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Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line
Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.,Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winn...
Richardson Hitchins relinquishing IBF title after signing with Zuffa
Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week.,"I've outgrown 140 and my days at the weight is d...
Union bring challenged offense north to face streaking Toronto FC
Toronto FC will aim to extend their unbeaten streak to seven matches when the Philadelphia Union visit on Wednesday.,Toronto (3-2-3, 12 points) is 3-0-3 in its last six outings. Wednesday marks the sixth date of Toronto FC's nine-match homestand, and the club is unbeaten (4-0-8) in its last 12 home ...
Orlando City want attack to catch up to defense vs. Charlotte
Orlando City will be hoping for a much-needed attacking breakthrough on Wednesday night when they host a Charlotte FC side in search of a second consecutive away victory.,Orlando (1-6-1, 4 points) has been one of Major League Soccer's most disappointing teams this season, costing former manager Osca...
Red Bulls' struggling defense clashes with woeful D.C. offense
D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls are struggling at the opposite ends of the pitch.,Over their last four MLS matches, D.C. United have failed to score. Meanwhile, over the Red Bulls' last four league games, they have surrendered 14 goals.,When the teams meet Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J., t...
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets st...
Dodgers reinstate Freddie Freeman; Blake Snell to begin rehab
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star first baseman Freddie Freeman from the paternity list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder/infielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Also, left-hander Blake Snell will begin his rehab stint Wednesday by pitching for Class A Ontario. He has been sidelined wit...
Trending Revs look to snap road losing streak vs. lowly Atlanta
One of the main themes the New England Revolution have adopted under first-year head coach Marko Mitrovic is "belief." As they visit Atlanta United on Wednesday night, they'll continue rallying around that mentality.,The Revolution (4-3-0, 12 points) come into Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a three-match ...
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Duke lands coveted transfer guard John Blackwell
Coveted Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell committed to Duke on Tuesday.,Blackwell announced the news on his social media accounts with the caption, "Committed! #TheBrotherhood.",The rising senior, who's ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1 guard and No. 3 overall player in the transfer portal clas...
Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as Mexico manager after World Cup
Rafael Marquez will replace Javier Aguirre as manager of Mexico's national team after this summer's World Cup, Mexico Football Federation sporting director Duilio Davino confirmed in an interview with Fox Sports Mexico on Monday.,Marquez, a legendary defender for FC Barcelona as well as the Mexican ...
Red Sox place RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring) on IL
The Red Sox placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.,Boston recalled left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding transaction.,Gray, 36, left Monday's start against the visiting Detroit Tigers in the third inning with ...
Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.
The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday.,Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).,An...
Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak have fond memories entering Zurich defense
Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak had the honor of experiencing a golf rarity at last year's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.,They each earned their first PGA Tour wins simultaneously in the team-based event.,Twelve months later, the pair reunites at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. this week with fond memor...
Report: Battlehawks acquire QB Luis Perez from Renegades
The St. Louis Battlehawks are acquiring quarterback Luis Perez from the Dallas Renegades, multiple UFL insiders reported on Tuesday.,The Renegades will receive offensive tackle Corey Stewart from the Battlehawks, who needed a quarterback following an injury to starter Michael Pratt, per the report.,...
Peyton Stearns earns chance to face 3-time Madrid champ
Peyton Stearns defeated France's Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-3 in 65 minutes as first-round action got underway Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open.,Stearns' reward is a matchup with defending champ and No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, a three-time winner of the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament in the Span...
Field Level Media's Top 100
Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:,1. QB Fernando Mendoza Indiana (6-5, 225),2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210),3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245),4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195),5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300),6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio ...
Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB
Florida State announced Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season on Tuesday.,Daniels, who turns 22 next month, has appeared in 37 games over the last four seasons at Stanford (2022-24) and Auburn (2025).,He beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry, with the news ...
Lightning coach: Victor Hedman 'doubtful' to play in first round
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is unlikely to suit up for his team in its first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Jon Cooper announced Tuesday.,Hedman hasn't played in a game since exiting in the first period of Tampa Bay's 6-2 victory versus the Vancouver Canucks on...
Spain women remain No. 1 ahead of U.S. in FIFA rankings
Spain remained No. 1 with the United States still at No. 2 on Tuesday in the first FIFA Women's World Ranking published since December.,Making up the rest of the top 10 in the new rankings are England, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Sweden, Canada and the Netherlands.,A total of 276 relevant intern...