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NCAA appeals ruling restoring Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility
The NCAA filed an appeal on Monday after a local judge granted Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction that would make the Texas Tech quarterback eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.,Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football game...

Phillies pitchers stymie Blue Jays bats for easy win
Adolis Garcia hit a two-run home run, Cristopher Sanchez struck out 10 in seven innings and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday night.,Sanchez (8-2) allowed two runs, four hits and one walk in the opener of a three-game series.,Jhoan Duran pitched around a...

Reports: Kings to hire Peter Laviolette as head coach
The Los Angeles Kings are set to hire Peter Laviolette to a three-year deal as their next head coach, Sportsnet and ESPN reported Monday.,Laviolette had been in talks to become the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs as recently as last week, according to multiple reports, and the Edmonton Oilers ...

Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'
Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.,"The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters," the statemen...

William Saliba plays in final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener
William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup and would be set for full participation in the Group I opener June 16 against Senegal barring setbacks with his ailing back. ,Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was...

Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season
Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.,He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break...

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener
William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup and would be set for full participation in the Group I opener June 16 against Senegal barring setbacks with his ailing back. ,Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was...

Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility
A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season.,He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling on college football games, including betting on hi...

With streak over, Cristopher Sanchez takes aim at Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez aims to start putting up more zeros on the scoreboard when he opposes the host Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.,Sanchez (7-2, 1.46 ERA) had his club-record streak of 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings snapped with two outs in the seventh last ...

Darren Clarke wins 2nd AmFam title with new partner Ben Crane
Darren Clarke surely relishes the American Family Insurance Championship's new format.,In the tournament's two years as the PGA Tour Champions' only team event, the Northern Irishman has won the title both times -- with two different partners.,Clarke and Ben Crane posted a 4-under-par 67 Sunday and ...

Serena Williams wants to play singles, but 'not my journey right now'
Serena Williams will make her return to professional tennis this week in a comfortable environment.,The 23-time Grand Slam champion will compete alongside 19-year old Canadian Victoria Mboko in the doubles draw to kick off the WTA's grass campaign at the HSBC Championship at Queen's Club in west Lon...

Phillies flex on offense, beat White Sox for 9th win in 12 games
Brandon Marsh homered for the third consecutive game, drove in two runs and scored twice, fueling the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.,Rafael Marchan belted a two-run homer and Alec Bohm also had two hits and two RBIs as Philadelphia won the decisive ...
