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U.S. women on to Olympics quarterfinals with big win over Germany
Jackie Young scored 19 points off the bench to lead Team USA to an 87-68 win over Germany in the final game of women's basketball group play in the Summer Olympics on Sunday in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.,The Americans, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament after going 3-0 in group...

Scottie Scheffler storms back with 62, swipes gold in Paris
PARIS -- World No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler claimed gold at the men's Olympic golf competition on Sunday, matching the course record in the final round to edge crowd favorite Tommy Fleetwood of Britain.,Scheffler shot a nine-under-par round of 62 to finish the tournament on 19 under par, one shot ...

'For Serbia': Emotional Novak Djokovic wins elusive Olympic gold medal
PARIS -- Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a memorable Olympic men's singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday.,After heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, Djokovic simply would not be denied the one ...

Cardinals LB Zaven Collins signs two-year extension
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins signed a two-year contract extension through 2026.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Cardinals on Saturday, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $14 million, including $11.25 million in guarantees.,"I've been here for the last four y...

Scottie Scheffler adds gold medal to 2024 collection of wins
PARIS -- American Scottie Scheffler won the gold medal at the men's Olympic golf competition on Sunday with a final score of 19 under par at Le Golf National, south of the city.,He turned in a final-round 62, which included six birdies on the back nine. He closed with birdies on holes 15 through 18....

Raptors sign C Bruno Fernando
Center Bruno Fernando signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Fernando, who recorded 6.3 points and a career-high average of 4.3 rebounds in 45 games (two starts) last season with the Atlanta Hawks.,Fernando, 25, has averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 re...

Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz, wins elusive gold medal
PARIS -- Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a memorable Olympic men's singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday.,After heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, Djokovic simply would not be denied the one ...
Sunday August 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for MLB & Olympics
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Sunday August 4th's MLB slate. We also include an Olympic track betting prediction for 8/4/2024....

Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels to play vs. Jets
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in next weekend's preseason opener against the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.,The Commanders used the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.,"I think we've probably ...
MLB Future Bets With Value After MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline is in the rearview mirror, so we now have an accurate picture of what rosters look like across the league. These are our best futures with value after the deadline....

Padres meet Rockies, seek another series win
At 30 games under .500 after Saturday night's 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a last-place finish in the National League West. ,But Colorado has looked more like a playoff contender against San Diego.,Winners of six of nine games against the Padres this year, C...

Playoff hopes alive, Cardinals conclude series with rival Cubs
The Chicago Cubs learned Saturday afternoon how fleeting momentum can be for teams on the outside looking in on the National League wild-card race.,On Sunday night, the Cubs will face a team -- the St. Louis Cardinals -- that is in a much more favorable spot in the wild-card standings. ,The Cubs lea...

Rangers face Red Sox, look for another boost from bottom of order
Texas manager Bruce Bochy liked what he saw from the bottom of his team's batting order Saturday night, and he undoubtedly would like to see more of the same when the Rangers wrap up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas., ,Texas had lost three games ...

A's try to turn page after frustrating loss to Dodgers
The Oakland Athletics will get an opportunity to exact revenge in the wake of a humiliating defeat when they close a three-game interleague series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.,With a season-high 35,207 in attendance -- the bulk of them Dodgers fans -- the A's watched...

Corbin Burnes, Orioles seek split of key AL series vs. Guardians
A needed victory over the Cleveland Guardians has the Baltimore Orioles in position to split this key four-game series. ,And the Orioles have a chance to remain undefeated in post All-Star Game starts by Corbin Burnes as he looks to match his career high for victories Sunday afternoon at Cleveland. ...

Diamondbacks set for ultimate test vs. Pirates' Paul Skenes
The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense has done plenty of damage against opposing pitchers this season, but the visitors will be put to the test Sunday afternoon against Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes in the rubber match of the teams' three-game set.,The Diamondbacks lead the National Le...

Giants send 3rd straight lefty to face Reds in series finale
In a series that has been dominated by stellar starting pitching, the visiting San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds will play the rubber game on Sunday afternoon.,On Friday, lefty Blake Snell tossed the 18th no-hitter in Giants franchise history when he blanked the Reds 3-0.,Cincinnati right-han...

MLB roundup: Mariners cap comeback over Phils with walk-off walk
Mitch Haniger drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Saturday night.,Haniger hit a solo homer in the fifth inning to spark the comeback. It was the sixth victory ...

1win advance to grand final at Elite League Season 2 final
1win continues to live up to its name, and now finds itself one win from taking home the Elite League Season 2 championship in Lima, Peru.,On Saturday, 1win swept Team Liquid 2-0 in the upper-bracket final, advancing to Sunday's grand final. They will face the winner of Sunday's first match, the low...

Flavio Cobolli pulls upset in DC semifinal
Tenth-seeded Flavio Cobolli came from a set down to knock off second-seeded Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in one semifinal of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Washington D.C. on Saturday night.,In Sunday's final, Cobolli will face Sebastian Korda. The fourth seed defeated fifth-seeded Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-...