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Bryce Harper has another career first. Philadelphia’s star slugger is making his first start at first base Friday night for the Phillies, who want to see if Harper can handle the position before they make any moves ahead of the trade deadline. Manager Rob Thomson said the initial plan isContinue Reading

The Carolina Panthers and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young agreed to a four-year contract, the team announced Friday. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press the fully guaranteed deal is worth $37.9 million. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because theyContinue Reading

Brian Harman found himself in elite company through two rounds at Royal Liverpool, tying the 36-hole record also held by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Even better was having no company at all atop the leaderboard Friday in the British Open. Harman seized control early with four straight birdies, andContinue Reading

Trainer Bob Baffert will look to add another Haskell Stakes and big payday to his collection when the lightly raced Arabian Knight takes on Kentucky Derby winner Mage and six others in the $1 million showcase event of the summer meet at Monmouth Park. The 70-year-old Hall of Famer hasContinue Reading

The message from Florida at SEC Media Days was to silence doubters and they will certainly have their opportunity as the SEC media predicts Florida to finish 5th in the SEC East. David Waters reacts to the prediction and the three Gators selected All-SEC. Want more Gators Breakdown? Join GatorsContinue Reading

LAMPRECHT GOES FROM LEAD TO NEARLY MISSING CUT Christo Lamprecht didn’t last long at the top of the British Open leaderboard. The South African amateur went from a tie for the lead on the first day to being on the verge of missing the cut on the next. Lamprecht madeContinue Reading

Brian Harman found himself in elite company through two rounds at Royal Liverpool, tying the 36-hole record also held by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Even better was having no company at all atop the leaderboard Friday in the British Open. Harman seized control early with four straight birdies, andContinue Reading

Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year. Simone Manuel didn’t even try. Adam Peaty is taking an extended break to deal with mental health issues. Kristóf Milák decided he was in no shape — mentally or physically — to compete this summer. Some ofContinue Reading

The Baltimore Orioles are looking down at the rest of the AL East — and the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror. Fun times for Colton Cowser and company. Cowser hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on ThursdayContinue Reading