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Report: Maryland culpable in OL's death

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TOWSON, Md. (AP) An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field.

The report provided details of what happened and confirmed what university officials previously acknowledged.

McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after a team workout and died June 13. The family attorney said the cause of death was heatstroke.

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was placed on administrative leave Friday following fresh allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife.

Last year, Melisa Reidy posted a photo on her Instagram account with a caption suggesting her husband of about 18 months had been unfaithful to her. In another post, a user - described by Melisa as a close friend - made the accusation that Russell had "hit" his wife. The post was later deleted. Russell denied the allegation and the two divorced. (MORE)

Rangers fire Banister after 4 seasons
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers fired manager Jeff Banister on Friday after the team stumbled to its first consecutive losing records in 10 years following AL West titles in each of his first two seasons. Texas announced the move with 10 games left in Banister's fourth season, and general manager Jon Daniels said the decision wasn't based on the record. (MORE)

Titans unsure if Mariota will face Jags
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans still don't know who will start at quarterback Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Marcus Mariota was limited all week with an arm injury and is questionable for the second straight game. Blaine Gabbert started in place of Mariota in Tennessee's 20-17 victory over the Houston Texans . (MORE)

Bauer returns, Red Sox match wins record
CLEVELAND (AP) The Boston Red Sox went 86 years between World Series titles, and are now on the cusp of eclipsing an even older milestone. Sam Travis and Tzu-Wei Lin hit their first major league home runs and the Red Sox tied a team record more than a century old with their 105th win, beating the Indians 7-5 Friday night. (MORE)

Milton accounts for 6 TDs, UCF's run 16
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) With McKenzie Milton on top of his game, No. 16 UCF keeps rolling along. The junior from Kapolei, Hawaii, ran for a career-best three touchdowns while throwing for three more, helping the Knights rally from a second-quarter deficit to remain unbeaten and extend the nation's longest winning streak with a 56-36 rout of Florida Atlantic on Friday night. (MORE)

Braves top Phils, on brink of East title
ATLANTA (AP) The Baby Braves are all grown up. It's almost time to celebrate. (MORE)

Gurriel has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, Astros clinch
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Astros toasted a playoff berth in a private moment, and then moved on to their next goal. "You've got to take it step by step so it's nice to acknowledge and celebrate it because you don't take it for granted," right-hander Gerrit Cole said. "But we've got some more work to do." (MORE)

Eagles RBs Ajayi, Sproles out vs. Colts

Jackson: No decision yet on Browns QB
CLEVELAND (AP) The beer-fueled bash spilled into the streets around FirstEnergy Stadium as delirious Browns fans walked - some staggered - while chanting for their new hero, the streak buster. "Ba-ker May-field," they screamed. (MORE)