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MLB – Major League Baseball
Today
Texas (Martin Perez 7-5) at Chicago Cubs (Kyle Hendricks 7-6), 2:20 p.m.
Kansas City (Ian Kennedy 6-7) at Detroit (Justin Verlander 8-6), 7:10 p.m. WSJM Sports/Cosy-FM 6:45
Chicago White Sox (Miguel Gonzalez 2-4) at L.A. Angels (Hector Santiago 6-4), 10:05 p.m.
MLB – Road looks tougher for Cubs in second half
The second half of the Major League Baseball season gets underway Friday when the All-Star break ends with a 15-game schedule. The Cubs raced out to a seven-game lead at the break by playing the second-easiest schedule in the majors. But things might get a little tougher for the NL Central leaders in next few weeks. Chicago returns from the All-Star break with three games against AL-leading Texas and then plays the Mets, Brewers, White Sox and Mariners to close out July. All but Milwaukee are over .500 and competing for playoff spots. It will be Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers hosting the world champion Kansas City Royals tonight as they open second-half play. Ian Kennedy is slated to start for Kansas City. The White Sox open a road trip out West against the Los Angeles Angels.
NBA – Draymond Green court hearing to be held before Olympics
A judge has agreed to move a hearing for Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green in his misdemeanor assault and battery case before he leaves next month for the Olympics. The Lansing State Journal reports that a pre-trial conference originally set for Aug. 4 will be held next Thursday. The former Michigan State basketball player is accused of striking former Spartans football player Jermaine Edmondson in the jaw during a weekend confrontation near the East Lansing campus. Green’s attorney says it would be difficult for his client to communicate while he’s out of the country. Green was arrested and taken to the East Lansing jail where he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.10, police said. According to a police report, Green said “he was sorry” and sought “to make things right.” Michigan State says Edmondson has received his release to transfer.
NBA – Pistons announce deal with 2nd-round pick Gbinije
The Detroit Pistons have signed second-round draft pick Michael Gbinije to a multiyear contract. The team did not announce any more details about the deal Thursday. Gbinije averaged 17.5 points as a senior at Syracuse and helped the Orange to a Final Four appearance last season. After being drafted by the Pistons, the 6-foot-7 guard missed most of summer league because of a sprained right ankle.
NBA – Gasol signs with Spurs
The Spurs have signed Pau Gasol to bolster a front line that just lost Tim Duncan to retirement. The 7-foot Gasol averaged 16.5 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for the Bulls last season. He is a six-time All-Star and one of six players in NBA history to reach 19,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists and 1,500 blocks. Gasol won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that the 36-year-old Gasol received a two-year deal worth more than $30 million.
NHL – Red Wings sign Luke Glendening to $7.2M, 4-year extension
The Detroit Red Wings have signed center Luke Glendening to a $7.2 million, four-year extension. The team announced the deal Thursday. Glendening had a year left on his contract. Glendening has missed only one game with the Red Wings the last two seasons while averaging just less than 20 points. The former Michigan star had eight goals and a career-high 21 points last season. He had a career-high 12 goals and 18 points during the 2014-15 season. Glendening played in 56 games when he made his NHL debut during the 2013-14 season, scoring once and adding six assists.
WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association
Tonight
Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever, 7:00 p.m.
Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 8:30 p.m.
NFL – Colts commission artist to create statue of Peyton Manning
The Indianapolis Colts have commissioned city firefighter and artist Ryan Feeney to create a statue of former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The Colts say the statue will be placed outside Lucas Oil Stadium next year. Manning was quarterback of the Colts for 14 seasons, leading them to a Super Bowl title, and retired after playing four seasons with the Denver Broncos, leading them to a Super Bowl win last season. Feeney is founder of Indy Art Forge and has created numerous works around Indianapolis, including the Peace Dove sculpture for the Indianapolis library, the Fallen Deputy Memorial in front of the Marion County Jail and the bronze eagle at the Indianapolis 9-11 Memorial.
NFL – Broncos sweeten pot with Miller
The Denver Broncos have increased their contract offer to Super Bowl MVP Von Miller. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press the Broncos are prepared to guarantee a record $70 million of the six-year deal. Miller’s agent and the Broncos agreed to the parameters of a six-year, $114.5 million deal last month, but Miller’s camp held out for more guaranteed money. The sides have until 4 p.m. EDT Friday to get a signed deal into NFL headquarters.
Golf – British Open – Lefty opens with 63 at Troon
Phil Mickelson had a three-shot lead over Patrick Reed and Martin Kaymer heading into the second round of the British Open at Royal Troon. Mickelson had a chance to become the first player in major championship history to shoot a 62, but he missed a birdie putt on his final hole to settle for an 8-under 63. Zach Johnson and Steve Stricker are among eight players at minus-4.
NASCAR – Junior scratched from Loudon field
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not compete in Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway due to symptoms of a concussion. Doctors declined to clear him to race after evaluating him in Charlotte this week. Earnhardt was involved in a 22-car wreck in Daytona earlier this month but said last weekend that he was feeling fine and thought the problem was allergies. Alex Bowman will drive in his place.
Cycling – Tour de France – De Gendt wins wind shortened stage
Belgium’s Thomas De Gendt conquered winds of around 80 mph to win the 12th stage of the Tour de France. The conditions on Mont Ventoux forced organizers to shorten the stage by nearly four miles to 111-miles. Defending champ Chris Froome survived a crash near the finish to hold onto the yellow jersey of the overall leader. He increased his lead to 47 seconds ahead of fellow British rider Adam Yates.
CFL – Canadian Football League
Last Night
Edmonton Eskimos 20, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 16
Tonight
Hamilton Tiger Cats at Montreal Alouettes, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – Schaffer back to lead St. Joe basketball
Gregg Schaffer has been named the new boys’ basketball coach at St. Joe High School. Schaffer previously coached the Bears up until 2009. His overall record was 133-111. He replaces Greg Blomgren who takes over as principal at St. Joe High School.
MWL – Midwest League Baseball
Last Night
Peoria 3, Lansing 2 – Game 1
Peoria 1, Lansing 0 – Game 2
Clinton 3, South Bend 0 – Game 1
South Bend 5, Clinton 4 – Game 2
West Michigan 5, Kane County 1
Burlington 7, Great Lakes 6
Tonight
Great Lakes at Burlington, 7:30 p.m.
South Bend at Clinton, 7:30 p.m.
West Michigan at Kane County, 7:30 p.m.
Lansing at Peoria, 8:00 p.m.
