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Another hearing set over Cowboys RB Elliott's 6-game ban

NEW YORK (AP) A federal appeals court has set a Thursday hearing as attorneys for Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott seek a longer-lasting injunction to stop his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of…

Sens GM: Getting Duchene was a 'no-brainer'

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Senators general manager Pierre Dorion says the trade to bring Matt Duchene to Ottawa was a ”no- brainer.” Dorion and Duchene met with reporters on Monday, a day after the Senators acquired Duchene from Colorado as part…

Jones considers Vols QB Guarantano 'probable' for Missouri

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Butch Jones says quarterback Jarrett Guarantano is feeling ”much, much better” and is considered ”probable” for the Volunteers’ game Saturday at Missouri. Jones also said Monday that safety/kick returner Evan Berry and wide receiver Latrell…

The best of Byron Buxton in 2017

If we’re sticking to Rawlings’ motto when it comes to their prestigious Gold Glove awards — “The finest in the field” — Byron Buxton seems like an obvious fit. For the entirety of last season, no one was finer. Whether…

Indians decline $7 million option on LHP Boone Logan

CLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have declined their $7 million option on reliever Boone Logan, who will receive a $1 million buyout. Logan pitched in 38 games before a strained back muscle ended his season in July. The Indians signed him…

Minnesota Twins hire Derek Shelton as bench coach

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their bench coach. The Twins announced the move Monday. Shelton was the Toronto Blue Jays’ quality control coach this year. The 47-year-old Shelton will be going into his 14th season…

Gordon relishes return to Tennessee as assistant coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) New Tennessee assistant coach Bridgette Gordon doesn’t need to remind the Lady Volunteers what she accomplished in her playing days. ”We see her name in the rafters (so) we figured she’s pretty important,” senior guard/forward Jaime Nared…

Bowman to leave MLB next month after 17 years

NEW YORK (AP) Bob Bowman, who built Major League Baseball’s digital business into a pair of billion-dollar companies, said Monday he will leave the commissioner’s office when his contract expires next month. Bowman has been with MLB for 17 years,…

Twins hire Derek Shelton as bench coach

The Minnesota Twins will have a new bench coach next season. The Twins have hired former Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays hitting coach Derek Shelton to fill the position, the team announced Monday. Shelton spent the 2017 season as…

NFL suspends Bucs WR Evans 1 game for roughness

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The NFL suspended Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans for one game Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness in the Buccaneers’ loss at New Orleans. Evans ran up from behind and knocked over Saints rookie cornerback Marshon…

Man denies fatally shooting ex-college football player

SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts man accused of gunning down a former New Hampshire college football player has been held without bail. Tony Harris pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges Monday at his arraignment in Somerville, Massachusetts. His…

Falcons' Bryant hurts calf, unsure of status against Dallas

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant’s status for this week’s game against Dallas is uncertain after he hurt his right calf during warmups before the team’s loss at Carolina. Bryant’s availability for longer field goals was uncertain…