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MLB: Indians talk name change

Cleveland’s players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years. Manager Terry Francona said the group had an “honest” conversation and he came away proud of how it was handled by all involved.

Second baseman Jose Altuve suffered a bruise to his left leg in Houston’s exhibition win over Kansas City.

The Braves signed right-hander Jhoulys Chacín to a one-year deal.

Athletics lefty A.J. Puk received an injection in his pitching shoulder and is likely to be sidelined for at least two weeks . ... The Red Sox acquired righthander Dylan Covey from the Rays.

The Dodgers optioned infielder Gavin Lux and agreed on a one-year deal with pitcher Jake McGee. ETC.: Packers may allow fans

Packers CEO Mark Murphy said he expects the team’s home games this season will have no more than 10,000-12,000 fans, if spectators are allowed at all.

Kevin Garnett said he is part of a group hoping to buy the Timberwolves from Glen Taylor, who has owned the team since 1994.

The Jazz will honor Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan by wearing a patch on their jerseys and warm-ups when the NBA season restarts in Orlando.

Attendance will be limited to 25 percent capacity for the rescheduled Indianapolis 500 on Aug. 23 and spectators will be required to wear face coverings.

The Edmonton Eskimos will change their name. The Canadian Football League team announced the decision, following a decision to do the same by Washington’s NFL team.

In Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Youness Mokhtar’s goal in the 18th minute gave the Columbus Crew a 1-0 victory over Atlanta United in the MLS is Back tournament. The Crew clinched the top spot in Group E and are the first team in the World Cup-style tournament to win all three of their group matches and not surrender a goal.