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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Former Denmark striker Jon Dahl Tomasson was hired as the first foreign-born coach of Sweden on Monday. The 47-year-old Tomasson, who recently left his role as manager of second-tier English team Blackburn, will begin his new job on Friday. He is replacing Janne Andersson, whose seven-year spell in charge of Sweden ended in November after the team …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with SS Amed Rosario on a one-year contract. Placed RHP Drew Rasmussen on the 60-day IL. National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Woodruff on a two-year contract, then placed him on the 60-day IL. Designated INF Jahmai Jones for assignment. Agreed to …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with SS Amed Rosario on a one-year contract. Placed RHP Drew Rasmussen on the 60-day IL. National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Woodruff on a two-year contract, then placed him on the 60-day IL. Designated INF Jahmai Jones for assignment. Agreed to …

Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract extension at last season’s All-Star break. Just a year later, the Nets fired Vaughn after a 50-point loss in his final game, their worst since moving to Brooklyn. The Nets announced Vaughn’s departure Monday and said an interim coach would be named soon. “This was an incredibly difficult …

The new-look Washington Commanders football operations staff led by recently hired general manager Adam Peters and coach Dan Quinn is starting to come together. The team on Wednesday named Lance Newmark as assistant GM, reporting directly to Peters. Newmark joins Washington after spending the past 26 years with the Detroit Lions, the previous two serving as senior director of player …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Acquired minor league OF Oliver Carrillo from San Diego in exchange for international bonus pool money. He’ll report to the Astros minor league camp. MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent RHP Jordan Balazovic and Daniel Duarte outright to St. Paul (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Claimed INF Jordan Groshans off waivers from Miami. …

BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League HOUSTON ASTROS — Acquired minor league OF Oliver Carrillo from San Diego in exchange for international bonus pool money. He’ll report to the Astros minor league camp. MINNESOTA TWINS — Sent RHP Jordan Balazovic and Daniel Duarte outright to St. Paul (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Claimed INF Jordan Groshans off waivers from Miami. …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 25 points, nine assists and eight rebounds and the Indiana Pacers overcame a career-high 35 points from Hornets rookie Brandon Miller to beat Charlotte 115-99 on Sunday night and snap a three-game skid. Aaron Nesmith added 22 points and Myles Turner had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers (28-23), who held …

TORONTO (AP) — Elias Lindholm was on his way back to Calgary from a trip to Mexico when he learned he had been traded to NHL-leading Vancouver. When he arrived at All-Star Weekend on Thursday, a new Canucks jersey with his name and No. 23 on the back was waiting for him. It was a welcome sight for the pending …