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ATP Roundup: Matteo Berrettini takes Generali Open championship
Italy's Matteo Berrettini defeated Hugo Gaston of France 7-5, 6-3 to win the Generali Open in Kitzbuhel, Austria, on Saturday.,The No. 50 player in the world prevailed in 81 minutes with eight aces and 25 winners. He also controlled return points, winning 27 of 61 (44 percent) while Gaston won just ...
Ariarne Titmus wins gold, Kate Ledecky third in 400 free showdown
PARIS -- Australian Ariarne Titmus defended her Olympic 400 meters freestyle title on Saturday after the world's three fastest women over the distance fought a thrilling battle in the Paris pool.,Canadian 17-year-old Summer McIntosh took the silver and Katie Ledecky of the United States the bronze. ...
Minnesota United acquire F Kelvin Yeboah from Genoa
Minnesota United signed forward Kelvin Yeboah to a Designated Player contract on Saturday after acquiring the 24-year-old from Genoa CFC of Italy's Serie A.,Yeboah will remain under contract with the Loons through the 2027 season. The deal includes a club option for 2028.,"Kelvin is an exciting youn...
FIFA bans Canada coach, deducts Olympic points in drone scandal
FIFA banned Canada's women's soccer coach Bev Priestman for one year and subtracted six points from the team's total in the group stage of the Olympics as punishment for Canada flying a drone over an opponent's practice.,Also suspended for one year were assistant coach Jasmine Mander and team analys...
QB Adrian Martinez: From MVP of UFL to Jets training camp
Aaron Rodgers has more company in the quarterback room as the New York Jets signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to the training camp roster Saturday.,Martinez, 24, earned those MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for a league-leading 528 yards last se...
Season over for Mets' Kodai Senga (calf) after single start
A left calf strain will sideline New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga for the rest of the season, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Saturday.,Senga made his season debut Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves but lasted only 5 1/3 innings before being pulled with the injury. He was set to ...
Jets sign former UFL MVP QB Adrian Martinez to training camp roster
Aaron Rodgers has more company in the quarterback room as the New York Jets signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to the training camp roster Saturday.,Martinez, 24, earned those MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for a league-leading 528 yards last se...
It's official: Packers QB Jordan Love signs record extension
Quarterback Jordan Love signed his contract extension on Saturday, inking a deal with the Green Bay Packers that includes a reported NFL-record $75 million signing bonus.,The Packers announced Love's extension in a brief statement posted to social media that gave no details. However, multiple outlet...
Twins reinstate Jose Miranda (back) from IL
The Minnesota Twins returned infielder Jose Miranda from his rehab assignment on Saturday and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list.,Miranda missed the past nine games for the Twins with a low back strain. In two rehab games at Triple-A St. Paul, he went 3-for-6 with a double and two walks.,Mi...
Auburn gets commitment from pair of 2026 blue chips on defense
Auburn landed commitments Saturday from two four-star prospects from Alabama in the Class of 2026.,Linebacker Shadarius Toodle, from Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and edge Hezekiah Harris, from Jemison High School in Huntsville, announced their commitment while attending Big Cat Weekend, Auburn's ...
U.S. gymnastics star Brody Malone out of all-around after struggles
American gymnast Brody Malone was expected to continue his extraordinary comeback from a serious leg injury suffered in March 2023 by competing for an all-around medal at the Paris Olympics.,Instead, after falling twice on the high bar -- his specialty -- and once on the pommel horse in the qualifyi...
Union agree to permanent transfer of M Richard Odada
The Philadelphia Union have made the transfer of midfielder Richard Odada to Scottish side Dundee United F.C. permanent.,Since joining Philadelphia in August 2022 from Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian SuperLiga, he appeared in just eight matches for Union II.,The 23-year-old Kenyan previously was on...
Green Bay Packers Have Cheat Code For Quarterbacks
The Green Bay Packers extended Jordan Love, who grabbed the torch from Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. The Packers have over three decades of consistency at quarterback....
2024 College Football Future Bets Worth an Early Investment
College Football season is right around the corner, and that means it's time for you to lock in some season long future bets....
Saturday July 27 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for MLB, Olympics
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Saturday July 27th's MLB slate of games and Olympics....
Cook & Bacon: Synchronized divers take silver, first US medal in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, France -- Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China's bid to capture all eight women's Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronized 3-meter springboard event on Saturday.,First-time Olympians Chen and Chang, who arrived in Paris having won three consecutive world titles, finished on 337...
Red Sox proving dominant vs. rival Yankees
A third straight series win over the rival New York Yankees is within grasp for the Red Sox as the teams continue their three-game weekend set in Boston on Saturday night.,The series opener on Friday saw Boston score five unanswered runs to come from behind for a 9-7 win. Masataka Yoshida's two-run ...
Joc Pederson, surging Diamondbacks take on Pirates
Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth homer in batting practice that cleared the seats in right field and put a dent in a showroom truck on the concourse.,Arizona's Joc Pederson saved his monster blast for the game.,Pederson's 15th homer of the season ignited a decisive three-run inning in the serie...
Cards' Kyle Gibson looks to build on last outing in test vs. Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson used the All-Star break to review his performance to date and reset for the stretch run.,After allowing four runs on 10 hits in four innings in his last start before the break, Gibson (7-3, 3.99 ERA) went 6 2/3 frames while allowing one run on three hits in hi...
Astros aim to 'keep the line moving' in rematch vs. Dodgers
With Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton each blasting a home run to spark a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Friday, the Astros capitalized on a relatively rare display of power.,Houston entered the weekend series leading the American League in...