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Minnesota Twins pitcher J.A. Happ heads to the dugout after he was pulled in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Tigers at Twins 7/28/2021

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Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) watches his grand slam in the fourth inning of a baseball game against Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final

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AP Sportlight

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July 29 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Chandler Jones was present at the first day of Arizona Cardinals training camp on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021. Larry Fitzgerald was not. Both developments were expected as the Cardinals officially opened their preseason at State Farm Stadium. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Jones in, Fitzgerald out at first day of Cardinals camp

By David Brandt Jul. 27, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Chiefs QB Mahomes becomes part of Sporting KC club ownership

Jul. 27, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has become part of MLS club Sporting Kansas City's ownership group. The Chiefs quarterback and...

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for them this season, but says he does not know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers arrives in Green Bay for start of training camp

By Greg Bates Jul. 27, 2021 10:22 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 28 1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two. 1928 —...

FILE - Then-Kansas City Chiefs assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung, left, talks with lineman Tavon Rooks (65) during NFL football training camp practice n St. Joseph, Mo., in this Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, file photo. Former NFL player and coach Eugene Chung is still waiting to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding an anti-Asian comment he says a team made about him during a job interview this year. Chung said on a conference call Monday, July 26, 2021, that he never was told by the league why a requested meeting with Goodell was not arranged nor how the NFL's investigation was conducted. (Andrew Carpenean/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP, File)
Chiefs veterans have something to prove in 2021

By Matt Derrick Jul. 26, 2021 09:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for them this season, but says he does not know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Packers' CEO 'hopeful' about sorting things out with Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Jul. 26, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 1980, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Harold Carmichael stands during the team's NFL football game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Philadelphia. Next month, Carmichael will use those longs arms to put on his gold jacket in Canton. “To be inducted, to get that gold jacket, and get that bust and get that ring is very exciting for me,” he said. (AP Photo/Clem Murray, File)
Carmichael used unique size to become Hall of Fame wideout

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 26, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow, left, performs a drill during an NFL football team practice in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Thursday, May 27, 2021, file photo. Tebow will open training camp Wednesday, July 28 as Jacksonville’s fourth- or fifth-string tight end, not all that surprising given he’s closing in on his 34th birthday, started playing the position five months ago and is trying to return to the NFL after spending the previous five years in the New York Mets’ organization. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Comeback story? Tebow opens Jags training camp as '1 of 90'

By Mark Long Jul. 26, 2021 10:52 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 27 1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States. 1937 —...

Baltimore Ravens head football coach John Harbaugh throws out the ceremonial first pitch using a football before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Nationals at Orioles 7/25/2021

Jul. 25, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, ESPN's Maria Taylor works from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Miami and Florida in Orlando, Fla. Taylor is leaving ESPN after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Taylor had been with ESPN since 2014 but her contract expired Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Her last assignment for the network was Tuesday night at the NBA Finals, where she was the pregame and postgame host for the network's “NBA Countdown” show. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NBC quickly hires Maria Taylor after her departure from ESPN

By Joe Reedy Jul. 23, 2021 08:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots football player Kyle Van Noy throws a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Yankees at Red Sox 7/23/2021

Jul. 23, 2021 08:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Rays at Indians 7/22/2021

Jul. 23, 2021 11:38 AM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 9, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

By Tom Withers Jul. 23, 2021 11:37 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 22 1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open golf championship by edging Walter Hagen, Leo Diegel, Jock Hutchinson and Fred McLeod. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1928...

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match in Orlando, Fla. The owners of the Minnesota Vikings have finalized the acquisition of Orlando City, giving the Wilf family control of the MLS franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
New York City FC vs Orlando City SC 11/21/2020

Jul. 21, 2021 06:28 PM EDT