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LA Thieves unblemished at CDL Major 4 qualifying
The Los Angeles Thieves posted the lone sweep on Saturday and remained atop the standings at 5-0 as the third and final week continued in Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying.,While the Thieves shut out the winless Vancouver Surge 3-0, the Miami Heretics topped also winless Cloud9 New York 3...
Liberty eager to start new streak against injury-plagued Sparks
The New York Liberty are looking to begin a new streak.,The Liberty (11-5) had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Friday night against the Washington Mystics. Despite the three-point loss, the group has worked through some early struggles and grown into one of the WNBA's best teams this seas...
FaZe send Falcons to first loss in CDL Major 4 qualifying
FaZe Vegas handed the Riyadh Falcons their first defeat in Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, prevailing 3-0 on Friday as the third and final week of matches began.,In the day's other action, the undefeated Los Angeles Thieves downed Cloud9 New York 3-1, and the Paris Gentle Mates topped ...
ATP roundup: Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz to meet again in Halle QFs
Less than a week after meeting in the final at Stuttgart, Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz will have a rematch on grass in the Terra Wortman Open in Halle, Germany.,Shelton, the No. 3 seed, earned a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory over countryman Ethan Quinn on Thursday, while the fifth-seeded Fritz was...
Blue Jays send RHP Max Scherzer back to IL with back spasms
One week after he returned from the injured list, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer will miss more time after he was put back on the 15-day IL on Wednesday with back spasms.,The Blue Jays will fill out the pitching staff by recalling right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo in advanc...
Aces' A'ja Wilson, Wings' Paige Bueckers lead early All-Star Game voting
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers lead all players in voting for this summer's WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago after the first batch of fan votes were announced on Wednesday by the league.,Wilson, a seven-time All-Star and four-time league MVP, leads the league in...
USGA, R&A delaying golf ball rollback till at least 2030
The proposed "rollback" of the golf ball will not begin in 2028, the USGA and the R&A announced Wednesday in conjunction with the PGA and DP World tours.,The topic has been a flashpoint in the sport for years, and many professional players have been against new testing standards for balls aimed at c...
Breaking Down the Biggest Surprises in MLB All-Star Fan Voting
A position-by-position look at the latest MLB All-Star voting results, highlighting deserving leaders, notable snubs and fan favorites....
ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev wins in first match since Roland Garros crown
French Open champion Alexander Zverev returned to action Tuesday and the top seed delivered 16 aces while posting a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Czech Vit Kopriva in a first-round match at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle in his native Germany.,Zverev was on the grass court nine days after beating Ita...
Cowboys WR George Pickens at mincamp, not participating in drills
Dallas wide receiver George Pickens attended his first offseason practice with the team on Tuesday, after skipping the voluntary portion of the Cowboys' offseason program.,Pickens did not participate in team drills on Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp.,The decision was precautionary, as t...
Kyle Whittingham Could Finally Win A National Title At Michigan
Kyle Whittingham built Utah into a powerhouse. Now Michigan may give him the opportunity to win the national championship that eluded him for decades....
ATP roundup: Frances Tiafoe knocks off Flavio Cobolli in Halle
Frances Tiafoe notched his first top-10 win since 2024 by taking down French Open finalist Flavio Cobolli of Italy 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the opening round at the Terra Wortmann Open on Monday in Halle, Germany.,Tiafoe, who was stopped in the Round of 16 at Roland Garros, told the ATP website he wanted to ...
Riyadh storms back, improves to 3-0 at Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
A day after the Los Angeles Thieves improved to 3-0 at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, the Riyadh Falcons appeared doomed in their bid to match on Sunday.,But down 2-1, the Falcons rallied to win the final two maps and win 3-2 in the final of three Week 2 matches played on the day. The...
Aces carry six-game win streak into road test against Wings
The Las Vegas Aces have found their stride and will look to build on a six-game winning streak when they travel to play the Dallas Wings on Monday in a Commissioner's Cup game at Arlington, Texas.,The Wings were the most recent team to defeat the Aces, producing a 95-87 victory at home on May 28. Si...
LA Thieves fight to stay perfect in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
The Los Angeles Thieves remained unbeaten, but it wasn't easy as they had to rally to defeat G2 Minnesota 3-2 on Saturday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying.,Boston Breach, the Carolina Royal Ravens and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 2 of the Week 2 matches.,The 12 Call of Duty Leag...
Former NFL All-Pro DE Aldon Smith dies at 36
Former NFL defensive end Aldon Smith, who quickly made an impact as an All-Pro pass rusher before encountering off-field issues, died on Saturday. He was 36.,The San Francisco 49ers, who selected Smith seventh overall in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Missouri, confirmed his death on Saturday without pro...
G2, Thieves, FaZe garner wins in Call of Duty Stage 4 qualifying
G2 Minnesota and the Los Angeles Thieves joined the ranks of 2-0 teams Friday at Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, while OpTic Texas and Boston Breach took their first losses.,Minnesota knocked off Texas 3-2, Los Angeles outlasted Boston 3-2 and FaZe Vegas defeated the Paris Gentle Mates...
Fire continues rugged schedule as Wings roll into Portland
The Dallas Wings and the Portland Fire are headed in different directions as they prepare to meet Saturday night in Portland.,While the Wings (8-4, 3-1 Commissioner's Cup) have won five of their last six games, the expansion Fire (6-8, 0-4 Commissioner's Cup) have lost their last four games.,Dallas'...
Texas Tech's Opponents Should Refuse to Play Brendan Sorsby
The court ruling restoring Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility has reignited debate over NCAA authority, gambling violations and competitive integrity....
Brendan Sorsby Ruling Shows NCAA Has Lost Control of College Sports
The NCAA is under fire after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won an injunction allowing him to play in 2026 despite betting-related allegations....