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Brooks, Suns agree to 3-year extension

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension on Wednesday that will keep him with the team through 2030, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. The 30-year-old Brooks averaged a career-high 20.2 points last season, his first with the Suns. He provided scoring and a hard-nosed defensive personality that helped the team make a surprise run to the playoffs. Brooks is entering the final season of an $86 ...

Donald works out for Rams in latest step on comeback path

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald formally worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement. The 35-year-old Donald participated in a hosted workout with the Rams, according to the league's official transactions wire, which records such workouts with free agents before their possible signings to NFL rosters. Defensive line coach Giff Smith attended the workout at the Rams' complex in Woodland Hills, defensive coordinator Chris Shula said at training ...

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Marietta High School Athletic Hall of Fame The Marietta High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Tower Event and Conference Center. This year’s class includes: Dave Barnes (1967) — deceased; Bernie Brown (1979); Layne Carpenter (2009); Russell Pickering (1976); Wesley Riley (2011); Mark and Karen Stewart (contributors); Emmy Yoho (1999) MOVTA’s Power Point Tennis MOVTA’S Power Point tennis schedule has been updated for August. Aug. 9 will be Sign-Off Sunday (Skill Cards). Aug. 23 will be Match Play. There will be no Power ...

Clark, Reese, Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic medalists ...

Contested election up next for FIFA’s president

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino held off the potential of an internal revolt during a summit meeting in Morocco this week. A scathing response from European soccer's governing body on Thursday, however, showed that he still has a fight on his hands to hold onto power. UEFA blasted Infantino and his organization again over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, declaring it wants assurances that "attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again." The reaction revealed the depths of animosity toward Infantino as he attempts to ...

Reds rally to beat Athletics for 4th straight win

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit his fourth career leadoff home run — one of four homers by Cincinnati — and the Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 on Thursday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. The Reds (56-58) improved to 13-6 since the All-Star break. The A's (45-70) have lost ...