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Mystics aim to sweep season series with lowly Sky
Perhaps a date with the reeling Chicago Sky will help the Washington Mystics halt their own struggles.,The visiting Mystics can avoid a third straight defeat Tuesday night by sweeping the four-game season series with the depleted Sky, who have lost eight in a row.,Vying for a playoff spot, Washingto...
Astros 3B Isaac Paredes (hamstring) chooses rehab over surgery
There will be no surgery for Isaac Paredes after he suffered a "significant" hamstring strain last month. Instead, the Houston Astros third baseman will rehab with the hopes of returning for a potential World Series run.,Astros general manager Dana Brown told reporters that Paredes, 26, received a p...
Speedway Classic draws largest MLB crowd since 1954
It spanned two days and featured nearly as many hours of pregame rain delay (2 hours, 17 minutes) as game play (2:41), but the MLB Speedway Classic did not flounder in the stands.,Some 91,032 tickets were sold as the Atlanta Braves put away the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Sunday after the game was postpo...
Report: Toronto FC acquiring M Djordje Mihailovic from Rapids
Toronto FC are making a splash by acquiring star midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids for an $8 million transfer fee, GiveMeSport reported Monday.,The Rapids, in the thick of the playoff hunt, did not want to move Mihailovic at first, but the U.S. men's national team player request...
Nationals, A's intent on getting on track in series opener
The Washington Nationals look to stop a five-game losing streak when they open a three-game series against the visiting Athletics on Tuesday.,Washington was outscored 38-14 while it was swept by the first-place Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend and has lost 17 of its past 24 games.,"We've just got ...
FedEx Cup playoff field set; Gary Woodland, Adam Scott miss cut
The PGA Tour solidified its field of 70 golfers for the FedEx Cup playoffs following the final round of the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, and Gary Woodland was among a host of notable names that failed to qualify.,Germany's Matti Schmid began the regular-season finale sitting 70th in the points st...
Novak Djokovic WDs from Cincinnati Open
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, giving himself no hard-court tune-ups before the U.S. Open.,The ATP officially listed Djokovic's withdrawal from Cincinnati as "non-medical," while he cited a groin injury for his absence from the Canadian Open that...
Orioles activate INF/OF Vidal Brujan, LHP Cade Povich
The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan after he was claimed off waivers Sunday and brought back left-hander Cade Povich from the injured list.,In corresponding moves, the Orioles optioned right-hander Houston Roth and outfielder Jordyn Adams to Triple-A Norfolk.,Brujan, 27...
NCAA Tournament to remain at 68 teams this season
The NCAA Tournament field will remain at 68 teams this season, the Division I men's and women's basketball committees decided Monday.,The committees will continue to discuss whether to bring the tournament field to 72 or 76 teams ahead of the 2027 tournaments, NCAA senior vice president of basketbal...
Falcons finalize two-year extension with RT Kaleb McGary
The Atlanta Falcons signed right tackle Kaleb McGary to a two-year contract extension through 2027 on Monday, with ESPN reporting the deal is worth $30 million.,McGary, 30, helped the Falcons finish 10th in rushing offense last season at 130.5 yards on the ground per game. Atlanta also was sixth in ...
Twins place RHP Simeon Woods Richardson on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson on the injured list Monday because of an illness and recalled right-hander Darren McCaughan from Triple-A St. Paul.,Woods Richardson, 24, is 5-4 with a 4.24 ERA in 17 appearances (16 starts) with the Twins this season. In four seasons w...
Giants release C Austin Barnes from Triple-A roster
Austin Barnes' time in the San Francisco Giants' organization lasted barely a month, with the club releasing the veteran catcher off of their Triple-A Sacramento roster.,Barnes was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 20 after 11 seasons with the club and two World Series championships. He bat...
Texas and Arch Manning top preseason coaches' poll
With Arch Manning set to take over as the full-time starting quarterback, Texas was voted atop the first college football coaches' poll of the 2025 season.,After finishing 13-3 last season and advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals, the Longhorns earned 28 first-place votes (1,606 poin...
Steve Pagliuca confirms 'record-setting offer' for Sun
Steve Pagliuca has confirmed his Boston-based group's interest in purchasing the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.,In a statement issued Sunday night, the group acknowledged that no deal has been reached with the Mohegan Tribe and that his "record-setting offer" remains subject to league approval.,Multiple ou...
Colts' first 'unofficial' depth chart brings no QB clarity
The competition continues in Indianapolis, where the Colts listed "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson" as the No. 1 quarterback on their first "unofficial depth chart" released on Monday.,Sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard and 2024 undrafted rookie Jason Bean are listed behind Jones and Richardson...
ATP relocating tournament from Serbia to Greece
The ATP Tour announced Monday that the Nov. 2-8 tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, is relocating to Athens, Greece.,No official reason was given. Serbian media reported that Novak Djokovic and his family, who run the tournament, are behind the move.,The 24-time Grand Slam champion recently expressed hi...
Report: Jaguars signing veteran DT Austin Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran defensive tackle Austin Johnson, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Johnson, 31, has played in 131 NFL games (56 starts) since being drafted in the second round by Tennessee in 2016.,He recorded 19 tackles and the first two interceptions of his career in 15 ...
Five NFL Free Agents Who Could Still Swing a Playoff Race Before Preseason
These five free agents, including Keenan Allen and Christian Wilkins, could still make a big impact in 2025. Here’s who they are and where they fit best....
2025 College Football Preview: Four Huge Storylines That Could Shake the Sport
Penn State faces pressure, Clemson looks to rebound, and Navy eyes the College Football Playoff. Here are four storylines that will shape the 2025 college football season....
MLB Best Bets Today: Monday August 4th Baseball Top Betting Picks
Looking for sharp MLB picks to start the week? We break down the three best bets on Monday’s slate, including a juicy underdog in a battle of two really bad teams....