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Chanticleers erupt in 1st, beat Cardinals to advance to MCWS championship
Colby Thorndyke went 3-for-4 and drove in five runs, including three in a decisive first inning, as Coastal Carolina continued to cruise with its 11-3 win over Louisville on Wednesday at the Men's College World Series in Omaha, Neb. ,Thorndyke's bases-clearing double was part of a huge opening innin...

Yassine Bounou's PK save helps Al Hilal tie Real Madrid in Club World Cup
Yassine Bounou stopped a penalty kick by Real Madrid's Federico Valverde in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to allow Al Hilal to earn a 1-1 tie in Club World Cup Group H play in Miami.,Ruben Neves scored on a penalty kick for Al Hilal, a Saudi Arabian team.,Gonzalo Garcia had a goal f...

Thunder one win from title, expect 'best punch' from Pacers in Game 6
One win away from the first NBA title in franchise history, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault believes preparation for Game 6 of the Finals on Thursday night at Indianapolis boils down to how the other sneaker fits.,"We're always trying to put ourselves in our opponent's shoes," Daigneault...

Stacked field tackles Travelers Championship after tough U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and new U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun are among the main attractions as the Travelers Championship tees off Thursday in Cromwell, Conn., and the PGA Tour shifts from its hardest level of difficulty to perhaps its easiest.,Spaun was the only player to finish under par ...

Broncos sign former UFL CB Mario Goodrich
The Denver Broncos signed former UFL cornerback Mario Goodrich on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed.,Goodrich, 25, played in four games for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 with one start and five tackles.,In seven games with the UFL's Birmingham Stallions in 2025, he recorded 17 tackles and three ...

Yankees activate RHP JT Brubaker after long recovery
The New York Yankees activated right-hander JT Brubaker from the 60-day injured list ahead of Wednesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Brubaker, 31, last pitched in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2023 and missed that en...
New York Giants Rave About Rookie QB Jaxson Dart
Jaxson Dart is off to a strong start at Giants minicamp, but with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the mix, the rookie QB is likely to take a redshirt year....

Reports: Texans to sign former first-round pick Damon Arnette
The Houston Texans are signing former first-round pick Damon Arnette Jr., who has not played in the NFL since legal problems derailed his career in 2022, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. ,The defensive back worked out for the Texans on June 9 ahead of the team's minicamp. ,Arnette most recently ...
It’s Official: Stephen A. Smith Admits He Hates LeBron James — and It’s Obvious
Stephen A. Smith openly admits he doesn’t like LeBron James, sparking fresh tension between two of basketball’s biggest names....

Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander to 1-year deal
The Baltimore Ravens added former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander to their roster.,Alexander signed his contract on Wednesday, but the Ravens didn't share any details. According to ESPN, it's a one-year deal with a base value of $4 million, plus $2 million in incentives. ,Multiple outle...

Man City strike early in Club World Cup win over Wydad
Phil Foden's second-minute strike sparked Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Morocco's Wydad AC in the Club World Cup opener for both teams on Wednesday in Philadelphia.,The Premier League powerhouse added a goal by Jeremy Doku in the 42nd minute off a corner kick from Foden.,Foden converted from in...

Jets sign UFL K Harrison Mevis, release K Anders Carlson
The New York Jets signed UFL standout Harrison Mevis and released fellow kicker Anders Carlson on Wednesday.,Mevis, 23, played for the Birmingham Stallions in 2025 and made 20 of 21 field goals, with a long of 56 yards.,Dubbed the "Thiccer Kicker" for his burly frame, Mevis set the school record at ...

Rory McIlroy hopes Travelers is 'perfect sort of chaser' to U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy will look to atone after a less-than-ideal weekend at the U.S. Open when he tees off Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.,Sure, McIlroy closed strong with six birdies in Sunday's final round to finish in a tie for 19th place at the U.S. Open.,While that was enough t...

Report: NASCAR deep in talks to bring street race to San Diego
NASCAR and officials in the San Diego area are working toward an agreement to return the Cup Series to Southern California, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,According to the report, the two sides are finalizing details on a street-course race to be held in the area. An announcement is tentatively ex...

Carson Hocevar fined $50K for derogatory comments about Mexico City
Driver Carson Hocevar has been fined $50,000 by his race team, Spire Motorsports, and will be required to undergo sensitivity training after he made derogatory comments about Mexico City.,NASCAR's first Cup Series points race outside the United States since 1958 apparently didn't sit well with Hocev...

Astros' Framber Valdez, facing A's, aims to extend torrid stretch
Framber Valdez is one of the hottest pitchers in the majors, and the left-hander will look to post his seventh consecutive victory when the Houston Astros face the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Valdez has struck out 23 batters in 12 innings over his last two starts. Overall...
MLB Best Bets for June 18th: Top Picks, Player Props and Predictions for Wednesday
Looking for today’s MLB best bets? Check out top picks, predictions and player props for Wednesday, June 18, including Astros, Blue Jays and Orioles matchups....
The Martin Kabrhel Experience: Great for Poker Fans, Not So Great for Players
Czech poker pro Martin Kabrhel is stirring up the 2025 World Series of Poker with nonstop table talk, slow play, and viral drama that has the poker world buzzing....

Blue Jays hope to figure out OF situation ahead of D-backs clash
The Toronto Blue Jays enter the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night with a big question in the outfield.,Who will manager John Schneider put in his lineup card?,They Blue Jays lost two center fielders to injury during their dramatic 5-4...

Mercury meet Sun, look to stay hot vs. subpar teams
The Phoenix Mercury will look to improve on their perfect record against teams with losing records when they face the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night at Uncasville, Conn.,The Mercury (8-4), which is 4-0 against below-.500 teams at the time they've played, will take on the Sun (2-9) after the latt...