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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo fired by the Washington Nationals

Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo fired by the Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo were fired by the Washington Nationals on Sunday amid their sixth consecutive losing season since winning the 2019 World Series .
Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22

Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22

NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta's Truist Par
Next Up: Different Blue Jays players helping Toronto win in eight-game streak

Next Up: Different Blue Jays players helping Toronto win in eight-game streak

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays aren't just celebrating their season-high eight-game win streak, they're celebrating how they've done it.
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk named to second all-star game

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk named to second all-star game

TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk didn't want to make any assumptions about being named to the American League roster for next week's All-Star Game in Atlanta.
Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead

Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — It was an image that inspired Lando Norris to chase his Formula 1 dream.
The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record-setting deal

The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record-setting deal

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting. The deal got approved by the NBA on Sunday as part of a seven-team transaction, one in which a slew of other trade agreements got folded into one massive package.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Nick Jones

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign American offensive lineman Nick Jones

REGINA — American offensive lineman Nick Jones signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday. Jones spent last season with the Roughriders, with whom he suited up for six games, contributing to an offensive line that allowed just 35 sacks.
Tour de France: Van der Poel holds off Pogačar to win rainy stage 2

Tour de France: Van der Poel holds off Pogačar to win rainy stage 2

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel won the hilly second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after holding off defending champion Tadej Pogačar and two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard in a sprint to the line.
Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season

Goalie Jakub Dobes signs two-year deal with Canadiens after successful rookie season

BROSSARD — Goaltender Jakub Dobes has signed a two-year, one-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The deal will pay the backup goalie an average of US$965,000 per season.
Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when his injured opponent quits. Sabalenka wins

Wimbledon: Taylor Fritz reaches the quarterfinals when his injured opponent quits. Sabalenka wins

LONDON (AP) — U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz moved into the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the third time in four years on Sunday, advancing when his injured opponent, Jordan Thompson , quit while trailing 6-1, 3-0 after 41 minutes.