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UFC 329 ticket prices soar as Dana White predicts record gate
The get-in ticket price for UFC 329 has soared above $1,000 and UFC president Dana White is projecting a UFC record gate for Saturday night's card in Las Vegas featuring Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway.,McGregor (22-6 MMA) will return to the Octagon for the first time in more than five ...
Michigan removes interim tag, names Mike Boynton Jr. as coach
Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new head coach on Friday.,Boynton, 44, agreed to a two-year contract with the Wolverines. He was named interim coach by athletic director Warde Manuel on June 23 after Dusty May accepted the head coaching role with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.,"I'm grateful to W...
EchoPark provides stage for drama atop Cup Series standings
A twist of fate has touched Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin over the past two weekends, and it has resulted in a shakeup at the top of the NASCAR Cup Series standings.,Over that span, Reddick has been transformed from points leader to runner-up to Hamlin with more drama expected on Sunday night (7 p....
Terrion Arnold can work out for NFL teams; no GPS tracker
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will be allowed to continue working out with NFL teams after a judge ruled Friday he does not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release.,Arnold was arrested on June 24 and is facing felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping related t...
Public memorial for Kyle Busch set for Oct. 9 in Charlotte
A public memorial service for NASCAR champion Kyle Busch will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 9.,The celebration of Busch's life, achievements and lasting legacy will follow the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.,Busch, the winningest driver across NASCAR's three national series, die...
Tim Merlier sprints to victory at Stage 7 of Tour de France
It was a vintage performance for 33-year-old Tim Merlier, who won Stage 7 at the Tour de France on Friday as he burst from the pack near the finish line at Bordeaux, France.,A native of Belgium, Merlier won his fourth career stage in his third appearance at the Tour de France. It was the 24th stage ...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in HR Derby
The Phillies will be well represented in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.,Kyle Schwarber announced Friday that he is joining Phillies teammate Bryce Harper in the exhibition at Citizens Bank Park.,Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice, Kan...
Lottie Woad leads Evian; Nelly Korda misses 1st cut in 2 years
Lottie Woad of England carded a 7-under-par 64 on Friday to secure a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Evian Championship in Evian-les-Bains, France.,Woad collected eight birdies against one bogey at the Evian Resort Golf Club to move to 11-under 131 at the fourth of this season's five m...
Scottie Scheffler misses first cut in nearly 4 years
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open on Friday, marking the first time he has failed to advance to the third round of a PGA Tour tournament in nearly four years.,All told, Scheffler had made 78 consecutive cuts dating back to the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Au...
Reds reinstate 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes from injured list
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,Reds infielder/outfielder Matt McLain was placed on the IL with a left calf strain, retroactive to Wednesday.,Hayes, 29, has been out of the Cincinnati lineup since May 20 because of a bulging disc in...
New Portugal coach would welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal's new 71-year-old coach said "age doesn't matter" and there still is a place on the team for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.,Jorge Jesus signed a four-year deal on Friday to coach Portugal through the 2030 World Cup.,Jesus succeeded Spain's Roberto Martinez, whose contract expired with Monda...
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard retiring after 22 years
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announced his retirement on Friday after a 22-year career in Ames.,The 61-year-old Pollard's retirement will go into effect on June 30, 2027, or whenever his position is filled.,Hired in 2005, he is the longest-tenured AD in Cyclones history and the longest...
White Sox reinstate 1B Munetaka Murakami from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,The 26-year-old first baseman has missed the last 35 games with a strained right hamstring.,At the time of his injury on May 29, Murakami was tied for the American League lead in homers (20) and...
Dynamo acquire F Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo acquired American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City on Friday in exchange for up to $2.4 million in general allocation money.,Orlando City receives $600,000 in 2026, $400,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2027-28, plus up to an additional $1.15 million if McGuire reaches certain ...
Reports: Brewers signing free agent RHP Bryse Wilson
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing back veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Terms of the signing were not immediately available.,Wilson, 28, elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs last Saturday.,He made two relief appearances...
Inspired lifts LYON to lower-bracket final of Mid-Season Invitational
LYON recorded a 3-0 win over G2 Esports on Friday to reserve their spot in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational lower-bracket final in Daejeon, South Korea.,LYON sandwiched 36- and 39-minute victories on red around a 31-minute triumph on blue to set up a clash against Hanwha Life on Saturda...
Alexander Zverev ends 'Fery-tale,' reaches Wimbledon final
Second-seeded Alexander Zverev put an end to the "Fery-tale" run of a British wild card on Friday and punched his ticket to the Wimbledon final for the first time.,Zverev recorded a 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fery in 2 hours, 14 minutes to advance to Sunday's final at the All England Club...
Becky Hammon, Cheryl Reeve secure All-Star coaching nods
Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces and Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx have secured the head coaching roles for the July 25 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.,The selection is based on the two teams with the league's highest winning percentage at the end of the day Friday.,The Aces and Lynx share the...
Scottie Scheffler in line for first missed cut in nearly 4 years
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler appears certain to miss the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open on Friday, marking the first time he has failed to advance to the third round of a PGA Tour tournament in nearly four years.,All told, Scheffler had made 78 consecutive cuts dating back to the FedEx St. Jude C...
Giants' Robbie Ray eager to extend hot streak vs. Rockies
One of the hottest pitchers who won't be appearing in the upcoming All-Star Game will take the mound when Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.,Propelled by their first "Splash Hit" of the season, the Giants opened the four-game head-to-head with an 8-2 v...