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MINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Guardians came to Minnesota and won their seventh consecutive series, pulling ahead of the Twins in the AL Central with five more matchups looming next week.

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The Lima City Men’s Golf Championship got started Wednesday with Open and Senior Division qualifying.

CROMWELL, Conn. — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour can’t win an “arms race” against Saudi-funded LIV Golf when the weapon is money. His response Wednesday was to boost prize money in eight elite events and rely on loyalty and legacy among his players.

CINCINNATI — Tony Gonsolin became the first pitcher in the majors to win nine games, Freddie Freeman drove in five runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Tuesday night.

MUSKEGON — Carter Doorn (Purdue) allowed one hit and two walks while striking out nine in six innings as the Lima Locos recorded a 9-0 Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League victory Tuesday against the host Clippers.

HOUSTON — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s decision to settle 20 of 24 civil lawsuits for sexual misconduct may not dissuade the NFL from giving him a lengthy suspension, a person familiar with the league’s investigation told the Associated Press on Tuesday.

CLEVELAND — Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was finally able to conduct a real offseason program this year after his first two offseasons were either lost or shortened due to COVID-19 and tussles with the NFLPA.

CLEVELAND — The 2022 NBA Draft is just days away and trade buzz has picked up steam following the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Whether it’s an aging veteran on an expiring contract or a highly sought after lottery pick here are three trades that could happen by the NBA Draft on Thursday:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust” with his team off to an 18-2 start, the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation.