Gianmaria Bruni gives Porsche milestone 450th pole

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (AP) Italy’s Gianmaria Bruni gave Porsche its 450th pole position in major North American sports car competition, topping qualifying Friday for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Northeast Grand Prix on Saturday at Lime Rock Park.

3 minor leaguers suspended for positive drug tests

Cincinnati pitcher Brian Hunter has been suspended for 80 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance, and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Greg Belton and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher

Cardinals activate OF Grichuk, LHP Duke from DL

CHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Randal Grichuk and reliever Zach Duke from the disabled list and recalled catching prospect Carson Kelly from Triple-A Memphis.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week. None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked these out; here

OVC media tab Jacksonville State for four-peat

(STATS) – Three-time defending champion Jacksonville State was an overwhelming choice to win another Ohio Valley Conference title in a preseason vote of media members who cover the conference Friday.