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Tigers-Nationals rained out; twin bill slated for Wednesday
The Washington Nationals' home game against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Tuesday due to rain in the area.,Instead, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. The makeup game was scheduled for 1:05 p.m. before their regularly scheduled game at 6:45.,Pitching plans for the twin bill w...
Real Madrid edge Juventus 1-0 at Club World Cup; Kylian Mbappe returns
Gonzalo Garcia scored his third goal of the FIFA Club World Cup early in the second half, Kylian Mbappe made his first tournament appearance and Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Mbappe came on as Garcia's replacement for his fir...
Fever's Sophie Cunningham throws shade at expansion cities
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham took issue with two of the three expansion cities that will be joining the WNBA.,Cunningham's critical comments during her team's shootaround on Tuesday came one day after commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia would join...
Jimmy Haslam, Browns celebrate $600M stadium funding in state budget
A new home for the Dawg Pound with a retractable roof might be back on track upon the formal approval of a two-year Ohio state budget plan that sets aside $600 million for the Cleveland Browns' stadium construction plan.,The state unveiled plans to use a trove of unclaimed funds that stem from forgo...
Rickie Fowler aims to find success in return to John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ill., eager to put a disheartening performance last week behind him and improve his standing in the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of at the John Deere Classic on Thursday.,Fowler, who is No. 111 in the Official World Golf Ranking, will compete at the ev...
Report: Rangers sign D Vladislav Gavrikov to 7-year extension
The New York Rangers signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year, $49 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Gavrikov comes with the Rangers also in talks about trading fellow defenseman K'Andre Miller.,Gavrikov, 29, re...
Cristopher Sanchez looks to give Phils another strong outing vs. Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitchers have mentioned several times this season that they are a competitive group, constantly looking to outdo each other on the mound.,After Zack Wheeler delivered a strong performance on Monday, Cristopher Sanchez will look to match that effort on Tuesday when...
Zack Wheeler fans 10 as Phillies shut out Padres
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 over eight effective innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies posted a 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.,Wheeler (8-3) allowed six hits without a walk before Tanner Banks pitched the ninth. Nick Castellanos homered and J.T. Realmuto had two hits for the Phillie...
Reports: Cup champ Panthers extend Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad
The Florida Panthers are getting the band back together after their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship -- and that means extending one familiar face and one newer one.,Forward Brad Marchand is signing a six-year, $30 million contract to stay in Florida, while defenseman Aaron Ekblad will in...
Reports: Leafs F Mitch Marner headed to Vegas on 8-year deal
The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring star forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade, The Athletic and TSN reported Monday.,Marner is signing an eight-year, $96 million contract ($12 million average annual value) with Toronto as part of the move. The Leafs were the only ...
Wild acquire F Vladimir Tarasenko from Red Wings
The Minnesota Wild acquired two-time Stanley Cup winner Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Wings on Monday.,The Red Wings will receive future considerations for the 33-year-old forward, a four-time All-Star Game selection.,Tarasenko tallied 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games during his lo...
Michigan lands Carter Meadows, No. 5 edge rusher in '26
Michigan picked up another commitment from a prized recruit to boost its Class of 2026 haul with a pledge from edge rusher Carter Meadows. ,Meadows is ranked 34th overall by 247 Sports in the Class of 2026 and was weighing offers from Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina in addition to the Wolv...
Preds acquire D Nicolas Hague, sign him to 4-year deal
Nashville officially announced the acquisition Monday of defenseman Nicolas Hague, who then signed a four-year, $22 million contract with the Predators.,The Predators sent forward Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Hague and a conditional third-ro...
WNBA expands to 18 teams, adds Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
Three WNBA franchises are set to join the league by 2030, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia confirmed as the new teams on Monday. ,The expansion will push the WNBA to 18 total teams. Cleveland (2028) will be the first franchise to play in the WNBA among the latest additions. Detroit is schedu...
Bryce Harper may make his return for Phillies vs. Padres
Bryce Harper, who once enjoyed the greatest moment of his career against the San Diego Padres, could return to the lineup Monday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Padres in the opener of a three-game set.,Harper had "the swing of his life" -- as FOX broadcaster Joe Davis exclaimed in the momen...
Gold Cup: Guatemala stuns Canada on PKs in quarterfinals
Jose Morales buried the winner in the seventh round of penalty kicks to propel Guatemala over Canada and into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday in Minneapolis.,Following a 1-1 draw, Canada and Guatemala went goal for goal through the first four rounds. Both their players missed in th...
LeBron to Cleveland Cavaliers Again? Sounds Right, So It Probably Won’t Happen
LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million option, but it sure doesn’t sound like he’s locked in with the Lakers. Could a final run with the Cavaliers really be in play?...
Reds score two in ninth to rally past Padres 3-2
Will Benson laced a walk-off RBI single to right field in a two-run ninth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday.,With the Reds trailing 2-1 entering the ninth against Padres closer Robert Suarez (2-4), Elly De La Cruz reached on third-baseman T...
Ranger Suarez, Phillies outlast Braves in pitchers' duel
Philadelphia's Ranger Suarez pitched seven strong innings to outduel Atlanta's Spencer Strider and lead the Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.,The Phillies lead the season series 5-4; the teams meet for the final time in a four-game ser...
Report: 76ers picks up $8.4M option on F Kelly Oubre Jr.
The Philadelphia 76ers picked up the one-year, $8.4 million contract option for forward Kelly Oubre Jr. in 2025-26, ESPN reported Sunday.,Oubre, 29, averaged 15.1 points with 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 60 games (57 starts) with the 76ers last season. He has produced at least 15.0 points per gam...