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Mystics edge Aces on Shakira Austin's 3-point play
Shakira Austin converted a three-point play with 12.8 seconds remaining to give the Washington Mystics their only lead of the fourth quarter in a 100-99 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.,Austin scored 25 points and Sonia Citron had 20 points with eight assists as the Mysti...
Chiefs unveil renderings of new $3B stadium schedule to open in '31
Though the exact location of the Kansas City Chiefs' new stadium in Kansas has not been finalized, the team on Wednesday revealed the first renderings of the $3 billion, fully enclosed dome set to open for the 2031 season.,Paying homage to Arrowhead Stadium, the team's home since 1972, the dome will...
MLS to investigate Inter Miami over Casemiro signing
Major League Soccer has announced a review into a tampering allegation against Inter Miami in the signing of Brazilian superstar midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday.,"The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete," MLS said in a stat...
O's place rookie C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL
Already without injured starter Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles placed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation on Wednesday.,The roster move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled right fielder Johnathan Rodrig...
Inter Miami sign Brazilian superstar M Casemiro
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazilian superstar midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday.,Casemiro, 34, is under contract through 2027 with an option until June 2029 following five years with Premier League side Manchester United. Inter Miami acquired his discovery priority from the Los Angeles Gal...
Jasper Philipsen wins Stage 17 of Tour de France
Jasper Philipsen won his first Tour de France stage of 2026 and the 11th of his career on Wednesday to extend a win streak by Belgian riders.,Philipsen's victory in Stage 17 from Chambery to Voiron followed countryman Remco Evenepoel's back-to-back triumphs in Stages 15 and 16, the longest streak fo...
Jason Day (back) withdraws from 3M Open
Australia's Jason Day withdrew from the 3M Open on Wednesday due to a back injury.,Day, 38, missed the cut at The Open Championship last week and withdrew during the first round of the U.S. Open on June 18, also with a back injury.,The former World No. 1 is a 13-time winner on the PGA Tour, includin...
Timbers look to continue home field dominance vs. FC Dallas
Following their most impressive win of the season, the Portland Timbers look to keep rolling when they host FC Dallas on Wednesday.,Portland (5-8-2, 17 points) started the second half of the MLS season with a 5-1 away win over the Seattle Sounders last Thursday. The rout of an arch-rival was especia...
World Cup final averages 66.4M viewers in U.S.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday averaged a U.S. TV audience of 66.4 million people.,Fox reported the staggering number Tuesday, citing Nielsen for the linear audience and Adobe Analytics for the streaming data. An average of 42.5 million watched the Spaniards' 1-0 victory o...
Jason Robertson signs 1-year deal to remain with Stars
High-scoring forward Jason Robertson ended a contentious situation with the Dallas Stars and signed a one-year, $12 million contract on Tuesday evening.,Robertson was a restricted free agent who filed for salary arbitration prior to the league's July 5 deadline.,The Stars offered the six-year vetera...
Montreal's Prince Owusu to return vs. league-leading Nashville SC
Nashville SC's goal over their final 19 matches of the regular season is to extend what has been a historic start while positioning themselves for just the second trophy in club history.,Nashville, the Supporters' Shield leaders, host CF Montreal on Wednesday night.,Though a bit rusty at times due t...
Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness.,Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move.,Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games for the B...
Aces face Mystic while searching for 'championship' form
The Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics have something in common as they prepare for Wednesday night's meeting in Washington.,Both teams are coming off high-scoring outings in victories Monday night.,Las Vegas scored 60 first-half points on the way to a 109-83 road victory in Toronto. A'ja Wilson ...
Alex Palou takes checkers at rain-delayed Music City Grand Prix
Alex Palou got a day off to celebrate his native Spain's triumph in the World Cup final before hitting the racetrack and adding to his own trophy collection.,Palou won the rain-delayed Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix on Monday afternoon in Lebanon, Tenn., for his fifth title in 12 races this...
WTA roundup: Mayar Sherif wins Iasi title after Paula Badosa retires
Egypt's Mayar Sherif claimed her first title in nearly four years Monday after Spain's Paula Badosa retired in the final of the Iasi Open in Romania.,In a match moved back from Sunday due to rain, Sherif was up 6-4, 4-0 when Badosa was forced to bow out due to injury after 70 minutes.,Sherif, 30, to...
Nashville SC acquire F Zidane Yanez from NYCFC
Nashville SC acquired 18-year-old striker Zidane Yanez from New York City FC on Monday in exchange for up to $275,000 in general allocation money.,NYCFC receives a guaranteed $50,000 in GAM in 2027 and up to $225,000 based on performance incentives, and also retains a percentage of any future transf...
Brooke Henderson announces engagement to Twins prospect
World No. 13 golfer Brooke Henderson announced her engagement to Minnesota Twins prospect Ricky Castro over social media.,The pair's post on Instagram Sunday came one week after Henderson nearly won the Evian Championship, losing in a playoff to Haeran Ryu of South Korea. Henderson officially became...
Ben Askren Didn't Win the Match—But He Won the Weekend
Ben Askren fell short on the scoreboard at RAF 11, but his emotional return to the wrestling mat was the most inspiring moment in combat sports this weekend....
Mayar Sherif wins Iasi title after Paula Badosa retires
Egypt's Mayar Sherif claimed her first title in nearly four years Monday after Spain's Paula Badosa retired in the final of the Iasi Open in Romania.,In a match carried over from Sunday due to rain, Sherif was up 6-4, 4-0 when Badosa was forced to bow out due to injury after 72 minutes.,Sherif, 30, ...
Slugger Hunter Goodman, Rockies strive to slow down Nationals
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was snubbed from last week's Home Run Derby, but he already is making a case for next year's event.,Goodman has a team-high 30 homers for the Rockies, who face the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Denver.,Washington took t...