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49ers sign WR Quintez Cephus, cut RB Israel Abanikanda
The San Francisco 49ers signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus to a one-year deal on Thursday and waived running back Israel Abanikanda.,Cephus, 27, was a fifth-round pick by Detroit in the 2020 NFL Draft and last appeared in a game with the Lions in 2022. The league suspended him for the 2023 season f...
Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari not 'firing on all cylinders'
Lewis Hamilton wants to make sure he one day leaves Ferrari's Formula One team better than he found it.,That's why he told reporters Thursday in advance of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend that he's giving input to Ferrari leaders about everything from improving the car to bolstering the way the ...
Orlando City SC look to build steam in clash vs. Crew
With a four-match winless streak behind them, Orlando City SC will look to climb the MLS standings beginning Friday night at the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (10-6-8, 38 points) believe a 2-1 victory over New England on Saturday will serve as momentum heading into the final 10 matches of the season.,"Th...
Commanders put absent Terry McLaurin on reserve/did not report list
The Washington Commanders placed holdout wide receiver Terry McLaurin on the reserve/did not report list on Wednesday.,McLaurin was not present Tuesday for a required conditioning test ahead of Wednesday's first practice.,Under the collective bargaining agreement, McLaurin faces a daily fine of $50,...
Giants, winless Justin Verlander chase series victory vs. Braves
Justin Verlander will continue to search for his first elusive win with the Giants when San Francisco wraps up its six-game road trip with a series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,Atlanta won the opener of the three-game series 9-5 on Monday before San Francisco prevailed 9-0 on Tues...
Rays All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe headed back to IL
Just four days after being activated from the injured list, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed back on it Tuesday.,Lowe missed the final seven game before the All-Star break due tightness in his left oblique. The injury forced him to skip the All-Star Game for the second ...
Reports: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin absent from training camp
Washington Commanders All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not report to training camp Tuesday amid a contract dispute, per multiple reports.,McLaurin, 29, was not present for a required conditioning test that unofficially marks the start of training camp. He is the only Commanders player absent...
Deion Sanders not fully recovered from health scare
Colorado coach Deion Sanders is still "going through" his latest undisclosed health problem and is not yet back with his program.,Sanders, entering Year 3 of his tenure at Colorado, has been at his Texas estate since at least June as he deals with his health. Deion Sanders Jr. has posted multiple vi...
Trail Blazers sign former first-round G Blake Wesley
The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Wesley, 22, averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 58 games off the San Antonio Spurs' bench last season.,He has averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 assists in 156 career games (four starts) since the Spur...
Mariners call up LHP Brandyn Garcia for debut
The Seattle Mariners selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday and optioned right-hander Juan Burgos to Triple-A.,Garcia's next appearance in a Mariners uniform will be his first. He was an 11th-round draft pick by Seattle in 2023.,He moved up from Do...
Montreal re-signs F Alexandra Labelle for 2025-26
The Montreal Victoire re-signed forward Alexandra Labelle for the 2025-26 season on Monday.,The 29-year-old Quebec native had one goal and three assists in 19 games with her hometown club last season.,"Alexandra's arrival last season gave us some much-needed offensive depth. Her attitude and work et...
AAC introduces new name: American Conference
The American Athletic Conference is losing part of its name, announcing Monday it is rebranding as the American Conference.,As part of the change, the American also introduced what it believed to be the first conference-wide live and animated mascot -- an eagle named Soar -- and a new motto: "Built ...
Donald Trump urges Commanders, Guardians to revert to original names
The NFL's Washington Commanders and MLB's Cleveland Guardians are just a few years into their respective team rebrandings, but President Donald Trump is ready for the two franchises to return to their original names.,In a post to Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said that "a big clamoring" exists for t...
Donald Trump Pushes for Return of 'Redskins' and 'Indians' Team Names
Donald Trump took to social media calling for the Commanders and Guardians to revert to their old team names. Cleveland responded. Washington stayed silent. Why?...
Omir Fernandez saves Timbers with late goal in draw with Minnesota
Forward Omir Fernandez scored in the 92nd minute -- his first goal with Portland -- as the host Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night.,Fernandez, breaking in alone by the left post, roofed a left-footed shot off a cross by Juan Mosquera to salvage a point for the Tim...
Martin Ojeda scores twice as Orlando City edge Revs
Martin Ojeda scored his team-leading 11th and 12th goals to lift Orlando City SC to a 2-1 victory over the host New England Revolution on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,Ojeda's second multi-goal performance this season helped Orlando (10-6-8, 38 points) snap a four-match winless run and earn it...
Athletics pour it on late to pull away from Guardians
Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson both hit two-run home runs and Luis Severino earned his first win in more than a month as the visiting Athletics pulled away for an 8-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.,Langeliers went deep in the eighth inning off Nic Enright, and Wilson and Nick ...
Former MLB pitcher, longtime scout Jeff Bittiger dies at 63
Former major league pitcher Jeff Bittiger, a scout for 22 years with the Athletics, died on Saturday morning, the team announced. He was 63.,The organization did not disclose the cause of death. The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, a pro independent league franchise for whom Bittiger was a longtime pitcher,...
Xander Schauffele charges after 'luck boxing' to stay in Open contention
Fighting his swing and seeing world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pulling away from the field, Xander Schauffele turned to the scoreboards around the Royal Portrush Golf Club seeking extra motivation at The Open Championship on Saturday.,"I don't react (to leaderboards), but today I was," Schauffele said ...
Report: Von Miller's deal with Commanders could net him $10.5M
Von Miller's one-year deal with the Washington Commanders gives him a chance to earn $10.5 million, NFL Network reported Saturday.,The deal is worth $6.1 million but reportedly can give the three-time All-Pro another $4.4 million in incentives.,Miller, 36, is the NFL's active leader in sacks with 12...