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MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals Major League Baseball's trade deadline has sparked a flurry of activity.

Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros, boosting their roster.

The San Diego Padres have added closer Mason Miller, while the New York Yankees acquired reliever David Bednar.

The New York Mets have secured outfielder Cedric Mullins, and Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Philadelphia Phillies have traded for outfielder Harrison Bader.

The Detroit Tigers have added closer Kyle Finnegan.

The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their pitching by acquiring Andrew Kittredge.

These moves highlight teams' strategies as they aim for playoff success.

Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Astros after a trade from the Twins, AP source says HOUSTON (AP) Carlos Correa is returning to Houston, giving the Astros a huge boost after they reacquired the shortstop from the Minnesota Twins just before Thursdays trade deadline, according to a person with direct knowledge.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadnt been announced.

Additional terms of the deal werent immediately available.

Correa spent his first seven years in Houston, where he became one of the most beloved players in franchise history, helping the team to six playoff appearances, three American League pennants and its first World Series title in 2017 a title tainted by a sign-stealing scandal Lions and Chargers have high expectations as they open the NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game CANTON, Ohio (AP) The Detroit Lions fell way short last season, going one-and-done in the playoffs after having the best regular season in franchise history.

They still have a loaded roster stacked with talent and plenty of unfinished business.

The Lions kick off their quest for their first Super Bowl title when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night in the Hall of Fame game, which opens the NFLs preseason.

The Chargers are also coming off a season that ended with a loss in their playoff opener, a wild-card game against Houston.

But it was a different vibe in Los Angeles where Jim Harbaugh came in and led a six-win improvement.

Deal on 'valid business purpose' avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court The new agency vetting name, image and likeness deals in college sports reached an agreement that relaxes standards on player deals with third-party collectives and avoids taking the issue back to court after years of legal wrangling.

The College Sports Commission said it will now consider a third-party company that seeks to pay a player to have a valid business purpose if the deal is related to the promotion or endorsement of goods or services provided to the general public for profit.

It did away with the concept that collectives established simply to pay players did not have a valid business purpose even if they sold products for profit.

Leon Marchand might be French but he led a Texas-flavored moment at the swim worlds SINGAPORE (AP) Leon Marchand of France has won gold in the 200-meter individual medley at the swimming world championships in Singapore and it had a Texas flavor to it.

American swimmer Shaine Casas claimed the silver and Hubert Kos of Hungary took the bronze.

The top trio all train with American Bob Bowman at the University of Texas in Austin.

Marchand shattered the 200 IM world record just 24 hours earlier in the semifinal.

He almost did it again as he finished in 1 minute, 53.68 seconds.

That was just off his Wednesday mark of 1:52.69.

Rays' Jonathan Aranda collides with Giancarlo Stanton and exits game NEW YORK (AP) Tampa Bay Rays All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda collided with Giancarlo Stanton while fielding an errant throw and has exited the game.

New York Yankees slugger Stanton hit a soft grounder in the fifth inning to Junior Caminero, who charged in on wet grass to make a throw.

As Aranda fielded it, his left wrist appeared to collide with Stantons left shoulder.

Aranda fell to the ground and shook his head while on his back.

He was attended to by a trainer and manager Kevin Cash before walking off the field.

Brandon Lowe moved over from second base to replace him.

Yankees agree to acquire All-Star closer David Bednar from Pirates for 3 prospects, AP source says PITTSBURGH (AP) Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the New York Yankees agreed to acquire two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates a few hours ahead of baseballs trade deadline Thursday.

New York was set to send three minor league prospects to the last-place Pirates in exchange for Bednar, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade was pending a review of medical information and had not been announced.

Pittsburgh would receive catcher and first baseman Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanchez.

The Yankees had been seeking late-inning options for their bullpen, which entered Thursday with a 4.24 ERA including a 6.27 mark in July.

Tight end Noah Fant signs 1-year contract with the Bengals following his release in Seattle CINCINNATI (AP) Tight end Noah Fants search for a new team is over after signing a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Fants decision to choose the Bengals was anticipated earlier in the day with coach Zac Taylor hinting at the potential signing in speaking to reporters before practice.

Fant visited the Bengals last week after being released by the Seattle Seahawks on July 20.

He had 48 receptions for 500 yards and a touchdown in 14 games last season.

He also visited New Orleans and Miami after his trip to Cincinnati.

Fant's addition provides quarterback Joe Burrow a solid tight end duo.

Mike Gesicki is expected to be the starter.

Judge halts sale of Rick Ware Racing's NASCAR team amid legal battle with Legacy Motor Club CHARLOTTE, N.C.

(AP) A North Carolina judge has issued a temporary restraining order to stop Rick Ware Racing from selling its NASCAR team to T.J.

Puchyr.

This is part of a legal dispute involving Jimmie Johnson-owned Legacy Motor Club.

The order is in place for 10 days and Legacy must post a $5 million bond by Friday.

Legacy is suing over a charter sale agreement brokered by Puchyr.

The dispute involves which charter was agreed to be sold and whether the deal is for 2026 or 2027.

The trial is set for January and Legacy has filed a second suit against Puchyr.

Conor McGregor loses appeal against civil jury's finding he sexually assaulted a woman LONDON (AP) Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has lost his legal appeal against a civil court's finding that he sexually assaulted a woman at a Dublin hotel.

In November, a jury found McGregor liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018.

He was ordered to pay nearly 250,000 euros in damages and about 1.3 million euros in legal costs.

Hand successfully sued McGregor after prosecutors declined to bring charges.

McGregor alleged the encounter was consensual and appealed, but judges dismissed the appeal on Thursday.

McGregor also faces a lawsuit in Florida for allegedly assaulting a woman during a 2023 NBA finals game..

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