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Aggressive Earthquakes set to host slumping Red Bulls
The San Jose Earthquakes look to translate their outstanding offense into more consistent results when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.,San Jose (7-7-6, 27 points) ranks second in the league with 40 goals scored, though this attack has been somewhat countered by the team's 32 goals allo...
FC Cincinnati looks to extend win streak against Chicago Fire
Just over eight years after FC Cincinnati memorably upset the Chicago Fire in the round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup, the two teams will meet for the second time this season on Saturday night at Cincinnati.,Cincinnati (12-5-3, 39 points) outlasted Chicago 3-2 at home on April 19 during a month when th...
Inter Miami returns to MLS action with trip to CF Montreal
After getting knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami returns to MLS action with a visit to CF Montreal on Saturday.,Miami (8-3-5, 29 points), which was eliminated from the CWC with a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain last week, will play an MLS match for the first time since May 31. It's ...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami in talks to extend contract
In summer 2024, Lionel Messi emphasized that Inter Miami would be the last club he played with in his illustrious career. Now, with his contract set to expire at the end of the MLS season, the Herons are looking to extend Messi's run on the pitch.,ESPN reported Friday that Messi and Inter Miami rema...
Report: UFC confirms plans for event at White House in 2026
UFC plans to take its show to the White House when the United States puts on its 250th birthday celebration in 2026.,The UFC confirmed to The Athletic on Friday that plans are underway to host a slate of fights on the White House grounds in Washington D.C., next year, with an expected summer date no...
Nashville SC ready to challenge Union in clash of East powers
Two of the top teams in MLS meet on Saturday night as Nashville SC hosts the Supporters' Shield leading Philadelphia Union.,Nashville (11-4-5, 38 points) enters the night just two points behind the Union (12-4-4, 40 points) and on an 11-match unbeaten streak in MLS play (8-0-4) that goes back to APr...
Tigers activate RHP Reese Olson to face Guardians
The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Reese Olson from the injured list to start Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.,The Tigers opened a roster spot late Thursday when outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.,Olson, 25, was 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA in nine starts bef...
Report: Five-star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech on $5M deal
Felix Ojo, a five-star offensive tackle, will stay in his home state of Texas after committing to Texas Tech on Friday.,Ojo's commitment came upon signing a massive $5.1 million revenue-share contract spanning three years, according to ESPN, with programs now allowed to pay players directly.,Ranked ...
Fever rolling, look to continue winning ways vs. visiting Sparks
The Indiana Fever look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night in Indianapolis. ,Caitlin Clark (left groin strain) has missed the Fever's last four games and her status for Saturday is unknown. ,The Fever's last loss came against the Spark...
Elite WR Ethan Feaster commits to USC for Class of 2026
The USC Trojans added another blue-chip prospect with the commitment of four-star wide receiver Ethan Feaster, ESPN reported Friday.,A 6-foot-1, 180-pound pass catcher who was originally part of the class of 2027, Feaster reclassified in February. He is the No. 40 overall prospect and the No. 4 rece...
Joey Chestnut grills competition in return to Nathan's event
The Fourth of July was made whole once again as Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus to devour the competition Friday for his 17th career title of the famed event at New York's Coney Island.,After sitting out last year's competition because of a spons...
Orioles OF Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) reinstated from IL
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Tyler O'Neill from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,O'Neill, whose last at-bat was May 15, has been limited to 24 games this season due to neck inflammation and more recently a left shoulder impingement. ,The 30-year-old is batting .188 with two home run...
Trevor Story leads Red Sox rout of Nationals
Trevor Story homered among four hits, Lucas Giolito pitched into the eighth inning, and the visiting Boston Red Sox routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Friday.,Story added three singles, drove in four runs and scored three for Boston, which won for the third time in four games. Jarren Duran had ...
Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon
Taylor Fritz staved off an upset attempt by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain to earn a 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory and a spot in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday in London.,The fifth-seeded Fritz, who has been battling match interruptions all week, experienced more disruptions in Frida...
Orlando City looks to continue strong road play at Charlotte
Orlando City SC have been in mostly a good groove this season, but coach Oscar Pareja said reaching the midpoint of the schedule can be an important crossroads.,"Now we have to do it again and again," Pareja said.,The next chance for that comes Saturday night on the road against Charlotte FC.,Orland...
Phillies send down RHP Mick Abel after six-start stretch
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel.,Johnson, 26, has a 2.25 ERA in two relief appearances (four innings) for the Phillies this season, including two scoreless innings Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader again...
QB Nathan Rourke returns to lead Lions against Alouettes
Quarterback Nathan Rourke will return from a two-game absence due to an oblique injury when he guides the BC Lions into Montreal to face the Alouettes on Saturday.,Rourke got off to a fast start by throwing for 573 yards and four touchdowns while adding 11 carries for 112 yards in two games. Unfortu...
Mets add reliever Jose Butto (illness) to lengthy injured list
The New York Mets placed right-hander Jose Butto on the 15-day injured list Friday due to an unspecified illness.,The move is retroactive to Tuesday for the 27-year-old reliever, who is 2-1 with a 2.47 ERA in 31 relief appearances.,He joins a crowded injured list that already includes 12 other Mets ...
Cubs place RHP Jameson Taillon (calf) on injured list
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Jameson Taillon on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right calf strain.,Manager Craig Counsell told reporters he expects Taillon to be sidelined for more than a month for an injury that occurred during a between-start workout.,The IL designation is retroactiv...
Report: Suns discussing buyout with G Bradley Beal
The Phoenix Suns are discussing a possible buyout with veteran guard Bradley Beal, the Arizona Republic reported.,Beal, who turned 32 last month, has two years and nearly $111 million remaining on his contract, per Spotrac.,The three-time All-Star signed a five-year, $251 million deal with a no-trad...