CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie (KY’-ree) Irving is now a member of the Boston Celtics after being acquired in a blockbuster trade that sends fellow All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving averaged a career-best 25.2 points last season, while Thomas averaged 28.9 points. In addition to Thomas, the Cavs also receive forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and a first-round draft pick in 2018.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Dodgers have put starting pitcher Alex Wood and rookie star Cody Bellinger on the 10-day disabled list. Wood was put on the DL for the second time this season because of inflammation near his left shoulder. Bellinger is recovering from a mild ankle sprain suffered while making a play at the outfield wall on Sunday.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians’ disabled list now includes two important members of their pitching staff. Reliever Andrew Miller is back on the DL for the second time in three weeks because of tendinitis in his right knee. Starter Danny Salazar has landed on the DL with an elbow issue.
UNDATED (AP) — Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley highlight the first preseason All-America team in the history of The Associated Press. The first-team defense is led by Houston tackle Ed Oliver, Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick and Florida State DBs Tavarus McFadden and Derwin James. The Seminoles helped the ACC lead all conferences with seven players on the first team.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Linebacker Dont’a Hightower was one of three key Patriots to return to practice Tuesday as the team prepares for its preseason game against Detroit. Hightower began the preseason on the physically unable to perform list and had only participated in light conditioning work on an auxiliary field. Starting left tackle Nate Solder and running back Mike Gillislee were also back on the field after missing time with injuries.
