Cleveland Sirens unveil name and branding for expansion WNBA team

CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland’s WNBA expansion team had three priorities for the franchise’s name.

Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans, chasing Super Bowl in his 13th season

HOUSTON (AP) – Jadeveon Clowney never imagined he’d play for the Texans again when he was traded to Seattle amid a contract dispute before the 2019 season.

Arraez grateful to be in playoff race and thanks new Phillies teammate Harper

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race. He’s also grateful that two-time MVP Bryce Harper was willing to make a position switch.

Top performers at European track championships to each get 50,000 euro bonus

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) – Ten track-and-field athletes with the best performances at next week’s European championships will each receive a bonus of 50,000 euros ($58,000), the continent’s governing body for athletics has confirmed.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) – Although he spent most of his career with smaller clubs in lower divisions – most recently Chaves in Portugal’s second tier – Vozinha always believed he belonged on a bigger stage.

Mariners release Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder, activate Brendan Donovan from IL

SEATTLE (AP) – The Seattle Mariners released veteran catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder among seven roster moves Tuesday.

Guardians' new additions happy to be part of postseason push

CLEVELAND (AP) – Manager Stephen Vogt lauded the Cleveland Guardians’ front office for adding three players during Monday’s trade deadline.

Braves activate catcher Sean Murphy and infielder Ha-Seong Kim from injured list

ATLANTA (AP) – The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Sean Murphy from the 60-day injured list and shortstop Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day IL on Tuesday.

World Cup hero Ferran Torres of Spain throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) – Ferran Torres, who scored winning goal for Spain in the the World Cup final last month, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night.