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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has commuted the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, whose case had drawn the attention of numerous sports figures, such as NBA stars Russell Westbrook, Blake Griffin and Trae Young.

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer and others around the league spoke to the need to push for change after Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two men and wounded another during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer, was acquitted of all charges Friday.

As the NCAA attempts to modernize its recruiting rules, including allowing coaches to mention high school teams publicly, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin tweeted that he will attend an Isidore Newman football game to watch top quarterback prospect Arch Manning.

Harper captured 17 of the 30 first-place votes. Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. finished second and third.

The New York Mets introduced new general manager Billy Eppler on Friday, and made it clear the team will hope to build a postseason contender by spending money in free agency.

The New York Yankees free up roster space by trading right-hander Nick Nelson to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday along with minor league catcher Donny Sands.

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers practiced Friday on a limited basis but will start Sunday when the Packers visit the Minnesota Vikings.

The NHL has rescheduled the Ottawa Senators’ game against the New Jersey Devils, which was one of three postponed by a COVID-19 outbreak.

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez could begin his reign at Camp Nou by signing Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Quarterback Cam Newton will make his first start in his second stint with Carolina on Sunday against Washington and former Panthers coach Ron Rivera.