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Reports: NBA office receives Amazon, NBC rights proposals
The NBA has received 11-year, $75.9 billion proposals that would grant broadcasting rights to NBC and Amazon Prime Video starting with the 2025-26 season, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.,ABC/ESPN, owned by Disney, would retain certain broadcast rights, including the NBA Finals. TNT...
Deion Sanders likes commitment, work ethic of Buffaloes
Coach Deion Sanders expressed confidence that the right pieces are in place for the Colorado Buffaloes to improve in his second season at the helm, telling reporters Wednesday at Big 12 Media Day he's impressed by the commitment across the board from his new coaching hires and players.,"When I see t...
Jonas Vingegaard comes back for Stage 11 win at Tour de France
Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard pulled ahead with only 30 kilometers remaining to overtake leader Tadej Pogacar for the victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday.,The Danish cyclist, 27, was coming back from crash-related injuries that left him unable to ride for three months ...
Rangers' Adolis Garcia enters Home Run Derby
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will have home-field advantage when he competes in the Home Run Derby on Monday at Globe Life Field in Arlington.,Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Garcia, 31, will participate in his second career and consecutive competition. He hit 17 home runs i...
Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday but could return before the end of the season. ,Reds manager David Bell told reporters Wednesday that surgery was necessary to repair ligament damage. Bell added that Martini has a "legitimate chance to be back this season.",...
Rays place Wander Franco on restricted list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Wander Franco on the restricted list now that he has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the Tampa Bay Times and ESPN reported Wednesday.,Franco had been on paid administrative leave. Now that he has been cha...
Royals rally for 6-4 win over Cardinals in opener
Salvador Perez homered and added an RBI single as the visiting Kansas City Royals rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon in the first half of a split doubleheader.,Garrett Hampson added a two-run double as the Royals erased a 3-0 deficit to earn their second straight victory...
Jontay Porter pleads guilty in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a New York federal courtroom on Wednesday.,He admitted to disclosing confidential information to sports bettors in games he was going to rig and placing bets himself "in order to get out from under gambling debt," h...
2024 Scottish Open: Preview, Props, Best Bets
The Scottish Open serves as the final tune-up before the last major of 2024, and six of the top 10 players in the world have made their way to North Berwick this week along with top players from the DP World Tour.,The event also serves as the return of Rory McIlroy, who tees it up for the first time...
Wolves promote Matt Lloyd to general manager
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced the promotion of Matt Lloyd to general manager on Wednesday.,Lloyd spent the past two seasons as the club's senior vice president of basketball operations.,Before joining Minnesota, he spent 10 seasons with the Orlando Magic and 13 with the Chicago Bulls.,"We are...
Clippers officially re-sign star G James Harden
The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed 10-time All-Star James Harden on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not announced but multiple outlets reported early last week it's a two-year deal worth $70 million, with a player option in Year 2 of the deal.,Harden, 34, averaged 16.6 points, 8.5 assists and 5.1 ...
Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau on board with Keegan Bradley as captain
Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau said they are in full support of the PGA of America's decision to appoint Keegan Bradley as captain of the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team.,"I was surprised at the pick, and I think it's a great pick the more I think about it," Mickelson told reporters Wednesday ahead o...
Report: Anthony Edwards signs multiyear extension with Adidas
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has signed a multiyear extension with sneaker brand Adidas that is worth around $50 million, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Edwards has been with Adidas since entering the NBA in 2020. His first shoe, the AE1, was released in November 2023 and becam...
Spirit sign F Rosemonde Kouassi to 4-year deal
The Washington Spirit have signed Ivory Coast forward Rosemonde Kouassi to a four-year contract.,The club announced her transfer Wednesday from France's FC Fleury 91 Coeur d'Essonne. The transfer fee was not disclosed.,Kouassi, 22, is eligible to join the Spirit next Monday and her deal runs through...
Sixers sign 16-year veteran G Eric Gordon
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of 16-year veteran Eric Gordon on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal with the 35-year-old shooting guard were not disclosed.,Gordon averaged 11.0 points and shot 37.8 percent from 3-point range in 68 games (24 starts) for the Phoenix Suns in 2023-24.,"Eric is a...
Jon Rahm seeking first LIV crown at home in Spain
Jon Rahm returns to his native Spain this week to chase his elusive first individual title since joining LIV Golf last December.,The 29-year-old captain of Legion XIII addressed his drought and recent struggles -- including a missed cut at the Masters and an injury withdrawal from the U.S. Open -- o...
Vikings' Justin Jefferson 'not mad' at Kirk Cousins for departure
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he understands quarterback Kirk Cousins' decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. ,Cousins, after all, signed a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed after spending the past six seasons with Minnesota.,"I'm not mad at him at...
Team USA's Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Olympics
Team USA forward Kawhi Leonard will not compete in the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.,The Los Angeles Clippers star withdrew in order to spend the summer preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season.,"Kawhi has been ramping up for the Olympics over the past several weeks and had a few s...
Bubba Wallace fined $50K for hitting Alex Bowman after race
Bubba Wallace was fined $50,000 by NASCAR on Wednesday for an on-track infraction following Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at the Chicago Street Course.,He was fined for driving Alex Bowman into the wall during the cool-down lap. The post-race issue came on the heels of a Lap 25 incident in which B...
Elena Rybakina, Barbora Krejcikova reach Wimbledon semis
No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan cruised into the Wimbledon semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 21 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine on Wednesday.,Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, recorded 28 winners and converted four of six break opportunities in the breezy 61-minute win at the All E...