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After months of dire predictions from abroad about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, some Brazilian fans are doing some stinging of their own: They're booing U.S. athletes and taunting them over the fears that kept some competitors at home.

No elevator ride for Juan Martin del Potro this time, understandably.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Other than the elastic brace on his right knee, there was no visible sign that age was catching up to Eli Manning as he entered his 13th season as the New York Giants' quarterback.

Lilly King has her sights set on winning Olympic gold and she's not about to let anyone get in her way, especially not world champion breaststroker Yulia Efimova of Russia.

PITTSBURGH -- After a few days of secrecy surrounding Pittsburgh's starter Tuesday when it hosts the San Diego Padres for the opening of a three-game series, the Pirates divulged that Chad Kuhl will be on the mound.

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee hopes to play in the team's preseason opener despite missing most of training camp.

BOSTON -- Rick Porcello doesn't figure to face Alex Rodriguez on Tuesday when the right-hander takes his undefeated 2016 home record to the mound as the Boston Red Sox open a three-game series with the New York Yankees.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee hopes to play in the team's preseason opener despite missing most of training camp.

   

The Minnesota Twins have one of the best records in the majors since July 2, and veterans Brian Dozier and Joe Mauer are leading the way.

Defensive back Ifo Ekpre-Olomu has been waived injured by the Miami Dolphins after struggling to return from a serious knee injury.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs released their initial depth chart ahead of their preseason opener, and it left fans wondering just how good they might be once the games start counting.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies has one of the league's best records since May 1.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have activated running back Khiry Robinson from the active/physically-unable-to-perform list after he sat out the start of training camp while rehabilitating from a broken leg.

Tip to event organizers everywhere: Check your flags and anthems.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Edinson Volquez was the Kansas City Royals' Opening Day starter and defeated the New York Mets.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Angels meet on Tuesday for the first time since the first week of the season.

American Ibtihaj Muhammad looked like all the other fencers when she stepped on the piste, save for the non-descript black scarf covering her head.

Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic is joining Tomas Berdych's coaching team.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says New Orleans has released veteran receiver Hakeem Nicks and starting left tackle Terron Armstead is coming off the team's physically-unable-to-perform list.