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Wembanyama deal extended

Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the financial figures were not disclosed by either side. The Spurs, who went to the NBA Finals this past season behind the All-NBA center and unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, announced that Wembanyama had signed, simply saying the sides agreed on ...

Shortstops considered to be top prospects in MLB draft

PHILADELPHIA — The Chicago White Sox are done playing for first. In the standings? Of course not. Led by All-Star third baseman Miguel Vargas, the White Sox have emerged as one of the top surprises and are in AL Central contention after enduring three straight 100-loss seasons. In the MLB ...

All eyes are on Norway star Haaland at World Cup

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. As they would say in Norway, “Lykke til.” Translated: Good luck. “Has anyone ever stopped Erling ...

Judge gives college basketball players a chance with injunction

CINCINNATI — An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA ...

France on to Cup semis

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Kylian Mbappe had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappe’s goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, moving him one behind Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Dembele scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 66th. Mbappe was taken down in the 76th minute and was taken off for a substitute a minute later. He was then shown sitting on the bench with an ice pack ...

Home Run Derby list continues to grow for upcoming MLB All-Star Game

NEW YORK — Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night. Harper and Walker join Boston’s Willson Contreras, Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and the ...