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Tigers keep winning UNDATED (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have continued their charge toward first place in the American League Central. It's now a seven-game winning streak for the Tigers after Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer and three RBIs in an 11-5 pounding of the White Sox. Cameron Maybin poked a tiebreaking, RBI triple while the Tigers scored six times in the fifth to go ahead 6

Walker leads the way at the PGA SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — There have been three first-time winners in golf's major tournaments this year. Jimmy Walker is aiming to make it 4-for-4.

UNDATED (AP) — They are smiling in Houston and pouting near Dallas as the Astros continue to inch closer to first place in the American League West. Lance McCullers Jr. struck out 10 while yielding just one run and five hits in six innings of the Astros' 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees. McCullers helped Houston avoid a three-game sweep and pull within 2 ½ games of the division-leading Texas

O's rally...Sanchez stretches streak UNDATED (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have added a game to their lead in the American League East following their fifth consecutive victory.

MLB-SCHEDULE Sale goes 8 shutout innings, but doesn't get win...A-Rod four shy of 700 club UNDATED (AP) — Chris Sale did all he could to become baseball's first 15-game winner last night. He hurled eight shutout innings, allowing just one hit and left with a 3-0 lead.

Stenson gets first major TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first-timer beat the old-timer at Royal Troon. Sweden's Henrik Stenson claimed his first major championship by outlasting 46-year-old Phil Mickelson in the final round of the British Open. Stenson tied a major record with a 63 that included 10 birdies and two bogeys. The only other player to shoot a 63 in the final round of a major was Johnny Mil

Mickelson dominates Royal Troon TROON, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson flirted with golf history while taking the first-round lead in the British Open at Royal Troon on Thursday.

Troon hosting British Open TROON, Scotland (AP) — The 145th British Open is underway at Royal Troon.

AL beats NL again SAN DIEGO (AP) — There was a time when the National League thoroughly dominated the major league All-Star game, but those days are long gone.

Stanton wins derby...Sale, Cueto named All-Star starters SAN DIEGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton has won the Home Run Derby on the eve of the major league All-Star Game in San Diego. Stanton beat defending champion Todd Frazier of the White Sox 20-13 in the final. The Marlins outfielder slammed 61 home runs during his three rounds, beating Robinson Cano (kuh-NOH') 24-7 in the first round and current ho

Yanks get clutch hits, key reversals, in win at Cleveland UNDATED (AP) — A couple of early homers weren't enough for the Cleveland Indians to take the opener of their four-game series against the visiting New York Yankees.

Indians rip Tigers again UNDATED (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have added another game to their lead in the American League Central by maintaining their perfect record against the Detroit Tigers this season.

Indians streak reaches a dozen...Royals outlast Cards UNDATED (AP) — The Cleveland Indians continue to own the longest current winning streak in the majors.

Team USA schooled by Messi, Argentina HOUSTON (AP) — If the United States wanted an opportunity to see how far it still has to improve to be a top-flight international soccer power, top-ranked Argentina provided it.