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Ben Shelton wins in four sets to reach third round of US Open
Eighth-seeded Ben Shelton delivered 44 winners on Wednesday while notching a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (3), 7-5 victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open in New York.,Shelton was pushed as Hurkacz won the second set before the American pulled through in a third-set tieb...
Ukrainian Kate Koval leaves LSU over addition of Russian recruit
Ukrainian Kate Koval expounded upon her decision to leave LSU several days after stepping away from the team over the addition of a Russian recruit. ,Koval faces uncertain eligibility given her departure came after the transfer portal closed, but said she opted to leave Baton Rouge after head coach ...
NBA fines Clippers $30M, strips 5 1st-rounders in Kawhi Leonard probe
The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped away five first-round draft picks to punish the franchise for violating salary cap circumvention rules involving star forward Kawhi Leonard, who was ordered to pay $700,000, the league announced Wednesday.,The NBA's investigation, condu...
D-backs edge Phillies on James McCann HR, retake 3rd NL wild-card spot
James McCann homered to break a scoreless tie in the eighth, seven Arizona pitchers limited Philadelphia to three hits, and the host Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Phillies in Phoenix on Wednesday.,McCann hit a 409-foot homer on the first pitch he saw from Jonathan B...
Nick Bosa practices, George Kittle progressing as 49ers jet to Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa participated in practice Wednesday for the first time since a season-ending ACL injury last September, joining tight end George Kittle on the field. ,"It was a long road," Bosa said. "I kind of ramped it a little too fast with the football stuff a month ag...
Henry Bolte homers twice, A's bash Rangers to snap skid
Henry Bolte had three hits, including a pair of two-run homers, to help the Athletics avoid a three-game sweep by the Texas Rangers with a 9-2 win on Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Zack Gelof, Jonah Heim and Alika Williams also homered and Jeff McNeil had two hits and scored twice for the ...
Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuna Jr. power Braves' rout of Nationals
Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit three-run home runs to help lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.,The game was delayed by rain for an hour and 26 minutes in the top of the fourth inning. ,Elieser Hernandez (2-0) threw three ...
Justin Tucker among 3 kickers to work out for Jets
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was one of three kickers to work out Wednesday for the New York Jets, multiple media outlets reported.,Also at the workout were Michael Badgley and Joshua Karty.,Tucker, 36, has the best resume of the trio.,In 13 seasons in the NFL -- all with the Ravens ...
No. 12 Texas Tech fired up for kickoff, end of drama-filled offseason
Texas Tech dominated offseason headlines. For more reasons than he could count, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire has never been more ready to turn the page. ,McGuire leads No. 12 Texas Tech into its season opener in Lubbock on Saturday night with Abilene Christian walking into an amped environment. ,"...
Shane Beamer, South Carolina eye fast start vs. Kent State
In a season that's deemed critical for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, his team's schedule begins Saturday afternoon in Columbia, S.C.,The opponent for the Gamecocks will be Kent State.,South Carolina was unable to build on early success last year, so that puts Beamer potentially on the hot seat....
QB J.J. McCarthy still 'developing,' Vikings GM says
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's descent from starter to possibly third on the Minnesota Vikings' depth chart doesn't mean he's on his way out, first-year general manager Nolan Teasley said Wednesday.,Teasley said that he anticipates the former first-round draft pick will be on the team's roster when the...
Reds smash three HRs, beat Padres for second straight day
Juan Brito belted his first career home run in support of Brandon Williamson's return to the mound after a four-month injury hiatus to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres in the rubber game of the three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Cincinnati.,JJ Bleday, wh...
Misplaced mail forces Wings C Li Yueru to miss FIBA World Cup
Dallas Wings center Li Yueru is unable to travel to Berlin for the FIBA World Cup because of a lost passport and will not play for China.,The Chinese team is scheduled to open play in the event Friday against the United States.,She posted the news on Instagram on Wednesday.,"Unfortunately, my passpo...
Syracuse strives for fast start in opener vs. New Hampshire
Syracuse coach Fran Brown is thankful for a fresh start Saturday afternoon when the Orange open their season at home against FCS foe New Hampshire.,Syracuse started 3-1 in 2025 before the team spiraled in the wake of quarterback Steve Angeli's season-ending Achilles injury. The Orange lost their fin...
Report: Gardner-Webb fires first-year head football coach
Gardner-Webb has dismissed first-year head football coach Kris McCullough, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The university hired McCullough, 30, in December following the resignation of Cris Reisert, who became Toledo's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.,On Monday, Gardner-Webb, located in Boilin...
Court denies NCAA motion, rules Missouri DT Sterling Webb eligible
Defensive tackle Sterling Webb is eligible to play for Missouri after a judge denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a temporary restraining order on Wednesday. ,Webb started eight games for Missouri last season and three in 2024 after playing two seasons at New Mexico State. ,Webb was granted an addit...
Emmitt Smith accused of cheating solar investor out of $2.5M
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith has been accused of cheating an investor in a Texas solar energy project out of $2.5 million.,A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware's Chancery Court claims the NFL's all-time leading rusher and his business partners used the money loaned by a Native A...
Raiders tab Kirk Cousins as starting quarterback
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's time is coming.,It's just not now.,On Wednesday, the Raiders announced veteran Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback for their season opener against the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13. Cousins was battli...
Ohio State tops group of four national title favorites
Ohio State is a slight favorite to win the national championship ahead of the first full week of regular-season action in the 2026 college football season.,The Buckeyes are being offered at +600 to win the College Football Playoff at BetMGM, where they are followed closely by Notre Dame, Oregon and ...
Jalen Hurts: 'Clearly' grew apart from A.J. Brown last season
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirmed former teammate A.J. Brown's assessment that the two had grown apart last season, albeit with a bit of prodding.,In an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday, Hurts was asked if he and Brown -- who is now with the New England Patriots -- ha...