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Justice Department probes NFL TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official. The official, who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday, said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.” The investigation was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The NFL has not received a notification that the league is being investigated, according to two other people with knowledge of the situation. Those people ...

Democrats grow bolder on talk of removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of removing him from office in his second term. By the dozens, Democrats came out to say that Trump should no longer serve in the White House, either through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment, which allows the vice president and the Cabinet to declare that a president is no longer able to perform the job. While Trump eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire ...

Priorities changed for Scheffler

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s son Bennett turns 2 next month, and Remy was born less than two weeks ago. Neither is old enough to understand the significance of Augusta National, the Masters and the green jacket their father sometimes wears. “(His wife Meredith) got this great picture of me and Bennett walking into the clubhouse with me with my green jacket and holding his hand. But, I mean, he has no idea what it means,” Scheffler said. “This place signifies so much for me in my golf journey, and that’s something I’d love to be able to share with my kids. ...

Pirates rookie signs largest contract in franchise history

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul. The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the former first-round pick made his major league debut. The deal, the largest in club history, includes escalators that could raise the total value to $150 million. Griffin’s Pittsburgh teammates attended Wednesday’s news conference to announce the deal hours before the team lost to the San Diego Padres 8-2. “This week has been amazing, debut week, and then ...

Martinez, Guardians slam Royals

CLEVELAND (AP) — Angel Martinez belted a grand slam and had a career-high four hits, and rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a two-run double to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Martinez launched a 374-foot shot to right off Steven Cruz in the eighth inning, when the Guardians scored five times to blow open what was a 5-2 game. Rhys Hoskins had a career-best three doubles as Cleveland tied its season high with 16 hits. Guardians starter Joey Cantillo (1-0) struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run and one ...

AROUND THE HORN

Monken keeps message simple BEREA (AP) — Todd Monken has five months before his first game as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. However, two traits have been apparent since he was introduced on Feb. 3. Monken tries to keep his message and goals simple. When asked what his message was as the Browns began their offseason workout program, Monken said on Wednesday, “We’re in the development business and the winning business. Point blank, period.” Reigning AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was among the players not in attendance. However, he typically ...