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FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2015, file photo, former NBA star and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan, smiles at reporters in Chicago. Jordan announced Monday, July 25, 2016, he’s giving $1 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to help build trust between blacks and law enforcement following several disturbing clashes around the country. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Jordan Speaks His Mind, Donates Money Over Race Issues

by The Associated Press July 26, 2016

FILE - In this July 1, 2016, file photo, Jordan Spieth tees off on the third hole during the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Heading into the PGA Championship the last week of July, Spieth is having a very good year, and he needs to be reminded of that every now and then. He already has won two times, including in his home state of Texas. He was one bad swing away from winning the Masters again. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Spieth: Good Year Could Be Better

by The Associated Press July 26, 2016

FILE - In this March 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during his retirement announcement at the teams headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The NFL says it found no credible evidence that Peyton Manning was provided with HGH or other prohibited substances as alleged in a documentary by Al-Jazeera America last fall.
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

League: No Merit to Manning HGH Report

by The Associated Press July 26, 2016

National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza, second from left, holds his plaque with hall President Jeff Idelson while standing with Chairman Jane Forbes Clark and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred during the induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Griffey, Piazza Join Hall

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

Britain's Chris Froome, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates with a glass of champagne during the twenty-first stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 113 kilometers (70.2 miles) with start in Chantilly and finish in Paris, France, Sunday, July 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Froome Emotional After Tour Victory

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain jumps off his car to celebrate after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 24, 2016.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Busch Owns Indy for Weekend

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

Atlanta Braves' Chase d'Arnaud slides safely across home plate as he scores on a double hit by Freddie Freeman off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Gonzalez Germen in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Denver. Colorado won 7-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

White Sox Cage Detroit

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

FILE - In this Monday, July 18, 2016, file photo, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during a baseball game in Seattle. Sale has been scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers after he was involved in what the team says was a "non-physical clubhouse incident." The White Sox declined to describe the incident, but said it's "currently under further investigation by the club" and that Sale was sent home from the park. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Sale Gets Ban, Fine For Destroying Jerseys

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, holds the trophy as he adjusts a Stetson borrowed from a Mountie, after his victory in the Canadian Open golf tournament, Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Oakville, Ontario. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Vegas Owns Canada

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016

Durant, U.S. Flatten China

by The Associated Press July 25, 2016