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Great (Adam) Scott: Birdie binge keeps Wyndham lead, playoffs in sight
Adam Scott rang off four consecutive birdies and shot a 5-under-par 65 in the first round of the Wyndham Championship on Thursday, not far from the position required to crash the FedEx Cup playoff starting next week. ,Scott missed a four-foot birdie at the Wyndham Championship in 2023 to snap his 16...
Summer McIntosh narrowly misses 200 fly WR at worlds
Canada's Summer McIntosh dominated the 200-meter butterfly on Thursday to claim her third gold medal in as many races at the world championships in Singapore.,The 18-year-old's winning time of 2:01.99 was just shy of the world record of 2:01.81 set by China's Liu Zige in 2009, which stands as the ol...
Mariners GM: Addition of Eugenio Suarez 'incredibly impactful'
The Seattle Mariners are locked in a battle for both the American League West crown and a wild-card berth, and they are banking that third baseman Eugenio Suarez can help them to get there.,The team announced Thursday the official re-acquisition of Suarez, who played with them from 2022-23, from the...
Rutgers introduces Keli Zinn as new athletic director
Rutgers has named former LSU executive Keli Zinn as its new athletic director.,Zinn had been the deputy athletic director and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022. Before that, she worked in the athletic departments at West Virginia and Maryland and for the Big East Conference.,"Keli Zinn bring...
49ers sign RB Ameer Abdullah, WR Andy Isabella
The San Francisco 49ers are signing running back Ameer Abdullah and wide receiver Andy Isabella to the training camp roster on Thursday after they completed tryouts on Wednesday.,Abdullah is expected to provide depth behind star Christian McCaffrey. Isabella, drafted 62nd overall by the Arizona Card...
Padres acquire Mason Miller, JP Sears from A's for top prospect, 3 others
The San Diego Padres are acquiring Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.,They are paying a big price, however, sending shortstop Leo De Vries, an 18-year-old phenom, to the A's. De Vries is ranked as the...
Players to Watch in the Hall of Fame Game, from Omarion Hampton to Hendon Hooker
The Hall of Fame Game still matters. Just ask Antonio Gates. Here are five under-the-radar players to watch Thursday night in Canton....
Ramon Urias to Astros, Andrew Kittredge to Cubs as Orioles sell
The Houston Astros got their third baseman, acquiring Ramon Urias and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday for minor-league pitching prospect Twine Palmer.,Also Thursday, the Orioles sent right-hander Andrew Kittredge to the Chicago Cubs for minor league shortstop Wilfri De La ...
Blue Jays acquire Cy Young winner Shane Bieber from Cleveland
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired former American League Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.,Bieber has not pitched in an MLB game since April 2, 2024. He underwent Tommy John surgery after just two starts in 2024 and has been rehabbing since.,In return, Clevela...
Tigers acquire RHP Paul Sewald from Guardians
The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Paul Sewald from the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.,Sewald, 35, currently is on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.,He is 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA and two saves in 1...
How Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 Did What the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Still Can’t
Happy Gilmore 2 features stars from both PGA and LIV Golf, poking fun at the feud with help from legendary golfers like McIlroy, Scheffler, Koepka and DeChambeau....
Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday with Lions vs. Chargers. Our Hall of Fame Game expert best betting picks include Detroit -1.5 and under 32.5 points....
Report: Raiders LT Kolton Miller agrees to 3-year, $66M extension
Las Vegas Raiders starting left tackle Kolton Miller agreed to a contract extension, the team announced late Wednesday night.,While the Raiders did not disclose the terms of the deal, multiple media outlets reported it was a three-year extension worth a total of $66 million, with $42.5 million guara...
Reds, buyers at deadline, open series against selling Braves
Two teams heading in opposite directions meet in a unique three-game series spanning two cities starting Thursday night in Cincinnati.,The Reds, who pulled out a dramatic 5-2 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, will face the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,The victory allowed the Red...
Red Sox pick up LHP Steven Matz from Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox beefed up their pitching staff Wednesday night by acquiring left-hander Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals.,The Cardinals acquired minor league infielder Blaze Jordan in exchange for Matz, a 34-year-old veteran who has experience both as a starter and a reliever.,In 2025, Ma...
Reports: Mariners acquire 3B Eugenio Suarez from D-backs
The Seattle Mariners made a big splash the night before the trade deadline, acquiring slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.,Arizona reportedly got back three minor-leaguers: first baseman Tyler Locklear and right-hander...
Reds add RHP Zack Littell from Reds in 3-team deal
The Cincinnati Reds continued their aggressive approach to the trade deadline by acquiring right-hander Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday.,The Rays confirmed receiving two minor league pitchers, right-hander Brian Van Belle and left-hander Adam Serwinows...
Leagues Cup roundup: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami past Atlas
Lionel Messi assisted on both Inter Miami goals, including the winner in second-half stoppage time, as the Herons defeated Atlas 2-1 on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during a group-stage opener in the Leagues Cup.,In the sixth minute of added time, Messi squared a pass across the 6-yard box fo...
Shohei Ohtani downplays cramps that ended start in 4th
CINCINNATI -- Shohei Ohtani left his pitching start due to right hip cramps on Wednesday, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star is expected to be ready for his next turn in the rotation.,Ohtani came off the mound with medical training staff during the fourth inning of the Dodgers' game against t...
Tigers acquire reliever Rafael Montero from Braves for minor leaguer
The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis on Wednesday.,Montero, 34, is in his 11th year in the majors, having made 360 career regular season appearances (30 starts) for the Mets (2014-17), Rangers (2019...