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Athletics’ Wilson sets fielding mark

BOSTON — Jacob Wilson’s father will be very proud. All that work on the Little League fields has paid off. Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing the Orioles’ Mike Bordick’s 110 that was done in 2002. His dad, Jack, a former 12-year major league shortstop who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, instilled that defense comes first. Elsewhere: - Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by Dan Merzel before a pitch was thrown in Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees, a day after being called for a balk that ...

Gibbs holds on to win race at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa — Ty Gibbs didn’t question his crew chief’s final pit call. “I can’t do anything about it, so you just run with it,” Gibbs said. Gibbs used late pit strategy and held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Christopher Bell over the final 20 laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series ...

Reid says Mahomes might sit out preseason games

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Friday that it is unlikely that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will play in their preseason opener against the Rams next week, and it’s possible that the two-time MVP skips the three-game exhibition slate entirely. That’s not necessarily a ...

Dodgers getting back star pitcher Snell on Tuesday

PHOENIX — Two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is expected to make his return from the injured list when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Manager Dave Roberts also said Friday that recently-acquired lefty Tarik Skubal will make his home debut on Monday, ...

As he enters HOF, Fitzgerald officially a Cardinals icon

TEMPE, Ariz. — Larry Fitzgerald came to the Arizona Cardinals as a 20-year-old intent on becoming an NFL superstar. First, he had to learn how to do some laundry. As Fitzgerald — one of the greatest and most productive receivers in league history — prepares to go into the Pro Football ...

Buckeyes’ Ryan Day has concerns with his O-line

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At the start of his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach, Ryan Day is looking for his eighth consecutive AP top 10 finish, including No. 5 last season when the Buckeyes fell short of defending their 2024 national championship. With those high expectations in ...