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Still in search of first 2024 win, Mystics take on Dream
In search of an end to a winless start to the season, the Washington Mystics travel to College Park, Ga., to face the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday.,Washington (0-12) extended the worst start in franchise history on Sunday, falling 93-88 to the New York Liberty. The Mystics led by five with under nine mi...
Pirates claim Niko Goodrum off waivers, send him to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.,The Pirates optioned the 32-year-old Goodrum to Triple-A Indianapolis.,Pittsburgh designated right-hander Ben Heller for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for Goodrum, who is bat...
Mets back home to face Marlins, continue to eye postseason
The New York Mets earned a dramatic win in London on Sunday afternoon, hours after owner Steve Cohen said there was still time for the team to climb into the playoff race.,The work continues Tuesday night, when the Mets return home to host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series.,Righ...
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots close to extension
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson is nearing an agreement on a contract extension with the Patriots, he told reporters at the first day of New England's mandatory minicamp Monday.,Stevenson, 26, is slated to earn a base salary of $3.116 million in the final year on his rookie contract, which he signe...
West Virginia receives commitment from pass rusher Romando Johnson
Pass rusher Romando Johnson has given a commitment to West Virginia after visiting over the weekend.,Johnson, who can play either defensive end or outside linebacker, visited Rutgers the previous weekend.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Link: <a href="https://t.co/0R5sWOPFZ7...
Dustin Poirier continues to contemplate retirement after loss
Dustin Poirier does not fear much, although the mixed martial arts champion is taken aback when it comes to the concept of leaving the sport where he has made a name for himself.,After losing his lightweight title bout on June 1 against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier continues to contemplate re...
Four-star S Faheem Delane verbally commits to Ohio State
Highly sought four-star safety Faheem Delane verbally committed to Ohio State over the weekend.,Delane is the No. 2 safety in the 247Sports composite national rankings and the 34th overall player. He also is the top-ranked high school recruit in the state of Maryland.,Delane selected Ohio State over...
Scottie Scheffler heavily backed as big U.S. Open favorite
Scottie Scheffler appears comfortable being the biggest favorite heading into a major in 15 years, and the public continues to back him despite extremely short odds ahead of this week's U.S. Open.,The world's No. 1-ranked player is coming off his fifth win of 2024. That includes a major (the Masters...
After European vacation, Phillies set to face Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox face a tall task as they look to bounce back from a disappointing trip to Chicago, facing the National League-leading Philadelphia Phillies at home for the first time since 2021 in a three-game series beginning Tuesday.,The Red Sox enter the series with a .500 record, following a ...
Top-dog status not a concern to team-first Celtics
BOSTON -- Prior to the Celtics' 105-98 victory over the Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Dallas coach Jason Kidd seemingly tried to pit Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown against each other., ,Speaking to reporters Saturday, Kidd referred to Brown as the Celtics' best player....
WTA roundup: Katie Boulter wins Nottingham thriller
Defending champion Katie Boulter survived a 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5 marathon to beet British compatriot Harriet Dart in the first round Monday at the Rothesay Open in Nottingham, Great Britain.,The third-seeded Boulter overcame 4-3 and 5-4 deficits in the deciding set to win in 3 hours and 13 minutes. She...
QB Taulia Tagovailoa signs with CFL's Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed former Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa on Monday.,The younger brother of Miami Dolphins signal-caller Tua Tagovailoa was signed to the CFL team's practice roster.,Undrafted by the NFL in 2024, Taulia Tagovailoa spent time in rookie minicamps with the Seattle Sea...
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes faces Cardinals for first time
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes will look to put the Cardinals on their heels Tuesday night when the National League Central rivals open a three-game series in St. Louis.,Skenes (3-0, 3.00 ERA) will feature both his triple-digit fastball and his "splinker" -- a combination split-f...
Stanley Cup: Oilers-Panthers Game 2 Preview, Props, Odds
The Edmonton Oilers take to the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals searching for a way to break through against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky.,After getting shut out in Saturday's 3-0 loss, Edmonton still has an opportunity to steal home-ice advantage with a win in Sunrise, Fla....
Webb Simpson thrilled to qualify for 'backyard' U.S. Open
A North Carolina native, Webb Simpson has been playing at Pinehurst since his junior golf and high school days.,He is back on the familiar track this week for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after qualifying last week in Durham, N.C.,"This was one I really, really didn't want to miss," Simpson told...
Stanley Cup Game 1 ratings up 43 percent
Canada's participation the Stanley Cup Final attracted plenty of interest as Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Saturday saw a 43 percent increase in ratings across North America over last season.,According to the NHL, the championship series opener drew an audience of 7.1 mi...
Nationals surge into road series against Tigers
The Washington Nationals had their most satisfying weekend of the season, taking the last three games of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves.,Up next for the Nationals is to step outside the National League and visit the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, which begins Tuesday night.,I...
ATP roundup: Grass court season gets underway
No. 6 seed Jack Draper of England held off Austria's Sebastian Ofner 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in first-round action Monday at the Boss Open in Stuttgart, Germany.,Draper won 89 percent of the points on his first serve (41 of 46) and only made 11 unforced errors, offsetting a dozen aces and 33 winners by Ofn...
Gritty Guardians visit rising Reds in Ohio rivalry
While the Cleveland Guardians continue to lead the American League Central, the Cincinnati Reds have played well this month.,Both look to maintain that success in the season's first installment of their Ohio rivalry Tuesday night at Cincinnati.,Sitting 20 games over .500, the Guardians currently con...
White Sox promote top RHP prospect Drew Thorpe
Drew Thorpe, the top right-handed pitching prospect in the Chicago White Sox farm system, will be called up to make his major league debut Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners.,White Sox manager Pedro Grifol confirmed the plan to reporters on Sunday in advance of the team's trip to Seattle.,Thorpe, ...