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League-best Lynx ready to pick where they left off vs. Sky
The Minnesota Lynx headed into the All-Star break atop the WNBA standings. Now that the second half has arrived, the Lynx would like to keep it that way.,Minnesota (20-4) returns to the court to host the Chicago Sky (7-15) on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. It will be the first game in seven days for ...
Canada names assistant coaches for 2026 Olympics
The Team Canada coaching staff for the 2026 Winter Olympics will have a very familiar appearance.,The same NHL head coaches that helped bench boss Jon Cooper guide the Canadians to gold in the 4 Nations Face-Off in February will don jackets and ties for the Milano Cortina competition in Italy.,Vegas...
Report: RB Nyheim Hines to make NFL return with Chargers
Running back Nyheim Hines, who last played in the NFL in 2022 before being sidelined by a knee injury, reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday following a tryout with the team, ESPN reported.,Hines was a member of the Buffalo Bills when he tore his left ACL in a jet-ski accident...
Storm try to maintain winnings ways vs. struggling Wings
The Seattle Storm hope the All-Star break doesn't dent the defensive momentum they have created.,Seattle (14-9) is seeking another stellar defensive effort when it hosts the Dallas Wings (6-17) on Tuesday night.,Before the All-Star break began, the Storm put together their top defensive effort of th...
Venus Williams wins doubles match in return to tourney play
Venus Williams marked her return to the WTA Tour by teaming up with Washington native Hailey Baptiste and defeating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1, in a first-round doubles match at the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Monday.,Williams, 45, had not competed since March 2024 at th...
Dream, Aces both looking to ignite second-half surge
The Atlanta Dream begin the second half of the season with three straight road games starting on Tuesday night against the Las Vegas Aces. ,It's the first matchup of the season between two teams hoping to make a strong push for the playoffs.,Atlanta (13-9) overwhelmed the short-handed Chicago Sky be...
Reports: Big 12 turns away Memphis after $200M pitch to join
Memphis made a $200 million pitch to join the Big 12 Conference -- and the Big 12 rejected the Tigers, several reports said Monday.,The university approached the Big 12 with a so-called "no-risk" proposal for its athletics teams to join the growing conference. Memphis was prepared to give the Big 12...
ATP roundup: Matteo Arnaldi, Reilly Opelka score big wins in D.C.
Italy's Matteo Arnaldi saved four match points en route to a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (2) comeback win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier in the opening round of the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Monday in Washington.,Arnaldi faced triple match point in the 10th game of the third set but battled back to extend the ma...
Report: European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change
The 2025 Ryder Cup is getting off to a congenial start.,According to a report by Telegraph Sport on Monday, Team Europe captain Luke Donald has agreed to extricate his counterpart Keegan Bradley from a potentially sticky situation.,It was assumed that when Bradley was named Team USA captain, he woul...
Rangers recall former All-Star 3B Josh Jung from Triple-A
Amid a slew of roster moves Monday, the Texas Rangers recalled third baseman Josh Jung, who was sent to Triple-A Round Rock earlier this month less than two years removed from being an All-Star selection.,Jung was in an 8-for-58 slump (.138) when Texas optioned him July 2. At the time, Rangers presi...
Santa Clara extends coach Herb Sendek thru 2029-30
Santa Clara and Herb Sendek agreed to a contract extension for the men's basketball coach through 2029-30 on Monday.,Sendek has coached the West Coast Conference program since 2016 after previous stops at Miami (Ohio), North Carolina State and Arizona State.,"I am grateful for the opportunity to con...
No big deal, but Jerry Jones thanks Micah Parsons for reporting to Cowboys camp
As Micah Parsons' contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys have stretched into a second year, neither side has been quiet on the topic.,Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made the latest public comment in the ongoing saga Monday, and this one might lead to some head-scratching.,"Just because we s...
PGA Tour recognizes Paul Azinger with Payne Stewart Award
Paul Azinger was named the 2025 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, the PGA Tour's annual award honoring a player for his character, sportsmanship and commitment to charitable giving.,Azinger, 65, was close friends with Stewart, who died in a plane accident in 1999.,"If there is one person who kno...
Mariners call up LHP Brandyn Garcia for debut
The Seattle Mariners selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and optioned right-hander Juan Burgos to Triple-A.,Garcia's next appearance in a Mariners uniform will be his first. He was an 11th-round draft pick by Seattle in 2023.,He moved up from Do...
Report: Kings re-sign F Doug McDermott for 2025-26
The Sacramento Kings are re-signing free agent Doug McDermott to a one-year, $3.6 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.,The 33-year-old forward shot 43.6 percent from 3-point range and averaged 3.5 points and 8.1 minutes in 42 games (three starts) for the Kings last season.,McDermott has career averag...
NASCAR update ensures field spots for 23XI, FRM cars
NASCAR has reportedly changed its rule book, likely in response to the latest ruling in the antitrust lawsuit by 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, ensuring the two teams will not miss any races as open teams.,23XI and Front Row Motorsports lost their charters following their suit against the NASCAR ch...
Bengals' brass, agent sling barbs over first-rounder's holdout
Only one NFL first-round pick is starving his team of a signing celebration, and the Bengals' brass was more than willing to dish thoughts on the "foolish" position of Texas A&M defensive end Shemar Stewart at the Cincinnati media luncheon on Monday.,Stewart, drafted 17th overall in April, refuses t...
Reports: Royals call up LHP Rich Hill, 45, for 21st season
The Kansas City Royals are calling up Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for what will be the 45-year-old left-hander's 21st season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,He will be the oldest active player in the major leagues and will also tie fellow pitcher Edwin Jackson's record by playing for his 14th t...
Report: Free agent WR DJ Chark visits with Bears
Free agent wide receiver DJ Chark recently visited the Chicago Bears, NFL Network reported Monday.,He spent the past three seasons with three different teams after playing his first four campaigns in Jacksonville.,Chark was a second-round pick by the Jaguars in 2018 and made the Pro Bowl with a 1,00...
Liberty add Stephanie Talbot and reportedly Emma Meesseman
The New York Liberty made two additions to the roster Monday, reportedly receiving commitment from two-time WNBA All-Star Emma Meesseman and signing veteran forward Stephanie Talbot.,When Belgium native Meesseman is able to join the team will reportedly depend on the visa application process, per ES...