be out until at least mid-August after the team moved him to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Even Djokovic knew he wasn't at his best in Wimbledon debut

Even Djokovic knew he wasn't at his best in Wimbledon debut

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic's play was not particularly, well, Djokovic-esque, at Wimbledon on Monday. Even he acknowledged as much.
Royals send Santana, $4.3M to Mariners for 2 young pitchers

Royals send Santana, $4.3M to Mariners for 2 young pitchers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals traded first baseman Carlos Santana and nearly $4.
AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, two people with knowledge of his decision said Monday.
Avalanche, Lightning show importance of making smart trades

Avalanche, Lightning show importance of making smart trades

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — In a copycat league known for following the Stanley Cup champions , Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog paused when asked what other teams could do to emulate their success.
1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path

1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Fernanda Contreras Gómez never had been to the All England Club until this weekend, after becoming the first woman from Mexico since 1996 to hold a spot in the main-draw field at Wimbledon .
Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds

Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds

Sprinter Blessing Okagbare's doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the 4x100 meter relay at next month's world championships.