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Bieniemy returns to practice after wife’s shooting at their Virginia home

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team Monday for his first training camp practice since his wife was shot at their Virginia home and the couple's 27-year-old son was arrested in the shooting. Bieniemy was greeted by a handful of fans as he walked down the long hill to the fields at Missouri Western State University, where the Chiefs hold camp. Then he jumped right into his first practice since Mia Bieniemy was shot the evening of July 26. "It was good to have EB back, back in full. I don't think he missed a snap he was ...

Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Ackerman in September

NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East named Tim Brosnan as the sixth commissioner in conference history on Monday. Brosnan succeeds Val Ackerman, who announced her retirement in April after serving as commissioner for 13 years. Brosnan brings years of experience in media, sports and business. His tenure begins on Sept. 1. St. John's president, the Rev. Brian J. Shanley, led the charge as the head of the search committee. He said in a statement that the conference prioritized finding someone with extensive experience in revenue generation. "Over the course of his career, Tim Brosnan has ...

Zinhal breaks through to win W.Va. Derby

NEW CUMBERLAND — Augustin Stable’s homebred Zinhal, with only a maiden victory on his record in four starts, broke through in a big way with a strong victory in the Grade III $400,000 West Virginia Derby for 3-year-olds at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races on Sunday. He was ridden by ...

Bichette, Manaea help Mets to 11-1 rout of Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bo Bichette went 5 for 5 with a three-run double and scored three times, Luis Robert Jr. homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday. Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings and struck out 11, most by a New York starter ...

White Sox top Guardians 5-3 to increase AL Central lead

CHICAGO (AP) — Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday. Munetaka Murakami and Randal Grichuk each doubled in a run as the White Sox won their second straight, increasing ...

Brennan wins Wyndham Championship and qualifies for PGA Tour postseason

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Michael Brennan had another Sunday opportunity and delivered in a big way. He made five straight birdies to pull away from Beau Hossler and close with a 6-under 64 to win the Wyndham Championship and reach the PGA Tour's lucrative postseason. Brennan came into the ...