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Utah judge reverses law banning transgender kids from sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now go before a state commission of political appointees who will determine if they are eligible to participate. 2 hours ago
MLB
Braves OF Marcell Ozuna facing more legal woes following DUI arrest
It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and battery after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife.
WNBA playoffs: Connecticut 93, Dallas 68
Jonquel Jones leads the way as Connecticut Sun win WNBA playoff opener
The third-seeded Sun pulled away in the third quarter, scoring 13 straight points to build a 64-45 lead.
Golf
Judge sets January 2024 trial for LIV Golf suit against PGA Tour
Players suspended for signing with the rival league could go through another year of not being allowed at PGA Tour events.
Gymnastics
Defending men’s champ Brody Malone takes early lead at US Gymnastics Championships
Malone posted an all-around score of 88.942 in the last major tuneup before this fall’s world championships.
Golf
Amesbury’s Chris Francoeur eliminated at US Men’s Amateur Championship
Francoeur lost to Nicholas Gross of Downingtown, Pa., 3 and 2, in the Round of 32.
Golf
Keegan Bradley off to fast start in bid to make FedEx Cup finale
Bradley matched a career low with a 29 on the front nine of the BMW Championship.
Baseball notebook
Albert Pujols hits grand slam, leads Adam Wainwright, Cardinals over Rockies
The Cardinals are the first team in big league history to have a player at least 40 years old hit a grand slam and another at least 40 to pitch seven shutout innings in the same game.