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A man walks past an oversized photo of Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano outside the stadium before the team’s baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Seattle. Cano was suspended 80 games for violating baseball’s joint drug agreement.

Cano suspension leaves Seattle with questions, possibilities

A man walks past an oversized photo of Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano outside the stadium before the team’s baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Seattle. Cano was suspended 80 games for violating baseball’s joint drug agreement.

May 15, 2018, 11:50pm National Sports

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto felt disappointment first when he learned of Robinson Cano’s 80-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug agreement. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Guillermo Heredia, center, is cheered by teammates after hitting a one-run single to beat the Texas Rangers in the 11th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-8.

Heredia’s RBI single in 11th lifts Mariners past Rangers 9-8

Seattle Mariners' Guillermo Heredia, center, is cheered by teammates after hitting a one-run single to beat the Texas Rangers in the 11th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Seattle. The Mariners won 9-8.

May 15, 2018, 11:45pm National Sports

Guillermo Heredia's single to left-center drove in Ryon Healy from second base in the 11th inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano sits on the bench with his hand wrapped in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Mariners’ Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano sits on the bench with his hand wrapped in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Sunday, May 13, 2018.

May 15, 2018, 12:10pm Latest News

Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano was suspended 80 games for violating baseball's joint drug agreement. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon, left, scores past Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver on a sacrifice bunt by Jean Segura and a throwing error in the eighth inning of a makeup baseball game, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Mariners won 1-0.

Error breaks up pitching duel as Mariners edge Twins 1-0

Seattle Mariners’ Dee Gordon, left, scores past Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver on a sacrifice bunt by Jean Segura and a throwing error in the eighth inning of a makeup baseball game, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Mariners won 1-0.

May 14, 2018, 10:08pm National Sports

First baseman Logan Morrison’s throwing error in the eighth inning accounted for the game’s only run as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 1-0 after a long rain delay Monday night. Read story

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Durant’s 37 lead Warriors over Rockets 119-106

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

May 14, 2018, 8:51pm National Sports

Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Klay Thompson added 28 to lead Golden State to a 119-106 win in the long-awaited showdown with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night. Read story

In this March 15, 2018 photo, people watch coverage of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas.

Lay your money down: Court says states can OK sports betting

In this March 15, 2018 photo, people watch coverage of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas.

May 14, 2018, 1:10pm Latest News

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for states coast to coast to legalize betting on sports, breaking a longtime ban and creating a potential financial boon for states and the gambling industry. The first bets could be placed within weeks. Read story

Webb Simpson waves as he walks to the 18th hole during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Simpson won the tournament.

Simpson completes a big win at Players Championship

Webb Simpson waves as he walks to the 18th hole during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Simpson won the tournament.

May 13, 2018, 6:03pm National Sports

Webb Simpson navigated his way through a few mistakes, but not too much stress in his four-shot victory Sunday at the TPC Sawgrass. Read story

Fans greet Tiger Woods as he exits the 18 hole, during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Woods says the weekend at Players was more like it

Fans greet Tiger Woods as he exits the 18 hole, during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

May 13, 2018, 6:00pm National Sports

Standing in the middle of the 14th fairway with a sand wedge in his hands, Tiger Woods had a chance. Read story

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, fights for position against Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) during the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Boston.

Celtics take Game 1 of East finals, beating Cavaliers 108-83

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, fights for position against Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) during the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals, Sunday, May 13, 2018, in Boston.

May 13, 2018, 4:45pm National Sports

The Boston Celtics opened a 21-point, first-quarter lead and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano (22) grimaces while being attended to by trainer Rob Nodine, left, and manager Scott Servais (29) after being hit in the hand by a Detroit Tigers' Blaine Hardy pitch in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, May 13, 2018. Cano left the game.

Mariners fall 5-4 to Tigers, lose Cano to fractured hand

Seattle Mariners' Robinson Cano (22) grimaces while being attended to by trainer Rob Nodine, left, and manager Scott Servais (29) after being hit in the hand by a Detroit Tigers' Blaine Hardy pitch in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, May 13, 2018. Cano left the game.

May 13, 2018, 2:50pm National Sports

Robinson Cano left the game in the third inning with a fracture in his right hand, and the Mariners went on to lose 5-4 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday when Jose Iglesias hit an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth. Read story