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Commanders cut K Brandon McManus in wake of lawsuit
The Washington Commanders released kicker Brandon McManus on Sunday night, several days after the veteran player was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit.,McManus and his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, are being sued by two women identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II. The lawsuit was fi...
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz to meet in French Open quarters
Stefanos Tsitsipas -- down a set and a break -- rallied to defeat Italy's Matteo Arnaldi 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the French Open on Sunday.,The ninth seed, Tsitsipas was serving down 5-3 in the second set and fended off three set points to stay alive. Serving at 5-...
AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque to play for Stars in Game 6 vs. Oilers
American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will draw into the lineup for the Dallas Stars on Sunday when they visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Western Conference final. ,Coach Peter DeBoer told reporters Sunday morning that Bourque will make his NHL playoff debut in place of fellow forward ...
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff dominant en route to French Open quarters
Top seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, third-seeded Coco Gauff and Czech Marketa Vondrousova, the fifth seed, all posted sweeps Sunday to move into the quarterfinals of the French Open.,The trio of reigning Grand Slam titleists each beat an unseeded opponent at Roland Garros in Paris.,Swiatek blanked Russi...
Novak Djokovic avoids upset, rallies for third-round win at French Open
No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia avoided an upset by outlasting 30th-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti for a 7-5, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory on Saturday in the third round of the French Open in Paris. ,Even though 15 years separate the 37-year-old Djokovic from the 22-year-old Musetti, Djokovic ...
Red Bulls stay unbeaten at home, edge Orlando City
John Tolkin picked up a tremendous free-kick goal and a possible injury as the New York Red Bulls earned a 1-0 victory over Orlando City on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.,The Red Bulls are the only Eastern Conference team without a loss at home this season (5-0-2). New York (8-3-5, 29 points) is 4-1-0 i...
Alexander Zverev survives 5-set thriller at French Open
Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, staging a furious rally to fend off Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in a five-set marathon.,The German need four hours, 13 minutes to eliminate Griekspoor 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10-3) on the clay court...
Athletics place RHP Lucas Erceg (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Lucas Erceg on the 15-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right forearm.,The move is retroactive to Sunday. Erceg last pitched on May 25, throwing a perfect inning of relief in the Athletics' 3-1 home victory over the Houston Astros.,Oakland manager...
Nashville SC look to keep momentum going vs. struggling Revs
Nashville SC aims to build on a four-game unbeaten streak and the best overall performance of their season when they host the struggling New England Revolution on Saturday in an Eastern Conference clash.,Nashville (4-4-7, 19 points) heads home after a resounding midweek 2-0 victory at FC Cincinnati ...
Giants minor leaguer Anthony Tandron suspended 56 games
San Francisco Giants minor league shortstop Anthony Tandron was handed an unpaid, 56-game suspension Friday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.,Tandron, who was positive for the substance Boldenone, is a prospect on the Dominican Summer League Giants roster. ,A news release f...
Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise into Round of 16 at French Open
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday in Grand Slam fashion on Friday, defeating Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 to easily move into the Round of 16 at the French Open in Paris.,Swiatek, of Poland, advanced to the fourth round at Paris for the sixth consecutive year. She has won the pas...
Orlando City to test road mettle vs. Red Bulls
One of the league's hottest road teams will try to mar the Eastern Conference's only unbeaten home record when Orlando City visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.,The Red Bulls are 4-0-2 on their home field, including Wednesday's 3-1 win over Charlotte FC.,Charlotte had not allow...
MLB extends leave for Rays SS Wander Franco
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to extend Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco's administrative leave until the All-Star break, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Franco was removed from the 40-man roster and placed on paid administrative leave during the ongoing inv...
Juwan Howard joins Nets as assistant coach
Former Michigan coach Juwan Howard was one of five assistant coaches added to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez's staff on Friday.,The team also added Steve Hetzel, Deividas Dulkys, Connor Griffin and Travis Bader to a staff that already included Jay Hernandez, Adam Caporn, Ryan Forehan-Kelly...
Guardians face Nationals in search of 8th straight home win
Strong play at home is a big reason the Cleveland Guardians are among the best teams in the majors. ,Meanwhile, the overachieving Washington Nationals look to build on an impressive series victory against another of the majors' top clubs. ,The Guardians look for an eighth straight home victory when ...
Isi Gabsa hits bird with tee shot at U.S. Women's Open
Golfers love to be associated with the term "birdie," it's only natural. ,Unfortunately for Isi Gabsa, that wasn't the case during one particular portion of her opening round of the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday in Lancaster, Pa.,Gabsa's tee shot on the par-3 No. 12 hole at Lancaster Country Club sa...
With bats heating up, Rays take on Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays' slumbering offense woke up with a flurry of extra-base hits Wednesday. ,Tampa Bay will look to keep it up Thursday afternoon in the series finale against the Oakland Athletics in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Struggling to a 2-6 mark on a nine-game homestand, the Rays will go for the seri...
Hugo Cuypers scores late to help Fire tie Orlando City
Hugo Cuypers scored in the second half to help the host Chicago Fire rally for a 1-1 draw against Orlando City on Wednesday.,The Fire (2-8-6, 12 points) have played to consecutive draws after a four-game losing streak yet remain winless in their past nine matches (0-5-4).,Orlando (4-6-5, 17 points) ...
Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch set for December
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have scheduled a Dec. 21 rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,"The world will watch another historical fight again," Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, posted Wednesday on social media. "Our commitmen...
Chicago, Orlando aim to end recent struggles
Two sides struggling to score look to get going when Orlando City visits the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.,Orlando (4-6-4, 16 points) has scored 15 goals, fourth fewest in MLS this season and has been shut out three times in the past five matches, including the most recent outing, a 2-0 setback against...