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Justin Verlander hopes Tigers' celebration includes mound appearance
Justin Verlander hopes to end his stellar career on the mound when the Detroit Tigers hold a two-day celebration of his career over the final weekend of the regular season.,Verlander, 43, is battling left hip and left hamstring injuries and has made just one appearance for Detroit during his farewel...
Reports: Pirates activate rookie SS Konnor Griffin
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 60-day injured list Friday, while veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt was designated for assignment, multiple outlets reported.,The Pirates also reportedly recalled right-hander Isaac Mattson, while left-hander Brandon Eise...
Busy Crew face Rapids after rare breather in schedule
The Colorado Rapids are surging while the Columbus Crew are stumbling as the teams get set to meet in Ohio on Saturday.,Both have renewed hope about the remainder of the season after the closing of the transfer window Wednesday.,The Rapids (10-11-1, 31 points) will have to wait to see dividends on t...
FC Cincinnati in search of better balance vs. D.C. United
It will be a contrast in styles when offensively challenged D.C. United take on the high-octane attack of host FC Cincinnati on Saturday. ,While D.C. United (5-7-10, 25 points) has scored the second-fewest goals in the Eastern Conference with 28, Cincinnati (8-7-7, 31 points) has tallied the second ...
Inter Miami ride Lionel Messi's 4-goal barrage into clash vs. Atlanta
Even as they prepare to introduce their third manager of the season, Inter Miami can rest assured that they'll always be a title threat as long as Lionel Messi still is suiting up.,After Messi's first four-goal MLS performance pulled Miami out of a rut, the club concludes a three-match homestand Sat...
Chaos may ensue as The Chase begins at Darlington
The Chase for the title will start on Sunday in one of NASCAR's crown jewel races, the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in its typical slot on Labor Day weekend at Darlington, S.C.,The 10-race playoffs appropriately begin on the egg-shaped layout known as "The Track Too Tough to Tame.",Al...
Alpine's Pierre Gasly docked Monaco podium for 2nd time
Pierre Gasly lost the podium to Isack Hadjar for the second time after penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix were reinstated following a successful appeal by two Formula 1 teams.,As a result, Alpine's Gasly dropped from third to seventh place in the June 7 race after a pair of five-second penalties w...
Gael Monfils announces new career path after US Open exit: finance
Retiring Gael Monfils bid adieu to Grand Slam competition on Thursday night, then announced his plan to transition from tennis to more of a desk job in the coming months.,After being eliminated in the second round of the U.S. Open in straight sets by American Learner Tien, the Frenchman said he is h...
Rapids acquire F Morgan Whittaker in club-record inbound transfer
The Colorado Rapids acquired winger Morgan Whittaker from England's Middlesbrough FC on Friday for a club-record inbound transfer fee worth a reported $10.7 million.,The 25-year-old Englishman is under contract through the 2029-30 MLS season with an option for 2030-31, and he will occupy designated ...
White Sox reinstate C Kyle Teel from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated catcher Kyle Teel from the 10-day injured list on Friday ahead of their three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox optioned catcher Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte but he will remain with the team on the taxi squad, per...
Alabama hires coach Nate Oats' wife for high-profile job
Alabama hired the new wife of head basketball coach Nate Oats to a prominent role in the program, the school announced.,Alex Accetta, who married Oats in July, will serve as the director of program relations. She will report to Shane Lyons, the executive deputy athletic director and men's basketball...
LIV's Peter Uihlein DQ'd from DP World Tour Q School
LIV Golf's Peter Uihlein's attempt to qualify for the DP World Tour fizzled Friday when he failed to show up for his tee time at Qualifying School.,The 37-year-old American was disqualified after he was a no-show for his third round of the opening stage at Huddersfield Golf Club in West Yorkshire, E...
Seahawks roll out new weapon in Super Bowl rematch with Patriots
Welcome to the spotlight, Jadarian Price.,Seattle's first-round pick in April, Price makes his first start since 2021 -- when he was a high school senior in Denison, Texas -- in the standalone primetime NFL opener Wednesday, a rematch of the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory the New England Patriots. ...
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at end of year
Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of this year, ending her seven-year tenure as the WNBA's first commissioner.,Engelbert, 61, has brokered two collective bargaining agreements and overseen increases in viewership and game attendance in the WNBA as well as growth in the league itself. The WNBA w...
Hall of Fame makes major changes to selection process
Seven months after Bill Belichick failed to get inducted in his first year of eligibility, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has overhauled its selection process.,Hall of Fame president Jim Porter detailed a series of changes on Friday, including halving the number of voters on the selection committee a...
Maple Leafs sign F Brendan Brisson to 1-year contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of forward Brendan Brisson to a one-year contract on Friday.,Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports indicated it is a two-way deal worth $850,000 at the NHL level.,Brisson, 24, was a first-round pick (29th overall) by the Vegas Golden Knights in ...
Falcons add Bill Fralic, John Abraham to Ring of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons will induct John Abraham and the late Bill Fralic into the franchise's Ring of Honor this season, the team announced on Friday.,Abraham, a defensive end who recorded 68.5 sacks in seven seasons with Atlanta (2006-12), will be honored during the Week 5 Sunday night game against th...
49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.,Okuayinonu did not accompany the team on its flight to Australia for next Thursday's contest as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury.,"...
U.S. opens FIBA World Cup with blowout against China
The United States opened its quest for a record-extending 12th FIBA Women's World Cup title with a 94-61 rout of China on Friday in Berlin.,Caitlin Clark tallied 14 points and 11 assists to lead the favored American squad as action in Group D got underway. Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard also scored...
Cardinals pushing for wild card; Rockies trying to avoid 100-loss mark
The St. Louis Cardinals have reached the postseason 16 times since 2000 but have made no appearances in the past three seasons.,This season, however, the Cardinals are fighting for the final National League wild-card spot with three weeks left in the regular season.,St. Louis (70-71) is four games b...