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Brandon Nakashima continues summer giant-killer act in Cincinnati
The hottest American on the ATP Tour right now is also the quietest.,But Brandon Nakashima is letting his big serve and forehand do the talking this summer.,After a run to the final in Montreal last week, the No. 27 seed wiped away three match points and rallied to upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvede...
St. Louis rides enviable unbeaten streak into rivalry game vs. Sporting KC
St. Louis City carry the second-longest unbeaten streak in MLS this season into Wednesday's game at Sporting Kansas City.,A 7-0-2 run over the past nine games has vaulted St. Louis City (8-6-5, 29 points) into sixth place in the Western Conference. MLS-leading Nashville SC had a 10-game unbeaten str...
Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte (knee) travels to Phoenix for MRI
One day after Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte didn't report for a game in Boston, he traveled to Phoenix to get an MRI exam on his balky left knee.,Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo still hasn't had any communication with the three-time All-Star, but shortstop Geraldo Perdomo had so...
Kevin Denkey adding to FC Cincinnati's options ahead of NYCFC tilt
FC Cincinnati's opponents routinely focus their attack on stopping goal-scorers Evander and Kevin Denkey -- and for good reason.,In light of recent events, those same opponents also may need to cast a keen eye toward Pavel Bucha.,With three goals in his last four matches across all competitions, Buc...
Toronto focuses on shoring up defense ahead of Charlotte match
Toronto FC will try to prove their recent result was more than a fluke when they host match-congested Charlotte FC on Wednesday night.,Toronto (4-7-8, 20 points) narrowly avoided setting a dubious club record with a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday, breaking up a 13-match winless ...
Surging Union out to extend Inter Miami's recent woes
When the Philadelphia Union host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday evening, they will set out to extend their perfect run since Major League Soccer's World Cup break.,The Union (5-10-4, 19 points) scored three unanswered goals on Sunday, including two in six minutes from Bru...
Red Bulls tasked with tempering Nashville's potent attack
Nashville SC look to continue their run to the Supporters' Shield when they visit the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.,Eastern Conference-leading Nashville (13-2-4, 43 points) sits five points ahead of Inter Miami. This lead was extended by Saturday's 4-1 victory over Miami, as Nashville scored thre...
Esports Nations Cup postponed 1 year amid war in Middle East
The inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed one year from November 2026 to November 2027.,The Esports Foundation announced the decision Tuesday, citing an "ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation" amid the ongoing war in Iran.,"Given ENC's unprecedented i...
Fire strive to take form on the road to face Orlando City
The Chicago Fire look to extend a five-game winning streak in all competitions when they visit an Orlando City side trying to stay in the playoff picture on Wednesday night.,Dje D'Avilla scored his first goal of the season and added an assist as the Fire (10-6-2, 32 points) got in front early and he...
Report: Dodgers placing closer Edwin Diaz (undisclosed) on IL
Struggling mightily since coming off the injured list late last month, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is returning to the IL, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.,The reason for this IL stint has not been disclosed. In a corresponding move, right-hander Emmet Sheehan will be called up from Tripl...
Sliding Revolution brace for D.C. United, red-hot Tai Baribo
The New England Revolution will see a different D.C. United team Wednesday in Washington than the one they shut out earlier this year.,When D.C. United lost to the Revolution 1-0 on April 11, it was their third of four straight MLS matches without a goal, and they fell to 2-4-1.,Since then, however,...
CF Montreal hope to debut confident Alexis Sanchez vs. Crew
Gaining momentum and ground in the Eastern Conference playoff chase will be the goal when CF Montreal and the Columbus Crew collide Wednesday in Ohio.,Montreal (4-10-5, 17 points) is in more dire need, sitting 14th and trailing D.C. United by seven points for the final postseason berth. But the club...
Report: Union finalizing transfer for USMNT's Mark McKenzie
Former Union defender Mark McKenzie is heading back to his original professional team as Philadelphia finalizes the transfer of the U.S. men's national team player from Toulouse, The Athletic and ESPN reported Tuesday.,Per the ESPN report, the transfer fee is $2.5 million.,McKenzie, 27, will be a De...
Rangers activate C Danny Jansen, designate C Austin Wynns for assignment
The Texas Rangers on Tuesday activated catcher Danny Jansen, who had missed the last 64 games with a right forearm strain.,In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated veteran catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. In doing so, Texas has seven days to trade, release or outright Wynns, 35, to the mi...
Near top-30 bubble, Viktor Hovland enters BMW with surprising St. Louis connection
Viktor Hovland's first set of golf clubs came from St. Louis -- an odd fact about a boy who grew up across the ocean in Norway.,Hovland's father, Harald, was working in the St. Louis area and bought his son's first set of clubs to bring home to him at age 11.,"I don't know exactly where he lived and...
Chargers C Tyler Biadasz carted off field with leg injury
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz was carted off the practice field on Tuesday after sustaining a left leg injury during an 11-on-11 drill against the San Francisco 49ers.,Biadasz went to the ground after becoming entangled with 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez, who fell on his lower ...
Ravens DE Calais Campbell appreciative of support after family tragedy
Playing football provides a respite for Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, who is dealing with a horrific family tragedy.,His older brother Ciarre Campbell faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the July 1 death of their mother, Nateal Campbell, according to Fulton County (Ga.) ...
Homestead-Miami to remain NASCAR's season-ender in 2027
Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the NASCAR Cup Series and two other season-finale races for the second consecutive year in November 2027, NASCAR announced on Tuesday.,The 1.5-mile oval in Homestead, Fla. -- the site of championship weekend for this coming Nov. 6-8 -- will also be the site for the...
Alex Albon signs extension with Williams through 2027
Alex Albon will remain at Williams through the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension, the British team announced Tuesday.,Albon has amassed a team-record 100 race starts since he joined Williams in 2022. The 30-year-old is the longest-serving driver in its history.,The announcement...
Bryson DeChambeau among players making post-LIV tourney plans
Bryson DeChambeau is among a number of players who have made commitments to tournaments on other tours following what could be LIV Golf's final-ever event this week.,The 2026 LIV Golf season will conclude in Indianapolis on Sunday. It was transitioned to the season-ending team championship after the...