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Kluber, Swisher lead Indians past White Sox

CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber allowed four runs in six innings, and Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer in the fifth, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 7-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
LeBron James returns to Cavs: 'I'm coming home'

CLEVELAND (AP) — If LeBron James was going to win another NBA title, heal broken hearts and continue building his legacy, he knew there was only one place to go.
Martin takes 3-shot lead in Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Mo Martin had a plan for Royal Birkdale, and it's working better than she imagined at the Ricoh Women's British Open.
Johnson, McGirt on top at John Deere

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Zach Johnson and William McGirt were at 12-under-par 130 and tied for the lead at the halfway point of the John Deere Classic.
World Cup final: Magical Messi or united Germany?

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The most entertaining World Cup in a generation comes down to a final match that pits the planet's best player against the tournament's best team.
Perez homers in debut, Indians beat Yankees

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Roberto Perez knows how to make a good first impression.
Cavs announce Kyrie Irving contract extension

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers didn't wait. They announced Kyrie Irving's contract extension the moment they were allowed.
As LeBron decides, Miami and Cleveland wait

When it comes to LeBron James, all that's certain is this: One fan base is about to feel scorned, and other is about to feel absolute joy.
Cubs snap streak with 12-inning win over Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Arismendy Alcantara needed just one day to get the feel of the big leagues.
Ellsbury's homer in 14th gives Yankees 5-4 win

CLEVELAND (AP) — After seeing their best pitcher go on the disabled list and then having to endure a marathon game, the New York Yankees needed something good to happen.
Tigers defeat Dodgers

DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched seven impressive innings, outdueling Zack Greinke and helping the short-handed Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday.
Argentina reaches World Cup final after penalties

SAO PAULO (AP) — The World Cup's second semifinal was supposed to put the silky skills of Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben in the spotlight. Instead, a goalkeeper and two rock-solid defenses stole the show.
Cavs agree to 3-way trade, make room for James

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers have cleared a path for LeBron James to return to Cleveland.
NCAA President calls for 'scholarships for life'

WASHINGTON (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert told a Senate committee Wednesday he supports "scholarships for life" and other reforms in how athletes are treated, then did such a good job of casting himself as a powerless figurehead that one senator told him: "I can't tell whether you're in charge or whether you're a minion."
Brantley homers, drives in 3; Indians beat Yankees

CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Brantley did just about everything for the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.