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Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA coaching staff
UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.,The four-time Pro Bowl selection will assist the Bruins' offensive staff with game-planning strategy and work with the quarterbacks, the school announced Monday.,"We are excited to ...

Red Sox activate C Adley Rutschman for debut vs. Jays, Dylan Cease
Adley Rutschman is set for his Boston Red Sox debut on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Dylan Cease. ,Rutschman was acquired last week at the MLB trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles in a seven-player trade. He played two games at Triple-A Worcester on a rehab assignment b...

Golf Glance: FedExCup Playoffs begin; LPGA and Champions in PNW
The FedExCup Playoffs begin in Memphis, the LPGA Tour and Champions Tour are in the Pacific Northwest, while the DP World Tour returns following a three-week break.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Memphis, Aug. 13-16,Course: TPC Southwind (Par 70, 7,288 Yards),Purse: $20M (Winner: $...

Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn't believe he needs UCL surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow.,"I don't have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open," he told The Athletic after the Dodgers' 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night. "That's a good thing. T...

Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors
The Houston Dynamo acquired veteran defender Marcelo Saracchi from Argentina's Boca Juniors on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Uruguayan international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with club options through 2030-31.,"Marcelo is a balanced left back, capable of contributing to all phases of play,...

Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal
The New York Yankees are receiving $2.6 billion in a deal with the private equity fund Apollo Sports Capital, the team announced on Tuesday.,The huge capital infusion for Yankee Global Enterprises will allow the team to refinance or retire much of its existing debt and then pursue new ventures, acco...

Tampa looking to rework funding plan for Rays' proposed $2.3B stadium
The Rays' plans to build a long-awaited ballpark in Tampa, Fla., have hit a stumbling block financially, and the franchise now is turning to the city council for a save in the ninth inning.,The team must have the issue resolved before construction can begin on the $2.3 billion ballpark. The obstacle...

Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,The 32-year-old free agent previously played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season that ended with a win in Super Bowl LIV.,Ogbah recorded 15 tackles in 13 games (three starts) durin...

Reports: Tulsa to play for LLBWS spot after judge issues order
A temporary restraining order issued by a Texas judge will allow a previously disqualified team from Tulsa, Okla., to play for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series.,Earlier Monday, Little League International had removed the Tulsa National Little League squad from the Southwest Region t...

President Trump: Removing FIFA's Gianni Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'
Embattled FIFA leader Gianni Infantino has a powerful and vocal supporter -- President Donald J. Trump.,As soccer organizations around the world continue to call for the resignation of the FIFA president, post-World Cup, Trump blasted that idea in a message he posted to Truth Social on Monday night....

CBS to host NFL media day without Tony Romo
With the future of Tony Romo unsettled at CBS, the network will hold its NFL Media Day on Tuesday without its lead game analyst present.,Romo is on leave from CBS due to the aftermath of his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A 45-minute bodycam video re...

LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate
The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.,The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square...

Dodgers' Blake Snell set to return vs. Royals as 'mission' begins
The Los Angeles Dodgers rolled out the "Welcome" banner on Monday and will amend that to read "Welcome back" on Tuesday night. ,One day after Tarik Skubal made his home debut for the Dodgers, fellow left-hander Blake Snell will return from an elbow procedure Tuesday when Los Angeles hosts the Kansas...

Fresh off late rally, Astros strive to take down Giants again
Having experienced the late-season thrills of a tight pennant race in the series opener, the Houston Astros hope to discover an easier way to retain or increase their American League West lead when they continue a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.,Down to their last strike and...

Jackson Merrill, Padres strive to keep surging in clash vs. Brewers
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was talking about the response of pitcher Casey Mize to allowing a two-run homer Monday night to Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich.,"It's not always what happens to you," Stammen said. "It's what happens to you after that.",Stammen also could...

Red-hot Rays eager to continue winning ways vs. A's
The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in the majors and stand just two victories away from a perfect road trip at 9-0.,The Rays will look to increase their latest winning streak to eight games when they oppose the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,A late four-run deficit in Mon...

Behind Mitch Bratt, D-backs chase series win vs. Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt made history in his last start.,His encore outing will come Tuesday night, when the Diamondbacks meet the Colorado Rockies in the second contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.,Bratt (1-1, 3.90 ERA) gave up one hit and struck out nine batters ov...

Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels
Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,Bradford (0-0, 0.00 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles, last started a...

Phils' bullpen in better shape to back up Cristopher Sanchez vs. Cards
A winning effort by three pitchers helped rest a tired bullpen, but the visiting Philadelphia Phillies still could use a lengthy outing from left-hander Cristopher Sanchez when they face the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.,Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, middle man Alan Rangel and closer-for-a-d...

Twins in position to earn series win against Orioles
Dean Kremer got his revenge.,Now the Baltimore Orioles will try to get revenge for Kremer's revenge.,One night after Kremer shut down his former team, which shipped him to Minnesota before the trade deadline, the Orioles will look to bounce back. They will take on the Twins in the second installment...