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Steelers to honor Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, Joey Porter Sr.
Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey and Joey Porter Sr. will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers' Hall of Honor at halftime of a Dec. 15 "Monday Night Football" game against the visiting Miami Dolphins.,Pouncey was the center for star quarterback Roethlisberger for 11 seasons from 2010-20 whil...

LIV Golf to make South African debut in 2026
LIV Golf will venture to Africa for the first time next year when it begins a multi-year commitment with a visit to Steyn City, South Africa.,The event will take place from March 20-22, LIV Golf announced on Saturday.,The news was music to the ears for South African Louis Oosthuizen, the winner of t...

Report: Titans WR Treylon Burks fractures collarbone
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks sustained a fractured collarbone during practice on Saturday and is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season, NFL Network reported.,Burks was injured while making a diving catch along the sideline from rookie quarterback Cam Ward. Burks immediate...

Vikings S Josh Metellus agrees to multi-year extension
Minnesota Vikings versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a multi-year extension, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Saturday.,While the Vikings did not divulge terms of the deal, multiple media outlets reported it was a three-year, $36 million extension. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said the...

Inter Miami acquire M Rodrigo De Paul from Atletico
Inter Miami acquired Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul from LaLiga powerhouse Atletico Madrid.,The MLS club announced the move late Friday, with De Paul arriving on loan through 2025 with a purchase option that could make the deal permanent through 2029.,De Paul, 31, will not occupy a designated ...

Joaquin Niemann running away from field in UK
Joaquin Niemann of Chile has opened up a six-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round at LIV Golf United Kingdom.,The Torque GC captain moved to 14-under par with an 8-under 65 on Saturday at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England. He racked up nine birdies with a lone bogey at the ...

Report: Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) out multiple weeks
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is expected to miss multiple weeks of training camp due to a foot injury, NFL Network reported Saturday.,He will be re-evaluated later this summer to see if he'll be ready for the Sept. 7 season opener against the host Los Angeles Rams, per the report.,Mixon, wh...

Kurt Kitayama scares 59, ties course record at 3M Open
Kurt Kitayama narrowly missed out on posting a 59 during the third round of the 3M Open on Sunday, settling for a tie of the TPC Twin Cities course record with a 60.,Kitayama was 11 under through 16 holes, needing a birdie on each of the final two holes to card a 59 in Blaine, Minn. However, he sent...

Blackhawks G Arvid Soderblom signs 2-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension on Saturday.,The deal runs through the 2026-27 season for Soderblom, who avoided arbitration.,Soderblom, 25, posted a 10-18-7 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and .898 save percentage in 36 games (...

Giants' pitching staff dwindles as Landen Roupp hits IL
The San Francisco Giants' rotation took another hit when right-hander Landen Roupp landed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.,The move announced Friday is retroactive to Wednesday for Roupp, whose MRI exam showed no structural issues, according to The Athletic.,The Giants are down to...

Valkyries visit Sun, continue quest to make WNBA history
After an emotional win over the Dallas Wings, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will continue their playoff push as they open a five-game road trip against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Sunday.,The Valkyries (11-12) took care of Dallas 86-76 Friday night, playing for the first time...
Aaron Judge Elbow Injury Throws Yankees Into Trade Deadline Chaos
Aaron Judge is out of the Yankees lineup with a right elbow issue, undergoing tests as concerns grow about a possible Tommy John injury. Here's how this could change their trade deadline plans....

Lottie Woad maintains 2-stroke lead at Scottish Open
Lottie Woad enters the final round of her first tournament as a professional with a two-stroke lead at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open in Ayrshire, Scotland.,The 21-year-old Englishwoman began Saturday at the top of the leaderboard and stayed there with a 5-under 67 at Dundonald Links, moving t...
Why Paige Bueckers’ Rookie Campaign Might Be One of the Best Ever
Paige Bueckers is living up to—and exceeding—the hype in her rookie WNBA season, setting records and leading the Dallas Wings with poise, consistency and star power....
UFC Fight Night Best Bets: Reinier de Ridder vs. Robert Whittaker Picks
Get expert UFC betting picks for Saturday's card, including Reinier de Ridder over Robert Whittaker, and Said Nurmagomedov to outclass Bryce Mitchell. Strong value, sharp analysis....

Kaden Groves wins penultimate stage of Tour de France
Australian Kaden Groves covered the final 16 kilometers solo on Saturday to win the penultimate stage of the Tour de France in Pontarlier.,The Stage 20 victory was the first for Groves, who completed the hilly 184.2-kilometer trek from Nantua nearly a minute ahead of Dutch cyclists Frank van den Bro...

Texans to induct co-founder Janice McNair into Ring of Honor
The Houston Texans will induct Janice McNair, who co-founded the team with her late husband, into their Ring of Honor.,The ceremony will take place Nov. 2 at halftime of the Texans' game against the Denver Broncos.,She will become the fourth person honored, following her husband, Robert McNair, and ...

Dolphins sign CB Jack Jones after Artie Burns injury
The Miami Dolphins signed free agent cornerback Jack Jones in response to the season-ending injury suffered by Artie Burns in practice on Wednesday.,The team announced the signing on Saturday but did not reveal the terms. ESPN reported Jones signed a one-year deal.,He was at work at training camp in...

Jets' Justin Fields participates in QB drills, despite toe injury
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields participated in individual quarterback drills at training camp on Saturday morning, despite a dislocated toe on his right foot.,The drills included rollouts and some throwing. Team drills remain off limits for now for Fields, who is considered day-to-day.,Fiel...

Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks
Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.,As the uncertainty that comes with the final days before the July 31 trade deadline intensifies, Ke...