Bucks' Tyler Herro not worrying about contract as he begins with hometown team

NEW BERLIN, Wis. (AP) – Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn’t dwelling on his contract status and what that means for his future now that he’s joined his hometown team.

Ryan Blaney wins pole for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) – Ryan Blaney feels at home at Iowa Speedway.

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA

LONDON (AP) – FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization.

Communication is critical to turn around Cowboys' defense

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) – To hear Dallas Cowboys coaches and players tell it, anyone within earshot of a defensive meeting knows something is happening.

Alcantara becomes Marlins' career leader in 7-0 victory over the Angels

MIAMI (AP) – Sandy Alcantara struck out eight in seven innings, becoming the Miami Marlins’ career leader in innings pitched, and Xavier Edwards had three RBIs in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to coach the exhibition opener following car crash

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday he is nearly fully recovered from the car crash that has limited him this summer and is ready to coach the team’s first exhibition game on Thursday night.

Braves manager says plate umpire Dan Merzel made a terrible balk call on Chris Sale

NEW YORK (AP) – Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said plate umpire Dan Merzel made a “terrible call” when he charged Chris Sale with a balk for not declaring he was going to pitch out of the wind-up with a runner on third base in the fifth inning in Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees.

Cole, Yankees hold off Braves 5-4 in matchup of Cy Young winners

NEW YORK (AP) – Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and outdueled Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners as the New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.

Phillies' Aaron Nola exits with right knee contusion in sixth inning against Toronto

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was hit by a line drive and exited Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning due to a right knee contusion. X-rays were negative.