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(SportsNetwork.com) – In his last start, Seattle hurler Felix Hernandez did something he hadn’t done in over five years. The last time he faced Tampa Bay, Hernandez joined very elite company. The right-hander will look to break out of his slump on Monday night when the Mariners begin a three-game …

SAN FRANCISCO – Pac-12 university presidents and chancellors are reiterating the conference’s call for reform in college athletics at the conclusion of its summer meetings. The conference said in a statement Sunday that the Pac-12 CEO Group, which is made up of the conference’s presidents and chancellors, moved closer to …

(SportsNetwork.com) – It’ll be a battle of the aces Saturday when the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers clash at Comerica Park. Lefty Jon Lester will take the mound for the Red Sox, and the Tigers will counter with the dangerous righty Max Scherzer. Lester is coming off one of …

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – American Alison Riske upset sixth-seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta 6-1. 7-6 (3)Tuesday in the second round of the Connecticut Open, the final tuneup on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour before the U.S. Open. Riske, the only American left in the tournament, broke Pennetta’s serve four times while …

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka for 20 games after he tested positive for a banned substance. In announcing its decision Thursday, the NHL did not reveal what substance was discovered in the player’s system. In a statement released through the NHL Players’ Association, …

(SportsNetwork.com) – The Toronto Blue Jays have been piling on the runs in this series with the Philadelphia Phillies and shoot for their fourth straight win against them Thursday at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays took both meetings in south Philly a few days ago by a combined 9-5 total …

(SportsNetwork.com) – Chris Young will try to extend his own personal winning streak and push his Seattle Mariners over the .500 mark on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins. Young, a late addition to Seattle’s rotation after not signing with the club until …

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with goaltender John Curry on a one-year, two-way contract. Under the deal announced Thursday, Curry will be paid his NHL salary only if he is on the NHL roster. If he is sent to the AHL, he will get …

(SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Angels try to increase their lead atop the American League West standings on Wednesday night with a third straight victory as they resume a four-game set with the Boston Red Sox. The Angels have won six of their last seven games, putting them a half-game …

LOS ANGELES – San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith will not face charges related to his arrest earlier this year at Los Angeles International Airport. The city attorney’s office said in a statement Tuesday that it declined to charge the 24-year-old but will require him to come to a meeting …