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D.C. United D Steven Birnbaum announces retirement
D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum announced his retirement and will be celebrated at halftime Saturday during halftime of a friendly against Celtic FC.,Birnbaum, 33, played 11 seasons with D.C. United after the defender was selected with the second overall pick in the 2014 draft out of Cal.,Birnba...
ATP roundup: Rafael Nadal back to winning in Sweden
Spain's Rafael Nadal shook off any rust and defeated Leo Borg -- the 21-year-old son of tennis legend Bjorn Borg -- 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Nordea Open on Tuesday in Bastad, Sweden.,Nadal, 38, had not played in an ATP Tour match since May 27, when he lost a first-round match to Alexander ...
Bears sign No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, first-rounder Rome Odunze
No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with a $25.5 million signing bonus as the Chicago Bears welcomed their star-studded rookie class to training camp on Tuesday. ,Williams was the top selection in the 2024 draft, one year after the Bears traded away the No. ...
Bryson DeChambeau arrives at ‘diabolical’ Troon with major confidence
Bryson DeChambeau can now count himself as a two-time major champion. That helps the 30-year-old golf star feel as confident as ever that he can close out on the biggest stages in the game.,DeChambeau said he's feeling "very confident" ahead of this week's Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotlan...
Charlotte FC eager to test form against red-hot Crew
After topping MLS-best FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC are ready to take on another Ohio giant as they hit the road to face the surging Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. ,It would seem like a tough task for Charlotte (10-8-5, 35 points) considering the defending MLS Cup champion Crew (12-3-6, 42 points)...
Tennessee's Josh Heupel ready for 'unique' return to Oklahoma
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel will see his worlds collide when his team faces Oklahoma in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. ,It will be the first SEC football game for new member Oklahoma, and there is no better opponent to welcome in the Sooners than Heupel's Tennessee program.,...
Atlanta United, NYCFC collide as both look to improve
Different issues confront New York City FC and host Atlanta United as they prepare for their match on Wednesday night. ,Getting back on track is something that both sides have in common.,"I think it's about being ourselves," New York City coach Nick Cushing said. "It's about reflecting on previous p...
Twins acquire INF Rylan Bannon in trade with Mets
The Minnesota Twins acquired third baseman Rylan Bannon from the New York Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations.,Bannon, 28, has completed short major league stints with three different clubs, going 2-for-20 in seven games for the Atlanta Braves (2022), Baltimore Orioles (2022) and Houston Astros ...
Training camp questions: Houston Texans
Turnarounds are a thing of the past for the Houston Texans. ,That's the message from second-year head coach DeMeco Ryans as the AFC South champions race into training camp as the first of the NFL's 32 teams to report for the start of formal preparations for the 2024 season. ,Ryans' first season in H...
HR Derby anthem singer entering rehab
Country singer Ingrid Andress said that she was intoxicated and plans to enter a rehab facility following her performance of the U.S. national anthem prior to Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby.,"I'm not gonna (expletive) y'all, I was drunk last night. I'm checking myself into a facility today t...
Canucks sign G Arturs Silovs to two-year contract
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract on Tuesday.,Silovs, 23, went 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage with the Canucks in 2023-24.,He also went 16-11-6 with a 2.74 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 34 games with AH...
Patrick Beverley departing NBA to play in Israel
Patrick Beverley announced on his podcast Tuesday that he is leaving the NBA to play next season in Israel.,The 36-year-old free agent guard is a three-time NBA All-Defensive selection and a veteran of 666 regular-season games and 71 more playoff games.,Beverley said he plans to sign with Hapoel Tel...
Bears WR Rome Odunze signs 4-year, $22.7M deal
Wide receiver Rome Odunze signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday. ,All contracts involving first-round selections include a fifth-year team option. He will receive approximately $22.7 million fully guaranteed and a $13.3 million signing bonus, per Spotrac.,Odunze was ...
United Airlines apologizes for treatment of Terrell Davis
United Airlines apologized to Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis on Tuesday for his mistreatment on a recent flight.,Davis, 51, was handcuffed and removed from a plane Saturday in Santa Ana, Calif., after a flight attendant accused the former Denver Broncos star of hitting him.,Davis released a...
Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper power Mercury past Mystics
Brittney Griner collected 23 points and seven rebounds to fuel the Phoenix Mercury to a 96-87 road win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.,Kahleah Copper supplied 22 points and seven rebounds and Diana Taurasi added 18 points for the Mercury (13-12), who snapped a two-game skid. ,Natasha Cloud p...
Report: WR Brandon Aiyuk requests trade from 49ers
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers after failing to come to terms on a contract extension, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The report comes one week before the 49ers open training camp. Aiyuk did not participate in the team's offseason program and ski...
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (ankle) likely to miss next two matches
Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi is expected to miss at least two matches with a right ankle injury.,He sustained the injury during Argentina's 1-0 victory against Colombia in the Copa America final in Miami.,Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Tuesday that Messi will undergo fur...
QB Carson Beck brings calm to storm awaiting Georgia in 2024
There is comfort knowing what you have at quarterback, and Georgia coach Kirby Smart can only smile at just how settled the Bulldogs are at the position entering the 2024 season.,Carson Beck started every game last season, ending an apprenticeship behind Stetson Bennett, and went undefeated in the r...
USMNT great Tim Howard joins Dynamo ownership group
Longtime U.S. Men's National Team goaltender Tim Howard has joined the Houston Dynamo FC ownership group.,The club also owns the NWSL's Houston Dash and operates Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.,"We are proud to welcome Tim Howard to our ownership group at the Houston Dash and Houston D...
Scottie Scheffler takes creative approach to Open Championship
Scottie Scheffler opted against testing his mettle at The Scottish Open last week in favor of teeing off at various other courses in Scotland in preparation for this week's Open Championship.,Scheffler, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, looks to shed the rust of nearly a month's absence on Thursday ...