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Report: Falcons sign WR Drake London to 4-yr, $141M extension
The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Drake London agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $141 million and $100 million guaranteed, ESPN reported Tuesday, citing London's agent.,London's new deal gives him an average annual value of $35.25 million, the third-highest mark among wide receivers...
Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list
Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam as the biggest money-winner in women's golf. New Zealand's Ko, however, doesn't believe the comparisons are fair.,"We're playing in a very different generation right now," Ko, 29, told reporters during Tuesday's ...
Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (hip) on 10-day injured list
The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right hip inflammation.,The move was retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Padres selected the contract of outfielder Jase Bowen from Triple-A El Paso. Bowen, 25, was scheduled to make his ...
Back at World No. 1, Nelly Korda addicted to the ‘grind’
The most relevant question in women's golf at the moment may simply be: When Nelly Korda is playing like this, is there anything anyone else can do about it?,Korda took two weeks off from competition after her worst finish of the LPGA season at the Kroger Queen City Championship -- a tie for eighth....
Yankees star Aaron Judge out of lineup, dealing with bone bruise
New York Yankees captain and star outfielder Aaron Judge is day-to-day with a bone bruise on his upper right rib.,Judge is out of the lineup for the first time this season when the Yankees begin a homestand Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Jose Caballero will start in his place in right fiel...
Eagles add veteran RB Elijah Mitchell
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran running back Elijah Mitchell on Tuesday.,Mitchell, 28, adds to the Eagles' running backs depth chart headed by three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2024 first-team All-Pro Saquon Barkley and including Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele.,The...
Browns coach Todd Monken: Drafting QB Brendan Sorsby is 'slippery slope'
First-year head coach Todd Monken anticipates there could be peril on the periphery if the Cleveland Browns select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in a potential NFL supplemental draft should he lose college eligibility because of gambling.,Monken, stressing that he was speaking for himself an...
Three MLB Teams Falling Far Short of Expectations This Season
The Tigers, Mets and Royals entered 2026 with playoff aspirations but have fallen well short of expectations through the season’s first two months....
Why the Chicago White Sox Are MLB’s Biggest Surprise Team in 2026
The White Sox have gone from historically bad to playoff contenders. Plus, why Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the Pirates are among MLB’s biggest surprises....
WWE Clash in Italy Takeaways: Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar Shine
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Brock Lesnar headline a memorable WWE Clash in Italy. Read the full match-by-match breakdown....
Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session
MLS superstar Lionel Messi trained on his own as defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice session in the United States.,The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina's World Cup opener a...
Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value
A jersey worn by Brazilian icon Pele at the 1958 World Cup is expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction.,A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.,Sotheby's announced Tuesday that the ma...
Blades Brown, 19, joins PGA Tour as special temporary member
Blades Brown has accepted a special temporary membership on the PGA Tour and is eligible to receive unlimited sponsor exemptions for the remainder of the season through the FedExCup Fall standings.,Non-members are limited to seven exemptions.,Brown, 19, benefited from a tie for 14th place at The CJ ...
Thunder GM: Roster cost rising but no pressure to cut
Sam Presti built a championship roster in Oklahoma City and the bill for success came due for several foundational players last summer.,But the Thunder general manager is not planning a purge to avoid rising costs or the tax ramifications of reaching the NBA's "second apron," a multiplier for a leve...
Astros to activate closer Josh Hader from IL
The Houston Astros will activate closer Josh Hader from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on a local radio broadcast.,The veteran left-hander is expected to be available for the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,The Astros ...
Predators tab Avalanche's Chris MacFarland as president, GM
The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday.,MacFarland, 56, previously served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche for the past four years.,He replaces Barry Trotz, who will move to an advisory r...
Report: Ex-MLB player, 2018 5-star WR to play at SMU
After appearing in 38 Major League Baseball games, Jordyn Adams apparently is shifting careers.,CBS Sports reported Tuesday that Adams, 26, intends to play football at SMU this fall.,He was not listed on the Mustangs' online roster as of early Tuesday afternoon.,Eight years ago, 247Sports ranked Ada...
Goldeneyes dismiss coach Brian Idalski after inaugural season
The Vancouver Goldeneyes parted ways with head coach Brian Idalski following their inaugural PWHL season.,Idalski, 55, led the expansion team to a sixth-place finish in the eight-team league with 37 points in 30 games.,"As we conclude our inaugural season and evaluate the future direction of the org...
Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders
The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.,Smith-Schuster's signing comes one day after the team added fellow wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios.,With the loss of Sanders, the Giants have two kickers on the roster: s...
Report: 2026 NWSL title game set for Nov. 21 at D.C.'s Audi Field
The 2026 NWSL Championship game will be played on Nov. 21 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., The Athletic reported Tuesday.,It is the first time the title contest will be held in the nation's capital, at the home of the Washington Spirit, since the 2022 season. The Portland Thorns defeated the Kansa...