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Jeanie Buss is contesting a claim from the rest of the Buss family that they are selling the family's remaining stake in the Lakers to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
The Colts secured a one-year deal with Keenan Allen, 34, a team source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports on Monday, reuniting the veteran with Indianapolis coach Shane Steichen, who spent several seasons with the…
The Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte on the restricted list after the All-Star infielder failed to show up for Monday night's game against the Red Sox.
NL MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- a leadoff blast and a walk-off shot -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday n…
O.J. Brigance, a former Ravens linebacker and the team's longtime adviser in player engagement, has died 19 years after being diagnosed with ALS. He was 56.
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