CLEVELAND (AP) β The much talked-about trade between Minnesota and Cleveland has been finalized. A person familiar with the deal says with Philadelphia chipping in, the deal has been consummated with Kevin Love going to the Cavaliers for Andrew Wiggins, the top pick in this year’s draft, and the top pick in last year’s draft, Anthony Bennett. The Sixers fit in as they sent Thaddeus Young to Minnesota and in return got guard Alexey Shved (sh-VEHD’) and forward Luc Mbah a Moute (look BAH’-ah MOO’-tay) from Minnesota and a No. 1 pick from Cleveland.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) β The Athletics-Angels series resumes tonight in Oakland. The A’s won last night, reducing the Angels’ lead over Oakland in the American League West to one game. The Angels go with 10-8 C.J. Wilson, while recently acquired Jon Lester takes his 13-8 record to the mound for the A’s.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) β This week’s Sprint Cup race is taking place this evening in Bristol, Tennessee. The pole sitter will be Kevin Harvick with points-leader Jeff Gordon starting from the No. 2 spot.
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) β The qualifying is taking place today for tomorrow’s IndyCar race in Sonoma, California. Will Power enters the weekend with a 39-point lead over teammate Helio Castroneves (EHL’-ee-oh kas-troh-NAY’-vehs) in the drivers standings.
SPA, Belgium (AP) β The scene is set for tomorrow’s Formula 1 race in Belgium. Nico (NEE’-koh) Rosberg will start from the pole with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton starting second. Four-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel was the third-fastest qualifier.
