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Byron Buxton started a rehab assignment in St. Paul on Tuesday and this could be the start of the most important four months in Buxton's 10 seasons in pro ball.

Sarah Bacon made the finals in another event at the U.S. Olympic trials for diving, finishing fifth Tuesday in the 3-meter. She will have to make up some ground to earn a place in that event at next m...

Gerrit Cole on Tuesday provided an elusive answer when asked if he'd used sticky substance to produce more spin on ball.

Tina Charles scored 31 points to lead the Mystics, who used a 21-2 third-quarter run to take control. The Lynx committed 21 turnovers.

Nikola Jokic was selected with the 41st draft pick when he entered the NBA seven years ago.

Eight clubs are involved, six from established leagues, and the hope is for growth to 30.

Sterling Manley, limited at North Carolina by a knee injury, shined at a pre-draft combine recently. But he still could play another college season and is considering the Gophers.

The national team's dramatic victory over Mexico reflects a roster seasoned with improving European-trained players, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said.