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PSG eyeing revenge against Bayern Munich in CWC quarterfinal
Reigning UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain can avenge a defeat that marked their lowest point this past season when they face Bayern Munich in Saturday's FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal in Atlanta.,On Nov. 26, PSG suffered a 1-0 loss to Bayern that marked a third consecutive defeat ...

Aggressive Earthquakes set to host slumping Red Bulls
The San Jose Earthquakes look to translate their outstanding offense into more consistent results when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.,San Jose (7-7-6, 27 points) ranks second in the league with 40 goals scored, though this attack has been somewhat countered by the team's 32 goals allo...

Report: UFC confirms plans for event at White House in 2026
UFC plans to take its show to the White House when the United States puts on its 250th birthday celebration in 2026.,The UFC confirmed to The Athletic on Friday that plans are underway to host a slate of fights on the White House grounds in Washington D.C., next year, with an expected summer date no...

Nashville SC ready to challenge Union in clash of East powers
Two of the top teams in MLS meet on Saturday night as Nashville SC hosts the Supporters' Shield leading Philadelphia Union.,Nashville (11-4-5, 38 points) enters the night just two points behind the Union (12-4-4, 40 points) and on an 11-match unbeaten streak in MLS play (8-0-4) that goes back to APr...

Report: Five-star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech on $5M deal
Felix Ojo, a five-star offensive tackle, will stay in his home state of Texas after committing to Texas Tech on Friday.,Ojo's commitment came upon signing a massive $5.1 million revenue-share contract spanning three years, according to ESPN, with programs now allowed to pay players directly.,Ranked ...

Fever rolling, look to continue winning ways vs. visiting Sparks
The Indiana Fever look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday night in Indianapolis. ,Caitlin Clark (left groin strain) has missed the Fever's last four games and her status for Saturday is unknown. ,The Fever's last loss came against the Spark...

Joey Chestnut grills competition in return to Nathan's event
The Fourth of July was made whole once again as Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus to devour the competition Friday for his 17th career title of the famed event at New York's Coney Island.,After sitting out last year's competition because of a spons...

Trevor Story leads Red Sox rout of Nationals
Trevor Story homered among four hits, Lucas Giolito pitched into the eighth inning, and the visiting Boston Red Sox routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Friday.,Story added three singles, drove in four runs and scored three for Boston, which won for the third time in four games. Jarren Duran had ...

Taylor Fritz staves off upset attempt to advance at Wimbledon
Taylor Fritz staved off an upset attempt by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain to earn a 6-4, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory and a spot in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday in London.,The fifth-seeded Fritz, who has been battling match interruptions all week, experienced more disruptions in Frida...

Orlando City looks to continue strong road play at Charlotte
Orlando City SC have been in mostly a good groove this season, but coach Oscar Pareja said reaching the midpoint of the schedule can be an important crossroads.,"Now we have to do it again and again," Pareja said.,The next chance for that comes Saturday night on the road against Charlotte FC.,Orland...

Phillies send down RHP Mick Abel after six-start stretch
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel.,Johnson, 26, has a 2.25 ERA in two relief appearances (four innings) for the Phillies this season, including two scoreless innings Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader again...

Report: Suns discussing buyout with G Bradley Beal
The Phoenix Suns are discussing a possible buyout with veteran guard Bradley Beal, the Arizona Republic reported.,Beal, who turned 32 last month, has two years and nearly $111 million remaining on his contract, per Spotrac.,The three-time All-Star signed a five-year, $251 million deal with a no-trad...

Reds activate 3B Noelvi Marte, RHP Graham Ashcraft
The Cincinnati Reds activated third baseman Noelvi Marte and reliever Graham Ashcraft from the injured list Friday.,Marte, 23, has been on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain sustained in early May. He batted .294 with three homers and 17 RBIs in 19 games before the injury.,Marte started ...

Andrew Putnam (back) pulls out of John Deere Classic
Andrew Putnam withdrew from the John Deere Classic midway through Friday's second round due to a back injury.,Putnam, 36, started on the back nine and carded a double-bogey at the par-4 18th hole before pulling out.,He was 3-over for his round after opening with an even-par 71 on Thursday at TPC Dee...

No. 6 Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka shown Wimbledon exit
Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova rallied to reach the Round of 16 at Wimbledon on Friday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win against Japan's Naomi Osaka.,Pavlyuchenkova raced to 3-0 leads in each of the last two sets and held off the four-time Grand Slam winner in two hours and three minutes.,Osaka struck 15 ...

Yankees place RHP Clarke Schmidt (forearm) on injured list
The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his right forearm.,Schmidt, 29, had an MRI exam Friday after being removed from Thursday's game at Toronto after three innings. He allowed three runs and four hits and two walks with one s...

Magic re-signing C Moritz Wagner to 1-year, $5M deal
The Orlando Magic are re-signing center Moritz Wagner to a one-year, $5 million contract, ESPN reported Friday.,Wagner, 28, averaged a career-high 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in 30 games (one start) with Orlando in 2024-25.,He underwent season-ending surgery after tearing his left ACL in a Dec. 21 ...
Justin Verlander Nearing the Finish Line? Hall of Famer Faces Harsh Reality
Justin Verlander is 0–5 in 13 starts with the Giants. Is the 42-year-old nearing the end of his legendary career?...
NHL Free Agency Winners: Panthers Hold Firm, Hurricanes Swing for the Cup
The Florida Panthers retained key players while the Carolina Hurricanes made bold moves in 2025 NHL free agency. Can Carolina finally get past Florida?...
Fourth of July MLB Picks: Best Bets for Yankees vs. Mets, Rangers vs. Padres & More
MLB is serving up a full July 4 schedule. Get our top moneyline and total picks for Friday's games, including betting angles for Yankees-Mets and more....