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Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy

In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 file photo, Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Francisco. Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. Rogers tells The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports.

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Kasten: ‘I expect Donnie to be here a long time’

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly looks on during batting practice before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Mattingly isn’t in immediate danger of being fired as manager of the last-place Los Angeles Dodgers, with team president Stan Kasten saying none of the players are asking for his dismissal, either.

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Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner (53) throws a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York, Friday, May 24, 3013. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Gattis had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the top of the eighth, then the Mets rallied to tie it in a downpour in the bottom half before the Atlanta Braves and New York were suspended by rain with the score 5-5 Friday night.

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Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Phoenix Coyotes general manager Don Maloney signed a long-term contract extension Friday with the NHL-owned team. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

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Report: Raptors going after Ujiri

DENVER (AP) — Masai Ujiri has done a masterful job of reshaping the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender ever since Carmelo Anthony forced his way out of Denver.

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