MLB:
In baseball, in the American League, the Yankees edged Baltimore 3-2, Houston won against Boston 8-3, Seattle topped Detroit 11-9, the Angels blanked Minnesota 7-0, and it was Toronto over Oakland 7-1.
In the National League, the Mets bested Washington 7-2, the Cubs slid past Cincinnati 5-4 in 13 innings, Atlanta edged the Dodgers 4-3, Miami blanked Arizona 3-0, and it was San Francisco.
In interleague play, Tampa Bay edged Philadelphia 1-0, Milwaukee topped Cleveland 8-1, Kansas City beat Pittsburgh 3-1, St. Louis bested the White Sox 8-5, and it was Texas over Colorado 9-0.
The government's decade-long steroids prosecution of Barry Bonds ended Tuesday when federal prosecutors dropped what was left of their criminal case against the career home runs leader. The government decided not to pursue its case to the Supreme Court after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in April sided with Bonds.
NFL:
Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota has agreed to a contract with the Tennessee Titans. Mariota, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, is expected to be an immediate starter for the Titans, who went 2-14 last season. Mariota is the last of the NFL's first-round picks to finalize a deal.
A company partly owned by Tony Romo is suing the NFL for more than $1 million over a canceled fantasy football event that was to involve the Dallas quarterback and other star players in Las Vegas. The NFL says it is reviewing the case.
Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to restructure the final three years of his contract, giving the six-time Pro Bowl running back $20 million in guaranteed money.
Peterson was out of action for all but one game last year because of the child abuse charge he faced involving his young son. He came back from his personal conduct policy suspension with $45 million left on his existing contract. None of that money, however, was guaranteed.
Peterson initially wanted to be traded. But GM Rick Spielman stood firm in his intent to keep Peterson. Despite the drama of the past several months, Peterson got the guaranteed money he sought, another sign of the organization's appreciation of him.
NHL:
The NHL has confirmed that it has received applications from prospective ownership groups in Las Vegas and Quebec City. The announcement came a day after a deadline for submissions. The league doesn't anticipate adding teams before the 2017-18 season. The proposed expansion fee is at least $500 million.
Albany mayor Kathy Sheehan and County Executive Dan McCoy are asking local officials to attend a an "Albany Slap-Shot Breakfast Meeting" at 8 this morning to garner support for the AHL’s Albany Devils whose contract with the Times Union Center was renewed for only one season.
NBA:
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Sacramento Kings and guard Seth Curry have agreed to a two-year, $2 million contract.
The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been signed yet, said Curry holds a player option for the second year.
Curry is the brother of NBA MVP and Golden State Warriors star Stephen (STEH'-fihn) Curry.
Tennis:
John McEnroe says he's almost done playing competitive tennis. The 56-year-old Hall of Famer plans to play an exhibition match against Jim Courier next month in New Haven. That will be part of a Legends Event designed to increase attendance at the Connecticut Open, the last women's tournament before the U.S. Open.
Auto Racing – Indycar:
IndyCar has followed through on a promise to curtail criticism of the series with the creation of a new conduct code. The five-point bulletin issued Tuesday is labeled under "Detrimental Competitor Conduct." It stems from last month's race at California, when many drivers were critical of the racing.
NCAA:
Football is coming to the University of Alabama-Birmingham, along with bowling and rifle. But it was the dropping of football that caused the big ruckus last year. School supporters pledged enough money, $17 million, to operate a football program. The NCAA has informed the school that it can resume play in 2017 and in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
WNBA:
In the WNBA, New York bested Seattle 81-77, Los Angeles topped Phoenix 70-65, Washington defeated Tulsa 76-69, San Antonio won against 80-62, and it was Chicago over Atlanta 97-92.
Meanwhile the WNBA’s All-Star game is this Saturday. Seattle's Sue Bird will be playing in her ninth WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday as a Western Conference reserve. Those competing in their first All-Star Game include Alex Bentley and Kelsey Bone of Connecticut, Tulsa's Plenette Pierson; DeWanna Bonner of Phoenix; Marissa Coleman of Indiana; and Stefanie Dolson and Emma Meesseman of Washington.
Other reserves in the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday include Chicago's Cappie Pondexter, Los Angeles' Nneka Ogwumike, San Antonio's Danielle Robinson and Minnesota's Lindsay Whalen. WNBA President Laurel J. Richie will have to replace starters Skylar Diggins and Seimone Augustus, who are injured.
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