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USMNT drops Folarin Balogun (ankle), 2 others from Gold Cup roster
The U.S. men's national team will be without injured forward Folarin Balogun, midfielder Sean Zawadzki and defender DeJuan Jones for the CONCACAF Gold Cup this month.,Balogun, who has scored five goals in 17 USMNT appearances, continues to deal with an ailing ankle that he injured last month playing...
Battlehawks hold down Defenders in UFL semi preview
Carson Wells, Myles Sims and Mike Rose made seven tackles apiece, leading a strong defensive effort that led the St. Louis Battlehawks to a 13-8 win over the D.C. Defenders on Friday in Washington.,The game was a preview of a UFL semifinal matchup that was already slated for June 8 in St. Louis.,The...
Reports: Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver out for season with torn UCL
Atlanta right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver will miss the rest of this season with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, according to multiple reports Friday.,He will likely miss part or potentially all of the 2026 season as well.,Smith-Shawver will reportedly consult with doctors further to determine...
Lawsuit accuses Pelicans' Zion Williamson of rape, abuse
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was accused of rape in a lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles, the New York Post reported on Friday.,In the suit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the woman -- identified as Jane Doe from Seattle -- alleges Williamson sexually assaulted her twi...
Lawsuit accuses Pelicans' Zion Williamson of rape
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson was accused of rape in a lawsuit filed this week in Los Angeles, the New York Post reported on Friday.,In the suit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the woman -- identified as Jane Doe -- alleges Williamson sexually assaulted her twice in 2020.,T...
50 prospects withdraw from NBA draft
Fifty early entry candidates withdrew from 2025 NBA Draft consideration ahead of this week's deadline, including two players returning to defending national champion Florida.,In addition to forward Alex Condon and center Rueben Chinyelu of the Gators, the full list released by the league on Friday a...
Ex-Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews plans return to NHL
After a two-year hiatus, former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is planning to play in the NHL next season.,Toews, 37, informed his agent Pat Brisson that he is committed to embark on a comeback attempt. Brisson confirmed the news to multiple media outlets on Thursday.,"Yes, 100 percent. J...
Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver exits start after feeling 'pop' in elbow
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver exited Thursday's start with a right elbow injury after he "felt it pop," according to Braves manager Brian Snitker.,In the third inning of an eventual 5-4 road loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader, Smith-Shawver w...
Ben Griffin fires 65, sets early pace at Memorial
After winning a tournament on Sunday, Ben Griffin stayed hot Thursday by shooting a 7-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.,Griffin's card featured one eagle and a three-birdie run at Nos. 16-18 at Muirfield Village Golf Club. He finished the day with ...
Terry Bradshaw rips idea of Aaron Rodgers joining Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw isn't rooting for his old team to land Aaron Rodgers, the biggest-name free agent QB on the market.,Rodgers and the Steelers reportedly have discussed a deal since the end of last season, but he remains on the market.,"That's a joke. That t...
Shawn Kemp pleads guilty to 2nd-degree assault in shooting incident
Six-time NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree assault in relation to a shooting incident outside a Tacoma, Wash., mall in March 2023.,According to reports, the prosecuting attorney suggested to the Pierce County Superior Court judge that Kemp be sentenced to nine months...
G Milos Uzan withdrawing from draft, returning to Houston
Houston guard Milos Uzan has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the Cougars.,His representation, PNW Sports Group, confirmed his decision with ESPN on Tuesday.,The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.,Uzan, ...
Battlehawks blow out Brahmas, keep pressure on Defenders
The St. Louis Battlehawks rumbled for 169 yards and two touchdowns on the ground on their way to a 39-13 win over the Brahmas in San Antonio on Friday.,The win moved the Battlehawks to 7-2, a half game ahead of the DC Defenders in the XFL Conference race. The Defenders play at the Houston Roughnecks...
Frost earn stunning OT win over Charge, level PWHL finals
Britta Curl-Salemme scored with 16 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, then tallied the winner 16:24 into the extra session as the Minnesota Frost edged the host Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Thursday to even the PWHL finals at one win apiece.,Ottawa's Jocelyne Larocque opened the scoring at 17:25 ...
Ex-major-leaguer Darin Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury
Nearly two years after his final game, former major leaguer Darin Ruf filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds for an injury at Great American Ball Park that he claims ended his career.,According to the lawsuit filed in Hamilton County (Ohio) Common Pleas, Ruf injured himself on a tar...
Blackhawks tab Jeff Blashill as head coach
The Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill as their new head coach on Thursday.,Blashill replaces Anders Sorensen, who was Chicago's interim coach after the December firing of Luke Richardson.,Blashill, 51, will begin his second stint as a head coach in the NHL. He post...
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka earn French Open top seeds
The 2025 French Open begins Sunday with top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka as the top seeds.,The men's and women's draws for this year's second Grand Slam tournament were announced on Thursday.,Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are seeded second and fifth, respectively, fo...
Reports: BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff sued for sexual assault
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff was accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Salt Lake (Utah) County, according to multiple media reports.,The lawsuit alleges that Retzlaff committed the assault in November 2023 at his home in Provo, Utah. The woman filing the lawsuit -- listed ...
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler comes in hot to home-state Charles Schwab Challenge
It's Scottie Scheffler versus the field when the newly minted PGA Championship winner tees it up at the Charles Schwab Challenge on Thursday at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Dallas native owned just one PGA Tour title in Texas before he came to the area three weeks ago and won the ...
Ole Miss lands former Rice QB Shawqi Itraish
Rice transfer quarterback Shawqi Itraish committed to Ole Miss on Wednesday.,The former 3-star recruit threw for 216 total yards and six interceptions in eight career games at Rice in 2022 and 2023. He did not throw a pass for the Owls in 2024.,He joins Oklahoma State transfer QB Maealiuaki Smith, w...