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Reports: NBA office receives Amazon, NBC rights proposals
The NBA has received 11-year, $75.9 billion proposals that would grant broadcasting rights to NBC and Amazon Prime Video starting with the 2025-26 season, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.,ABC/ESPN, owned by Disney, would retain certain broadcast rights, including the NBA Finals. TNT...
Deion Sanders likes commitment, work ethic of Buffaloes
Coach Deion Sanders expressed confidence that the right pieces are in place for the Colorado Buffaloes to improve in his second season at the helm, telling reporters Wednesday at Big 12 Media Day he's impressed by the commitment across the board from his new coaching hires and players.,"When I see t...
Jonas Vingegaard comes back for Stage 11 win at Tour de France
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard pulled ahead with only 30 kilometers remaining to overtake leader Tadej Pogacar for the victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.,The Danish cyclist, 27, was coming back from crash-related injuries that left him unable to ride for three months ...
Kahleah Copper scores 32 as Mercury dominate Wings
Kahleah Copper poured in 32 points as the host Phoenix Mercury swamped the hapless Dallas Wings 100-84 on Wednesday afternoon in the final of four games between the teams this season.,The Mercury (12-10) won their third straight game and captured the season series 3-1. ,Phoenix led by three points a...
Rangers' Adolis Garcia enters Home Run Derby
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will have home-field advantage when he competes in the Home Run Derby on Monday at Globe Life Field in Arlington.,Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Garcia, 31, will participate in his second career and consecutive competition. He hit 17 home runs i...
Mariners put OF Dominic Canzone on IL
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Dominic Canzone on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right adductor strain.,In a corresponding move, the Mariners recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Tacoma.,Canzone was injured in Tuesday night's game after going 1-for-3 with a double. He le...
Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday but could return before the end of the season. ,Reds manager David Bell told reporters Wednesday that surgery was necessary to repair ligament damage. Bell added that Martini has a "legitimate chance to be back this season.",...
Jackie Young, Aces deal Storm home defeat
Jackie Young scored 17 of her team-high 27 points in the third quarter Wednesday as the Las Vegas Aces rallied from a six-point halftime deficit for an 84-79 win over the host Seattle Storm.,A'ja Wilson added 24 points and 20 rebounds for Las Vegas (14-7), which won for the eighth time in nine games...
Rays place Wander Franco on restricted list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Wander Franco on the restricted list now that he has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the Tampa Bay Times and ESPN reported Wednesday.,Franco had been on paid administrative leave. Now that he has been cha...
Royals rally for 6-4 win over Cardinals in opener
Salvador Perez homered and added an RBI single as the visiting Kansas City Royals rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon in the first half of a split doubleheader.,Garrett Hampson added a two-run double as the Royals erased a 3-0 deficit to earn their second straight victory...
Luis Robert's two-run shot lifts White Sox over Twins in Game 1
Luis Robert smacked a two-run home run and Erick Fedde pitched five shutout innings to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.,Chicago made the most of four hits to stop a three-game losing streak and defeat Minnesota...
Jontay Porter pleads guilty in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a New York federal courtroom on Wednesday.,He admitted to disclosing confidential information to sports bettors in games he was going to rig and placing bets himself "in order to get out from under gambling debt," h...
2024 Scottish Open: Preview, Props, Best Bets
The Scottish Open serves as the final tune-up before the last major of 2024, and six of the top 10 players in the world have made their way to North Berwick this week along with top players from the DP World Tour.,The event also serves as the return of Rory McIlroy, who tees it up for the first time...
Mystics fend off furious Fever rally, 89-84
Ariel Atkins scored 26 points and the Washington Mystics survived for an 89-84 road victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday afternoon at Indianapolis., ,Stefanie Dolson and Julie Vanloo added 13 points apiece, while Aaliyah Edwards and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough came off the bench for 12 and 10 po...
Wolves promote Matt Lloyd to general manager
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the promotion of Matt Lloyd to general manager on Wednesday.,Lloyd spent the past two seasons as the club's senior vice president of basketball operations.,Before joining Minnesota, he spent 10 seasons with the Orlando Magic and 13 with the Chicago Bulls.,"We are...
Rory McIlroy returns to defend Scottish Open title
All eyes will be back on Rory McIlroy as he defends his title at the Genesis Scottish Open while preparing for his last chance this year to end his vexing 10-year major title drought.,The PGA Tour is co-sanctioning the event with the DP World Tour for the third straight year. When players tee off Th...
Jayson Tatum, A'ja Wilson land on covers of NBA 2K25
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and the legendary Vince Carter will adorn the covers of the latest NBA 2K25 series of video games.,Tatum will be on the cover of the standard edition, Wilson will represent the game's WNBA version and Carter will be the face of the...
Sky outlast Dream behind Chennedy Carter’s 19 points
Chennedy Carter scored 19 points and rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso both notched double-doubles to boost the host Chicago Sky to a 78-69 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.,Chicago outscored Atlanta 24-15 in the fourth quarter on the way to its third victory in the past four games....
Noah Gragson signs with Front Row Motorsports
Noah Gragson signed a multiyear contract to drive for Front Row Motorsports beginning in 2025, it was announced Wednesday.,Gragson, 25, is in his second season in the NASCAR Cup Series but needed a new home when Stewart-Haas Racing announced it was closing its operation at the end of this season.,Gr...
Clippers officially re-sign star G James Harden
The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed 10-time All-Star James Harden on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not announced but multiple outlets reported early last week it's a two-year deal worth $70 million, with a player option in Year 2 of the deal.,Harden, 34, averaged 16.6 points, 8.5 assists and 5.1 ...