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Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine

GENEVA (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended from tennis. He posted details of the case on social media. Kyrgios writes “I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine.” He adds “I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility for it.” The 31-year-old Australian was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final but is now ranked No. 919 after a series of injuries.

Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers showed their power in a record-matching 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. On Tuesday night, the Brewers equaled baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara hit three-run homers, while Jake Bauers added a two-run shot. Despite having the fewest home runs in the majors this season, the Brewers showcased their ability to go deep. The Brewers also matched a franchise record for runs in a game, tying the 22 runs they scored in 1992. Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the performance, calling it a “pretty darn good” game.

5 Buss siblings say they still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie’s opposition

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie. Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss reiterated their stance Tuesday in a statement issued to ESPN, saying they remain united in their decision. The five Buss siblings say they’ve voted to sell the family trust’s remaining 17.8% stake to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand.

Ohtani says knee felt good after recent bullpen session, powers Dodgers with 2 homers in 11-5 win

DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said his knee felt good after a recent bullpen session. He hasn’t pitched since July 3 due to irritation. Ohtani is slated for another bullpen session Tuesday. He hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3 due to irritation in his left knee, but he may be trending in the right direction. The Dodgers beat the Rockies 11-5 on Monday with Ohtani hitting two homers. The 11 runs were the most by LA since a 12-7 win over San Diego on July 2.

The Miami Hurricanes have never won the ACC title. They’re picked as the league’s headliner in ’26

Miami is following its run to last year’s College Football Playoff championship game by entering this year as the Atlantic Coast Conference title favorite. The Hurricanes have never won the ACC crown since joining the league before the 2004 season. They added Duke transfer quarterback Darian Mensah as the preseason pick for league player of the year. SMU and Louisville are picked as the top challengers, while Clemson is picked fourth while trying to return to the national elite. The league begins its transition to a nine-game schedule this season and has three new coaches.

Padres’ Tatis favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. favors robbing homers over hitting them. Tatis’ glove and bat were on display Tuesday night in a 5-2 win over the Mets as the 27-year-old robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in between hitting two homers. Tatis hit the first pitch from New York’s Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field before adding a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth. He has 15 homers after opening the season without a longball in his first 238 at-bats. But Tatis’ biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning, when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor’s potential slam.

Texas puts 4 players on preseason AP All-America team; 14 of the 27 first-team picks are from SEC

Texas led all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team and the Southeastern Conference had 14 of the 27 first-team selections. The Big Ten has eight players on the first team led by Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and two of his teammates. Defending national champion Indiana, Georgia and Oklahoma each has two players on the first team as determined by media members on the AP Top 25 voting panel. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the only selection from top-ranked Ohio State.

Mitchell scores 29 points before sitting out 4th and Clark adds 24 as Fever beat Tempo 101-95

TORONTO (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter and finished with 29 before sitting out the fourth, Caitlin Clark added 24 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday for their fifth straight victory. Clark and Mitchell have each scored 20 or more in the same game 16 times this season, a WNBA record. Mitchell also scored 20 or more for the 20th consecutive game, matching Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson for the longest such streak in WNBA history. But after she scored eight points in the span of less than a minute late in the third quarter, she went to the locker room and did not return.

AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino’s FIFA for firing top executive in ‘management by fear’

GENEVA (AP) — Norway’s soccer federation president accuses FIFA of using fear tactics after the removal of a senior official who opposed FIFA leader Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. Lise Klaveness calls the firing of FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour “unacceptable.” Lamour was dismissed after criticizing Infantino’s $20 billion private equity project. Klaveness urges FIFA leaders to resist damaging orders. Lamour’s exit intensifies a crisis for Infantino, who faces backlash from UEFA and other soccer bodies. Klaveness emphasizes the need for accountability and governance in FIFA’s leadership.

Venezuelan former baseball player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE

A player development instructor for the San Diego Padres has been detained by U.S. immigration officials. Oswaldo Pirela is a catching coordinator in the Padres’ minor league system. His sister says the 34-year-old Venezuelan was arrested Sunday while on a work trip for the club. The Padres said in a statement that the team was aware of the arrest and was trying to gather more details. Daniela Pirela says her brother has lived in U.S. for 12 years and has followed the law. The Department of Homeland Security said Oswaldo Pirela entered the country legally in 2014 and was granted permission to stay until 2018. He then stayed beyond that.

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