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NYC runner dies at race

NEW YORK — A young Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research collapsed just over two miles from the finish line and later died. Authorities say 24-year-old Rachel Apa of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed on Sunday as she approached the 24-mile marker in the 26.2-mile race. Her father told The New York Times she’d been stricken with rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition in which muscles break down during exertion, poisoning the body. It was Apa’s first marathon. Elsewhere in sports: - The ...

Major League Baseball proposes salary cap delay until 2028

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn’t allow them to reduce spending quickly enough. A day after the start of free agent negotiations for the 2026-27 offseason, owners on ...

Big arbitration offers made

NEW YORK — New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday. Milwaukee first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and Baltimore ...

Wilbon taking medical leave

Michael Wilbon, the longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network’s popular “Pardon the Interruption” talk show alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as “multiple health issues.” Wilbon, who turns ...

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remains hospitalized

DETROIT — Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury, the team said. Campbell was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of a 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. ...

Seattle Seahawks defense to be tested by Chicago Bears

Now it’s Chicago’s turn to face Seattle’s “Dark Side.” The Seahawks defense shut down the previously undefeated Kansas City Chiefs for a 20-3 victory last weekend. Tonight, the team’s confident defense faces another challenge in the Chicago Bears, led by quarterback Caleb Williams ...