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No. 4 seed Ben Shelton stunned by qualifier; No. 2 Alexander Zverev advances
Fourth-seeded American Ben Shelton was upset by Finland's unseeded Otto Virtanen in a five-set marathon in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday.,Shelton, a quarterfinalist at the All England Club last year, rebounded from dropping the first set to take the next two. But Virtanen, ranked 140th in ...
Zach Johnson embraces annual stroll 'home' to John Deere Classic
When home calls, Zach Johnson always answers, which is why he will be at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., this week.,There was no real decision for Johnson, now on the Champions Tour, when it came time to commit to the JDC or participate in the Senior Open this week.,"It's pretty simple. If J...
Ecuador files FIFA complaint over Mexico fans' disturbance
The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) filed a complaint with FIFA on Tuesday after around 1,000 noisy Mexico fans gathered outside Ecuador's team hotel in Mexico City.,As Ecuador and World Cup co-host Mexico prepare to face off in the round-of-32 match Tuesday, online videos surfaced showing Mexi...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
Golf Glance: John Deere hosts PGA's young stars; Champions at U.S. Senior Open
The PGA Tour is in Illinois, where several rising young stars highlight the field, while the Champions go major hunting at the U.S. Senior Open Championship.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: John Deere Classic, Silvis, Ill., July 2-5,Course: TPC Deere Run (Par 71, 7,327 Yards),Purse: $8.8M (Winner: $1.584M),Defe...
Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon ends in defeat to Maya Joint
Serena Williams' singles comeback at Wimbledon was brief as 20-year-old Maya Joint recorded a 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 triumph over the 44-year-old in a first-round match on Centre Court at the All England Club in London.,It was Williams' first match at Wimbledon since losing to Harmony Tan of France in th...
Report: Clippers dealing Kawhi Leonard to Raptors
The Los Angeles Clippers are close to trading star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal, pending physicals, would send Leonard back to the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.,Los Angeles reportedly would receive All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, thi...
MLB, players association make $1M donation for Venezuela relief
A joint $1 million donation will be made by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to the Red Cross for assistance in recovery efforts in the aftermath of the powerful June 24 earthquake in Venezuela.,MLB noted the league's relationship with Venezuela in a press rele...
Pistons Shouldn't Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Struggles
Jalen Duren struggled in the NBA playoffs, but the Pistons should resist trading their young All-NBA center for short-term solutions....
USMNT aiming for historic win vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. Men's National Team haven't won a World Cup knockout match since 2002 nor have they defeated a European side in any competition in more than five years.,For the current squad, it's not about revisiting history but making history when the United States plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round...
World Cup Best Bets Today: Top Picks for France and Mexico
Get the best World Cup betting picks for Tuesday's Round of 32, including Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden and Mexico vs. Ecuador....
5-star senior G Gabe Nesmith commits to Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt received a commitment Tuesday from five-star guard Gabe Nesmith on Tuesday out of Overtime Elite in Atlanta.,Nesmith is ranked as the nation's No. 6 small forward and the No. 20 overall recruit in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports composite.,The 6-foot-5 senior is also expected to see playin...
Report: Bids for some NBA Europe franchises reach $1 billion
Bids for all 12 planned future franchises of the soon-to-launch NBA Europe reached $500 million with some as high as $1 billion, Sportico reported Tuesday.,The NBA intends to launch NBA Europe by 2017, with 12 of the league's 16 teams to be built from the ground up. Bids to own franchises in a dozen...
Erling Haaland steps up late to get Norway past Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland scored in the closing minutes to lift Norway to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup round of 32 match Tuesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Haaland, who scored in his third consecutive World Cup match, was held to one shot on goal and three total shots before his b...
Penguins acquire D Kaedan Korczak from Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.,Korczak, 25, has scored four goals with 33 assists in 155 career games over parts of five seasons with the Golden Knights. He had three assists in 13 gam...
Chicago Stars mutually part ways with M Leilanni Nesbeth
Chicago Stars FC and midfielder Leilanni Nesbeth mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Tuesday.,Nesbeth, 24, whose contract was due to expire at the 2026 season, is now free to pursue other opportunities.,"We're grateful for everything that Leilanni has brought to the club during her thre...
Yankees recall RHP Yovanny Cruz to refresh bullpen
The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Yovanny Cruz from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Yerry De los Santos to Triple-A.,Cruz, 26, made his major league debut May 20 and did not give up a run over two relief outings (2 1/3 innings) before he was sent back dow...
Reds activate RHP Emilio Pagan, send OF Dane Myers to IL
The Cincinnati Reds activated closer Emilio Pagan from the 15-day injured list and placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.,The team also optioned right-hander Zach McCambley to Triple-A Louisville and called up infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from Louisville.,Pagan, 35,...
Panthers get G Jacob Markstrom in 5-player trade with Devils
Goaltender Jacob Markstrom returned to the Florida Panthers in a five-player trade on Tuesday with the New Jersey Devils.,The Panthers acquired Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank, while sending forwards Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and prospect Ben Steeves to the Devils.,Markstrom, 36, was a s...
LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team
Superstar LeBron James on Tuesday informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere.,James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.,"LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We wil...