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Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets
Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.,The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czec...
Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list
Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam as the biggest money-winner in women's golf. New Zealand's Ko, however, doesn't believe the comparisons are fair.,"We're playing in a very different generation right now," Ko, 29, told reporters during Tuesday's ...
Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (hip) on 10-day injured list
The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right hip inflammation.,The move was retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Padres selected the contract of outfielder Jase Bowen from Triple-A El Paso. Bowen, 25, was scheduled to make his ...
Back at World No. 1, Nelly Korda addicted to the ‘grind’
The most relevant question in women's golf at the moment may simply be: When Nelly Korda is playing like this, is there anything anyone else can do about it?,Korda took two weeks off from competition after her worst finish of the LPGA season at the Kroger Queen City Championship -- a tie for eighth....
Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres off IL, leading off against Rays
The Detroit Tigers activated second baseman Gleyber Torres off the injured list, and manager A.J. Hinch told MLB Network Torres will be leading off Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Torres was placed on the IL with a left oblique strain May 6 -- retroactive to May 4 -- and ...
Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension that brings his total earnings to $103.67 million, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,The now five-year deal reportedly includes $42 million in guaranteed money.,Herbig is coming off a career-high 7.5...
Yankees star Aaron Judge out of lineup, dealing with bone bruise
New York Yankees captain and star outfielder Aaron Judge is day-to-day with a bone bruise on his upper right rib.,Judge is out of the lineup for the first time this season when the Yankees begin a homestand Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Jose Caballero will start in his place in right fiel...
Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday.,Mitchell, 28, adds to the Eagles' running backs depth chart headed by three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2024 first-team All-Pro Saquon Barkley and including Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.,The...
Browns coach Todd Monken: Drafting QB Brendan Sorsby is 'slippery slope'
First-year head coach Todd Monken anticipates there could be peril on the periphery if the Cleveland Browns select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in a potential NFL supplemental draft should he lose college eligibility because of gambling.,Monken, stressing that he was speaking for himself an...
Jack Nicklaus 'not exactly in favor' of bunched PGA Tour schedule
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus expressed concern about the future of the PGA Tour schedule as he spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.,"I don't want to comment on the tour's schedule because I'm not exactly in favor of what they're doing ri...
NBA Finals officials include first-timer Curtis Blair
The league announced the 12 officials assigned to the 2026 NBA finals on Tuesday, with Curtis Blair making his first appearance and Scott Foster his 19th.,Game 1 between the New York Knicks and host San Antonio Spurs is on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.,"Being selected to work the NBA Finals is th...
Aaron Rai keen to learn from mistakes heading into Memorial Tournament
Aaron Rai's fifth-place finish at last month's Myrtle Beach Classic may seem like a disappointment considering he led going into the weekend, but he said the outcome was "massively" important to his ensuing PGA Championship win.,The setback also provided lessons he'll carry into this week's Memorial...
Jon Rahm not pitching LIV investors: 'My job is to play golf'
Jon Rahm said he is focused on posting low numbers rather than helping financially challenged LIV Golf raise big ones.,The Spanish star was asked at a Tuesday press conference ahead of this week's tournament in Andalucia whether he will take a leading role in helping the league find new investors.,"...
Report: Dolphins signing WR Jalen Reagor
The Miami Dolphins signed journeyman wide receiver Jalen Reagor, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.,Reagor, 27, joins his fifth team since being drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020.,He did not play in a game in 2025, spending part of season with the Los Ang...
Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session
MLS superstar Lionel Messi trained on his own as defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice session in the United States.,The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina's World Cup opener a...
Spurs embrace youth, opportunity in NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO -- De'Aaron Fox is surrounded by younger teammates and is accustomed to "unc" treatment from his junior peers at the ripe age of 28.,Fox, acquired in 2025 from the Sacramento Kings, has helped Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper and the collective future of the roster blend with the traditio...
Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value
A jersey worn by Brazilian icon Pele at the 1958 World Cup is expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction.,A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.,Sotheby's announced Tuesday that the ma...
Blades Brown, 19, joins PGA Tour as special temporary member
Blades Brown has accepted a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour and is eligible to receive unlimited sponsor exemptions for the remainder of the season through the FedExCup Fall standings.,Non-members are limited to seven exemptions.,Brown, 19, benefited from a tie for 14th place at The CJ ...
Thunder GM: Roster cost rising but no pressure to cut
Sam Presti built a championship roster in Oklahoma City and the bill for success came due for several foundational players last summer.,But the Thunder general manager is not planning a purge to avoid rising costs or the tax ramifications of reaching the NBA's "second apron," a multiplier for a leve...
Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL
The Houston Astros will activate closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on a local radio broadcast.,The veteran left-hander is expected to be available for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,The Astros ...