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Robert Lewandowski to make first Canadian visit as Fire battle Toronto
Robert Lewandowski will make his first trip north of the border when the bolstered Chicago Fire visit Toronto FC on Saturday night.,The Polish star helped Chicago (11-6-4, 37 points) to a 2-2 draw in last weekend's clash against the Seattle Sounders, nabbing an equalizer off a difficult header at th...
Orlando City hosts San Diego FC as playoff chase intensifies
The first-ever match between San Diego FC and Orlando City comes at a crucial time as the teams jockey for position in their respective conferences.,They'll clash Saturday night in Orlando, when San Diego will play its first MLS match of the season in the eastern time zone.,Orlando City interim coac...
No. 3 Jessica Pegula rallies from slow start to reach US Open fourth round
After easing through the first two rounds, No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula overcame her first bout of adversity with aplomb, rallying for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of No. 31 seed Canadian Leylah Fernandez to advance into the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open Friday in New York.,Pegula, the runner-up in the 2024 U...
Astros place key LHP Steven Okert (hamstring) on IL
The Houston Astros' bullpen took a hit Friday when standout left-hander Steven Okert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.,The move is retroactive to Sept. 1.,Okert last pitched for Houston on Aug. 31, when he allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning ag...
Report: Clemson notifies LSU playing former pros would breach contract
Clemson became the latest voice to speak out against LSU's attempt to get additional eligibility for players who spent this offseason on NFL rosters on Friday, according to a Yahoo Sports report.,Tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive lineman Zxavian Harris -- both of whom played for new LSU coach ...
Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent right elbow surgery this week and will be out for 12 months, while putting his 2027 season in jeopardy.,Dobbins, who turned 27 on Sunday, last pitched Aug. 21 when he gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over four innings of a no-d...
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...