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Rory McIlroy looks to take season from 'pretty good' to 'very good'
Winning an event in the FedEx Cup playoffs could help lessen the memory Rory McIlroy has of coming so close to winning the U.S. Open in June, only to see the trophy slip through his hands.,McIlroy enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, which starts Thursday, ranked No. 3 in the world. He...
Report: Rapids transfer Moise Bombito for record fee
The Colorado Rapids are transferring defender Moise Bombito to France's OGC Nice for a record $7.7 million fee, the Denver Post reported.,The fee not only smashes the Rapids' outbound transfer record of $2.1 million, for Sam Vines to Royal Antwerp in 2021, it is the largest in MLS history for a cent...
Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah lands extension
The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension.,The team announced the agreement Wednesday but not the financial terms. Multiple outlets reported the deal is worth $39 million and includes $25 million guaranteed for the fourth-year player coming off his firs...
Ravens TE Mark Andrews uninjured after car accident
Baltimore Ravens All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews did not "sustain any apparent injuries" after an early morning car accident on his way to the team's training facility on Wednesday.,In a statement, the Ravens said Andrews was evaluated by their medical staff and "later joined the team for morning mee...
Bryson DeChambeau: Golfers 'too good now,' round of 57 possible
Returning to the site of his LIV-record round of 58 at The Greenbrier Golf Club ignited discussion of just how low Bryson DeChambeau might be able to go in conditions ripe for low scoring.,DeChambeau is one of three golfers to record a round under 60 at the White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., resort where...
Fire, Xherdan Shaqiri mutually terminate contract
The Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder's contract on Wednesday.,The 32-year-old Swiss international had two goals and two assists in 12 matches (nine starts) this season but has not played since May 18.,"After discussions with Xherdan, we have mutually agree...
Bryson DeChambeau, Bubba Watson tout LIV 'changing face of golf' as 100th round approaches
Bryson DeChambeau bought into LIV Golf early through conversations around the debut season and plans for where the circuit could be after five years and 10 years down the line. ,As the breakaway golf tour marks 100 rounds of existence at the LIV Golf Greenbrier event on Friday, DeChambeau said he's ...
QB Andy Dalton (quad) back at practice with Panthers
Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton returned to practice Wednesday with the Carolina Panthers.,Dalton, expected to serve as the backup to second-year quarterback Bryce Young, suffered a quad injury two weeks ago. Undrafted rookie Jack Plummer, who spent his final college season at Louisville in 2023, mo...
Report: Jazz sign G Patty Mills to 1-year, $3.3M deal
The Utah Jazz are signing free agent guard Patty Mills to a one-year, $3.3 million deal, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Mills, 36, is entering his 16th season and playing for his sixth team. His deal is fully guaranteed, per the report.,He split last season with Atlanta and Miami, averaging 4.0 points and...
Colts sign WR Greg Ward and DE Derek Rivers
The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Greg Ward and defensive end Derek Rivers on Wednesday.,To make room on the roster, the team waived safety Kendell Brooks and waived/injured wideout Ethan Fernea.,Ward, 29, appeared in 40 games (13 starts) with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2019-21. Undrafte...
Maple Leafs name Auston Matthews as 26th captain
The Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday.,The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the "C" on his sweater since October 2019.,"I'm incredibly humbled to be named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs," said Matthews,...
Report: Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah lands extension
The Cleveland Browns are signing linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to a three-year extension worth $39 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The deal includes $25 million guaranteed for the fourth-year player coming off his first selection to the Pro Bowl in 2023.,Owusu-Koramoah, 24, was a ...
PGA Tour releases 2025 FedEx Cup season schedule
The PGA Tour released the 2025 FedEx Cup regular season and playoffs schedule on Wednesday.,The 36-event regular season begins with the first of eight signature events, The Sentry in Hawaii from Jan. 2-5.,The regular season concludes with the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C., from July 31-Au...
Dolphins not pushing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to practice
Odell Beckham Jr. is not ready to practice with the Miami Dolphins, but head coach Mike McDaniel tamped down any concern about the 31-year-old being ready for the regular season.,Beckham was placed on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury at the start of training camp. Las...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is 'gonna be fine'
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs will be "fine" after leaving practice with a hamstring injury this week, Detroit coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday.,"I think we're gonna be fine here," Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit. "So, I think we'll be good.",Gibbs, 22, made the Pro Bowl as a 2023 rookie...
Ex-NBA player Royce White wins GOP Senate primary
Former NBA player Royce White won the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Minnesota on Tuesday.,He defeated Joe Fraser and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the November election.,White, 33, previously lost in the 2022 GOP primary for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.,Dra...
Boosted by former Bay Area players, Braves chase another win over Giants
The Atlanta Braves hope to continue what has been a happy mass homecoming when they send their transplants against the host San Francisco Giants for a third consecutive time on Wednesday night.,Former Giants players Jorge Soler (RBI double) and Pierce Johnson (one unearned run in one inning), and ex...
Will Wagner looks to fuel Blue Jays to sweep of Angels
The Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays will wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., with neither team having much reason to keep an eye on the standings. ,Out of the pennant race, the focus for both teams is on the future and developing younger players who are getti...
Resilient D-backs shoot for sweep vs. Rockies
Jake McCarthy and the Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to parlay a pair of comeback wins into a series sweep on Wednesday when they conclude a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies in Phoenix.,After Arizona scored two runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 5-4 victory in the opener on Mond...
Dodgers' Walker Buehler set to return to face Brewers
Walker Buehler is returning just in time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have an opening in their rotation after River Ryan sustained a season-ending elbow injury last weekend.,Buehler (1-4, 5.84 ERA) will make his first start since June 18 as the Dodgers continue their four-game series against the...