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Improving Sporting KC hold off last-place Earthquakes
Striker Alan Pulido snapped an 11-match league goalless drought and visiting Sporting Kansas City held on for a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.,Erik Thommy opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season for Kansas City (6-13-5, 23 points), which completed its first...
Earthquakes eye rare win streak vs. Sporting KC
The San Jose Earthquakes will try to earn rare consecutive victories on Saturday night when they host a Sporting Kansas City side facing a quick turnaround following a midweek triumph in the U.S. Open Cup.,The Earthquakes (4-16-2, 14 points) enter the weekend at the bottom of the Western Conference ...
Rookie Paul Skenes gets rare 'call' to start for NL in All-Star Game
Rookie sensation Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.,The 22-year-old right-hander was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft and has started only 11 games in the major leagues.,National League All-Star manager Tor...
Kings rookie Devin Carter (shoulder) out at least 6 months
Sacramento rookie guard Devin Carter will miss at least six months after undergoing left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, the Kings announced on Thursday.,Carter, 22, was the 13th overall pick in last month's NBA draft after earning Big East Player of the Year at Providence (career-high 19....
Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday but could return before the end of the season. ,Reds manager David Bell told reporters Wednesday that surgery was necessary to repair ligament damage. Bell added that Martini has a "legitimate chance to be back this season.",...
Vikings' Justin Jefferson 'not mad' at Kirk Cousins for departure
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he understands quarterback Kirk Cousins' decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. ,Cousins, after all, signed a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed after spending the past six seasons with Minnesota.,"I'm not mad at him at...
Lionel Messi & Four Stars to Watch in Copa America Semifinals
Lionel Messi headlines the Copa America semifinals, but don't sleep on these four superstars that will be ready to impress the world....
Earthquakes get goal from Hernan Lopez to edge Fire
Hernan Lopez scored in the 49th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes gave interim coach Ian Russell his first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Chicago Fire on Sunday night. ,San Jose (4-16-2, 14 points) snapped a nine-match winless streak (0-8-1). Entering the night as the leagu...
Reds place INF Nick Martini (thumb) on 10-day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Nick Martini on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a left thumb injury.,Martini jammed his thumb during a head-first slide while trying to steal second base in the second inning of the 5-3 home loss to the Detroit Tigers. Martini did not come out of th...
Twins place utility player Austin Martin (oblique) on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed utility player Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of right oblique strain.,In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul.,Martin, 25, has not played since Friday. The move is retroactive to Saturday.,He m...
Looking to end nine-match winless skid, Earthquakes face Fire
San Jose Earthquakes interim coach Ian Russell says he likes having pressure on him.,Well, Russell is getting that and more as he tries to turn around a team that owns the worst record in the MLS and is struggling through a nine-match winless streak.,San Jose gets another chance to end the skid agai...
Roundup: Thunder officially sign C Isaiah Hartenstein
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein officially signed a multi-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.,The Thunder did not release contract details, but according to multiple reports earlier this week, the deal is for three seasons and $87 million.,A journeyman to start his NBA car...
Thunder sign C Isaiah Hartenstein to multi-year contract
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein officially signed a multi-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.,The Thunder did not release contract details, but according to multiple reports earlier this week, the deal is for three seasons and $87 million.,A journeyman to start his NBA car...
Report: F Caleb Martin, 76ers agree to 4-year deal
Forward Caleb Martin is the latest free agent to join the Philadelphia 76ers, agreeing to a four-year contract worth more than $32 million, per an ESPN report Saturday.,Martin, 28, slots in as the Sixers' starting power forward alongside former MVP center Joel Embiid and All-NBA forward Paul George,...
St. Louis City break out of slump with shutout of Earthquakes
Eduard Lowen and Hosei Kijima scored first-half goals and St. Louis City halted a nine-match winless stretch with a 2-0 victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.,Indiana Vassilev had two assists for St. Louis City (4-7-10, 22 points), who controlled the match in their first ...
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani repeat as All-Star Game starters
Based off of fan voting, sluggers Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will be the only repeat starters at this year's All-Star Game. ,Judge, the leading vote-getter in the majors, topped the big leagues with 32 home runs and 83 RBIs entering Wednesday. H...
With interim coaches in control, St. Louis City, Earthquakes collide
A pair of struggling Western Conference teams will battle when St. Louis City host the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night. ,Both sides will be guided by interim coaches.,St. Louis (3-7-10, 19 points) has fared poorly this season after winning the West in 2023 and heads into Wednesday's match in...
St. Louis City sign German M Marcel Hartel
St. Louis City announced the signing of German midfielder Marcel Hartel on Tuesday.,The former FC St. Pauli star arrives on a free transfer through June 2028, with a club option for the rest of the 2028 MLS season.,St. Louis acquired his discovery rights from the Columbus Crew for $350,000 in 2024 g...
Celtics available for purchase after championship
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.,The franchise announced Monday that it is available for purchase on the heels of a record 18th NBA title secured last month, getting past the Dallas Mavericks in a five-game NBA Finals.,No purch...
Thunder add 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein, keep two key rotation pieces
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Monday.,Forward Aaron Wiggins, after declining a team option, also cashed in Monday with a new five-year, $47 million contract and Oklahoma City re-sign...