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Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets
Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.,The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czec...
Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension that brings his total earnings to $103.67 million, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,The now five-year deal reportedly includes $42 million in guaranteed money.,Herbig is coming off a career-high 7.5...
Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday.,Mitchell, 28, adds to the Eagles' running backs depth chart headed by three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2024 first-team All-Pro Saquon Barkley and including Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.,The...
Jack Nicklaus 'not exactly in favor' of bunched PGA Tour schedule
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus expressed concern about the future of the PGA Tour schedule as he spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.,"I don't want to comment on the tour's schedule because I'm not exactly in favor of what they're doing ri...
NBA Finals officials include first-timer Curtis Blair
The league announced the 12 officials assigned to the 2026 NBA finals on Tuesday, with Curtis Blair making his first appearance and Scott Foster his 19th.,Game 1 between the New York Knicks and host San Antonio Spurs is on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.,"Being selected to work the NBA Finals is th...
Jon Rahm not pitching LIV investors: 'My job is to play golf'
Jon Rahm said he is focused on posting low numbers rather than helping financially challenged LIV Golf raise big ones.,The Spanish star was asked at a Tuesday press conference ahead of this week's tournament in Andalucia whether he will take a leading role in helping the league find new investors.,"...
Three MLB Teams Falling Far Short of Expectations This Season
The Tigers, Mets and Royals entered 2026 with playoff aspirations but have fallen well short of expectations through the season’s first two months....
Why the Chicago White Sox Are MLB’s Biggest Surprise Team in 2026
The White Sox have gone from historically bad to playoff contenders. Plus, why Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the Pirates are among MLB’s biggest surprises....
WWE Clash in Italy Takeaways: Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar Shine
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Brock Lesnar headline a memorable WWE Clash in Italy. Read the full match-by-match breakdown....
Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session
MLS superstar Lionel Messi trained on his own as defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice session in the United States.,The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina's World Cup opener a...
Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value
A jersey worn by Brazilian icon Pele at the 1958 World Cup is expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction.,A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.,Sotheby's announced Tuesday that the ma...
Blades Brown, 19, joins PGA Tour as special temporary member
Blades Brown has accepted a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour and is eligible to receive unlimited sponsor exemptions for the remainder of the season through the FedExCup Fall standings.,Non-members are limited to seven exemptions.,Brown, 19, benefited from a tie for 14th place at The CJ ...
Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL
The Houston Astros will activate closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on a local radio broadcast.,The veteran left-hander is expected to be available for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,The Astros ...
Predators tab Avalanche's Chris MacFarland as president, GM
The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday.,MacFarland, 56, previously served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche for the past four years.,He replaces Barry Trotz, who will move to an advisory r...
Report: Ex-MLB player, 2018 5-star WR to play at SMU
After appearing in 38 Major League Baseball games, Jordyn Adams apparently is shifting careers.,CBS Sports reported Tuesday that Adams, 26, intends to play football at SMU this fall.,He was not listed on the Mustangs' online roster as of early Tuesday afternoon.,Eight years ago, 247Sports ranked Ada...
Goldeneyes dismiss coach Brian Idalski after inaugural season
The Vancouver Goldeneyes parted ways with head coach Brian Idalski following their inaugural PWHL season.,Idalski, 55, led the expansion team to a sixth-place finish in the eight-team league with 37 points in 30 games.,"As we conclude our inaugural season and evaluate the future direction of the org...
Packers RB Josh Jacobs returns to practice after arrest
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since his arrest last month in an alleged domestic violence incident.,Packers head coach Matt LaFleur referred to Jacobs' status with the team as "business as usual" ahead of Tuesday's OTA session, w...
Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders
The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.,Smith-Schuster's signing comes one day after the team added fellow wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios.,With the loss of Sanders, the Giants have two kickers on the roster: s...
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the Norris Trophy winner on Tuesday for the first time in his career.,Werenski edged Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar as well as Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin for the honor. The award is presented to the defenseman "who demonstrates t...
Report: Derick Hall, Seahawks agree to 3-year, $42M extension
Outside linebacker Derick Hall is signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The team has yet to announce the deal.,The contract includes $21 million in guarantees and could be worth up to $46.5 million with incentives, agents Chad Berger a...