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Red Wings Zamboni driver, a fan favorite, sues over firing

DETROIT (AP) — A popular Zamboni driver for the Detroit Red Wings said he was dismissed for urinating in a drain. Al Sobotka filed a discrimination lawsuit this week against Olympia Entertainment, two months after he was fired, following 51 years with the Red Wings. His lawyer said he has a ...

Haskins apparently ran out of gas before being fatally hit

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The wife of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins called Florida 911 dispatchers shortly after he was fatally struck by a dump truck earlier this month, saying his car had run out of gas and she was worried because he wasn't answering the phone, according ...

Yelich’s slam sparks Brewers to 6-1 victory against Pirates

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers' hopes of making the playoffs for a fifth straight season depend at least in part on whether Christian Yelich can return to form. Yelich took a step toward that goal on Monday night. The 2018 NL MVP belted a grand slam for his first homer of the season in ...

Embiid scores 31, carries 76ers to 2-0 series lead on Raptors

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid took a stiff arm moments after tipoff and the 7-footer pushed back. Trying to keep his composure, Embiid absorbed a few more deliberate blows from a Raptors defense clearly trying to bully the big guy. Coach Doc Rivers gave Embiid a quick message: “No, Jo, ...

Former Cubs ace Arrieta says he’s retiring

CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta, a key pitcher on the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship team, has decided to retire. Arrieta made the announcement during a Barstool Sports podcast. “I haven’t signed the papers, man, but I’m done. It’s time for me to step away from the ...

Commanders deny financial impropriety

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NFL's Washington Commanders denied several allegations of financial impropriety in a letter sent Monday to the U.S Federal Trade Commission. The 19-page letter — including testimony, emails and other documents — came as a response to the U.S. House Committee on ...