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OMAHA, Neb. >> Oregon State's Trevor Larnach hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning after Arkansas blew a chance to lock up the national championship, and the Beavers forced a third and final game in the College World Series finals with a 5-3 victory Wednesday night.Cadyn Grenier singled in the tying run after three Arkansas fielders watched his foul ball drop between them.

KAZAN, Russia >> Everyone was waiting for Germany to score another late World Cup-saving goal.It never came.Instead, the Germans have become the fourth defending champions in the last five tournaments to be eliminated in the group stage following a 2-0 loss to South Korea on Wednesday.

MIAMI >> The rumor mill is in overdrive, with nuggets such as these: LeBron James has looked at schools in Los Angeles, he's not particularly fond of Houston and he's hugging restaurant diners in Miami.Ah, free agency is back.It technically starts Sunday at 12:01 a.m. EDT in the East, 9:01 p.

An NBA free-agent class with a little something for everyone hits the market on July 1. The group includes an array of superstars, big men, glue guys and sharp-shooters.Here's a look at some of the players to follow when the action begins:THE SUPERSTARS- Kevin Durant (player option): Has expressed his desire to remain with the Warriors.

NHL teams seeking a center are in luck, especially the ones that can get an audience with John Tavares.It's no secret that Tavares is where free agency begins. He and his representatives have already met with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks and are set to speak with the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday to court the 27-year-old superstar.

AP Sports DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers fired pitching coach Chris Bosio, saying he made insensitive comments to another employee of the team."I have to take seriously what the comments were," Tigers general manager Al Avila said, declining to give details. "And, the action we took was appropriate.

POTOMAC, Md. >> Tiger Woods is playing the Quicken Loans National for the last time, and so much about this year feels new.Woods played his first 18-hole round at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm during the pro-am Wednesday, and it didn't take long to realize why the course rated as the fourth toughest to par last year on the PGA Tour, behind only three majors.

ALAMEDA >> When Bruce Irvin got a multimillion dollar signing bonus after being a first-round draft pick in 2012, the idea of getting his college degree was the last thing on his mind.A former high school dropout who spent time in jail and dealing drugs while growing up in Atlanta, Irvin later decided to set an example for his 5-year-old son Brayden and show that he is more than just a professional athlete.

The FLW bass-fishing tournament returns to Lake St. Clair this weekend for the first time since 2012 with $125,000 up for grabs among professional anglers and more economic benefits for area hotels, restaurants and gas stations.The return of the Benton, Ky.-based tournament underscores the robust health of aquatic wildlife in Lake St.

Here's a list of fireworks displays set for Macomb County and some of the surrounding area.• June 28: Sterling Heights 50th Anniversary, at 10 p.m., Dodge Park 40620 Utica Road • June 28: Red Run Golf Course, at dusk, Red Run Golf Course 2036 Rochester Road in Royal Oak• June 29: Addison Oaks County Park, at 9:30 p.