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Minnesota United acquire Colombian D Jefferson Diaz
Minnesota United acquired defender Jefferson Diaz from Colombia's Deportivo Cali on Monday.,The 23-year-old Colombian is under contract through 2027 with a club option for 2028. He will occupy an international roster slot.,"Jefferson has an interesting physical profile we believe adds strength and a...
Great Britain's Adam Peaty tests positive for COVID
Co-silver medalist Adam Peaty of Great Britain tested positive for COVID following the 100-meter breaststroke and his status for relay events later this week is undetermined, the team said Monday.,Peaty woke up feeling "unwell" before Sunday's race won by Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi and finished in a...
Red Stars sign Brazilian F Ludmila to 3-year deal
The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing Monday of Brazilian forward Ludmila to a three-year contract.,Ludmila, 29, will join the NWSL club following the Paris Olympics and will occupy an international roster slot.,She spent the past seven seasons at Atletico Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 159 appea...
Dodgers deal RHP Ricky Vanasco to Tigers for cash
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ricky Vanasco to the Detroit Tigers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.,Vanasco, 25, made his major league debut on April 15 and appeared in two games out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings, posting a 13....
Simone Biles shakes injury, practices ahead of Tuesday final
PARIS -- Simone Biles participated in practice a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told the live crew on NBC's Today Show in France on Monday.,The four-time Olympic champion left the competition area...
Novak Djokovic eliminates rival Rafael Nadal in Olympics singles
PARIS -- Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set before beating 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,While Djokovic moves into the third round in pursuit of his elusive Olympic gold, Spain's Nadal has only the...
Royals acquire RHP Michael Lorenzen from Rangers
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington.,Lorenzen, 32, is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) in his first season with the Rangers.,An All-Star last season, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for Phi...
Steve Kerr says Jayson Tatum will play vs. South Sudan
Team USA coach Steve Kerr said All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum will make his Paris Olympics debut on Wednesday against South Sudan.,Tatum, coming off a championship season with the Boston Celtics, did not play on Sunday when the U.S. opened pool play with a 110-84 victory against Serbia.,Kerr confirmed...
Monday July 29 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for Olympics
The first full week of the Olympics are underway in Paris, so we locked in some top betting picks for swimming, tennis, and more....
Diamondbacks, Nationals on the rebound from tough losses
After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series Monday night in Phoenix.,Washington rookie left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will make his first career appearance a...
Having ended own skid, Cardinals look to extend Rangers'
While the St. Louis Cardinals have shopped for starting pitching help ahead of the trade deadline, converted reliever Andre Pallante has made a strong push to stay in the rotation.,He is 4-3 with a 3.42 ERA in nine starts while filling in for injured starter Steven Matz.,Pallante, who is 4-4 with a ...
Now with Cubs, Isaac Paredes to face Reds again
Isaac Paredes will attempt to make an immediate impact for the Chicago Cubs when they open a three-game set with the host Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.,Paredes was sent to the Cubs on Sunday as part of a trade that saw fellow third baseman Christopher Morel and right-handers Hunter Bigge and Ty J...
After weekend sweep, Mariners face struggling Red Sox
Back in a tie atop the American League West standings following a weekend sweep of the White Sox in Chicago, the Seattle Mariners look to continue their road success on Monday when they open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.,The Mariners arrive in Boston after Cal Raleigh homered for t...
Amid trade rumors, Tigers' Jack Flaherty to face Guardians
Jack Flaherty was dealt at the trade deadline last year. He is more mentally prepared for that possibility this time around.,Flaherty, who is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series, is one of the hottest names on ...
Surfer Filipe Toledo advances in Tahiti
TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti -- Brazil's world champion Filipe Toledo survived a scare against New Zealander Billy Stairmand at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, scoring a near-perfect wave to win their second-round clash, while France's Johanne Defay overcame injury to advance.,Conditions at the venue of Teahupo'...
MLB roundup: Bailey Ober, Twins hold Tigers to 1 hit
Bailey Ober held Detroit to one hit over eight innings as the visiting Minnesota Twins downed the Tigers 5-0 on Sunday afternoon.,Ober (10-5) walked two and struck out 11 in his seventh consecutive quality start. Caleb Thielbar pitched around a walk in the ninth to complete the shutout.,Willi Castro...
Yankees contain Red Sox, take 3-game series
Alex Verdugo and Austin Wells each had two hits while Gleyber Torres drove in two runs as the New York Yankees beat the host Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Sunday night to take the rubber match of a three-game series. ,The Yankees jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning for the second consecutive night ...
Chiefs star DT Chris Jones sidelined with groin injury
Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones missed practice on Sunday due to a groin strain, coach Andy Reid said. ,Jones, a two-time first-team All-Pro selection who has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs, is fresh off signing a five-year contract extension in March worth just shy of $1...
2024 NFL Preseason Power Rankings: Top Five NFL Teams Heading Into 2024 Preseason
NFL preseason kicks off this week, so we ranked the top 5 NFL teams heading into the 2024 season, headlined by the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs....
Team Liquid keep rolling at LCS Summer Split
Team Liquid blanked Immortals 2-0 on Sunday to remain undefeated in group-stage action at the League Championship Series Summer Split. ,Liquid won twice on blue -- in 24 minutes and in 29 minutes -- to improve to 5-0. They sit in second place in the standings, though, as Cloud9 hold a better individ...