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Expanded NWSL reveals 2026 schedule framework
The National Women's Soccer League announced the framework for the 2026 season on Wednesday.,The season begins on Feb. 20 with the NWSL Challenge Cup between the reigning NWSL champion and the previous season's Shield winner.,The regular season starts on March 13 with the 16 teams -- including expan...
Liberty look to recommit to defense against Sparks
The New York Liberty are in a defensive slump, and it has resulted in their tumble from first to third place in the standings.,Coming off another rough showing, the Liberty hope to start reversing the trend Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Sparks in the opener of an eight-game homestand...
Penguins sign F Anthony Mantha, two others
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced the signings of forwards Anthony Mantha and Rafael Harvey-Pinard and defenseman Phil Kemp on Wednesday.,Mantha's deal is for the 2025-26 season at $2.5 million. Harvey-Pinard also signed a one-year deal for $775,000, while Kemp's is a two-year contract for a total o...
On verge of $240M deal, surgery next for Grizzlies All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a turf toe injury, but the team appears confident enough to forge ahead on a massive contract extension with the 25-year-old.,The Grizzlies said Jackson is expected to make a full recovery...
Atlanta United sign Albanian D Enea Mihaj through 2028
Atlanta United signed Albanian defender Enea Minaj through 2028 with an option for 2029 on Wednesday.,The 26-year-old center back was a free agent after three seasons at FC Famalicao in Portugal's top flight.,"We're pleased to welcome Enea to the club and are looking forward to integrating him into ...
2026 OL Tommy Tofi commits to Oregon
Four-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi committed to Oregon's 2026 class on Wednesday, just two days after decommitting from his home-area Cal.,From Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, the 6-foot-6, 330-pound Tofi is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 7 interior offensive linem...
Expansion Boston Legacy make Annie Karich first signee
Midfielder Annie Karich is the first player signed by Boston Legacy FC, an expansion club set to join the National Women's Soccer League in 2026.,The team announced her signing on Wednesday.,Karich's contract will run through the end of the 2027 season with an option for 2028. She signed as a free a...
NHL players officially to take part in 2026 Olympics
National Hockey League players will take part in the Winter Olympics in 2026 for the first time in 12 years.,In a meeting Wednesday at the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Switzerland, representatives from the NHL, the players association and the International Ice Hockey Federation ex...
Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka avoid upsets at Wimbledon
Sixth-seeded Madison Keys recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win over Olga Danilovic on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.,After outlasting Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a grueling, three-set match in sweltering conditions on Monday, Keys needed just 75 minutes to dismiss her Serbian foe.,"I definitely...
Bills No. 1 pick Maxwell Hairston named in lawsuit
Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston is being sued by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her in 2021 when he was an early enrollee at Kentucky.,Hairston, 21, was the Bills' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft in April, taken No. 30 overall.,The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Co...
Madison Keys breezes into third round at Wimbledon
Sixth-seeded Madison Keys recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win over Olga Danilovic on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.,After outlasting Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a grueling, three-set match in sweltering conditions on Monday, Keys needed just 75 minutes to dismiss her Serbian foe.,"I definitely...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw on the cusp of history vs. White Sox
The countdown to 3,000 will be at the forefront when Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw takes the mound Wednesday night against the visiting Chicago White Sox.,The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and 2014 NL Most Valuable Player is three strikeouts away from becoming th...
Salvador Perez looks to propel Royals to another win vs. M's
While Cal Raleigh seemingly has put a stranglehold on the mantle of best catcher in baseball this season, Salvador Perez showed he's not done yet.,Perez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs to lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a much-needed 6-3 victory against Raleigh and the Mariners ...
Veteran, 'rookie' pitchers the focus as Rangers host Orioles
Two pitchers who have been underwhelming recently will take the mound when the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers square off Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas. ,The Orioles will begin the game with Japanese veteran but MLB rookie Tomoyuki Sugano (6-4, 4.0...
Diamondbacks look for third consecutive win vs. struggling Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have found some confidence with the San Francisco Giants in the visiting dugout.,The Diamondbacks will try for three straight wins against their National League West rival when they meet on Wednesday evening in Phoenix.,The Giants, meanwhile, will try to avoid losing...
Astros keep winning despite injuries, seek series victory vs. Rockies
The Houston Astros are getting unhappy injury updates on a daily basis, but it hasn't stopped them from winning.,Houston built on its impressive 19-win June with a 6-5 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in Denver in the opener of a three-game series.,The Astros will try to make it...
Cubs' Shota Imanaga aims to shut down struggling Guardians
Shota Imanaga returned from injury last week and immediately regained his star form on the mound for the Chicago Cubs. ,Imanaga, however, hopes to be better than his only other career appearance against Cleveland when the host Cubs try to hand the Guardians a sixth consecutive loss on Wednesday nigh...
Jurickson Profar set to return in Braves' rematch vs. Angels
Atlanta left fielder Jurickson Profar will return to the lineup Wednesday night when the Braves host the Los Angeles Angels in the second contest of their three-game set.,Profar signed a three-year, $42 million free-agent contract in the offseason but was suspended 80 games for violating MLB's banne...
Jays look to topple Yankees again, join them atop AL East
Entering play on the second day of June, the Toronto Blue Jays stood 5 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East.,On the second day of July, the Blue Jays can move into a tie for first place in the division with a victory over the Yankees in Toronto on Wednesday night.,The Bl...
Surging Marlins seek to reel in series win vs. Twins
Winners of eight games in a row, the Miami Marlins will aim to clinch their fourth consecutive series win on Wednesday night when they host the Minnesota Twins.,A Marlins victory also would tie the record for the longest streak in franchise history.,Kyle Stowers, who hit a homer in Miami's 2-0 win o...