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Twins place pitcher Ryan on IL

MILWAUKEE — Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a left glute strain. The team announced the move among a series of transactions that included the promotion of 2024 first-round draft pick Kaelen Culpepper, who was set to make his major league ...

Harden’s gun charge dismissed

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Houston dismissed ...

Semien and Thornton lead Mets past Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Semien’s second homer in two games and 14th of the season, ...

Norway’s soccer federation calls on Infantino to resign

MANCHESTER, England — Norway’s soccer federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA’s embattled president Friday. Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The Norwegian federation held a meeting on ...

Ward’s dream comes true as he joins Providence Bruins

Ryan Ward started his hockey journey at the age of 13 in Rhode Island as the stick boy for the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins. Things are coming full circle for the coach as it was announced that he would be joining the Bruins’ staff for the upcoming season, leaving behind a ...

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Mets claim Guards’ Arias off waivers PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets claimed infielder Gabriel Arias off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Arias is out of minor-league options and must remain on the Mets’ active roster or be subject to waivers again. He is expected to join the Mets on Saturday night for their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old Arias hit .244 with five home runs in 42 games this season for the Guardians. He started 24 games at third base, 10 at shortstop and two at second base. He is a .219 career hitter over five seasons, all ...