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Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott face tough realities after MCs at Open
The cut line at the Open Championship fell at 1 over par, allowing exactly 70 players to make the weekend at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.,A few of the more notable names to miss the cut will be kicking themselves for more reasons than one.,Brooks Koepka (75-74, 7 over par) was a never a facto...

Scott Dixon slapped with six-place grid penalty in Toronto
Scott Dixon was assessed a six-spot starting grid penalty for Sunday's Grand Prix of Toronto after once again exceeding the limit of approved engines for the season.,Dixon's starting spot on the grid will be determined in qualifying on Saturday.,It is Dixon's second starting-grid penalty of the seas...

Caitlin Clark to coach, not compete, vs. Team Collier at WNBA All-Star Game
The WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis will not be at Fever pitch.,Not with Indiana's Caitlin Clark wearing street clothes instead of a basketball uniform and shoes.,Team Clark and Team Collier will do battle on Saturday night, but the All-Star Game lost some luster when Clark was forced to pull out...

Road courses in rearview, drivers tackle Dover's 'Monster Mile'
Fans of other NASCAR drivers can settle down and find solace that Shane van Gisbergen, who has traveled halfway around the world to dominate the Cup Series for three of the past five weeks, likely won't make it four of six.,That's because the drivers are heading to Dover Motor Speedway for Sunday's ...

NASCAR puts brakes on 2026 Chicago Street Race
The Chicago Street Race will not be on the NASCAR calendar in 2026, officials announced Friday.,NASCAR and city officials are working toward a return to the Windy City in 2027.,"Following the success of the first three years, the Chicago Street Race will hit pause in 2026 to afford us the time neces...

Rockies reinstate SS Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) from IL
The Colorado Rockies reinstated shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the injured list Friday, while second baseman Thairo Estrada was placed on the IL with a sprained left thumb.,The Rockies announced Friday that Estrada's IL move was officially made on Monday and was retroactive to last Friday.,Tovar, 23,...

Frost sign G Marlene Boissonnault to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Frost signed goaltender Marlene Boissonnault to a one-year contract on Friday.,The 28-year-old Canadian originally joined the Frost as a reserve player last March.,"We are thrilled to welcome Marlene back to Saint Paul for the upcoming season," Frost general manager Melissa Caruso said...

Pelicans rookie C Derik Queen has wrist surgery
New Orleans Pelicans first-round pick Derik Queen is recovering from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, the team announced Friday.,The 20-year-old center, selected 13th overall in last month's draft, will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. The timeline stretches into training camp and po...

Seiya Suzuki's 3-run HR helps Cubs snap Red Sox's 10-game streak
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run home run in the first inning to help lead the Chicago Cubs post a 4-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday afternoon.,Colin Rea (8-3) threw five innings of one-run, four-hit ball, while striking out five and walking four. The Cubs' right-hander has now won ...

Construction paused at Titans' stadium after noose found
Nashville police are investigating the discovery of a noose at the construction site for the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium.,Work on the 60,000-seat facility, scheduled to open in February 2027, was halted amid the investigation.,"This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our si...

Bill Belichick, UNC head to Hulu for docuseries after 'Hard Knocks' collapse
A new docuseries chronicling Bill Belichick's first season coaching college football at the University of North Carolina is headed to Hulu, according to multiple reports. ,Production on the series is already underway, though a release date has not yet been announced. ,The show is being developed by ...

Scottie Scheffler holds lead at midway point of The Open
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under-par 64 in the second round of The Open Championship on Friday, moving into the top spot at Portrush, Northern Ireland, in his bid for a second major championship of the year.,Scheffler is at 10-under 132 at the tournament's midway mark, leading England's ...

Rays reinstate All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe from IL
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the 10-day injured list Friday.,He went on the shelf before the break with left oblique tightness and missed the All-Star Game in Atlanta.,Lowe, 31, enjoyed a strong first half, batting .272 with 19 home runs, 50 RBIs and 54 run...

WTA roundup: Anna Bondar serves way into Hamburg semis
Anna Bondar racked up 12 aces while outlasting top-seeded Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-7 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Friday to reach the semifinals of the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open.,The 28-year-old Hungarian committed just one double fault while Alexandrova had six against just one ace. It is the second c...

Yankees RHP Luis Gil makes another rehab start
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil continued his rehab with a start for Double-A Somerset on Friday night at Hartford, Conn.,The reigning American League Rookie of the Year is on the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain sustained during spring training. ,Originally expected to return by J...

Bogey-free Brian Harman near top of another Open Championship
Brian Harman shot a 6-under-par 65 and held the lead until the late afternoon wave was completed at the Open Championship on Friday at Portrush, Northern Ireland.,Harman, the 2023 Open champion and a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, moved to 8-under 134 following the bogey-free round on Friday. He ...

MLS transactions roundup: Rapids waive F Kevin Cabral
The Colorado Rapids waived French forward Kevin Cabral on Friday, opening a Designated Player roster spot.,Cabral, 26, tallied seven goals and four assists in 68 MLS matches since joining the Rapids in 2023. None of those goal contributions came this season in 770 minutes across 18 games (10 starts)...

NFLPA exec director Lloyd Howell Jr. steps down amid deepening controversy
Lloyd Howell Jr. stepped down as executive director of the NFL Players Association on Thursday night following weeks of scrutiny for multiple blunders, including a reported conflict of interest, a decision to hide key parts of an arbitration ruling from the players and new revelations about expensin...

Rockies prospect suspended for PED violation
Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Erick Veras received a 56-game suspension without pay Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.,The commissioner's office said the 18-year-old left-hander tested positive for Boldenone, a steroid. The suspension is effective immediatel...

ATP roundup: Cerundolo siblings chasing clay titles
Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo swept the final six games to complete a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 upset of top-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway on Friday at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland.,Cerundolo's comeback against the World No. 13 Ruud marked the biggest win of his career by ranking and sent him int...