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Celtics trading star Brown to rival Philadelphia

Jaylen Brown’s time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to ...

World Cup: England, Belgium on to round of 16

SEATTLE — Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup. Tielemans was fouled just before the end of the 30 minutes of extra time were finished and the ...

Tragedy for Ravens vet

ATLANTA — The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell was charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta. Police officers found Nateal Campbell’s body on Tuesday during a welfare check. An arrest warrant says Ciarre Campbell was found with a knife. His family told police he struggled with mental illness. He’s being held in Fulton County Jail and waived his initial court appearance Wednesday. The Campbell family has requested privacy while they grieve. Calais Campbell, a defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, is entering his 19th NFL season. He’s a six-time Pro Bowl ...

Players Union offers its proposal to MLB owners

NEW YORK — Baseball players proposed optional assignments to the minors be cut from a maximum of five per season to three and asked for more pay and major league service time for those sent down, a plan aimed at reducing roster churn that teams use to reinforce bullpens in an era when relief ...

Tour de France veteran planning on another title

PARIS — Tadej Pogacar has never appeared stronger as he stands on the verge of joining the ranks of the Tour de France’ s greatest champions. The two-time world champion has crushed his rivals this season, across all terrains. That’s primed Pogacar to chase a record-equaling fifth Tour ...

Krejcikova, Gauff advance in 2nd round at Wimbledon

LONDON — Having seen six match points slip away, Barbora Krejcikova finally got the ball to bounce her way on the seventh. Krejcikova earned her biggest victory on Centre Court since winning the 2024 Wimbledon title by knocking out French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the ...