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Clara Tauson ousts former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina
No. 23 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 upset Saturday over former champion and No. 11 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.,Tauson saved all four break points she faced and converted only one of 10 break chances, but that was enough to extend he...

After SEC visits, 4-star WR Xavier McDonald picks Sacramento State
Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion reached into Southeastern Conference territory and plucked a surprise commitment from four-star wide receiver Xavier McDonald.,McDonald, from Morton, Miss., is the highest commit in the history of the Hornets program. He committed to the school on Friday.,M...

Houston Texans donate $500K to help flood victims
The Houston Texans announced a $500,000 commitment Saturday to support those affected by the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country.,As of noon ET on Saturday, rescuers were still searching for more than two dozen children from a girls' camp after a devastating flood killed at least 27 people.,A wa...

Jasper Philipsen wins opening stage of Tour de France
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory in the opening stage of the 112th Tour de France on Saturday.,It was the 27-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck cyclist's 10th career stage win but the first time he has captured the race leader's yellow jersey.,Philipsen completed the mostly flat 184.9-kilomet...
Al Horford Could Be the NBA’s Most Important Free Agent This Summer
While NBA teams chase stars, Al Horford could be the low-key signing that shifts the title race. Here's why 15 contenders should want him now....
Saturday July 5th MLB Best Bets: Detroit, Dodgers, Padres & More
Looking for the best MLB bets for Saturday, July 5? We break down three top picks, including Tigers vs. Guardians, Astros vs. Dodgers, and Rangers vs. Padres....

WR Kaydon Finley shuns dad's alma mater, picks Notre Dame
Four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley has committed to Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class.,He is the son of former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley, who played his college ball at Texas before being selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He spent all six of his NF...

Ailing Deion Sanders expected to return to work soon
Colorado coach Deion Sanders, who has been suffering from an undisclosed medical condition, is expected to be back on the job soon.,That's according to former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, who recently went fishing with Sanders at his Texas estate. Jones posted a video of his comments, made in...

Padres' Manny Machado has chance to join elite list vs. Rangers
The list of players who have compiled 2,000 career hits and 350 career homers during their age 32 season is short and elite, containing 11 names that include Henry Aaron, Lou Gehrig and Willie Mays.,Manny Machado can become the 12th man in MLB history to join that list Saturday night if he gets thre...

On 31st birthday, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to pitch against Astros
Shohei Ohtani's ramp up toward becoming a full-fledged starting pitcher will continue Saturday when the right-hander takes the mound against the visiting Houston Astros on his 31st birthday. ,It will be Ohtani's fourth start since he returned to the mound last month following elbow surgery in 2023, ...

Guardians' Steven Kwan out to make All-Star case vs. Tigers
Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres will start in the All-Star Game this month, representing the Detroit Tigers. ,Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians also was voted in as a starter for the American League.,All four are expected to be in action Saturday night when Tigers right-hander Cas...

Royals try to maintain offensive production against D-backs
The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity to earn their first series win in Phoenix in more than a decade when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.,After dropping eight of nine games to finish June, Kansas City has taken three of four to open July, including a 9-3 victory over ...

Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler aims to snap slump vs. Nationals
Boston right-hander Walker Buehler looks to put a horrid six-start stretch behind him when the Red Sox play the middle game of a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The Red Sox beat the Nationals 11-2 in Washington's traditional Independence Day game.,Buehler (5-6, 6...

Phillies' Ranger Suarez looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are becoming known for their resilience.,Fresh off an impressive offensive display, the Reds hope to author a similar performance Saturday when they continue their road series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,Philadelphia took an early 3-0 lead in the Friday matinee before Cinc...

High-scoring Cubs aim to tee off again vs. rival Cards
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a blast batting in his team's loaded lineup.,"This is the best offense I've ever been a part of, ever seen," Crow-Armstrong said. "It's extra rewarding after the year we had last year in terms of ballpark factors and whatnot, with all the win...

Gen.G Esports reach upper-bracket final at Lol MSI
Gen.G Esports edged Anyone's Legend 3-2 on Friday, advancing to the upper-bracket final in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational at Vancouver.,Lower-bracket action also began on Friday with FlyQuest thrashing G2 Esports 3-0.,The $2 million event began with two teams from each League of Legen...

Vinnie Pasquantino's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Royals past D-backs
Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs on Friday, propelling the Kansas City Royals to a 9-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Kris Bubic (7-6) allowed three runs on seven hits in seven innings, striking out six and walking three for the Royals, who have won ...

Carlos Harvey, Anthony Markanich carry Minnesota United past FC Dallas
Goals by Carlos Harvey and Anthony Markanich staked Minnesota United to an early lead, and the Loons held off a furious late rally to beat FC Dallas 2-1 on Friday in Frisco, Texas.,Minnesota United (10-4-7, 37 points) improved to 5-2-4 on the road this season, have won two of their past three matche...

MLB roundup: Cubs blast team-record 8 HRs to beat Cards
The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by bashing eight home runs in a single game on their way to an Independence Day annihilation of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, winning 11-3 on Friday.,Michael Busch enjoyed his first career three-homer game, and Pete Crow-Armstrong provided his 22nd and 23r...

Astros belt five homers in 18-1 demolition of Dodgers
Isaac Paredes hit a home run on the first pitch of the game, Jose Altuve went deep twice and the visiting Houston Astros hit five total homers in an 18-1 blowout of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.,The Astros took complete control with a 10-run sixth inning that included a grand slam by Victor Car...