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United States’ Caeleb Remel Dressel celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Swimming Triple Crown: Dressel wins record 3 golds at worlds

United States’ Caeleb Remel Dressel celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final during the swimming competitions of the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 29, 2017.

July 29, 2017, 3:25pm National Sports

Caeleb Dressel established himself as America's newest star of the pool Saturday, becoming the first swimmer to win three gold medals on a single night at either the worlds or the Olympics. Read story

New York Mets’ Michael Conforto watches his solo home run during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against Seattle Mariners, Friday, July 28, 2017, in Seattle. Conforto also homered in the third inning. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Conforto hits 2 HRs in hometown as Mets beat Seattle

New York Mets’ Michael Conforto watches his solo home run during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against Seattle Mariners, Friday, July 28, 2017, in Seattle. Conforto also homered in the third inning. (AP Photo/Ted S.

July 28, 2017, 11:37pm National Sports

Michael Conforto returned to his hometown and hit a pair of solo home runs, Neil Walker and Curtis Granderson had two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the New York Mets rallied for a 7-5 win over the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Nashville Predators’ Ryan Johansen speaks during an NHL hockey press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2017. The Predators signed Johansen to an eight-year, $64 million contract in the largest contract ever for the franchise on Friday.

Predators sign former Winterhawk Ryan Johansen to 8-year, $64 million deal

Nashville Predators’ Ryan Johansen speaks during an NHL hockey press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2017. The Predators signed Johansen to an eight-year, $64 million contract in the largest contract ever for the franchise on Friday.

July 28, 2017, 5:02pm National Sports

General manager David Poile has made it clear he’s been looking for a top center since first hired to build the Nashville Predators 20 years ago. Read story

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez was traded to the Seattle Mariners, July 28, 2017, for reliever Steve Cishek. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Mariners trade Cishek to Rays for Erasmo Ramirez

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez was traded to the Seattle Mariners, July 28, 2017, for reliever Steve Cishek. (AP Photo/Gene J.

July 28, 2017, 10:16am National Sports

The Tampa Bay Rays continued to bolster their bullpen for the pennant race on Friday, acquiring reliever Steve Cishek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-hander Erasmo Ramirez. Read story

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be in the NBC broadcast booth instead of a driver’s firesuit next year.

NASCAR’s Earnhardt Jr. headed to NBC

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be in the NBC broadcast booth instead of a driver’s firesuit next year.

July 24, 2017, 5:07pm National Sports

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will join NBC Sports Group's coverage of stock car racing next year and there may be more options once he climbs out of the car for good. Read story

Kasey Kahne (5) celebrates winning the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Enumclaw’s Kasey Kahne ends victory drought at marathon Brickyard 400

Kasey Kahne (5) celebrates winning the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, July 23, 2017.

July 23, 2017, 7:01pm National Sports

Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw survived a crash-marred Brickyard 400 on Sunday for his first NASCAR Cup victory in nearly three years. Read story

Jordan Spieth of the United States holds the Claret Jug after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Sunday July 23, 2017.

Wild journey ends with Jordan Spieth winning British Open

Jordan Spieth of the United States holds the Claret Jug after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Sunday July 23, 2017.

July 23, 2017, 11:29am National Sports

Jordan Spieth bounced back from a rough start with a collection of clutch shots, delivering a rally that ranks among the best to capture the British Open Championship on Sunday. Read story

Britain's Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey celebrates his overall victory during the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 103 kilometers (64 miles) with start in Montgeron and finish in Paris, France, Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Chris Froome wins 4th Tour de France title

Britain's Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey celebrates his overall victory during the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 103 kilometers (64 miles) with start in Montgeron and finish in Paris, France, Sunday, July 23, 2017.

July 23, 2017, 11:21am National Sports

Riding a bright yellow bike to match his shiny leader's jersey, defending champion Chris Froome won his fourth and most challenging Tour de France title on Sunday. Read story

United States’ Clint Dempsey, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Costa Rica during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Dempsey record goal, assist leads U.S. into Gold Cup final

United States’ Clint Dempsey, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Costa Rica during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, July 22, 2017.

July 22, 2017, 9:52pm National Sports

Clint Dempsey fed Jozy Altidore for the go-ahead goal, then scored on a free kick to match Landon Donovan’s American record with his 57th international goal and lead the United States over Costa Rica 2-0 Saturday night. Read story

Minnesota Lynx’s Maya Moore, of the Western Conference, holds up a trophy after being named most valuable player as teammates cheer behind after the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Seattle.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Moore leads West past East in WNBA All-Star Game

Minnesota Lynx’s Maya Moore, of the Western Conference, holds up a trophy after being named most valuable player as teammates cheer behind after the WNBA All-Star basketball game Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Seattle.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

July 22, 2017, 4:00pm National Sports

Maya Moore provided the example, reigning league MVP Nneka Ogwumike gladly followed along, and Sue Bird received attention and recognition she deserved. Read story