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Kwan’s great defensive play leads Guardians over Astros

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HOUSTON — Steven Kwan gave Cleveland the lead with his RBI double in the 10th inning and made a diving catch to start a double play in the bottom of the inning to lead the Guardians to a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

Softball: Kenton earns first-ever share of WBL title

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SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Kenton is no stranger to close games against its WBL opponents.

Royal Troon to feature the longest hole in British Open history

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TROON, Scotland — Royal Troon will feature the longest hole in British Open history when the Ayrshire links hosts the event for the 10th time in July.

After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down

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NEW YORK — After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platforms.

Astros option 2020 AL MVP Abreu to spring training facility

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HOUSTON — The Houston Astros will option slumping first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and help the 2020 AL MVP get back on track.

Terms for Tyson-Paul fight include heavier gloves, shorter rounds

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AUSTIN — Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier.

Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their second-round playoff series against defending champion Denver with an unsettled bench — coach Chris Finch will be recovering from knee surgery.

Former MVP Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus

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ANAHEIM — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely.

Deaths at the Kentucky Derby bring changes

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Memories are made at the Kentucky Derby, most of them good. Whether cashing a winning ticket, sipping mint juleps or marveling at the horses, crowds pack Churchill Downs to experience a bucket-list sporting event.

Browns, center Brian Allen agree to 1-year contract

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns added depth to their solid offensive line on Tuesday, agreeing on a contract with free agent center Brian Allen, his agency announced on social media.