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Crew complete transfer of Diego Rossi to CF Monterrey
The Columbus Crew have transferred their leading scorer, All-Star forward Diego Rossi, to CF Monterrey in Liga MX.,Multiple reports said the Crew would receive an $8 million transfer fee in the deal.,"Diego was an important part of the Crew's success over the past three years. Our team and supporter...
All-Stars Max Meyer, Otto Lopez lead Marlins into battle vs. Mariners
Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, a first-time All-Star, will get the start on Tuesday night when Miami plays host to the Seattle Mariners.,Meyer (9-1, 2.53 ERA) is having a career year as he ended last week top 10 in the National League in various categories, including innings (103) and strikeouts (1...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal brings dominant form into opener vs. Athletics
Tarik Skubal regained the dominant form that made him a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner during his last start. That's bad news for the Athletics, who must face the Detroit Tigers' ace on Tuesday.,During his fourth start since undergoing a procedure on his pitching elbow, Skubal (4-4, ...
No 'fear' in Egypt ahead of knockout clash vs. Argentina
Relative to some of their counterparts, Argentina may have felt pleased with the chance to open the knockout stage of the World Cup against debutant Cape Verde.,But don't tell Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni that.,A 3-2 extra-time escape last Friday to keep their pursuit of a repeat title alive may...
Royals collect season-high 22 hits, pound Phillies
Luke Maile, Salvador Perez, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert homered to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 15-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.,Tolbert was 5-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs after going 2-for-2 in his last game on Saturday for the Royals, who scored in all eigh...
76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...
Spain eliminate rival Portugal in Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup exit
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to lift Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Portugal in Monday's round of 16 clash in Arlington, Texas.,Merino's goal six minutes after his insertion takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals si...
Cubs hit road before break, take on offensively challenged O's
The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the All-Star break. They'll begin a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.,Chicago snapped a two-game skid to win for the sixth time in their ...
Celtics owner admits 'fan' in him didn't like trading Jaylen Brown
Owner Bill Chisholm admitted the Celtics' front office worked hard to persuade him that trading Jaylen Brown was the best path to winning. ,"The fan in me," Chisholm said Monday in a joint press conference with team president Brad Stevens. "It was really tough. I'm accountable for it. Brad's account...
Rogers agrees to take 100% ownership of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Rogers Communications Inc. is moving to take full control of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment after reaching a $4.35 billion agreement to buy the remaining 25% stake held by Kilmer Sports Inc.,The deal, announced Monday, would make Rogers the sole owner of the company behind the NHL's Toronto Maple...
Sergio Garcia '99% sure' LIV Golf will continue in 2027
Sergio Garcia, one of the top stars who departed the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022, believes that his current league, which is losing its funding from the Saudi Arabia government, will likely continue in 2027.,Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will no longer fund LIV after this season, with repo...
Report: Kings waive veteran F DeMar DeRozan
The Sacramento Kings waived veteran forward DeMar DeRozan on Monday after both sides worked to resolve a partial guarantee in his contract for next season, ESPN reported.,The move is expected to make DeRozan one of the top free agents on market after playing for 17 seasons, including the past three ...
Kerr Kriisa indicted in alleged $2.2M fraud scheme
Kerr Kriisa, who played college basketball at Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky and Cincinnati, was indicted on Monday by the Northern District of West Virginia on allegations of orchestrating a $2.2 million fraud scheme.,Charging documents list five counts against Kriisa, while the government will s...
Flavio Cobolli tops Alex de Minaur, advances to face British wild card Arthur Fery
Italian Flavio Cobolli reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the second year in a row, defeating Australia's Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (4) 6-3 on Monday in London.,Cobolli, the No. 9 seed, is in the midst of a breakout season, climbing into the top 10 of the rankings. The 24-year-old reached his ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Heat becomes official
The Miami Heat's new era now begins after Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade from the Milwaukee Bucks became official Monday.,The Heat sent the Bucks a package featuring guard Tyler Herro, center Kel'el Ware, forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., guard Kasparas Jakucionis, 2026 first-round draft pick Nate Ament, a b...
Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium
SEATTLE -- The United States are popular favorites heading into their World Cup round of 16 knockout match against Belgium on Monday.,While sportsbooks have slightly varying odds on the match, the consensus is the United States men's national team are favored over the No. 9 team in FIFA's men's worl...
Giannis Antetokounmpo bids farewell to Milwaukee in touching video
While the giant Giannis Antetokounmpo mural in downtown Milwaukee remains, the star player himself bid farewell to the city with a video posted to social media.,The slick production is narrated by Antetokounmpo as highlights and moving moments from his career flash on the screen.,It comes after Antr...
Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play
One day after FIFA ruled on Sunday that United States national team striker Folarin Balogun can play in Monday night's World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium, it denied Belgium's appeal on the basis that the disciplinary process does not concern their players.,"The request was rendered inadmiss...
Hawks acquire G Aaron Wiggins in trade with Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in exchange for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032.,Wiggins, 27, was a second-round draft pick by the Thunder in 2021 and made 35 starts the following season as a rookie when he averaged 8.3 points with 3....
Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise
France has made an appeal to FIFA, asking the organization to rescind the yellow card handed out to forward Michael Olise for a confrontation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza during a round of 16 match on Saturday, The Athletic reported Monday.,Olise was booked after a tense exchange that end...