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Lynx acquire F Myisha Hines-Allen from Mystics
The Minnesota Lynx acquired forward Myisha Hines-Allen from the Washington Mystics on Tuesday in exchange for guard Olivia Epoupa, forward Sika Kone and a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.,The Mystics promptly waived Epoupa and guard DiDi Richards following the trade.,Hines-Allen, 28, is ave...
Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (personal) leaves camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks left training camp for personal reasons on Tuesday.,Coach Mike McCarthy said Cooks won't return to Oxnard, Calif., and will rejoin the team in Texas.,"Everything is good," McCarthy said. "It's a good thing. But he won't practice today or tomorrow.",Dallas h...
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers to start season opener
LaNorris Sellers has been named South Carolina's starting quarterback for its 2024 season opener.,Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer announced Tuesday that Sellers beat out Auburn transfer Robby Ashford for the honor. South Carolina opens its season against Old Dominion on Aug. 31 in Columbia, S.C.,"LaNor...
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill wearing brace on right hand
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was spotted wearing a protective brace on his right hand during Tuesday's practice.,Per the Miami Herald, Hill participated in some on-field work during individual drills but did not catch a pass during the session.,It was unclear when Hill sustained the...
Report: Mike Greenberg to host 'Sunday NFL Countdown'
ESPN will name network veteran Mike Greenberg as the host of "Sunday NFL Countdown," The Athletic reported Tuesday.,He will replace Samantha Ponder, who was fired last week with one year and more than $1 million remaining on her three-year deal in what The Athletic called a cost-cutting move.,Greenb...
Flyers waive Ryan Johansen, claim breach of contract
The Philadelphia Flyers placed forward Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to a "material breach.","The Flyers will have no further comment at this time," the team said following Tuesday's terse announcement on social media.,Johansen, 32, never appe...
Orlando City sign 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder
Orlando City announced the acquisition of midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth from Norway's Kristiansund BK on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Norwegian is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.,"We're very happy to welcome Heine to Orlando. He is a yo...
No. 1 Jannik Sinner tests positive for steroid, won't be banned
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for a banned substance in March but will not be suspended because he was not at fault, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Tuesday.,The samples the Italian submitted at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells on March 10 and March 18...
Three Unanswered Questions Going into NFL Preseason’s Final Week
As the NFL preseason finally winds down, these three questions remain unanswered across the league before regular season games kick off in September. ...
Milwaukee Bucks Snubbed by NBA Christmas Day Slate is Absolutely Disrespectful
The NBA revealed their Christmas Day schedule for 2024, which oddly excluded Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Tuesday August 20 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions for MLB & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Tuesday August 20th's MLB and WNBA slate of games, including picks for the WNBA and MLB....
Bryce Miller looks to halt Mariners' slide in crucial start vs. Dodgers
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will match his season start total from a standout rookie campaign on Tuesday, although he already has improved on some impressive marks from a year ago. ,Miller will take the mound on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday with a 9-7 record and...
Bailey Ober, Twins shoot to slow Padres' momentum
The San Diego Padres own the best record in the major leagues since the All-Star break, 21-6, after earning a 5-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday.,The Padres will try to continue their run on Tuesday against Minnesota in the middle contest of a three-game series.,The Monday result al...
With help on the way, Astros look to top Red Sox again
Immediately after announcing that veteran right-hander Justin Verlander would return to the rotation for the first time in more than two months to start the Wednesday finale of a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Astros manager Joe Espada on Monday closed the book on another pot...
Reds chase first road series win over Blue Jays
The Cincinnati Reds will look to win a series in Toronto for the first time when they face the Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-game set.,Prior to a 6-3 victory over Toronto on Monday that opened a seven-game trip, Cincinnati had dropped nine of the 12 games it played across ...
Can hot-hitting Adrian Del Castillo continue to carry D-backs?
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo will be hard-pressed to top his Monday performance.,Del Castillo -- playing a major league game in his hometown of Miami for the first time -- belted a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in Arizona's 9-6 win over the Marlins. The te...
Gavin Stone fans 10 as Dodgers blank Mariners
Gavin Stone struck out 10 over seven innings, Gavin Lux and Max Muncy hit home runs in the seventh and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled out a 3-0 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Monday in the opener of a nine-game homestand.,Stone (11-5) had his career strikeout high by the fourth inning...
MLB roundup: Adrian Del Castillo (6 RBIs), D-backs top Marlins
Rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo, a Miami native playing his first pro game in his hometown, slugged a grand slam and drove in six runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-6 win over the host Marlins on Monday night.,Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a walk and his first career stolen base. He a...
Jackson Merrill clears bases as Padres down Twins
Jackson Merrill's three-run double snapped a third-inning tie and put the San Diego Padres ahead to stay Monday night as they started a three-game series by beating the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-3.,Michael King (11-6) got the win after pitching six innings and allowing two runs on four hits with th...
Yainer Diaz hits walk-off HR as sloppy Astros top Red Sox
Yainer Diaz belted his first career walk-off home run with one out in the ninth inning as the Houston Astros overcame an error-prone performance and claimed a 5-4 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Diaz drilled a first-pitch cutter from Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (3-2) 401 feet to lef...