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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are slipping on Wall Street Tuesday after the head of the Federal Reserve warned it could increase the size of its hikes to interest rates if pressure on inflation stays hotter than expected.

(AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed their franchise tag on Tony Pollard and still hope to work out a long-term deal with the running back coming off a breakout season.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — When Yankees switch-hitter Aaron Hicks batted from the left side last season, he was almost always greeted by an infield shift — a wall of defenders camped in shallow right field.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches, but appeared to avoid any broken bones, after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

(AP) — Nolan Arenado wants the World Baseball Classic to grow into a global event with stature approaching soccer’s World Cup.