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CLEVELAND (AP) — Through two games, the Cavaliers have been tough guys in these playoffs.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements — after the association fast-tracked legislation to fall in line with a recent court order.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ranger Suárez allowed two hits in seven innings, and Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer, as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to seven games — with a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds’ bullpen picked up after starting pitcher Frankie Montas left the game in the first inning, and Cincinnati shut out the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the series.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals went into free agency with explosive plays in mind — producing more of them on offense and allowing fewer on defense.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL Draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that’s never been to one.

SEATTLE (AP) — Bryce Miller and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, Cal Raleigh, Mitch Garver and Josh Rojas all hit solo home runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

The University of Michigan was given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting limits by the NCAA on Tuesday — after football coaches and staff had impermissible contact with recruits and players under then-coach Jim Harbaugh while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BEREA (AP) — Deshaun Watson is pleased with the velocity on his passes.

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.