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Reign extend F Ruby Hladek through end of 2026 season
Seattle Reign FC extended forward Ruby Hladek's contract through the end of the 2026 season on Thursday.,Hladek, 23, initially signed a short-term deal at the start of the season before earning an extension through August.,"Ruby continues to put in the work on and off the field, developing her game ...
Nevada fines Max Holloway, 2 others for celebrations at UFC 329
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Wednesday fined Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson for leaping out of the cage in celebration at UFC 329 last month.,Each fighter exited the cage following their individual fights prior to the official decision being announced at UFC 329 on July 1...
LLBWS roundup: Nevada, Curacao remain unblemished, advance with big wins
Henderson, Nev., exploded for a 14-0 lead Wednesday and coasted to the finish line, blasting Davenport, Iowa, 14-6 at the Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.,Leading 5-0 going into the sixth, Nevada (3-0) tacked on nine more runs in the frame, keyed by RBI singles from Hud...
Padres shut out Pirates to salvage series finale
Jackson Merrill had two hits, including an RBI triple, and Randy Vasquez allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, fueling the host San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Merrill also doubled and scored on Luis Rengifo's single in the second inning.,Jake Crone...
Kyle Schwarber hits MLB-leading 40th homer as Phillies blank Mariners
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 40th home run of the season and Jesus Luzardo pitched seven scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-0 Wednesday afternoon to salvage the finale of the three-game interleague series.,Bryce Harper also went deep fo...
Texans RT Braden Smith carted off practice field
Houston Texans starting right tackle Braden Smith was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers.,Reserve defensive end Ali Gaye also was injured shortly thereafter and joined Smith on the same cart.,The nature of the injuries was not immediately known. ESPN re...
Buss brothers join Padres' new ownership group
Brothers Joey and Jesse Buss joined the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,ESPN reported that Buss Sports Capital purchased a stake "in the neighborhood of 5%" in the MLB franchise.,Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanzaa Jones finalized their purchase of the Padres last week at a recor...
New Austin FC boss opens tenure with flurry of moves
One day after Austin FC announced his hiring, chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad jumped into action on Wednesday with a series of roster moves.,The team traded midfielder Owen Wolff to Sporting Kansas City in exchange for up to $7.6 million, transferred forward Jayden Nelson ...
5 Big Overreactions to the 2026 NBA Offseason
The 2026 NBA offseason is winding down. Here are five major overreactions, from the Pistons potentially missing the playoffs to the Knicks repeating....
Pirates, with resurgent bullpen, strive for sweep of Padres
It's an article of faith that the San Diego Padres normally will prevail in tight games because they have one of the top bullpens in the majors.,Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates are four games under .500 and a long shot to make the National League playoffs because their bullpen has failed them mor...
Oneil Cruz's 9th-inning HR the only run in Pirates' defeat of Padres
Oneil Cruz lined a two-out solo homer in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the San Diego Padres 1-0.,Cruz ripped a changeup from Mason Miller (4-2) 379 feet into the seats in right field for his 17th homer of the year. It was the first homer allowe...
NASCAR returning Coronado in '27, plans to visit other military sites
NASCAR announced Tuesday that it is returning to Naval Base Coronado in 2027, with both the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series racing the Southern California course for a second consecutive year.,Additionally, NASCAR announced plans to hold more races at military sites beginning in 2028. NASCAR chie...
Blue Jays place RHP Shane Bieber on 15-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Shane Bieber on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right teres major inflammation.,The Blue Jays recalled fellow right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.,The move involving Bieber was retroactive to last Friday.,Bieber, 3...
Austin FC put Khaled El-Ahmad in charge of soccer ops
Austin FC placed veteran executive Khaled El-Ahmad in charge of soccer operations on Tuesday.,Named chief soccer officer and sporting director, he will oversee roster construction and management, scouting and recruitment, player development and the club's complete player pathway from the Academy thr...
Reds' Brady Singer eager to rekindle magic vs. new-look Giants
Brady Singer might not recognize an opponent he dominated earlier in the season when he gets the ball for the visiting Cincinnati Reds against the new-look San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,Having lost several players to injuries and having dealt more than a handful of others at the trade deadl...
Pirates' Paul Skenes strives to regain dominance in clash vs. Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates' extra-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Monday might be classified as a case of too little, too late when it comes to Pittsburgh's playoff hopes.,Still, for the Pirates, the 3-2 victory in 12 innings was a relief after a three-game weekend sweep by the Los Angeles Dodge...
Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Playing Like Baseball’s Best Player Right Now
Fernando Tatis Jr. is playing like baseball’s best player, helping the Padres surge into the NL Wild Card race with October approaching....
Nick Gonzales' 12th-inning RBI sends Pirates past Padres
Nick Gonzales' RBI single in the top of the 12th inning Monday night lifted the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.,Gonzales' bouncer up the middle scored Jared Triolo, the automatic runner at second. The hit made a winner of Kirby Yates (2-5), who escaped a one-out b...
Nats' bats awaken in fifth en route to rout of Rockies
Daylen Lile had a three-run homer among his three hits and five RBIs, Cade Cavalli turned in six solid innings and the host Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,Jorbit Vivas had three hits and drove in two runs for the Nationals,...
Daniel Cormier calls Nevada cage rule 'ridiculous' after UFC 329
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson should be able to celebrate their victories without risking part of their fight purses.,The three UFC 329 winners have hearings scheduled before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday over their post...