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Aces ride 10-game winning streak into Chicago
The Chicago Sky recently upset the reigning WNBA champions, but pulling off the same feat against the sizzling Las Vegas Aces figures to be a much taller order.,The Aces bring a 10-game winning streak into Monday night's game against the host Sky.,Las Vegas (24-14) has gone from a middling squad to ...
Report: Chiefs acquiring DT Derrick Nnadi
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi from the New York Jets, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Per reports, the deal also includes a swap of late-round conditional picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Jets secure a sixth-round pick from the Chiefs while sending back a seventh-round...
Braves place Aaron Bummer on IL, release Erick Fedde
The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday that veteran reliever Aaron Bummer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation and veteran starter Erick Fedde has been released.,To take their spots on the 26-man roster, the Braves added right-handed relievers Wander Suero and Hunter ...
Connecticut beats Aruba for third place at LLBWS
SJ Taxiltaridis knocked in two runs with a crucial double and scored twice as Connecticut defeated Aruba 4-2 Sunday in the consolation game of the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.,Logan Gryga laced a two-out single in the third to start Fairfield Little League's rally. Luca Pell...
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs passes physical, comes off PUP list
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs passed his physical and has been activated from the physically unable to perform list, the team announced Sunday.,Diggs was placed on the PUP list in July at the start of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. He missed the final six games of the 2024 season with a le...
Buccaneers cut rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders
One day after being ejected from an NFL exhibition game for punching an opponent, rookie free agent safety Shilo Sanders was cut on Sunday by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.,The Buccaneers, like all NFL teams, must reduce their rosters to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon in preparation for Week 1 play on S...
Connor Zilisch lands Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing
Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday.,While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a mult...
Astros promote LHP John Rooney
The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.,The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug. 3 in exchange for cash considerations.,Rooney takes the ros...
Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikings will be the 32-year-old ...
Report: Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City C...
The MongolZ sweep way to glory at Esports World Cup
The MongolZ recorded a 3-0 victory over Aurora Gaming on Sunday in the grand final of the Counter-Strike event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold collected 61 kills and a plus-17 kills-to-death differential for the MongolZ, who posted a 16-14 win on Mirage, 1...
Report: Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue nursing low-ankle sprain
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue hopes to be ready for the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles after sustaining a low-ankle sprain, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Blue had nine carries for 25 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday b...
Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum
Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...
Raiders backup QB Aidan O'Connell fractures wrist, out 6-8 weeks
The Las Vegas Raiders got some bad news at the quarterback position on Saturday.,Backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell fractured his right wrist in a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the teams' preseason finale.,O'Connell will need surgery, per Raiders head coach Pete Carroll. O'Connell is expect...
Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees
After another win over the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox were unclear about why they are dominating their longest rival.,The Red Sox hope to field more inquiries about getting another victory over the Yankees on Sunday night when the American League East foes conclude a four-game set in New Y...
Padres turn to Nick Pivetta in bid for sweep vs. Dodgers
What a difference a weekend is making for the San Diego Padres.,After being swept out of first place in the National League West last weekend by the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego is a game away from returning the favor this weekend in its home park.,The Padres aim for a sweep in Sunday's series fin...
Mariners hope Victor Robles can provide spark vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners need Victor Robles for what he can do off the field as much as what he can do on it.,Robles returned Saturday night after missing 4 1/2 months with a left shoulder dislocation suffered April 6 in San Francisco while making an acrobatic catch into the protective netting.,Though R...
Reds' Brady Singer to face D-backs' Zac Gallen in key matchup
Cincinnati right-hander Brady Singer and Arizona righty Zac Gallen will meet for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,Their first matchup, in June, could be called a turning point for both teams, especially the Reds.,Although Singer was not around for a decision, the Reds beat...
Guardians' Gavin Williams brings moxie to mound vs. Rangers
Gavin Williams has earned the reputation as the Cleveland Guardians' "stopper" over a season that's seen him lead the rotation in ERA., ,Williams will put that reputation to the test on Sunday afternoon when he heads to the mound for the Guardians, who will try to salvage the finale of a three-game ...
Angels' Kyle Hendricks to make first start against Cubs, his longtime team
The Chicago Cubs will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. ,To do it, the Cubs will have to find a way to beat a pitcher who played a key role in helping them win the 2016 World Series.,Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.93 ERA), who spent the previ...