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Busy Lynx finding ways to win with improved Sky up next
As the 2025 WNBA season approaches its All-Star weekend, the Minnesota Lynx head to Chicago for two games against the Sky in the span of three days as they continue a daunting run of games.,Since Minnesota (18-3) entered July, last season's league runner-up has played six games in the span of 10 day...
Hometown hero Kyle Larson looks to defend his Sonoma title
If you enjoy racing at NASCAR's snaking road courses, you have come to the right place over the past five races.,For the third time in that quintet, drivers will mix in plenty of right-hand turns to go along with the usual left-handers when the Cup Series travels to its lone stop in California for t...
Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon added to AL All-Star team
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon was named to the American League All-Star team on Friday, replacing teammate Max Fried.,It is the third All-Star selection for Rodon, 32, who made the AL squad with the Chicago White Sox in 2021 and the National League roster with the San Francisco Giants in...
After finding scoring touch, Dynamo visit surging Real Salt Lake
The Houston Dynamo fell into an early hole when they went winless in their first six matches and won once in the first nine.,The results have been improved of late, with the Dynamo trying to win three straight matches for the first time in nearly 16 months when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday ...
San Diego FC on rebound, visit struggling Fire
It's been more than a month since San Diego FC needed to bounce back from a defeat.,Standing in the way of doing so again are the Chicago Fire, who aim for just their third home victory when the clubs meet on Saturday night.,Expansion San Diego (12-6-3, 39 points) still sits atop the Western Confere...
NYCFC acquire M Nicolas Fernandez Mercau as DP
New York City FC acquired midfielder Nicolas Fernandez Mercau from Spanish side Elche CF on Friday.,The 25-year-old Argentina native joins NYCFC as a Designated Player on a contract through 2029.,Fernandez Mercau tallied 11 goals and 12 assists in 97 appearances over three seasons at Elche.,He helpe...
Carlos Alcaraz one win from Wimbledon three-peat
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is back in the Wimbledon final after a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory on Friday against fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz in London.,On Sunday, the second-seeded Spaniard will face either top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy or No. 6 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia, a sev...
Atlanta United loan Edwin Mosquera to Millonarios
Atlanta United FC loaned midfielder Edwin Mosquera to Millonarios FC in his native Colombia on Friday.,The deal runs through June 2026 and includes an option for a permanent transfer to the Primera A side.,Mosquera, 24, had five goals and two assists in 56 MLS matches (10 starts) since joining the F...
Tadej Pogacar conquers Stage 7 of Tour de France
Defending and three-time champion Tadej Pogacar won Stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday and reclaimed the yellow jersey.,It was the second stage win of this year's competition and the 19th of the Slovenian cyclist's Tour de France career.,Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard finished second in the hilly, ...
White Sox LHP Fraser Ellard to return for doubleheader
Left-handed reliever Fraser Ellard returned to the Chicago White Sox for Friday's doubleheader against the visiting Cleveland Indians.,Ellard, who has been rehabbing from a left lat strain with Triple-A Charlotte, will serve as the 27th player for both games.,Ellard, 27, had been on the IL since May...
Grigor Dimitrov on Wimbledon injury: 'Recovery starts now'
Grigor Dimitrov shared an update Friday on the pectoral muscle injury that forced him to withdraw from Wimbledon this week with a huge lead against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.,The 19th-seeded Bulgarian retired from Monday's Round of 16 match in London with a 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 lead against the top-seeded ...
Raptors F Brandon Ingram (ankle) cleared for contact
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been cleared for contract as he works his way back from an ankle injury.,"He's pain-free, he's moving well, he got stronger," Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic told TSN on Thursday. "He's in a really, really great spot.",The 27-year-old former All-Star is expec...
Boston signs Aissata Traore, first Mali player in NWSL
Boston Legacy FC signed striker Aissata Traore to a three-year contract through the 2028 NWSL season on Friday.,The deal makes Traore, 27, the expansion club's first international signing and the league's first player from Mali.,Traore will remain on loan with French club FC Fleury 91 before joining...
Amid 'congested' schedule, LAFC host skidding FC Dallas
Los Angeles FC finally found their scoring touch amid their crowded schedule and will try to gather momentum when they host FC Dallas on Saturday night., ,LAFC (8-5-5, 29 points) earned a much-needed victory, 3-0, over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday to end a four-game winless streak (0-3-1) across...
Sizzling Blue Jays turn to Max Scherzer for visit to Athletics
The hot Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost consecutive games in three weeks.,With their 10-game winning streak over, the Blue Jays will look to avoid a second straight setback when they face the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Blue Jays, who are in first place in the American Le...
Up-and-down Pirates visit Twins, seek to end skid
The Pittsburgh Pirates might want to avoid the Mall of America during their visit to Minnesota., ,They've experienced enough roller-coaster rides as of late., ,After winning six games in a row at home, the Pirates have lost six games in a row on the road. They will try to snap that skid when they pl...
Padres keep winning close games; Phillies buoyed by healthy Bryce Harper
San Diego's 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night was the 20th one-run victory of the year for the Padres.,"We're good in close games," San Diego manager Mike Shildt said. "We do a lot of things well that allow you to win close games. But it's also legal to win 7-3 or 8-2.",The Pad...
Plenty of similarities when Diamondbacks visit Angels
Two teams hoping to get back to the .500 mark before the All-Star break will square off Friday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,Arizona, at 46-48, is five games behind the San Francisco Giants for the final wild-card spot in ...
Banged-up Cards, slumping Braves face off
With multiple players battling injuries, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking forward to the All-Star break.,But first they must finish their six-game homestand, which will continue Friday night in the opener of a weekend series with the Atlanta Braves.,"We need to continue to just have our head down...
'Clawing' Brewers carry streak into series with struggling Nationals
Behind right-hander Quinn Priester, the Milwaukee Brewers will look to continue their recent momentum when they host the Washington Nationals on Friday night in the opener of the teams' final series before the All-Star break.,Priester (6-2, 3.59 ERA) will oppose left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-9, 4.7...