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Report: Atlanta United nearing $18M transfer for Breel Embolo
Atlanta United are finalizing a massive deal to acquire forward Breel Embolo from French side Rennes, The Athletic reported Friday.,The reported $18 million transfer fee would make the 29-year-old Swiss international one of the top five most expensive players in MLS history.,Embolo tallied 10 goals ...
San Francisco awarded 2028 MLB All-Star Game
The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The 98th Midsummer Classic will be the first held at the 42,000-seat Bay Area ballpark since 2007.,"With its passionate fanbase, world-class ballpark, and rich baseball history, San Fran...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds
Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.,Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) has not allowed a run in his past three outings covering 20 innings, markin...
Hunter Goodman, Rockies face Giants hoping to escape NL West cellar
One of the most powerful catchers in the game today will get an opportunity to strut his stuff in front of one of the greats of the past when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants meet in a three-game series starting Friday night in Northern California.,The set matches teams that haven't had...
Ty Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car in Bristol
Ty Gibbs will pay tribute to late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in a car with the iconic M&M's paint scheme at the Cup Series race next month at Bristol Motor Speedway.,Busch's widow, Samantha, announced Thursday that Gibbs would drive his No. 54 car with Busch's colors on "one of Kyle's...
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) week-to-week
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, head coach Dave Canales said Thursday.,"It's a legit hamstring (injury). It's week-to-week right now, the way we see it," Canales said. "... So, we're gonna get him some treatment. Very confident he'll b...
10 Fantasy Football Targets to Know Before Your 2026 Draft
Looking for fantasy football targets? Here are 10 players you can realistically land in your 2026 draft, including Jahmyr Gibbs, CeeDee Lamb and Derrick Henry....
Three Quarterbacks Who Could Go No. 1 Overall in the 2027 NFL Draft
Arch Manning, Dante Moore and CJ Carr are among the quarterbacks to watch as the race for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft takes shape....
Atlanta Braves’ Rotation Gamble Looks Smart, But October Will Tell the Story
Atlanta added just Tyler Mahle at the MLB trade deadline, and the early returns are strong. But can the Braves’ rotation hold up in October?...
5 NFL Players Turning Heads at Training Camp Ahead of the 2026 Season
Bo Nix, Brock Bowers and three other NFL players are turning heads at training camp ahead of the 2026 season....
Report: Panthers agree to deal with veteran TE Darren Waller
Tight end Darren Waller, who made a comeback with the Miami Dolphins last year after a year of retirement, agreed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,The 33-year-old veteran was a popular red-zone target in Miami, snagging six touchdown receptions over nine...
Astros chip away late, take series over Giants
Taylor Trammell tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, seven Houston pitchers combined for a five-hitter and the Astros completed a break-even NL West swing with a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon., ,The victory, Houston's second in San Francisco af...
Cowboys ($15.5B) once again top NFL team valuations
The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise at $15.5 billion, according to Sportico's annual valuation list released Wednesday.,The number represents a 21% increase from last year.,While profitable off the field, Jerry Jones' Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since Jan. 28, 1996. ,The...
Atlanta Falcons Have Plenty of Reasons for Optimism Entering 2026
The Atlanta Falcons enter 2026 with a new regime, a loaded offense and an easy schedule. Can they finally end their playoff drought?...
Astros cling to AL West lead as they finish West Coast swing with matchup vs. Giants
The Houston Astros hope to head home with a lead in the American League West and a 3-3 record on a six-game Western swing when they wrap up their trip with a third consecutive matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.,The Astros have lost three of five games in San Diego and S...
Astros fall to Giants as Jose Altuve leaves with foot injury
Carson Whisenhunt overcame a shaky start to allow just one run in 5 2/3 innings, Bryce Eldridge homered and the San Francisco Giants evened their three-game home interleague series against the Houston Astros with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night.,The Astros were able to retain their half-game lead in the...
At NFL media day, CBS mum on Tony Romo decision timeline
CBS Sports president David Berson expressed concern about the brand's image but did not offer a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future with the network.,CBS held its NFL Media Day on Tuesday without its lead game analyst present. Romo is on leave due to the aftermath of his July 23 arrest ...
Bears S Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after knee surgery
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had knee surgery Friday and will be out 4-6 months, coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday.,The Bears are hopeful Bryant could return at the end of the season or playoffs. ,Initially, there was optimism within the organization that Bryant might not need surgery when he ...
Ranking the NBA’s Christmas Day Games From Worst to Best
The NBA Christmas Day schedule is set. Here’s our ranking of all five matchups from worst to best ahead of the 2026-27 season....
President Trump: Removing FIFA's Gianni Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'
Embattled FIFA leader Gianni Infantino has a powerful and vocal supporter -- President Donald J. Trump.,As soccer organizations around the world continue to call for the resignation of the FIFA president, post-World Cup, Trump blasted that idea in a message he posted to Truth Social on Monday night....