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Reports: Pistons C Jalen Duren aiming to join Kings in sign-and-trade
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren plans to meet with the Sacramento Kings when free agency begins to pursue a sign-and-trade deal, NBA on Prime and The Athletic reported Monday.,Duren and the Pistons were far apart in recent negotiations, per reports, with the big man eligible for a five-year, $287...
Report: Bradley Beal declining Clippers option to become free agent
Bradley Beal will become an unrestricted free agent after declining his $5.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported Monday.,Beal, a three-time All-Star guard with the Washington Wizards, saw his scoring decline in two seasons with the Phoenix Suns and played in just six g...
Julio Enciso exits with injury after giving Paraguay lead over Germany
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Paraguay goal-scorer Julio Enciso departed in the 57th minute of their round of 32 clash with Germany with an apparent lower-body injury after he gave his side a shock lead late in the first half.,Only moments after Germany tied it 1-1 through Kai Havertz's header, Enciso went d...
Texas Rangers sign RHP Chris Paddack, promote Cameron Cauley
The Rangers added rotation depth on Monday by signing veteran right-hander Chris Paddack to a one-year deal.,Paddack, 30, elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds last Wednesday and clearing waivers.,In 53 innings this season, Paddack had a 6.96 ERA, split bet...
France strive to carry high-scoring attack into knockouts vs. Sweden
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- France will be considerable favorites to advance when they face Sweden in their round of 32 clash early Tuesday evening.,France leaned on their wealth of attacking talent to win Group I. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in each of their first two wins. Then, Ousmane Dembele's firs...
Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers
Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.,Pending NBA approval and physicals, the teams agreed to a swap that sends Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers we...
Dodgers activate OF Teoscar Hernandez from injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearly back to full strength on the position-player side after activating left fielder Teoscar Hernandez from the injured list on Monday.,Hernandez was placed on the IL on May 29 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. He was batting .276 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs in...
Lions release CB Terrion Arnold; bond set at $1M
Hours after being granted $1 million bail, Terrion Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions on Monday.,Arnold might not be wearing an NFL uniform in the near future while facing charges of armed robbery and kidnapping. ,Arnold appeared before a judge in Florida on Monday in handcuffs, a red V-neck s...
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, top seeds stroll into second round at Wimbledon
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka dominated Teodora Kostovic and led a parade of the top-ranked women's singles players into the second round at Wimbledon on Monday. ,Sabalenka strolled on Centre Court for a 6-2 6-3 triumph in her first Grand Slam action since she followed a loss at the French Open by decl...
President Trump announces D.C. course renovations to begin Sept. 1
The East Potomac Golf Links course in Washington, D.C., will undergo a renovation starting on Sept. 1, President Donald Trump announced on social media Sunday after taking a tour of the course.,"It was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.'s Monuments, we...
Fire announce addition of ex-Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski
The Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski through the 2027-28 season.,Lewandowski will occupy a designated player slot pending the approval of his visa as well as the completion of an international transfer certificate.,Lewandowski, 37, wa...
Yankees place closer David Bednar on paternity list
The New York Yankees placed right-handed closer David Bednar on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre to fill his roster spot ahead of Monday's home series opener against the Detroit Tigers.,Bednar, 31, is 2-3 with 16 saves and a 3.09 ERA in 33 re...
Bond set at $1M for Lions CB Terrion Arnold
Bond was set at $1 million for Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in a court hearing on Monday, with a Hillsborough County (Fla.) judge denying a motion by prosecutors to hold him without bail to face charges of armed robbery and kidnapping.,If he posts bail, Arnold is prohibited from contacting any of...
Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will pick up his $30.2 million player option and sign a two-year, $34 million extension with Miami, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal includes a player option for the third season in 2028-29, according to ESPN.,Wiggins, 31 is agreeing to a sizable pay cut with th...
Report: Warriors to pursue LeBron James signing, Anthony Davis trade
Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option on Monday, signaling the Golden State Warriors could be preparing to make some big moves.,ESPN reported Monday that the Warriors needed some financial flexibility if they are going to pursue free agent LeBron James and complete a trade for Anth...
Tennis stars end media protest at Wimbledon as concerns remain
While admitting their primary concerns still have not been met, the top men's and women's tennis players who limited their media access at the French Open will not carry out the same protest at Wimbledon.,World No. 1 players Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner have headlined a group that has been dema...
No. 1 Jannik Sinner leans into serve to survive five-set scare at Wimbledon
Defending Wimbledon champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner was saved by his serve from a valiant upset bid by Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, winning his first five-set match in the tournament on Monday.,Sinner's 31 aces helped him to overcome 51 unforced errors during the 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3 vict...
Predators acquire F Nils Hoglander from Canucks
The Nashville Predators acquired forward Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft.,Hoglander, 25, has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $9 million contract he signed with Vancouver in October 2024.,"We are excited to add Nils H...
Why Miami Football Is Poised to Return to College Football's Elite
Miami came within one play of reaching the top of college football. Here's why the Hurricanes could finally complete their return in 2026....
Avalanche sign F Taylor Makar to 2-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche announced a two-year extension with forward Taylor Makar on Monday.,Terms were not disclosed. with multiple reports indicating it is a two-way deal for 2026-27 worth $850,000 at the NHL level and a one-way, $900,000 contract for 2027-28.,Makar, 25, is the younger brother of Av...