Will Timberwolves buy out Garnett?

MINNEAPOLIS — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a buyout with Kevin Garnett. The two sides have been engaged in talks for some time. When completed it will assure that Garnett will not return to the Wolves’ roster next season. The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because a deal has not been completed. The 40-year-old Garnett is under contract for $8 million next season. The buyout talks were first reported by ESPN. Garnett returned to the Timberwolves at the trade deadline in 2014. He has served as a valuable mentor to a young roster but has struggled to stay on the court due to recurring knee problems.

Bosh says he had multiple clots:

MIAMI — Chris Bosh was dealing with more than one blood clot earlier this year, and said Wednesday that he felt written off when Miami Heat team doctors advised him that the situation would likely be career-ending. It’s the first time Bosh has said there was more than the one known clot that was found in his calf in February and ended this past season. Bosh made his revelations in the first chapter of a documentary that he’s releasing through former Heat teammate LeBron James’ “Uninterrupted” digital platform, with more episodes being planned for release every two or three days until the season begins.

Kerr says U.S. should be disgusted:

OAKLAND, Calif. — Steve Kerr fully expects NBA players to take up their own version of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s stand against racial oppression. Whether his own Golden State players show some kind of support or opt to protest during the national anthem once the season begins, he isn’t sure. That will be a topic of discussion as a team this training camp for the Warriors, and the reigning NBA Coach of the Year already has had discussions with a few of his players individually about the issue and shared his personal thoughts.

No penalties for Truex Jr., Johnson:

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR will not penalize Martin Truex Jr. or Jimmie Johnson for failing inspection after the opening race of the playoffs. Truex won Sunday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway and Johnson finished 12th. Both cars failed the laser inspection with infractions that should have drawn 10-point penalties. Although the infractions were similar, NASCAR executive vice president Steve O’Donnell said the penalties would not have been equal. Truex advanced into the second round of the playoffs with his victory, but Johnson’s chances of advancing would have been hampered by the loss of 10 points. O’Donnell said not penalizing either driver was the fair decision.

Sanchez fastest to 19 homers:

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Gary Sanchez 2 two more homers and drove in 5 runs, Masahiro Tanaka won despite allowing 4 home runs in the same inning and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-5 on Wednesday night. The Yankees moved within 2½ games of Baltimore for the second AL wild-card spot. Sanchez homered in his fourth straight game. He hit a 3-run shot in a 4-run second off Alex Cobb (1-1) and added his 19th homer in 43 games this season on a solo drive in the sixth against Justin Marks. Including two games last season, Sanchez became the first player in major league history to hit 19 homers in his first 45 games.

Bucks guard tears hamstring:

Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton has a left hamstring injury that will require surgery, sidelining the team’s best outside shooter for about six months. The Bucks announced the injury Wednesday. Surgery is planned for the next week. Middleton tore the hamstring in a workout Tuesday. The 25-year-old Middleton averaged a career-high 18.2 points and 4.2 assists in 79 games last season. He was drafted by Detroit in the second round in 2012 and traded to Milwaukee the following year. Middleton has blossomed with the Bucks, turning into a key player for a franchise on the rise that was hoping to return to the playoffs this season.

Rome mayor nixes 2024 bid:

ROME — Irresponsible, unsustainable and unaffordable.Refusing to put up with more debt in a city besieged by corruption and poor public services, Mayor Virginia Raggi rejected Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, effectively dooming the capital’s candidacy for the second time in four years. “This city is unlivable,” Raggi said in a news conference at city hall atop ancient Capitoline Hill. “We need to focus on that.