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Ionescu wins 3-point contest, Cloud claims skills competition in Liberty All-Star sweep INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Sabrina Ionescu won the 3-point contest and her New York Liberty teammate Natasha Cloud was the skills champion at All-Star Friday night.

Ionescu, who won the title in 2023 with a record performance, had a strong final round, scoring 30 points.

It was less than her record-breaking effort of 37 two years ago when she made 25 of 27 shots the most ever in either the WNBA or NBA.

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.

stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win ATLANTA (AP) Ronald Acuna Jr.

caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning on Friday night.

The Atlanta Braves All-Star right fielder threw out Jorbit Vivas at third base when Vivas was trying to tag up on a deep fly to corner in right.

Acuna caught the ball just in front of the warning track with his back to the infield.

He spun and fired and the throw reached third base in the air just in time for third baseman Nacho Alvarez to tag a slowing Vivas, who ignored third-base coach Luis Rojas signal to slide.

Alvarez was casual as the throw approached in an attempt to fool Vivas.

Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) Scottie Scheffler was on a roll no matter the weather in the British Open.

He made birdie on two of his last three holes for a 64.

That gives him a one-shot lead over former U.S.

Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick.

Scheffler is going for the third leg of the career Grand Slam at Royal Portrush.

He won the PGA Championship in May and is a two-time Masters champion.

Fitzpatrick shot a 66 and feels all the pressure is on Scheffler.

Rory McIlroy lost a lot of ground with his 69.

That leaves him seven shots off the lead.

Caitlin Clark is still having an impact on WNBA All-Star Game even though she won't play INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammates shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday.

It may be the most demanding action anyone sees out of Clark this weekend in Indianapolis.

Nobody envisioned the Indiana Fever's biggest star missing the All-Star festivities with another injury.

But even as Clark sits this one out, she remains the center of attention.

From the 30-story, larger-than-life image covering Indianapolis JW Marriott Hotel to the wraps around the citys maze of skywalks, Clarks seems every bit as in demand maybe even more than any other All-Star.

Clippers sign three-time All-Star Bradley Beal after Suns buyout LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Bradley Beal after the Phoenix Suns bought out his contract.

Beal, a 32-year-old three-time All-Star, played 53 games for the Suns last season, averaging 17 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds.

He shot 50% from the field and 39% from three-point range.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue praised Beal's versatility, calling him a rare talent who excels in scoring, playmaking, and improving teammates.

Beal brings 13 years of NBA experience to the Clippers, adding depth and skill to their roster.

Shohei Ohtani co-writes children's book starring his dog Decoy LOS ANGELES (AP) Shohei Ohtani has co-written a children's book featuring his dog, Decoy.

The Los Angeles Dodgers star shared the news Thursday on Instagram, posting a photo of Decoy, a Dutch Kooikerhondje, with the book.

Titled Decoy Saves Opening Day," the story follows Decoy as he scrambles to retrieve his lucky baseball before throwing the first pitch on opening day.

The book, illustrated by Fanny Liem, will be released on February 3 by HarperCollins.

Ohtani hopes Decoys fame will raise awareness of the rare Kooikerhondje breed, which he has promoted through events like a first pitch and a victory parade.

Ichiro Suzuki reflects on early days in Seattle, quickly being comfortable so career could take off Ichiro Suzuki has long cherished baseball history and he has visited Cooperstown in New York.

Now its his turn to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, his time to make a speech about a brilliant baseball career that took him from Japan to the big leagues and far beyond.

The former Seattle Mariners star will be side by side with Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia for the July 27 induction ceremony.

Lawyer says lawsuit is over between ex-NFL star Shannon Sharpe and woman who accused him of rape LAS VEGAS (AP) A lawyer says NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship.

No details were released.

Attorney Tony Buzbee represents the woman.

He says Sharpe and the woman had a consensual but "tumultuous relationship" that began in 2023.

Sharpe has denied allegations of rape, calling them false and disruptive.

There was no immediate comment Friday from Sharpe's lawyer.

NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty to his role in burglary of NFL star Joe Burrows home and others NEW YORK (AP) A Manhattan pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to serving as a fence for luxury items stolen from wealthy people across the country, including a brazen burglary at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Dimitriy Nezhinskiy admitted Friday that he purchased watches, jewelry and other high-end goods to sell despite knowing they were stolen.

The charge he pleaded guilty to in Brooklyn federal court carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.

Prosecutors said Nezhinskiy fenced the stolen goods for international burglary crews, some of which targeted homes of prominent professional athletes.

NASCAR says no Chicago Street Race next year, but it could return in 2027 CHICAGO (AP) NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season.

NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown Chicago on the first weekend in July each of the last three years.

But it had a three-year contract with the city, leaving the future of the event in question.

Writing to Mayor Brandon Johnson, race president Julie Giese says the plan is to explore the potential of a new event weekend with his office and other community leaders.

NASCAR is replacing its Chicago stop with a street race in San Diego..

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