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Ice bucket challenge gaining steam after Chris Johnson ALS diagnosis
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced Monday on "Good Morning America" that he is battling ALS. Two days after that interview with former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, Johnson followed up by requesting that supporters revive a viral trend that has been on ice since 2014.,T...
Year after injury at Wimbledon, Grigor Dimitrov stuns No. 15 Jakub Mensik
Nearly one year to the day when he sustained a torn pectoral muscle against World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Centre Court, Grigor Dimitrov pulled off a huge upset, upending No. 15 seed Jakub Mensik 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 at Wimbledon in London on Thursday. ,Dimitrov, ranked No. 146 in the world, was emo...
Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored his third and fourth goals of the World Cup and Spain eased into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif.,Pedro Porro added his first-ever goal for Spain after halftime, a header that, for all intents and purposes, ensured victory ...
Attorney claims three teams interested in Terrion Arnold
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold could have a new team before training camp, his attorney argued in court as prosecutors push to tighten restrictions on the 23-year-old free on $1 million bond. ,Arnold was arrested last week and is facing charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related...
Chase Burns, hard-hitting Reds get past Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers
An expected elite pitching duel turned out to be a rout as Sal Stewart, Jose Trevino and T.J. Friedl homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds past Jacob Misiorowski and the host Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Thursday.,Chase Burns bested Misiorowski for the Reds, who snapped a four-game losing streak and avert...
Revitalized Sabrina Ionescu leads Liberty vs. league-best Lynx
Sabrina Ionescu appears to be back, which is great news for her New York Liberty.,The Liberty (12-8), who are set to play host to the Minnesota Lynx (15-4) on Friday night, are coming off a win over the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game.,Ionescu, a four-time All-Star, e...
Jaylen Brown: Both 'excited and disappointed' by trade
Jaylen Brown said goodbye to Boston on Thursday, admitting he was "still processing how this all went down," a day after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. ,Brown, linked all offseason to a possible trade to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, had his best pro season in 2025-26 as he...
President Trump will not attend USMNT-Belgium World Cup match
SEATTLE -- President Donald Trump will not attend Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.,A King County spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the county has been told neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will be in attendance.,The United Sta...
Report: Anfernee Simons, 76ers agree to 2-year contract
A day after reportedly acquiring former NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brown from the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Simons, 27, who played with Brown in Boston last season, will have a player op...
Esmerlyn Valdez (3 RBIs), Pirates split series with Phillies
Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez drove in three runs and Nick Gonzales and Endy Rodriguez each homered, fueling the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.,Valdez forged a 1-1 tie with an RBI single to center field in the fifth inning. Two innings lat...
LeRoy Irvin, Rams All-Pro in 1980s, dies at 68
LeRoy Irvin, who spent the 1980s at cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 68.,The team announced his passing on Thursday with a short statement.,"We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time," the team sa...
Iga Swiatek coasts past Karolina Pliskova at Wimbledon
Defending champion Iga Swiatek made short work of fellow former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova during their second-round match at Wimbledon on Thursday.,The third-seeded Swiatek converted six of eight break points en route to a 6-1, 6-3 victory, dispatching the Czech native in 70 minutes. Swiatek, of...
Crew sign La Liga vet Brais Mendez as designated player
The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday.,Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season.,"We are excited to add Brais to our...
Three Fever players named All-Star Game starters
Three Indiana Fever players were among the 10 starters announced Thursday for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.,Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell will represent Indiana at the July 25 showcase in Chicago.,Guards Clark and Mitchell will be joined in the backcourt by the Dallas Wings' Paige ...
76ers' NBA title odds soar, Celtics' plummet with Jaylen Brown trade
The Boston Celtics' trade of star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers is the latest offseason blockbuster to send sportsbooks scrambling to adjust their NBA futures.,The Celtics were in the mix to land Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks late last month, but when the Greek Freak landed...
Top WR Jett Harrison, son of Hall of Famer, commits to Ohio State
Ohio State football is off to a strong start in recruiting the Class of 2028, adding the nation's No. 2 wide receiver.,That's Jett Harrison, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison Sr. Jett's older brother, also named Marvin, starred at Ohio State and was a first-round dra...
NBA to test 'one free throw' rule in summer leagues
The NBA will test the "one free throw" rule during the upcoming summer leagues, the league announced Thursday.,Any foul that would typically result in one, two or three free throws under standard NBA rules will instead result in a single free-throw attempt worth one, two or three points.,Standard NB...
Alex Ovechkin: 'I'm back' on one-year deal with Capitals
Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal. ,The Capitals announced the agreement for next season with the 40-year-old is worth $4.25 million, keeping the NHL's all-time leader in goals in Washington and out of the rocking chair. ,"I'm back," Ovechkin ...
Judge grants prosecutors access to Tiger Woods' medical records
Prosecutors in Tiger Woods' DUI case have been allowed to obtain hospital records connected to the golfer's medical treatment following his rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla.,Court documents revealed that prosecutors and Woods' defense team agreed to allow the State of Florida to request records...
Charlie Woods unravels to miss cut by 6 at Pinehurst amateur
Charlie Woods finished poorly and missed the cut at this week's North & South Men's Amateur tournament at Pinehurst.,The son of golf legend Tiger Woods finished at 7-over-par through 36 holes at the North Carolina resort.,Woods, a rising senior at Florida's The Benjamin School, was one shot below th...