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Dodgers activate RHP Tyler Glasnow, move RHP Michael Kopech to 60-day
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed starter Tyler Glasnow from the 60-day injured list, while moving right-hander reliever Michael Kopeck to the 60-day IL with right knee inflammation.,In order to get Glasnow on the active roster to face the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon, the c...
Jannik Sinner tops Ben Shelton, reaches semifinal at Wimbledon
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner showed no signs of being impacted by an elbow injury, getting past 10th-seeded Ben Shelton 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of Wimbledon on Wednesday in London.,Sinner, of Italy, will be making his second appearance in the Wimbledon semifinals. He lost to Novak...
Tough Valkyries defense ruins Caitlin Clark’s return to Fever
The Golden State Valkyries rode a stout defensive effort to an 80-61 win over the Indiana Fever in Caitlin Clark's return to action in Indianapolis.,Clark, a WNBA All-Star captain, returned from her second significant injury of the season with 10 points, but could not provide enough offensive punch ...
Frost sign first-rounder Kendall Cooper to 2-year deal
The Minnesota Frost signed 2025 first-round pick Kendall Cooper to a two-year contract on Wednesday.,The 23-year-old blueliner was the No. 6 overall pick in last month's draft out of Quinnipiac University.,"We are thrilled to have Kendall locked in for the next two seasons in Minnesota," Frost gener...
Commanders' throwback uniforms evoke 'Super Bowl Era'
While the Washington fan base discusses a throwback name, the Commanders confirmed the team is bringing back its "Super Bowl Era" uniforms this season.,The Commanders, who formally changed the team name and logo in 2022 and plan to stick with it, reintroduced the uniform concept used from 1981-92 as...
Minnesota extends coach P.J. Fleck through 2030
Minnesota extended football coach P.J. Fleck's contract through the 2030 season.,The extension announced Wednesday was approved by the school's board of regents at its July meeting. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Fleck, 44, has compiled a 58-39 record since taking over the Golden Gophers in 201...
Charlotte FC transfer D Joao Pedro, F Iuri Tavares
Charlotte FC announced the transfers of defender Joao Pedro and forward Iuri Tavares on Wednesday.,Pedro, 22, went to Polish top-flight side Radomiak Radom, with Charlotte retaining a 40 percent sell-on clause.,Tavares, 24, headed to Croatian top-flight club NK Varazdin with a 20 percent sell-on cla...
Tadej Pogacar seizes yellow jersey at Tour de France
Remco Evenepoel won Stage 5 on Wednesday as defending champion Tadej Pogacar seized the overall race leader's yellow jersey at the Tour de France.,Belgium's Evenepoel won this year's first individual time trial, completing the 33-kilometer route on flat terrain in Caen in 36 minutes and 42 seconds. ...
Belinda Bencic, Iga Swiatek reach Wimbledon semifinals
Unseeded Belinda Bencic and No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals with wins in straight sets on Wednesday in London.,Bencic edged seventh-seeded Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) and Swiatek ousted 19th-seeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 in the grass-cour...
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Top Betting Picks to Watch
Who will win 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year? We break down the best betting picks, including Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, and a high-upside longshot in Shemar Stewart. Odds via FanDuel....
Oilers, Lightning swap first-round picks Sam O'Reilly, Isaac Howard
The Edmonton Oilers acquired reigning Hobey Baker Award winner Isaac Howard from the Lightning, sending forward prospect Sam O'Reilly to Tampa Bay in exchange.,The Oilers announced the trade late Tuesday after signing the forward to a three-year, entry-level contract.,The Lightning drafted Howard wi...
Dodgers hope return of Tyler Glasnow vs. Brewers results in end of skid
The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to turn to right-hander Tyler Glasnow as they look to avoid a series sweep against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Glasnow (1-0, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to come off the injured list, while the Brewers...
Red Bull's Christian Horner out, Max Verstappen staying put
Christian Horner received a pink slip from Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after a wildly successful two-decade run that was not without distraction.,Laurent Mekies was named as Horner's successor as team principal, effectively immediately.,"We would like to thank Christian Horner for his exceptional w...
Report: Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to $250M extension
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $250 million, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The contract is fully guaranteed and comes on the heels of Oklahoma City's landmark contract with NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA agreed to a four-year, $285.4...
Wednesday July 9th MLB Betting Picks: Best Baseball Value Plays Today
Looking for sharp MLB bets today? We break down Wednesday’s top plays with picks on Red Sox vs. Rockies, Royals vs. Pirates, and Brewers vs. Dodgers. Odds via FanDuel....
NHL Offseason Grades: Who Got Better, Who Got Worse in Free Agency
From the Panthers’ roster retention to the Kings’ questionable spending, NHL free agency saw big winners and clear losers. Here's how each team’s offseason stacks up....
Why MLS Can’t Keep Its Best American Talent And What Needs to Change
The FIFA Club World Cup proved MLS can compete... but only to a point. With outdated salary rules and limited free agency, American stars like Patrick Agyemang are being driven abroad for basic financial security....
Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet
Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez.,Earlier in the day, he found out that he would become the team's fourth representative in the All-Star Game, replacing injured Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale. And later that night, Suarez registered his MLB-high 26th save to seal hi...
Guardians seek to close series against Astros with a sweep
With Houston closer Josh Hader having last worked on Saturday and the Astros set for an off day on Thursday, manager Joe Espada opted to send his All-Star reliever back out for a second inning of work in the top of the 10th against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.,That roll of the dice came up sn...
MacKenzie Gore, Nationals face Cardinals, seek to halt skid
After replacing Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on an interim basis, Miguel Cairo will try to guide this re-tooling team onto a positive track.,"We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on," interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said Tuesday. "We have a lot more we ne...