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Roger Goodell confirms NFL returning to Mexico City in 2026
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league will return to Mexico City in 2026, confirming the next game at Estadio Azteca, as the venue nears completion of its World Cup renovation.,"We'll be back in Mexico City next year, which we're thrilled about," the commissioner said at the Leaders in...
Sam Ryder part of four-way lead at Sanderson Farms Championship
The Ryder Cup may be in the rearview mirror, but the name Ryder is on top of a PGA Tour leaderboard.,Sam Ryder shot a bogey-free, 7-under-par 65 to open the Sanderson Farms Championship and is part of a four-way tie for the lead Thursday at the Country Club of Jackson (Mississippi).,Eric Cole, Danny...
Commanders rule out WR Terry McLaurin vs. Chargers
The Washington Commanders ruled out wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown on Thursday for their road game Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.,Both receivers missed a second day of practice on Thursday. McLaurin (quad) sat out last Sunday's game at Atlanta while Brown (groin/knee) has bee...
Roughriders hope to snap out of funk vs. last-place Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders own the best record in the CFL but are currently in a mini-slump.,The Roughriders (10-4) attempt to halt a two-game slide when they visit the struggling Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.,Ottawa (4-10) has lost four of its last five games and will be eliminated from playo...
Tigers take down division champ Guardians to advance to ALDS
CLEVELAND -- Dillon Dingler hit a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning and Wenceel Perez had a two-RBI single in a four-run seventh as the Detroit Tigers pulled away for a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the decisive Game 3 of the American League wild-card series Thursday.,Detroit,...
Aces, Mercury rehaped rosters en route to berths in WNBA Finals
LAS VEGAS -- In an era of women's basketball largely defined by new blood, the WNBA Finals will feature two familiar franchises in the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury that are no strangers to collecting hardware.,However, they were no lock to reach this year's finals, a best-of-seven series begin...
Knicks' Josh Hart ejected, injured in Abu Dhabi opener
Josh Hart was injured and ejected on the same play in the Knicks' exhibition win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. ,Hart, who is wearing a split on his right ring finger following surgery, came down with a rebound and landed awkwardly trying to avoid a tie-up with 76ers forward K...
Hawaii governor envisions 'partnership' with UFC in Aloha Stadium District
If Hawaii Gov. Josh Green has his way, the state's New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) will play host to UFC, but not until at least March 2029, when the multi-purpose stadium is slated to be open for business.,Green met with UFC president Dana White and UFC BMF champion and Hawaii nati...
49ers add QB Adrian Martinez ahead of game at Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have promoted quarterback Adrian Martinez from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's road game against the Los Angeles Rams.,The 49ers (3-1) already had ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy (turf toe), making Mac Jones the starter against the Rams (3-...
Paul Azinger: Rory McIlroy can’t have it both ways with fans
Former United States team captains have had mixed reactions to Rory McIlroy's comments last week at the Ryder Cup.,While Tom Watson posted an apology on behalf of the U.S. for the home fans' "rude and mean-spirited behavior" toward McIlroy at Bethpage Black, Paul Azinger is questioning whether McIlr...
Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves
In their first step toward lining up personnel for the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves removed five players from the 40-man roster, including outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Dane Dunning.,The Braves also removed right-hander Alexis Diaz, catcher Sandy Leon and utility man Luke Williams fr...
Report: Jackson LaCombe lands richest deal in Ducks' history
Coming off a breakout campaign, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe was rewarded with a lucrative eight-year contract on Thursday.,The team did not disclose the numbers, but Sportsnet reported that it is the largest deal in franchise history at $72 million, or $9 million per season.,LaCombe, 24...
Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron 'ready to coach again'
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said he is ready to return to the sidelines if he can find the right opportunity.,"All depends what the best thing available is," Orgeron told Baton Rouge's WAFB-TV on Wednesday night. "But I'm ready to coach again. I left a little bit of meat on the bone. I'm ready ...
Peter Malnati (chest) WDs from Sanderson Farms
Peter Malnati withdrew from the Sanderson Farms Championship prior to the first round Thursday due to a chest injury.,Scott Piercy replaced Malnati, who won the tournament in 2015 at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi.,Malnati, 38, is a two-time PGA Tour winner. He also emerged victorious at...
Duke's Jon Scheyer receives contract extension through 2030-31
Jon Scheyer agreed to a two-year contract extension on Thursday that extends his current deal through the 2030-31 season.,Scheyer, 38, has posted an 89-22 record in three seasons since succeeding the legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke's head coach in 2022. The Blue Devils have punched their ticket to...
Ryder Cup emcee sorry for role in Rory McIlroy taunts
Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan has apologized for participating in a vulgar chant directed at Rory McIlroy last weekend.,The comedian and actress stepped down from her role as master of ceremonies following the incident on Saturday at Bethpage Black in New York, where video footage caught her sayin...
Flames head coach Ryan Huska inks 2-year extension
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Flames on Huska, who was entering the final year of his current deal.,Calgary finished fifth in the Pacific Division in his first season with the team in 2023-24 before po...
Jenson Brooksby breezes to second round in Shanghai
Jenson Brooksby recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Japan's James Trotter on Thursday in their first-round match of the Shanghai Masters.,Brooksby continued his strong form at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in China after reaching the semifinals at the Japan Open earlier this week.,He fired six ac...
Christian Pulisic leads U.S. roster for October friendlies
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic headlines the 26-player United States roster compiled for two October friendlies.,Head coach Mauricio Pochettino also selected 10 MLS players for the team announced on Thursday.,Gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. will play Ecuador on Oct. 10 in Austin...
Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova reach Beijing semifinals
No. 2 seed Coco Gauff and No. 3 Amanda Anisimova will clash in an All-American semifinal at the China Open in Beijing.,Gauff rolled to a 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal win on Thursday against Germany's Eva Lys while Anisimova rallied for a 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 victory against sixth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Ita...