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Friday, July 25, 2014

AP source: Gordon to meet with league Aug. 1

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns may soon learn whether they'll have Josh Gordon this season.
Tony Stewart initially opposed stock cars at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drivers always say there's something magical about Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the opportunity for NASCAR to race there opened the door for one of Jeff Gordon's most treasured victories.
Bowling Green picked to win MAC

DETROIT (AP) — Defending champion Bowling Green is the favorite to win this season's Mid-American Conference title.
Darrell Wallace Jr. wins Mudsummer Classic

OSSBURG, Ohio (AP) -- Darrell Wallace Jr. won the Mudsummer Classic on Wednesday night on the dirt at Eldora Speedway for his second Camping World Truck Series victory of the year.
Fill-in Swarzak pitches Twins past Indians

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Anthony Swarzak, for an afternoon at least, was a starter again.
Hoyer, Manziel set to battle for Browns' QB job

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- It's time for football, Johnny.
Reynolds homers twice, Brewers top Reds

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kyle Lohse will take an ugly slide any day.
Hall of Famer Jim Brown sues over 1964 title ring

NEW YORK (AP) -- Hall of Fame football star Jim Brown -- running out of time to retrieve his 1964 NFL championship ring -- has sued a memorabilia dealer.
Santana homers to lead Cleveland past Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Indians hope struggling Carlos Santana and Nick Swisher continue to hit like they did Tuesday night.
Lucroy hits walkoff homer to give Brewers 4-3 win

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jonathan Lucroy has been frustrated, struggling at the plate the past month despite being named to his first All-Star team.
AP source: Cavs to sign Andrew Wiggins to contract

CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Wiggins will sign his rookie contract with the Cavaliers. It's still not clear if he'll play for them.
Seahawks start atop AP Pro32 rankings

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks start the preseason right where they ended last season, as the No. 1 team in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings.
Willingham's homer powers Twins past Indians

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Josh Willingham's time in Minnesota could be waning, with the trade deadline approaching and the veteran outfielder in the final year of his contract.
Five things to know about the rest of the WNBA season

With a little under a month left in the WNBA regular season, the scramble for the playoffs is underway.
Peralta, Segura lead Brewers past sloppy Reds

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jean Segura smiled in his first game at Miller Park since returning to the Milwaukee Brewers following the death of his 9-month-old son.