Chicago Sun-Times

Angels’ Detmers throws no-no

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Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefitted from a borderline error call in the seventh inning in a 12-0 victory over the Rays on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old left-hander threw a career-high 108 pitches in his 11th big-league start, striking out two and walking one. And he got a crucial assist from the official scorer.

Brett Phillips reached with one out when first baseman Jared Walsh ranged to his right and bobbled Phillips’ grounder. The crowd of 39,313 at Angel Stadium cheered and Walsh clapped moments later when the videoboard showed the play was ruled an error.

Detmers grew up in Downstate Nokomis, where he pitched in high school for three years before moving to nearby Chatham.

NFL Brady to join Fox after career

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterbac­k Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as its lead football analyst once his playing career ends, the network said.

Fox didn’t disclose terms of Brady’s deal, but the New York Post reported it was a 10-year, $375 million contract — the most lucrative in the history of sports broadcasti­ng.

Brady, 44, recently changed his mind about retiring and said he plans to continue playing for the Buccaneers for his 23rd season.

The NFL announced CBS and Nickelodeo­n will broadcast a game between the Broncos and Rams on Christmas Day. It will be one of three NFL games Dec. 25.

NBA Butler fuels Heat’s rout of 76ers

Jimmy Butler led seven players in double figures with 23 points, and the host Heat shot 53.6% on their way to routing the 76ers 120-85 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant has a bone bruise in his right knee and is doubtful for the rest of the postseason. The Grizzlies trail the Warriors 3-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

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