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St. Louis Cardinals’ Harrison Bader (48) scores ahead of the throw to Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Seattle.

Another big hit from Edman lifts Cardinals past Mariners 5-4

St. Louis Cardinals’ Harrison Bader (48) scores ahead of the throw to Seattle Mariners catcher Austin Nola during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Seattle.

July 4, 2019, 5:17pm National Sports

Matt Wieters and Dexter Fowler homered, Tommy Edman came through with another key hit, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Read story

Matt Tifft (36), Kurt Busch (1) and Alex Bowman (88) lead a pack though the front stretch during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Fireworks finale: Daytona prepares for last race in July

Matt Tifft (36), Kurt Busch (1) and Alex Bowman (88) lead a pack though the front stretch during a NASCAR auto race practice at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla.

July 4, 2019, 5:16pm National Sports

A significant scheduling shakeup has the iconic Daytona summer race tethered to Independence Day moving to late August in 2020 and becoming the Cup Series' regular-season finale. It's a bold break from tradition that's been met with mixed reviews. Read story

United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Morgan scores, Naeher saves in 2-1 victory over England

United States' Alex Morgan celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and the United States, at the Stade de Lyon, outside Lyon, France, Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

July 2, 2019, 5:00pm National Sports

Alex Morgan scored the go-ahead goal and Alyssa Naeher preserved the 2-1 semifinal victory over England by smothering a late penalty kick Tuesday. Read story

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, a large billboard stands on top of a Nike store showing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at Union Square in San Francisco. Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Report: Nike pulls flag sneaker after Kaepernick complaint

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, a large billboard stands on top of a Nike store showing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, at Union Square in San Francisco. Nike is pulling a flag-themed tennis shoe after Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal.

July 2, 2019, 9:50am Life

Nike’s sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an early American flag. Read story

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif.

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at age 27

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif.

July 1, 2019, 2:49pm National Sports

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died Monday at the age of 27, stunning Major League Baseball and leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Texas Rangers. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is reportedly getting a Supermax contract extension.

Lillard gets Supermax as NBA spending spree begins

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is reportedly getting a Supermax contract extension.

June 30, 2019, 7:49pm Blazers

Damian Lillard agreed to a $196 million, four-year extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will kick in for the 2021-22 season. Read story

Alex Bowman, left, and Martin Truex Jr., compete during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Sunday, June 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Bowman gets 1st NASCAR Cup Series win at Chicagoland

Alex Bowman, left, and Martin Truex Jr., compete during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., Sunday, June 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

June 30, 2019, 7:34pm National Sports

Alex Bowman held off Kyle Larson for his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory, leading a terrific performance for Hendrick Motorsports at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday. Read story

Houston Astros’ George Springer, left, celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Astros lead way with 6 All-Stars; Dodgers among clubs with 4

Houston Astros’ George Springer, left, celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

June 30, 2019, 4:31pm National Sports

Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and four of their Astros teammates will lead the American League squad at the All-Star Game in Cleveland on July 9. Major League Baseball unveiled full rosters for the midsummer showcase Sunday. Read story

Houston Astros’ Jake Marisnick, left, slides safely past Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy to score on Jose Altuve’s two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Houston.

Astros finish sweep of Mariners with 6-1 win

Houston Astros’ Jake Marisnick, left, slides safely past Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy to score on Jose Altuve’s two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Houston.

June 30, 2019, 3:00pm National Sports

Rookie Yordan Alvarez drove in three runs to back up seven strong innings by Gerrit Cole and help the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Read story

Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates with Robinson Chirinos (28) after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Houston. Gurriel hit the game-ending RBI-double to score Michael Brantley in the 10th inning. The Astros won 6-5. (AP Photo/David J.

Repeat performance as Mariners get walked-off again in 10th

Houston Astros’ Yuli Gurriel (10) celebrates with Robinson Chirinos (28) after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Houston. Gurriel hit the game-ending RBI-double to score Michael Brantley in the 10th inning. The Astros won 6-5. (AP Photo/David J.

June 29, 2019, 9:30pm National Sports

Yuli Gurriel doubled in the 10th inning for his second straight last at-bat game winner, lifting the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Read story