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Report: Netflix close to landing NFL Honors for 2027
Netflix is finalizing a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, Front Office Sports reported.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Netflix is reportedly "likely" become...
White House: No visa issues for Iraq's World Cup team
The White House refuted reports that the United States denied visas for five members of Iraq's national team ahead of next month's World Cup.,The State Department sent a statement Wednesday to Front Office Sports in response to online reports involving five players, including Luton Town forward Ali ...
Tracy McGrady becomes Wagner basketball strategic advisor
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joined the Wagner men's basketball program as a strategic advisor.,The university said McGrady, 46, was selected to lead the Seahawks' basketball operations, recruiting and name, image and likeness efforts alongside head coach Dwan McMillan.,Per NCAA rules, McGrady has wa...
New captain Jim Furyk wants U.S. to 'evolve' its Ryder Cup machine
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Jim Furyk spoke at length about his goals for the United States Ryder Cup team in his first large-scale press conference since being named the captain for 2027.,Put simply, they can be grouped into two buckets. Short term: Win on foreign soil at Adare Manor. Long term: Build o...
Katherine Legge first woman to attempt Indy-NASCAR double
Katherine Legge plans to race in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600, which would make her the first female driver to complete the "double" if successful on May 24.,The Double calls for a driver to compete in two premiere races, covering 1,100 miles with barely a moment to spare between the Indy ...
McDonald's gets naming rights to Chicago Fire stadium
The Chicago Fire entered a naming rights partnership with McDonald's.,The MLS club's new $750 million stadium opening in 2028 will be known as McDonald's Park.,It is the iconic restaurant chain's first-ever naming rights deal with a major pro sports stadium in the U.S.,McDonald's Park will seat more...
Jaguars, 49ers both playing 2 international games
The NFL revealed the matchups for all nine international games on Wednesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers both playing two contests.,The league's most ambitious global schedule to date stretches across seven countries and four continents, starting with the NFL's Australia deb...
Cal Raleigh’s Slump-Busting Shower Has Charles Barkley Vibes
Cal Raleigh ended a brutal slump after trying a bizarre baseball superstition inspired by a story straight out of Charles Barkley’s playbook....
Wednesday MLB Best Bets: Jacob Misiorowski Strikeout Prop Leads Card
Get the top MLB betting picks for Wednesday, including a Jacob Misiorowski strikeout prop and Rays moneyline play....
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Get the latest Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 predictions, odds and best bets, including Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham props....
5 NBA Superstars Who Could Be Traded This Offseason
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and Jaylen Brown headline a list of NBA superstars who could be traded this offseason....
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to focus on pitching vs. Giants
While the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking forward to another Shohei Ohtani turn on the mound, the two-way star's hitting inconsistencies are altering strategy.,Ohtani will pitch for the seventh time this season when the Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night in the third game of a ...
Cardinals seek to continue road success against Athletics
The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed a strong first quarter of the season and a big element is the club's stellar play on the road.,The Cardinals continued that success by winning the opener of a three-game series against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif., and look to add another win when the...
Rangers likely to ride new wrinkle into finale vs. D-backs
The Texas Rangers could feature their new look to their lineup on Wednesday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers recorded their third win in the last four games with a 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The...
Padres to try luck vs. Brewers' hard-throwing Jacob Misiorowski
The visiting San Diego Padres will have a tough task to even the series against the Milwaukee Brewers when they face hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski on Wednesday. ,Misiorowski (3-2, 2.45 ERA), who leads the majors in strikeouts with 70 in 44 innings, will be opposed by right-hander Mich...
With suspension served, Tigers' Framber Valdez set to face Mets
Framber Valdez is eligible to pitch again on Wednesday night, and the Detroit Tigers are eager to get him back on the mound. ,Valdez served a five-game league suspension and will start the middle contest of a three-game road series against the New York Mets.,In a May 5 game, the left-hander drilled ...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber will attempt to set a franchise record by hitting a home run in six consecutive games when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night., ,Schwarber homered in the first inning of Philadelphia's 2-1 victory over Boston on Tuesday. The slugger has gone deep six...
Daylen Lile thriving in homecoming as Nationals take on Reds
Washington outfielder Daylen Lile looks to continue his successful homecoming when the Nationals continue their series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.,Lile, who grew up in nearby Louisville, Ky., made his Great American Ballpark debut on a Tuesday night to remember. With a contingent ...
Angels' Reid Detmers hoping for better success at Guardians
Cade Smith was viewed as a future closer by the Cleveland Guardians when unexpected circumstances forced him into the role last summer.,The right-hander has thrived since making the move and is one of the main reasons why Cleveland is again atop the American League Central Division.,The Guardians ha...
MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 7th vs. Rockies
Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, striking out 10 and allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday., ,Skenes (6-2), the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, hel...