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Fever goes for fifth straight victory when they visit reeling Tempo
The Indiana Fever will be chasing their fifth straight victory Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Tempo.,The Tempo, meanwhile, will be trying to snap a 10-game losing streak.,The Fever (23-12) opened a five-game road trip Sunday with a 95-91 overtime victory over the Atlanta Dream. Indiana us...
Reports: Cubs SS Dansby Swanson out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, ESPN and MLB.com reported on Monday.,The injury, which forced him to leave Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning after an awkward swing, could sideline him for the remainder...
Cardinals' pitching staff stifles Reds to win doubleheader opener
Six pitchers combined to limit the Cincinnati Reds to three hits as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals claimed a 2-1 victory Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.,The Cardinals pitchers also struck out 15 batters in the win. That was one away from the team's season high, which also cam...
Reports: Buss family to sell remaining stake to new owners
The Buss family, which has been primary or minority owners of the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979, will sell its current 17.8% ownership to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to multiple reports on Monday.,If the sale is approved by the NBA, Jeanie Buss -- who took over for her late fathe...
LIV officially cancels next week's team championship event in Michigan
LIV has officially canceled its season-ending team championship event and will bring a tumultuous season to an end this weekend at LIV Golf Indianapolis, the league announced Monday.,This confirms what was first reported last week by The Telegraph. The circuit's 13 teams had been scheduled to compet...
Reports: Commanders to cut K Jake Moody, opting for rookie Drew Stevens
The Washington Commanders intend to release veteran kicker Jake Moody and entrust undrafted rookie Drew Stevens with the job, according to multiple reports on Monday.,The kicking carousel will continue in D.C., as Stevens will become the 12th player to assume the role since 2021 and the eighth since...
Report: Giants signing LB Chandler Martin to 1-year deal
The New York Giants are signing linebacker Chandler Martin to a one-year deal, according to an ESPN report.,Martin, 23, is set to reunite with head coach John Harbaugh after playing in three games last season for the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie. Financial terms of the deal were not repor...
Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 season
NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch signed a multiyear deal on Monday to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports starting in the 2028 season.,Zilisch, who currently races for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, will replace Alex Bowman, who first raced for Hendrick in 2016 but has annou...
Sparks strive to get back in win column vs. Sun
The Los Angeles Sparks will look for a complete effort in a bid to halt their losing ways on Tuesday when they visit the Connecticut Sun in Boston.,The Sparks (12-22) saw a fourth-quarter lead go by the boards in an 80-70 setback to the Washington Mystics on Saturday. They were outscored 25-12 in th...
Reports: Giants call up LHP Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson
The San Francisco Giants are calling up left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson for what would be his major league debut, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,Wilkinson, 23, has had quite a year, representing his native Canada in the World Baseball Classic and then rising rapidly through the ...
Report: No proof Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard
Following an 11-month investigation, the NBA was not able to show any proof that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via team sponsorships to bypass the salary cap, ESPN reported on Monday.,Per the report, the NBA is looking into whether introducing Leonard to te...
MLB owners unanimously approve Padres' new ownership group
Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the San Diego Padres' new ownership group on Monday.,Billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner Kwanza Jones lead the group of investors that agreed this spring to acquire controlling interest in the team from the Seidler family ...
Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll
For the first time in 65 years and only the second time ever, the Big Ten Conference boasts the top two teams in the AP preseason Top 25 poll with Ohio State ranked No. 1 and Oregon No. 2.,The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes to gain the No. 1 spot for the ninth time overall and the first time...
Twins place OF Austin Martin (hamstring) on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain.,Martin, 27, sustained the injury while tracking a fly ball in the eighth inning of Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.,Martin is batting .241 with three homers, 23 RBIs and...
Reports: Giants sign QB Jake Haener, work out RB Najee Harris
The New York Giants are signing veteran quarterback Jake Haener, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Free agent running back Najee Harris could be next after visiting the team on Monday, according to ESPN.,Haener, 27, worked out for the Giants late last month and adds depth behind starter Jaxson Dart. N...
Crew loan M Hugo Picard to French side Troyes
The Columbus Crew loaned midfielder Hugo Picard to French Ligue 1 side Troyes on Monday.,The deal runs through the 2027 MLS season and includes a purchase option for the 23-year-old Frenchman.,Picard joined the Crew as a U22 Initiative signing last summer from Ligue 2 club EA Guingamp.,He has record...
CS2 playoff bracket set at Esports World Cup 2026
Sixteen Counter-Strike 2 teams are set to compete in a single-elimination playoff bracket at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris this week. ,100 Thieves, K27, BIG, and JiJieHao qualified for the main event out of 64 that competed on-site in the Last Chance Qualifiers, which was part of determining t...
Report: Vote coming to ease WTA tourney requirements
A vote expected in the coming weeks could ease the scheduling demand for the WTA Tour's top players.,WTA Tour Architecture Council member Bob Moran told Front Office Sports on Monday that the number of required WTA 500-level tournaments will be reduced as early as next year.,Moran said he expects th...
NFL transactions roundup: Panthers sign TE Darren Waller
--The Panthers officially added tight end Darren Waller and waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton on Monday.,Waller, 33, ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins last season, posting 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns in six games.,Over nine season...
New Heisman website allows fans to cast first vote
Fans will cast the first vote for the Heisman Trophy this season under a new platform unveiled on Monday.,The website -- hopefuls.heisman.com -- will include official player data and updated player ratings for the "EA Sports College Football" video game.,Starting on Sept. 9, visitors can cast votes ...