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Brandon Roy Jr. to follow in dad’s footsteps at Washington
Brandon Roy Jr., the son of the former Washington Huskies and Portland Trail Blazers star, announced Monday that he will attend Washington like his father did.,The 6-foot-2 point guard from Garfield H.S. in Seattle is joining a program with some forward momentum, as head coach Danny Sprinkle has add...
Colts’ Anthony Richardson (shoulder) expects to be ready for training camp
After starting just 15 games over his first two NFL seasons, Anthony Richardson dismissed concerns about his latest health issue. ,Sidelined during minicamp, the oft-injured quarterback spoke on Monday about his shoulder injury with Zach Goodall of 24/7 Sports.,"I'm all good," Richardson said. "... ...
Florida State lands commitments from Devin Carter, Xavier Tiller
Florida State is growing accustomed to good news on the recruiting trail of late, as the Seminoles received two more commitments Monday following the securement of four-star signal-caller Jaden O'Neal on Sunday.,Wide receiver Devin Carter flipped from Auburn to Florida State (after initially flippin...
Improved German Marquez seeks revenge as Rockies host Dodgers
German Marquez didn't begin his season well, but the veteran right-hander has been one of the bright spots for the lowly Colorado Rockies.,Marquez had an ERA of 12.81 in April, and a big reason for that was the seven runs he gave up in less than an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his fourt...
Pacers confirm torn Achilles for star Tyrese Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City.,The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter.,"An MRI take...
Athletics break ground on $1.75B stadium on Las Vegas Strip
The Athletics organization held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its new $1.75 billion stadium in Las Vegas.,The team, which is playing its home games in West Sacramento, Calif. this season following its offseason exit from longtime home Oakland, was represented by team owner John Fisher and pre...
Surging Astros look to stay hot against Phillies
The injury-depleted Houston Astros continued their surge up the American League standings over the weekend, setting up an intriguing six-game homestand that begins with a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.,Houston claimed the rubber match of a three-game road series with an...
Reds designate INF Jeimer Candelario for assignment
The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Monday, just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract he signed before the 2024 season.,Candelario, 31, had been on the injured list since late April due to a lumbar spine strain. The Reds reinstated him from the ...
Rays SS Wander Franco faces potential 5-year prison term
Prosecutors on Monday recommended a five-year prison sentence for Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop who is charged with sexual abuse of a minor in his native Dominican Republic.,With closing arguments complete, a panel of three judges will begin deliberations and the presiding ju...
Thunder win in Game 7 draws highest NBA Finals viewership in 6 years
An otherwise mediocre NBA Finals in terms of viewership put on a historic show on Sunday thanks to Game 7.,As the Oklahoma City Thunder won 103-91 to claim the franchise's first title since winning as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1979, Game 7 drew an average of 16.353 million viewers on ABC and ESPN+,...
Guardians happy to be home -- as is Jays' starter Eric Lauer
After a nine-game West Coast trip, the Guardians are back in Cleveland.,They went 4-5 on their journey, being swept by the Seattle Mariners before bouncing back with series victories against the San Francisco Giants and Athletics.,Next up for the Guardians is a three-game series with the Toronto Blu...
Atletico Madrid earns 1-0 victory, but Botafogo advances out of Group B
It took nearly the entire second half, but relentless attacks on goal paid off for Antoine Griezmann in the 87th minute on Monday.,After teammate Angel Correa's shot was blocked by a defender, Griezmann sent a left-footed shot into the net to lift Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in Gr...
PSG advances to Round of 16, eliminates Sounders
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half, Achraf Hakimi struck in the second and Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Monday afternoon.,Gianluigi Donnarumma kept his second clean sheet of the tournamen...
ATP roundup: France's Alexandre Muller falls in Spain
Russia's Roman Safiullin sent fifth-seeded Alexandre Muller of France packing with a 7-6 (5), 7-5 win in first-round play on the grass at the Mallorca Championships in Spain. Safiullin entered the match ranked 75th in the world while Muller was No. 40.,Sixth-seeded Gabriel Diallo of Canada took care...
Report: Wizards' Khris Middleton picks up $33.3M option
Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported Monday.,Middleton was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks, where he played for 12 seasons, to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma in a four-team deal ...
WTA Roundup: Lulu Sun knocks off defending champ Daria Kasatkina at Eastbourne
Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun emerged on top after a grueling three-setter to defeat No. 1 seed and defending champion Daria Kasatkina 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 at the Eastbourne Open on Monday.,Dealing with blustery conditions, New Zealand's Sun converted 4 of 6 break points in the first set and rallied f...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. jumps to top spot at 1B in All-Star Game balloting
Four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays jumped ahead of seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt of the New York Yankees for the top spot at first base in the American League as the first stage of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game balloting nears its conclusion.,Guerrero, w...
Report: Torn Achilles for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City, ESPN reported Monday.,The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter.,With the game ti...
Blue-chip WR Vance Spafford picks Miami, decommits from Georgia
Wide receiver prospect Vance Spafford shifted his commitment on Monday from Georgia to Florida.,Spafford, from Mission Viejo, Calif., told 247Sports that he made the move, in part, because he is looking for a chance to play on a team that works together as one unit.,"The football team is made up of ...
Flyers acquire F Trevor Zegras from Ducks
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in exchange for fellow forward Ryan Poehling and two draft picks.,The Ducks will receive a second-round draft pick (45th overall) in 2025 and a fourth-rounder in 2026.,Zegras, 24, is entering the final season of a three-...