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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas facing federal charges for illegal poker games
Former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas and five other defendants were arrested Wednesday on a federal indictment alleging they operated an illegal gambling business running high-stakes poker games at Arenas' mansion in Encino, Calif., according to the United States Attorney's Office of the Central...
Texas lands Liberty transfer 2B Callum Early
The Texas Longhorns added to their transfer portal class with the addition of Callum Early.,The 6-foot, 170-pound Early hit .295 with two home runs, six doubles, 15 RBIs and an .837 OPS in 33 games as a freshman for Liberty last season. Listed as a second baseman, Early can also play the outfield an...
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham signs podcast deal
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham continues to cash in on her fame gained as the on-court defender of teammate Caitlin Clark.,Front Office Sports reported Wednesday that Colin Cowherd's digital media property, The Volume, has signed a podcast deal with Cunningham. She is the co-host of "Show Me ...
Angels erupt for 4 runs in 6th, coast to win over Rangers
Yoan Moncada hit a two-run, go-ahead single to highlight a four-run sixth inning and Jo Adell went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 8-5, over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Reid Detmers (4-2) picked up th...
Luis Ortiz, Emmanuel Clase, Shohei Ohtani and the Hypocrisy of the MLB
Shohei Ohtani plays on after $16M was stolen from him. Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are suspended without proof. MLB’s double standard is hard to ignore....
Report: Las Vegas to host 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Las Vegas is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.,Sources told the outlet that the date of the draw would be Friday, Dec. 5 and that Las Vegas was selected over cities in Canada and Mexico. FIFA officials have not confirmed the date or site.,For the first...
Reports: Whitecaps closing in on deal with Thomas Muller
The Vancouver Whitecaps are finalizing a deal to sign former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, according to multiple reports.,Vancouver's next step in closing the deal, which would be its highest-profile signing in team history, is to acquire Muller's discovery rights. Discovery rights allow MLS clu...
Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown (leg) carted off field
Kansas City Chiefs wideout Marquise "Hollywood" Brown left Tuesday's practice on a cart with an ankle injury.,Brown, 28, was limping after appearing to injure his lower right leg on a play in the back of the end zone.,The former first-round pick played in only two games in his first season with Kans...
Report: Marc Lasry considering bid for Connecticut Sun
Billionaire Marc Lasry is looking into making a bid to buy the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA, Sportico reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.,The owners of the Sun have been exploring the possibility of selling the franchise. In May, owner Mohegan Tribe hired Allen & Company, an investment bank, ...
Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton avoids ACL tear, out 4-6 weeks
An MRI revealed that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton did not tear his ACL in practice on Monday.,Guyton, 24, avoided the season-ending injury but will miss four to six weeks with a bone fracture in his right knee.,He was injured when his leg got rolled up on during a padded practice at train...
Guardians, adjusting to closer's absence, face Rockies again
The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.,The Guardians took another step in the wrong direction lat...
Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Former MLB manager Dusty Baker is reportedly set to manage Nicaragua during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,Baker, 76, retired from the major leagues two years ago after winning a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022 and being named National League Manager of the Year three times. Baker is ...
Braves add RHP Carlos Carrasco in deal with Yankees
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.,Carrasco, 38, had been designated for assignment by the Yankees in May before accepting an assignment to remain with the organization and join the roster at Tripl...
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase on paid leave in betting probe
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave amid an ongoing sports betting probe by Major League Baseball.,The three-time All-Star right-hander's leave runs through Aug. 31, MLB said in a statement on Monday.,The Guardians issued a statement acknowledging...
Cowboys G Rob Jones (neck) to miss 2-3 months
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will be sidelined 2-3 months after breaking a bone in his neck during a weekend practice, the team confirmed Monday.,Jones was hurt in Sunday's first padded practice of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. An MRI revealed the injury, which is not expected to require surgery...
Speedway Classic to break MLB attendance record
Saturday's MLB Speedway Classic will break Major League Baseball's all-time single-game attendance record, the league announced on Monday.,More than 85,000 tickets have been sold for the game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway, the first MLB game ever played in ...
Report: Cowboys G Rob Jones (neck) out 2-3 months
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will be sidelined 2-3 months after breaking a bone in his neck during practice, ESPN reported Monday.,Jones, a candidate for the starting spot at left guard, was hurt late in Sunday's session at training camp in Oxnard, Calif. An MRI and other testing revealed the inju...
Reports: Royals keeping RHP Seth Lugo with 2-year, $46M extension
Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo, once thought to be a prime trade candidate before Thursday's deadline, will stay with the Royals after agreeing to a two-year, $46 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.,Lugo will earn $20 million annually plus a $3 million sign...
Royals LHP Rich Hill, 45, beating Father Time with Braves up next
Kansas City's Rich Hill continues to prove why he's an ageless wonder on the mound.,Perhaps equally as impressive, the 45-year-old Hill has never suffered a losing decision against the Atlanta Braves.,Hill looks to build on a solid 2025 debut with his latest club and help the surging Royals attempt ...
Liberty without star Breanna Stewart (leg) for visit to Wings
The New York Liberty won't have seven-time All-Star forward Breanna Stewart available when they face the Dallas Wings on Monday night to start a four-game road trip.,It's unclear how much time Stewart will miss, but it appears her absence will be short term after she suffered an injury to her lower ...