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Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities
Australian driver Jack Doohan has left the Alpine Formula 1 team to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday.,Alpine dropped Doohan from its racing lineup eight months ago, replacing him with Franco Colapinto six races into the 2025 F1 campaign. His best finish was 13th at the C...
Dynamo acquire Brazilian winger Guilherme as DP
The Houston Dynamo announced the acquisition of Brazilian winger Guilherme on Tuesday.,The 30-year-old arrives from Brazilian Serie A side Santos FC for a reported $2.1 million transfer fee.,He will occupy a Designated Player spot and is signed through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29.,Guilherme h...
Temple assistant, former Miami interim coach Bill Courtney dies
Temple assistant basketball coach Bill Courtney died at the age of 55, the school announced Tuesday morning.,A cause of death was not revealed.,Courtney brought more than 30 years of college coaching experience to the Owls when he joined the program in June. He spent 2019-25 with Miami, including a ...
Fire acquire South African winger Puso Dithejane
Chicago Fire FC acquired South African winger Puso Dithejane and signed him through 2029-30, the club announced Tuesday.,Dithejane, 21, arrives from TS Galaxy FC of the South African top flight. His deal includes a club option for 2030-31.,He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot after making 63 ...
Union acquire Danish D Japhet Sery Larsen
The Philadelphia Union announced the signing of Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen on Tuesdsay.,The 25-year-old arrives on a permanent transfer from Norway's SK Brann.,He is signed through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 and will occupy an international roster slot.,"Japhet is a proactive, forwar...
Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday.,Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively. Left- and right-center field will be ...
Tony Stewart to compete in Trucks opener at Daytona
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will drive for Kaulig Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 13.,The announcement on Tuesday kicks off the company's free agent driver program, with the 54-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer the first...
Penguins place D Erik Karlsson (lower body) on IR
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury on Tuesday.,Karlsson will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced.,A three-time Norris Trophy recipient as the NHL's top defenseman, Karlsson logged 23 minutes and 12 seconds of ice time duri...
ATP roundup: Aleksandar Vukic pulls upset in Adelaide
Australian qualifier Aleksandar Vukic thrilled the home crowd Tuesday with a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) upset of No. 7 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the first round of the Adelaide International.,Vukic withstood 13 aces in a match with no service breaks by controlling the tiebreaks, building a 4-2 lead...
WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup
Sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria recorded a 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams in the first round at the Hobart International in Australia on Tuesday.,Maria, 38, took advantage of five double faults by Williams, 45, to win the match in 87 minutes. The match featured the highest combined age (83) of a single...
Braden Smith, No. 5 Purdue bid to add to Iowa's woes
In case anyone needs a reminder, Purdue guard Braden Smith is happy to offer one.,"I still can score," Smith said, "even though I pass a lot.",Smith's next choose-your-own-adventure assignment -- pass or shoot? -- will come when No. 5 Purdue (15-1, 5-0 Big Ten) tips off against Iowa (12-4, 2-3) on W...
Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts, and the Questions Facing the Philadelphia Eagles in 2026
Just one year after a Super Bowl win, the Eagles face tough questions following a Wild Card loss to the 49ers....
WWE Kicks Off 2026 With Returns, Title Changes, and Madness Across Raw and SmackDown
WWE starts 2026 with major returns, title changes, debuts, and brutal rivalries across Raw and SmackDown....
How John Harbaugh Froze the 2026 NFL Coaching Carousel
John Harbaugh’s availability has brought the NFL coaching carousel to a halt as one quarter of the league waits for the top prize....
Jonathan Kuminga’s Mysterious Absence Raises Major Trade Deadline Questions
Jonathan Kuminga’s extended absence has sparked trade rumors as the Golden State Warriors approach the NBA trade deadline....
Matias Maccelli, Leafs strive for 'fun' outing vs. Mammoth
The Toronto Maple Leafs will seek their fifth straight victory when they visit the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night. ,The Maple Leafs are coming off potentially their biggest win of the season on Monday.,William Nylander capped a 4-3 victory against the league-leading Colorado Avalanc...
What Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour Reinstatement Means for LIV Golf Defectors
The PGA Tour reinstates Brooks Koepka and opens the door for other LIV Golf stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau....
Best NBA Bets Tuesday January 13th: Three Picks for Today's Slate
Free NBA picks for Tuesday, January 13, featuring Miami Heat vs Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves, and OKC Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs....
Best NHL Bets Tonight: Three Picks for a Loaded January 13th Slate
Three NHL betting picks for Tuesday night's packed 10-game slate, including Canucks, Red Wings, and Stars....
New-look Hawks work to continue ascent vs. Lakers
On their best run of success in nearly two months, the Atlanta Hawks will bring a three-game winning streak and a new look into Tuesday night's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers. ,The Hawks turned the team debut of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert into a 124-111 road victory over the Golden Stat...