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SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered, and Seattle’s slumping offense produced a season-high in runs — as the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Monday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand tied a career-high with four RBIs, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the Chicago White Sox 11-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — One of the last players to exit a bus full of Kentucky greats on the Rupp Arena floor, Mark Pope held the 1996 NCAA championship trophy aloft — and basked in the cheers during his introduction as the Wildcats’ new men’s basketball coach.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Initially off the radar among Kentucky’s coaching targets, Mark Pope is now entrusted with maintaining the program’s gold standard.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz’s power and speed are generating more excitement for the Cincinnati Reds.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have restructured star running back Nick Chubb’s contract — as he continues to rehab after a season-ending knee injury in 2023, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a two-run homer, and Wade Miley came off the injured list to pitch four innings of one-hit ball, to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a steady rain on Wednesday night.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Life can be sweet for a Kentucky basketball coach who wins – especially in April – with a seven-figure salary and endorsements among the tangible rewards.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — There were too many people for John Calipari to thank by name, and too many moments to single out from one of the most fulfilling chapters of his career.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India was scratched on Monday after he was hit by a batted ball during batting practice, adding another issue to the team’s long list of injuries.