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Fenway Sports Group is in talks to invest heavily in LeBron James’s company
FSG is part of a consortium with RedBird Capital Partners and Nike that is interested in a significant investment in James’s SpringHill Company. 28 minutes ago
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Rod Laver, one of tennis’s grandest champions, reconnects with the past at Longwood
The namesake of this week's Laver Cup, now 83, relished the memories as he revisited the site of some old victories. 41 minutes ago
NFL
Flames pour from section of Superdome roof in New Orleans
The fire appeared to be under control a short time later and there were no immediate reports of any injuries. 2 hours ago
Packers 35, Lions 17
Aaron Rodgers throws four TD passes as Packers dominate second half to beat Lions
The Packers had a welcome return to normal after an embarrassing opening-week loss.
Yankees 4, Rangers 3
Gary Sánchez homers as Yankees close gap in AL wild card
New York moved within a half-game of Toronto for the second AL wild card and with 11 games left.
Rays 6, Blue Jays 4
Shane Baz wins MLB debut, Rays cut Blue Jays’ wild-card lead
The Blue Jays had their edge over the Yankees for the second AL wild-card spot drop to a half-game.
NFL notebook
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has bruised ribs, raising possibility he can play in Week 3
Tagovailoa was knocked out of the Dolphins’ 35-0 loss to Buffalo Sunday after just two series and eight plays.
Sports Log
Malika Andrews will host ESPN’s new ‘NBA Today,’ replacing Rachel Nichols after controversy
The show will effectively replace Rachel Nichols's "The Jump," which was canceled amid controversy last month.