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Ghana player, facing rape charges, denied entry to Canada
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss next week's World Cup opener against Panama after being denied entry into Canada.,The Canadian government denied a visa application for Partey, 32, who is awaiting trial in England on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The former Arsenal star has pl...
Padres optimistic Fernando Tatis Jr.'s rise can continue vs. Orioles
The San Diego Padres would like to see more signs of a power stroke returning for Fernando Tatis Jr.,The next chance for Tatis to muscle up comes in the opener of a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday.,San Diego is coming off a 5-4 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on We...
Brooks Koepka among 6 co-leaders at RBC Canadian Open
Brooks Koepka is one of six players tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday in Caledon, Ontario.,The five-time major winner shot a 6-under-par 64 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley's North course. Koepka matched Sahith Theegala, Eric Cole, Sam Burn and Argentina's...
GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.,Makar, 27, is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 to his six-year, $54 million contract ...
Brooks Koepka among 5 co-leaders at RBC Canadian Open
Brooks Koepka is part of a five-way tie atop the leaderboard after one round of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday in Caledon, Ontario.,The five-time major winner shot a 6-under-par 64 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley's North course, as did Sahith Theegala, Eric Cole, Sam Burns and Argentina's Emilian...
Phillies obtain veteran OF Derek Hill from White Sox
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired veteran outfielder Derek Hill from the Chicago White Sox on Thursday for two minor leaguers, outfielder Dylan Campbell and infielder Jose Colmenares.,The Phillies, who also gained $250,000 in international bonus pool money, made room on the 40-man roster by designa...
Florida AD presents $1.45B renovation plan for The Swamp
Florida unveiled plans Thursday for a $1.45 billion renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, believed to be the costliest stadium project ever in college football.,Known as "The Swamp" since legendary coach Steve Spurrier bestowed the nickname in 1992, the stadium will remain true to i...
Torrent promote Christine Bumstead to head coach
The Seattle Torrent promoted Christine Bumstead to head coach on Thursday.,Bumstead was an assistant coach during the PWHL club's first season in 2025-26 under Steve O'Rourke, who parted ways with the organization last month following a last-place finish in the eight-team league.,"Season one in Seat...
Reports: Falcons acquiring OT Wanya Morris from Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Per reports, the Falcons also will receive a seventh-round pick in 2027 from the Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the same draft.,ESPN reported W...
MLB Trade Deadline Predictions: Which Bubble Teams Will Buy or Sell?
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, here's a look at whether the Cubs, Padres, Nationals and Pirates will buy, sell or stand pat....
Argentina vault back to No. 1 in FIFA world ranking
Defending World Cup champion Argentina vaulted back into the top spot of the FIFA Men's World Ranking in the latest poll that was released just hours before the 2026 tournament was set to begin.,Argentina, who won the 2022 World Cup at Qatar with a victory in penalties over France, had not held the ...
Paul Waring, Jeffrey Kang WD from RBC Canadian Open
Paul Waring and Jeffrey Kang withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario.,Waring was dealing with an illness during the first round, per PGA Tour Communications. ,Kang withdrew prior to the first round and was replaced by Jeremy Paul, who will ...
Morocco address injury concerns ahead of opener vs. Brazil
Morocco made a pair of roster moves on Thursday, two days ahead of their World Cup Group C opener against Brazil in East Rutherford, N.J.,Amine Sbai is taking the place of star forward Abde Ezzalzouli, while Marwane Saadane is replacing fellow defender Nayef Aguerd on Morocco's 26-man squad.,Ezzalzo...
Phillies hit 3 homers off Max Scherzer, down Blue Jays
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run Wednesday night and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4., ,Kyle Schwarber added a two-run blast and Bryce Harper hit a solo shot for the Phillies in the rubber match of a three-game series., ,Toronto's Max Scherzer (1-4), making h...
Phillies OF Adolis Garcia exits with pulled shoulder muscle vs. Jays
Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia left Philadelphia's 7-4 road win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in the seventh inning after pulling a muscle in his right shoulder.,After catching a fly ball in right field and rushing a throw home in an attempt to retire George Springer, who was tagging up...
Phillies hit three homers off Max Scherzer, down Blue Jays
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run Wednesday night and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4., ,Kyle Schwarber added a two-run blast and Bryce Harper hit a solo shot for the Phillies in the rubber match of a three-game series., ,Toronto's Max Scherzer (1-4), making h...
Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through
The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills defensive end failed a physical with the Cleveland Browns.,The Eagles did not announce terms of the contract with Epenesa, who in March agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with Cleveland, accordi...
Fernando Tatis Jr. rips walk-off homer as Padres rally to beat Reds
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a game-ending home run with two outs in the ninth inning as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.,Tatis hit a line drive just over the left field wall against Reds right-hander Chase Petty for his second home r...
Canadian Open steps into spotlight ahead of U.S. Open
Before the U.S. Open tees off next week, the PGA Tour makes its annual trip north of the border for the RBC Canadian Open, starting Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario., ,The Canadian Open has missed out on top names in recent years, as many top players want to be off the we...
Elbow surgery to cost Phillies OF Johan Rojas rest of season
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas will not return from suspension after all with the club ruling him out for the remainder of the season on Wednesday to undergo elbow surgery.,Rojas was handed an 80-game suspension in March that began at the start of the regular season after he was determ...