MIAMI (AP) — Bryce Harper homered twice, including a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Michael Taylor added a solo shot to power the Washington Nationals past Miami 7-2. Harper has 29 homers, which is the most in the National League.
TORONTO (AP) — Troy Tulowitzki (too-loh-WIT’-skee) homered and had three hits in his Blue Jays debut as Toronto beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 last night. The five-time All-Star, acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, went 3 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs and scored three times.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The next move in the New England Patriots’ “Deflategate” matter may be in federal court in Minnesota. The NFL Players Association has asked the court to overturn Patriots’ QB Tom Brady’s four-game suspension one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (guh-DEHL’) turned down Brady’s appeal.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is also turning to social media to help make his case in the “Deflategate” matter. The New England QB posted a 507-word statement on Facebook with his firmest denial yet, writing: “I did nothing wrong.”
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — His agent says Andre Miller has agreed to terms with the Timberwolves on a one-year deal for his 17th NBA season. Adding the 39-year-old Miller gives the young T-Wolves a quality, veteran point guard to join a rotation featuring starter Ricky Rubio and rookie backup Tyus Jones.
