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CHICAGO (AP) The Seattle Mariners have activated left-hander James Paxton following a stint on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised elbow.

The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jared Bednar as their new head coach.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Making clear that she thought the sentence was a light one, a Louisiana judge Thursday formally imposed a 20-year prison sentence on former NFL star Darren Sharper, who last week was sentenced by a federal judge to 18 years and four months in a drug and rape case with victims in four states.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins say they've intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadium because of the Zika virus.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Latest on the sentencing in Louisiana of former NFL star Darren Sharper in a drug and rape case (all times local):

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals have acquired left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski from the Oakland Athletics for minor league infielder Max Schrock.

It's Raiders vs. Chiefs in the final of our AFC uniform bracket

The Minnesota Vikings cut ties with former Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White on Thursday

Wily Peralta takes on Chad Kuhl as the Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have cut running back Stevan Ridley.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) A week after he was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison in federal court, disgraced ex-football star Darren Sharper is set for formal sentencing in state court to charges that he drugged and raped multiple women.

Kasey Kahne isn't worried by the by Hendrick Motorsports of William Byron, but he was blunt when talking about his recent struggles affecting his future with the team.

SEATTLE (AP) A fan fell into the New York Yankees dugout during their victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, landing on the dugout steps before being corralled by law enforcement.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) An autographed New England Patriots football helmet stolen from a restaurant near Gillette Stadium has been returned along with an apology.

Hull started the season as the English Premier League's "crisis club," regarded by some as the worst-prepared team ever to begin a top-flight campaign.

SOCCER

The top five players on the PGA Tour this season should be plenty rested going into the FedEx Cup playoffs.

PHOENIX (AP) Brandon Drury drove in Jake Lamb with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 10-9 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.

ST. LOUIS -- After most of their losses this year, the St. Louis Cardinals have consistently reminded everyone that there's still plenty of time left in the season.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers will go for the three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins when the teams play at Target Field on Thursday afternoon.