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De La Cruz expected to return Tuesday

Ohio Sports

CINCINNATI — Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games with a strained right hamstring, manager Terry Francona said Monday. De La Cruz — who has been sidelined since June 1 — took batting practice prior to Monday night’s series opener against the first-place Brewers. He made three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville going 2 for 8 with a home run and two RBIs. After homering in his first rehab start on Friday, De La Cruz texted Francona, “Be there tomorrow” but the Reds didn’t want to rush ...

Mavericks hiring national champ coach Dusty May

National Sports

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing a deal for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the ...

Heim reaffirms Denny Hamlin’s shrewd eye for talent

National Sports

The oldest and winningest active driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, as well as a shrewd team owner, Denny Hamlin has become a sounding board for his sage counsel. So he was a little surprised when protege Corey Heim went radio silent ahead of the inaugural race at Naval Base Coronado. “I asked Corey before the race, ‘This is the first week you haven’t called me for advice, you didn’t think I’d bring anything to the table?’” Hamlin said with a smile. “Apparently, he was good.” Indeed, Heim proved he had it handled with his upset win Sunday. By winning in only his ...

Curbstone honors state champions

High School Sports

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The Mahoning Valley was well-represented during the recently completed state athletic competition this past spring, both individually and teamwise. Four area individuals, along with one of the area’s top relay teams, earned the right to stand atop the podium after capturing their events and the good news is six of the eight champions are still underclassmen. Their goal becomes simple and that is to keep training in the offseason, have another outstanding regular season and return to state in 2027 to defend their titles. Honored for their efforts Monday by the ...

Lindor to play in at least one rehab game

National Sports

NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor will play at least one more minor league rehab game before the New York Mets decide to activate their shortstop from the injured list following a two-month absence because of a strained left calf. Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday when he plays for Triple-A Syracuse. He split this weekend playing for Double-A Binghamton and Syracuse and was 1 for 8 while playing shortstop. “We’ll re-assess after the game and see what’s next for him,” manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets were scheduled to open a four-game series against the Cubs ...

Pulisic returns to training with US

National Sports

IRVINE, Calif. — Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury. Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The ...