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Rapids sign F Darren Yapi to multi-year contract
The Colorado Rapids signed forward Darren Yapi to a multi-year contract as a U22 Initiative player on Tuesday.,The deal with the 21-year-old homegrown player runs through 2028-29 with a club option for 2029-30.,Yapi has three goals and two assists in 11 MLS matches (seven starts) this season, boosti...
Jon Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of LIV Golf contract
Jon Rahm confirmed he has multiple years left on his LIV Golf contract and doesn't currently see an avenue towards leaving the fledgling league even if he wanted to.,Rahm signed with LIV Golf in December 2023 for a deal reported to be in the $300-500 million range. While he did not provide specifics...
N.J. hosting four World Cup camps with addition of Haiti
It will be a melting pot in the Garden State with Morocco and Haiti joining Brazil and Senegal with base camps in New Jersey for this summer's World Cup, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Brazil, Morocco and Haiti all were selected into Group C for the tournament.,Brazil will be based at the New York R...
Phil Mickelson out of LIV Golf Virginia, PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson will miss this week's LIV Golf Virginia tournament and next week's PGA Championship as he continues to deal with a family health matter.,The six-time major winner was listed in the 154-field released Tuesday for the May 14-17 PGA Championship, but he told Flushing It Golf he will not ...
MLS great Kei Kamara retires from soccer at age 41
Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 41.,Kamar, ranked No. 2 in league history with 147 regular-season goals, announced his decision on social media.,"I never played for just one crest," he said in a video posted Monday on X. "I played ...
Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez on Tuesday, saying the decision stemmed from a "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, was in his second season as manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, who had a 17-16 record through Monday's minor league play and were tied for fourth place in the I...
Mets-Rockies game postponed with snow in forecast
Tuesday's scheduled game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.,The game is scheduled to be made up Thursday at 3:10 p.m. ET. Wednesday's game, initially slated to start at 3:10 p.m. ET has been moved back to 9:20 p.m...
Charge dropped against ex-Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed
A charge has been dropped against free agent cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Dallas-area car dealership.,Attorney Michael J. Todd made the announcement about his client on Tuesday, and Sneed posted on social media that the "weight is finally off.",Sneed originally w...
MLB suspends Pirates RHP Chris Devenski, skipper Don Kelly
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Devenski received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,MLB also announced Pirates manager Don Kelly was handed a one-game suspension an...
Minjee Lee among 6 LPGA players added to WTGL roster
Six more LPGA Tour players committed to participating in the inaugural WTGL season on Tuesday, including three-time major winner Minjee Lee.,In addition to Lee, an 11-time winner on the LPGA Tour from Australia, the newly announced participants in the tech-infused indoor golf league are Danielle Kan...
Aryna Sabalenka: Slam boycott could settle prize share dispute
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suggested players could organize a boycott of the Grand Slam tournaments to secure a bigger share of the prize money.,"At some point we will boycott," the Belarusian star said at a news conference Tuesday in Rome ahead of the Italian Open. "I feel like that's going to be ...
Phil Mickelson out of LIV Virginia, listed in PGA Championship field
Although Phil Mickelson will miss this week's LIV Golf Virginia tournament, the six-time major winner is listed in the field for next week's PGA Championship.,The PGA of America released its 154-golfer field for the May 14-17 PGA Championship on Tuesday, and Mickelson is expected to tee it up at Aro...
Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor discharged from hospital
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital after more than a week's stay.,Taylor, 67, was hospitalized with pancreatitis, TMZ Sports reported. He was released late last week from Morristown Medical Center, where initial reports said he was admitted on Apri...
Lightning D Victor Hedman stepped away for mental health reasons
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman announced Tuesday that his extended absence was a result of a need to address his mental health.,The 35-year-old defenseman missed the Lightning's final 15 games of the regular season and all seven contests in a first-round playoff loss to the Montreal Canad...
LIV's Thomas Pieters: Rather retire than return to PGA Tour
Belgium's Thomas Pieters said he won't return to the PGA Tour if the financially challenged LIV Golf League shutters its doors.,"I'm definitely never going back to the PGA Tour," he recently told host Dan Rapaport of the "Dan on Golf" YouTube channel. "I've never liked that life. And that's not me h...
Jon Rahm remains Ryder Cup eligible after DP World Tour deal
Jon Rahm will remain eligible to compete for Europe in the 2027 Ryder Cup with the Spaniard reaching an agreement with the DP World Tour regarding outstanding fines and requirements to retain tour membership.,Rahm, 31, did not provide specifics but said both sides made concessions and that the agree...
Phil Mickelson out of LIV Virginia, PGA Championship status uncertain
Phil Mickelson will miss this week's LIV Golf Virginia tournament and his status for next week's PGA Championship is uncertain, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The six-time major winner has only participated in one event on the 2026 LIV Golf schedule due to a family health matter.,Mickelso...
Report: Seahawks land Dante Fowler on 1-year deal
Veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. is signing a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Fowler serves as the Seahawks' answer to losing Boye Mafe to the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency. Seattle did not select an edge rusher during the 2026...
Former WNBA MVP Tina Charles retires after 14 seasons
Eight-time All-Star and former WNBA Most Valuable Player Tina Charles announced her retirement Tuesday after 14 seasons with six teams.,Charles, 37, is the league's all-time leader in made field goals (3,364) and rebounds (4,262) and ranks second with 8,396 points behind only Diana Taurasi (10,646)....
Padres' Walker Buehler looks for better results vs. Giants
A pair of two-time All-Stars accustomed to big-time winning will look to wipe out losing records when Walker Buehler and the San Diego Padres continue a brief three-game road trip against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.,The Giants snapped a six-game losing streak in Monday's seri...