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Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington prepared for another U.S. Senior Open showdown
Stewart Cink authored a 6-under-par 64 on Saturday to rocket to the top of the U.S. Senior Open leaderboard with one round to go at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.,Cink sits at 9 under 201 through 54 holes as he attempts to go 3-for-3 on PGA Tour Champions majors this year. He'll begin the fi...
Mexico to double security for England match after fan deaths
After four deaths were tied to celebrations surrounding Mexico's round of 32 victory in the World Cup on Tuesday, government officials have moved to reduce crowds at the city's watch parties and double security in advance of Sunday's round of 16 match against England.,Mexico's 2-0 victory against Ec...
Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.,Martin, 40, has been out for just over a month with a right shoulder impingement. He was 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA over 12 relief appearances this...
Stewart Cink, Charlie Wi share first-round lead at U.S. Senior Open
Stewart Cink put himself in contention to win a third straight major, as he shares the lead after the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship on Thursday in Upper Arlington, Ohio.,Cink and co-leader Charlie Wi of South Korea each shot 3-under-par 67 at Scioto Country Club to sit atop a tigh...
Three Fever players named All-Star Game starters
Three Indiana Fever players were among the 10 starters announced Thursday for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game.,Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell will represent Indiana at the July 25 showcase in Chicago.,Guards Clark and Mitchell will be joined in the backcourt by the Dallas Wings' Paige ...
Avalanche sign F Jaden Schwartz to 3-year contract
The Colorado Avalanche signed veteran forward Jaden Schwartz to a three-year contract through 2028-29 on Thursday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value of the deal at $9.75 million ($3.25 million per season).,Schwartz, 34, won a Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2018-19 and ...
Magic bring back Nikola Vucevic for second tour with franchise
Veteran big man Nikola Vucevic signed with the Orlando Magic on Wednesday for his second stint with the franchise.,The Magic did not disclose contract terms, but Vucevic agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, according to an ESPN report. He spent 8 1/2 seasons with Orlando in his first stint with ...
Report: Rockets signing G Marcus Smart to 2-year, $13M deal
The Houston Rockets are signing free agent Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 62 games (54 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. He declined his $5.4 million player opti...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter returns to Pistons, reports say
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.,Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.,The Pistons ...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
MLB, players association make $1M donation for Venezuela relief
A joint $1 million donation will be made by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to the Red Cross for assistance in recovery efforts in the aftermath of the powerful June 24 earthquake in Venezuela.,MLB noted the league's relationship with Venezuela in a press rele...
Report: Lakers G Marcus Smart declines $5.4M option
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart declined his $5.4 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent, ESPN reported Monday.,Smart, 32, signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers in advance of the 2025-26 season. In 62 games (54 starts) last season, he averaged 9...
Shane van Gisbergen nabs final road-course trophy of '26 at Sonoma
Shane van Gisbergen led a race-high 74 of 110 laps and hung on in NASCAR's final road-course event of 2026, winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif.,The No. 97 Trackhouse Racing driver put his Chevrolet back up front after his final pit stop on Lap 88, held a he...
Can MMA Fix Its Officiating Problem After UFC Baku?
UFC Baku sparked fresh debate over MMA officiating after several controversial referee decisions left fighters, fans and analysts frustrated....
Report: Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte (knee) to miss extended time
Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to miss significant time because of a knee ligament injury, The Athletic reported Sunday, putting his start to next season for Manchester United in jeopardy.,Ugarte was carried of the field with the injury during Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain at Zapopan, Me...
Rangers put OF Wyatt Langford on IL, activate OF Evan Carter
The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain and activated outfielder Evan Carter after a short turn on the IL because of an oblique strain. ,Langford was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.,A former N...
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay exited the World Cup meekly after the group stage, and the team's exit from North America reportedly didn't go according to plan either.,The Uruguayan soccer federation canceled the squad's scheduled charter flight from the team's training base in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to the home capita...
Report: Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75M deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder are retaining a key piece of their frontcourt, agreeing to a new three-year, $75 million deal with Isaiah Hartenstein, ESPN reported on Friday night.,The deal, which would keep the 28-year-old Hartenstein in the state's capital through 2028-29, would bring his total earning...
Parents allege excessive force in death of ex-RB Doug Martin
A lawsuit filed by Doug Martin's parents alleges delayed care after police used excessive force led to the former All-Pro running back's death last October.,Leslie and Doug Martin filed the wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against the city of Oakland, Calif., multiple police officers and an a...
Dodgers activate RHP Brock Stewart (foot) from injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Brock Stewart from the injured list Monday and optioned right-hander Chayce McDermott in advance of a road series opener against the Minnesota Twins.,The move puts Stewart in position to face his former club this week. The 34-year-old was moved from the...