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Reports: Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations, multiple media outlets reported Friday.,Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday.,Houston selected him with the No. 17 pick ...
Fever star Caitlin Clark (quad) to return after missing five games
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark will return to the lineup on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis against the 9-0 New York Liberty, the team said Friday.,Clark, 23, missed the past five games with a left quad strain sustained during the Fever's previous meeting with the defending champion Liber...
Unbeaten Liberty chasing 10th win as Caitlin Clark returns for Fever
The New York Liberty already set a record for their best start in team history, and now the defending champions are inching closer to a league record.,The Liberty attempt to become the fourth team in WNBA history to open a season with at least 10 straight wins Saturday afternoon in a Commissioner's ...
Sam Burns shoots 65 to get in the mix at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Sam Burns fired a 5-under-par 65, the lowest round of the week thus far, and leapt into contention at the U.S. Open as the second round got underway Friday at Oakmont Country Club.,Burns had six birdies, one bogey and a key par save at his final hole (No. 9) to wrap up the low round....
France's Victor Perez records hole-in-one at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Frenchman Victor Perez carded a hole-in-one at the par-3 sixth hole on Friday in the second round of the 125th U.S. Open.,Perez's ace was the first in a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club since Scott Simpson accomplished the feat in 1983 during the first round at the par-3 16th hole.,...
Red Bulls seek rare 4-game win streak in clash vs. Austin FC
The New York Red Bulls will have to produce a reversal of form away from home to extend a three-game winning streak as they visit Austin FC on Saturday night for an interconference match. ,The Red Bulls (8-6-3, 27 points) head to the Texas capital with a season-best winning streak in league play and...
Unbeaten Liberty chasing 10th win in visit to Fever
The New York Liberty already set a record for their best start in team history and now the defending champions are inching closer to a league record.,The Liberty attempt to become the fourth team in WNBA history to open a season with at least 10 straight wins Saturday afternoon in a Commissioner's C...
Report: Michigan hosts ECU transfer QB Jake Garcia
Michigan hosted former East Carolina quarterback Jake Garcia this week, CBS Sports reported on Friday.,Garcia entered the transfer portal this spring and is looking for a fourth program to play his fifth and final season.,He passed for 1,426 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions in six ga...
NBA, WNBA extend partnerships with 2K video game
The NBA and WNBA agreed in principle to terms for a multi-year global partnership expansion with the 2K video game, the leagues announced on Friday.,Also, 2K agreed in principle to terms to extend its relationships with the NBA G League and USA Basketball. ,"NBA 2K has engaged a new generation of ba...
NBA Finals ratings rise for Game 3; series still down
The viewership numbers made a modest comeback in Game 3 on Wednesday night as the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.,The game in Indianapolis averaged 9.19 million viewers on ABC, a 5 percent increase from Game 2, according to a report from Fr...
San Jose's PayPal Park to host 2025 NWSL title game
The 2025 NWSL Championship will take place at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 22, the league announced Friday.,The NWSL has played its title match at a predetermined location since 2015. ESPN reported that PayPal Park had been the clear favorite since the start of the bidding process.,The 1...
Barry Sanders reveals he suffered a heart attack last year
Barry Sanders is imploring folks to undergo a complete medical checkup, nearly one year after the Hall of Fame running back suffered what he initially labeled as a heart-related health scare.,During an exclusive interview with CBS Sports, Sanders disclosed that the "health scare" indeed was a heart ...
Report: Nuggets G Russell Westbrook declining option
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday.,The decision would make the 36-year-old veteran a free agent on June 30. The nine-time All-Star is coming off surgery last month to repair two breaks to his right hand.,W...
Colts inducting late Jim Irsay into Ring of Honor in Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts will induct late owner and CEO Jim Irsay into their Ring of Honor during the Sept. 7 season opener against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium.,The team made the announcement on Friday, which would have been the longtime executive's 66th birthday. Irsay passed away on May ...
Brewers deal RHP Aaron Civale to White Sox
One day after Aaron Civale requested a trade, the Milwaukee Brewers obliged and shipped the right-hander to the Chicago White Sox on Friday.,In exchange for Civale and cash considerations, the White Sox sent veteran first baseman Andrew Vaughn to the Brewers.,Civale lost his starting role to top pro...
Colts inducting late Jim Irsay in Ring of Honor in Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts will induct late owner and CEO Jim Irsay into their Ring of Honor during the Sept. 7 season opener against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium.,The team made the announcement on Friday, which would have been the longtime executive's 66th birthday. Irsay passed away on May ...
Report: Rams LT Alaric Jackson dealing with blood clots
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is dealing with blood clots for the second time since 2022, NFL Network reported on Friday.,While Jackson is expected to play this season, the Rams secured insurance at the position by agreeing to terms with free agent tackle D.J. Humphries on Thursday.,Ja...
Reports: Brewers deal RHP Aaron Civale to White Sox
One day after Aaron Civale requested a trade, the Milwaukee Brewers obliged and shipped the right-hander to the Chicago White Sox on Friday.,Multiple outlets reported the deal, with first baseman Andrew Vaughn heading to the Brewers in exchange for the pitcher.,Civale lost his starting role to top p...
Report: Antonio Brown sought on attempted murder charge
Former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is being sought by authorities in Miami-Dade County on a charge of attempted murder with a firearm, according to a warrant reviewed by The Washington Post.,The charge stems from a shooting Brown allegedly was involved in at a celebrity boxing event in Miami...
Union faces Charlotte FC, aim to extend unbeaten streak
The Philadelphia Union will look to continue their impressive unbeaten run when they host Charlotte FC on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.,The Union (10-3-4, 34 points) are on an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions that sees the club atop the Eastern Conference standings as well as in the qua...