Ex-Pen Recchi finally receives HOF bid

For someone who played 1,652 NHL games — fifth-most all-time — Mark Recchi celebrated his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame pretty much how you’d expect.

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Penguins’ scouting director joins Sabres’ staff

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continued filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.

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OKC’s Westbrook named NBA MVP

NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to the top of the NBA.

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Schwarber expected demotion

DES MOINES, Iowa — Slumping slugger Kyle Schwarber said Monday that he’s not surprised the Chicago Cubs demoted him, saying “the numbers spoke for themselves.”

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Billups unsure of joining Cavs

CLEVELAND — Chauncey Billups isn’t sure if it’s time to jump back into the NBA.

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Knights deal Methot

Marc Methot could go from playing with Erik Karlsson to pairing up with another young Swedish defenseman after a trade to the Dallas Stars.

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Amazing shot wins for Spieth

60-foot birdie from bunker decides playoff at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. — Jordan Spieth needed an extra hole, a little bit of luck and an amazing final shot to finish off a wire-to-wire victory in the Travelers Championship.

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Harvick leads 1-2-3 Ford sweep

Veteran driver hits victory lane for 1st time since last season

SONONA, Calif. — Kevin Harvick led a 1-2-3 podium sweep for Ford while proving that veteran experience still counts for something in NASCAR.

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NBA MVP award coming tonight

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook will join Houston’s James Harden and San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard as finalists for the NBA MVP award. The winner will be announced tonight at the inaugural NBA Awards show.

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Pirates unable to secure sweep

Cardinals rally for 8-4 victory in series finale

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed back Randal Grichuk and Yadier Molina, and the duo made a big difference in their return.

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Wills retires at 84

FARGO, N.D. — At 84, Maury Wills has called it a career.

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Jaso’s blast lifts Pirates

Pinch-hit homer in 9th nips Cards

ST. LOUIS — Pittsburgh Pirates super-utilityman John Jaso usually has one chance to make an impression in a game. On Friday night, he made the most of a rare second chance.

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Forwards top NHL draft

Pens trade their top pick to St. Louis Blues

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Oshie staying with Caps

CHICAGO — The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract.

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Raiders’ Carr cashes in with $125 million deal

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Derek Carr and general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted the two sides could reach a long-term contract agreement to keep the quarterback with the Raiders before Carr’s self-imposed training camp deadline.

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Spieth keeps lead through 2nd round

CROMWELL, Conn. — Jordan Spieth played well enough in the second round of the Travelers Championship to stay in the lead. Rory McIlroy played just well enough to stay in the tournament.

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Shaw, Knebel wear out Pirates

MILWAUKEE — Travis Shaw and Corey Knebel were too much for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Cervelli back on the DL

Concussion issue not cleared up yet

MILWAUKEE — Catcher Francisco Cervelli was placed on the seven-day concussion list for the second time this month after continuing to experience “post-concussion” and “post-viral” symptoms, Pirates head athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk said Thursday.

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Devils get 1st selection in tonight’s NHL draft

CHICAGO — The NHL stage belongs to Ray Shero and the New Jersey Devils. Then it goes right back to George McPhee and the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Fultz, Ball lead class of one-and-dones

Record-setting run of youth bolsters rosters

NEW YORK — Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and the future of the NBA arrived Thursday night.

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Santana homer sinks Pirates

Arcia play saves Brewers in 9th

MILWAUKEE — Domingo Santana delivered the blow that put the Milwaukee Brewers ahead on the scoreboard. Orlando Arcia came up with the play that saved the game.

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Pens’ opener slated Oct. 4

The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will raise another banner and begin their quest for a three-peat Oct. 4 against the St. Louis Blues.

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Good Knight’s work

Goalie Fleury among Vegas expansion picks

LAS VEGAS — Marc-Andre Fleury took the stage at T-Mobile Arena in a brand-new Vegas Golden Knights jersey, and his new fans welcomed him to town with raucous cheers.

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Oilers’ McDavid named NHL MVP

LAS VEGAS — Connor McDavid won his first Hart Trophy. Hardly anybody in hockey believes it will be his last.

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76ers ready to make Fultz NBA’s No. 1 selection

NEW YORK — Markelle Fultz is ready for the NBA draft. He’s already learned about life at the trade deadline.

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