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Sports at a glance: Harden goes back to Cavs

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Two people close to the situation tell The Associated Press that James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season as well as a trade kicker. Alcaraz returns from injury NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, forcing him to miss both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Falcons QB Penix continues his rehab from ACL surgery

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WESTFIELD, Ind. — Michael Penix Jr. did quarterback drills, seven-on-seven work and mental reps as his Atlanta Falcons teammates squared off with the Indianapolis Colts during two days of joint practice. Penix is an Indiana University graduate and he threw in front of some familiar fans ...

Does baseball need even more technology?

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BALTIMORE — Pete Alonso skipped sideways toward first base while his drive sailed toward the foul pole in left field. Then he tossed the bat aside, seemingly convinced he’d hit a home run. From that distance and that angle, however, it was hard to be too certain. Alonso’s deep fly was ...

Gray homers in Curve victory over Binghamton

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Murf Gray hit his fifth Double-A home run and Titus Dumitru recorded four RBIs in a three-hit game as Altoona defeated Binghamton, 7-5, on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. Gray hammered his 28th home run of the season in the top of the first inning, a two-run shot off ...

Appleman honored at baseball picnic

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Don Appleman was awarded the Jack Sloey-John Settimio Service Award recently by the Old Timers’ baseball Club at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park. There were 54 members and guests in attendance. Appleman was presented the honor for his exceptional service to the clubv. It was announced that ...

Local recognition

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Amber Gail Miller (second from left) was promoted to second degree black belt by the Jin Pal Hapkido Martial Arts Federation. The exam was conducted in Rockville, Md., on Aug. 15. The test required Miller to perform break falls, patterns, self defense techniques, specialty kicks and board ...