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APMLB-SCHEDULE
Loaisiga, Voit push Yanks past Bosox
UNDATED (AP) — Jonathan Loaisiga (loh-EYE’-sih-gah) and Luke Voit (voyt) carried the New York Yankees to a Game 1 victory over the Boston Red Sox, 5-3 this afternoon.
Loaisiga worked in and out of a no-out, bases-loaded jam by retiring Travis Shaw before fanning Kiké (KEE’-kay) Hernandez and Hunter Renfroe to end the seven-inning game. Loaisiga worked a perfect sixth and notched his fifth save.
The Red Sox 3-2 until Voit poked a two-run single in the fifth and Giancarlo Stanton added an RBI single. The Yankees’ rally occurred a half-inning after Christian Vazquez hit a solo shot to put Boston ahead.
MLB-NEWS
Woman says violence by Trevor Bauer left her in pain, fear
UNDATED (AP) — A woman seeking a five-year restraining order against Trevor Bauer testified that her horror grew as bruises emerged and her pain surged the day after a sexual encounter in which she said the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher choked her and punched her.
The woman testified about the aftermath of the night with Bauer in her second day on the stand in an LA court. She said she was at first determined to tell no one. But her injuries sent her to an emergency room, and brought a visit from police. Bauer has said that everything that happened between the two was wholly consensual.
Bauer’s attorney challenged the 27-year-old San Diego woman on why she omitted a text message to Bauer before their meetings saying she would have her “feelings turned off” and joking that she would have a nondisclosure agreement “signed and sealed” when she came to see him. The attorney also asked why she got back into bed and slept next to Bauer after the traumatic experience she testified that she had.
In other MLB news:
— A former Pirates relief pitcher has been sentenced to two to four years behind bars for statutory sexual assault and other charges in a case involving a girl who was 13 when the encounters began. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Felipe Vazquez has already served almost two years in jail. He faces related charges in Florida and Missouri.
— The Athletics have reinstated shortstop Elvis Andrus (AN’-droos) from the paternity list. Andrus is batting .231 with three homers and 28 RBIs in 113 games.
NBA-NEWS
AP source: 76ers, Embiid agree to $196 million, 4-year deal
UNDATED (AP) — Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ ehm-BEED’) is now under contract for six more years.
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed the All-Star center, who was the NBA MVP runner-up this past season. A person familiar with the situation says it’s a four-year, $196 million extension that takes Embiid through the 2026-27 season.
Embiid led the Sixers to the best regular-season record in the Eastern Conference before losing to the Hawks in the second round. He averaged more than 28 points and 10 rebounds while becoming eligible for the NBA’s super-max extension.
Elsewhere in the NBA:
— The Knicks have acquired swingman Evan Fournier in a sign-and-trade with Boston. The Knicks also get two future second round draft picks, the Celtics receive for cash considerations and Fournier gets a four-year, $78 million contract. Fournier spent last season with the Orlando Magic and the Celtics, averaging 17.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 42 games.
— The Pistons have signed second-round pick Luka Garza and undrafted free agent Chris Smith to two-way contracts. Garza played well for the Pistons during the NBA Summer League, averaging 15 points and 9.6 rebounds.
NFL-NEWS
Tebow’s comeback stalls after Jaguars cut him
UNDATED. (AP) — Tim Tebow’s NFL comeback seems over. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived Tebow on Tuesday, parting with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who switched from quarterback to tight end in hopes of rejuvenating his pro football career.
Tebow’s blocking ranged from awkward to awful in Jacksonville’s preseason opener against Cleveland on Saturday night, his 34th birthday. He failed to get a catch and played no snaps on special teams. Tebow says he’s “thankful for the highs and even the lows, the opportunities, and the setbacks.”
Elsewhere in the NFL:
— A person with knowledge of the deal says the Seahawks and Jamal Adams have reached agreement on a contract extension that is expected to make the former All-Pro the highest-paid safety in the NFL. The agreement is for four years and is expected to include $38 million guaranteed.
— Coach Jon Gruden says he supports the Las Vegas Raiders’ new policy requiring fans attending regular-season home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19. The policy will take effect for the Raiders’ home opener on Sept. 13 against Baltimore.
— Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith participated in some team drills at Tuesday’s practice, continuing his return from a knee sprain. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner’s status is still uncertain for Thursday night’s preseason game against New England.
— The Chiefs have waived wide receiver Antonio Callaway and tight end Evan Baylis with injury designations while placing running back Elijah McGuire on injured reserve. Wide receiver Chad Williams was released and defensive back Manny Patterson was waived to get the Chiefs to the required roster limit by the first cut-down deadline.
— The Panthers have traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Dolphins for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022. Little has been a major disappointment in Carolina, playing in just 14 games with six starts in part because of concussion problems.
— Saints coach Sean Payton says the Saints have cut cornerback Prince Amukamara (ah-moo-kah-MAR’-ah) and waived kicker Brett Maher with an injury designation. The Saints have not disclosed Maher’s injury which again leaves New Orleans without a place kicker.
— The Browns are starting another week of practice with defensive ends Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney watching from the sideline. Garrett is dealing with a hamstring issue while Clowney has an unspecified injury.
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US Golf Association employee charged in embezzlement scheme
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal prosecutor says that a former United States Golf Association employee has been charged in relation to a scheme to embezzle funds from the unauthorized sale of U.S. Open Championship tickets.
A U.S. attorney statement says Robert Fryer faces conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges for allegedly using his position from 2013 to 2019 to obtains 23,000 tickets. Fryer was believed to have sold to third-party ticket brokers for nearly $1 million.
