fieldlevelmedia Page 4 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Sparks get defensive, attempt to carry it over against Storm
There's no question the Los Angeles Sparks can score.,But if they're to reach the WNBA playoffs and make any sort of run, they'll need to play better defense.,The Sparks showed what they're capable of as they snapped a three-game skid with an 89-72 victory against visiting Portland on Sunday.,They'l...
Isabelle Harrison eyes making up for lost time as Tempo face Sun
After admitting to a bit of FOMO, Isabelle Harrison doesn't wish to miss out on any more action this season.,Harrison aims to give the Toronto Tempo another boost on Wednesday when the expansion club hosts the Connecticut Sun in a Commissioner's Cup game.,Harrison scored 14 points in her season debu...
NBA reviewing missed foul on Victor Wembanyama shove of Jalen Brunson
NEW YORK -- Referees missed a foul call on Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama when he shoved Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.,Without a whistle on Wembanyama, the play continued with San Antonio on offense. A replay review appeared to show Brunson, ...
Reports: Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's, save $10M in cap space
The Cincinnati Bengals have created $10 million in salary cap space this coming season by restructuring Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The Bengals moved from near the bottom of the league in effective cap room, $7.1 million, per reports, to in t...
Frances Tiafoe outlasts Daniel Altmaier in first round at Stuttgart
Sixth-seeded Frances Tiafoe saved 7 of 9 break points and outlasted Germany's Daniel Altmaier 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4 to post a first-round victory at the BOSS Open Tuesday in Stuttgart, Germany.,Tiafoe had 24 winners and 30 unforced errors while prevailing on the grass surface after the end of the clay-c...
Rangers activate RHP Cole Winn from 15-day injured list
The Texas Rangers activated right-handed reliever Cole Winn from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after he was sidelined since May 23 by arm fatigue.,Winn, 26, takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by right-hander Luis Curvelo, who was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.,Winn allowed ...
SoFi workers reach agreement to avoid strike ahead of World Cup
A potential strike by SoFi Stadium workers, ahead of the United States' World Cup opening match at the venue Friday, was averted when an estimated 2,000 employees reached a tentative agreement Tuesday through their union.,The union representing hospitality workers at the stadium in Inglewood, Calif....
Reports: Brewers signing OF prospect Luis Lara to 7-year, $31M deal
The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement with outfield prospect Luis Lara on a seven-year, $31 million extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The contract with the 21-year-old Venezuelan begins this season and includes three club options, potentially taking the deal through 2035.,The extension ...
Andrew Putnam wins 9-hole playoff for final U.S. Open spot from Oregon
PGA Tour veteran Andrew Putnam took the concept of "Golf's Longest Day" to a new extreme.,After playing 36 holes at Emerald Valley Golf Club for U.S. Open final qualifying Monday in Creswell, Ore., Putnam and Spencer Tibbits were tied for second on the leaderboard. The problem was that only two spot...
Serena Williams, 44, wins doubles comeback in London
Serena Williams successfully launched her comeback Tuesday with a doubles upset during the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in West Kensington, London.,Ending a nearly four-year retirement, the 44-year-old Williams partnered with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko of Canada for a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win agai...
Golf Glance: Canada hosts final U.S. Open prep; Nelly Korda returns to LPGA's team event
The Canadian Open provides a final U.S. Open tune-up for the PGA Tour, while Nelly Korda teams with a good friend as she seeks to follow up her win at last week's U.S. Women's Open.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: RBC Canadian Open, Toronto, June 11-14,Course: TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, North Course (Par 70,...
Canada eager for return, 'energy' of Alphonso Davies
With three days to go until Canada's World Cup opener, star fullback Alphonso Davies has yet to participate in full training for manager Jesse Marsch's side and uncertain to play in Friday's clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.,Multiple reports showed Davies, 25, continuing to train apar...
Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks without some of the distractions that might exist elsewhere.,The team arrived at its temporary summer home and World Cup headquarters in Winston-Salem on M...
Detroit's Rocket Classic to be contested for last time in 2026
After its primary sponsor declined to pick up its contract option for 2027, The PGA Tour's Rocket Classic will cease to exist after the completion of this year's event in Detroit.,The final Rocket Classic will take place at Detroit Golf Club from July 30-Aug. 2 with Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa...
LAFC acquire D Yevhen Cheberko from Crew
Los Angeles FC acquired defender Yevhen Cheberko from the Columbus Crew on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot.,The 28-year-old Ukrainian international will be added to the LAFC roster after the MLS secondary transfer window opens July 13.,Cheberko has recorded one goal and one ...
Rapids GK Zack Steffen out for season after shoulder surgery
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen underwent successful shoulder surgery and will be out of action for a period of five to six months, the club announced Tuesday.,Steffen, 31, was acquired from English Premier League side Manchester City in January 2024. ,He began his pro career with the Columb...
White Sox promote top OF prospect Braden Montgomery
The Chicago White Sox promoted prized outfield prospect Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.,Montgomery, 23, was acquired in the December 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.,MLB Pipeline ranks Montgomery as the No. 2 prospect in the White Sox's system and No. ...
Cowboys OL Matt Hennessy to PUP list after neck surgery
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Matt Hennessy is undergoing neck surgery Tuesday and will likely begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.,Head coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed that Hennessy will have the procedure to repair a disc issue. There is no timetable for his return.,T...
Somali referee 'positive' despite heartbreak over historic World Cup assignment
The Somali referee who has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the World Cup has spoken out about his ordeal.,Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the 34-year-old who was named 2025 Male Referee of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), landed in Miami on a flight from Istanbul on ...
Reports: Detroit acquires Team USA star Hilary Knight from Vegas
Team USA captain Hilary Knight is joining the PWHL team in Detroit through a sign-and-trade deal with fellow expansion side Las Vegas, multiple outlets reported.,Las Vegas announced the signing of the 36-year-old forward to a one-year contract on Tuesday.,Per the reports, Detroit is sending its firs...