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Nelly Korda maintains competitive mindset while pursuing rare heights
Nelly Korda is on the doorstep of the LPGA Hall of Fame, though she claims she doesn't know how close she really is.,"It's one of the hardest Hall of Fames to get into for sure, but I've never really truly looked at it," Korda said. "If I'm being honest, I don't even know how many points you need to...
Avalanche move Jack Drury to Predators for 2 former first-round picks
The Colorado Avalanche acquired forwards Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux from the Nashville Predators on Wednesday for center Jack Drury, minor league forward Chase Bradley and a 2029 third-round pick.,Drury, 26, boasts the most NHL experience of the quartet. He has amassed 30 goals and 52 assi...
Nelly Korda takes aim at third straight major at Hazeltine
Having collected trophies at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open to kick off women's major season, Nelly Korda is the heavy favorite at every major until further notice. But a win this week would put her in another stratosphere.,With a record purse on the line, a few Australians could...
Canada fall short in 2-1 loss to Switzerland, both advance to round of 32
Switzerland served up a spoiler, flipping the table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round with a 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon to finish atop Group B of the World Cup. ,Johan Manzambi caught Canada's Maxime Crepeau leaning left and ripped a powerful shot to the ...
NFL’s Brendan Sorsby Decision Feels More Punitive Than Protective
Brendan Sorsby admitted to gambling mistakes as a teenager, but has the NFL gone too far by denying him a path back into football?...
Canada's Alphonso Davies expected to make 2026 World Cup debut vs. Switzerland
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he does not expect Alphonso Davies to start against Switzerland on Wednesday, but he does expect the star left back to play in their final Group B match.,It would mark the 2026 World Cup debut for Davies, who has not played since sustaining a left hamstring injury whil...
Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram
The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two high picks in this week's NHL draft.,Buffalo received the No. 4 overall pick and the No. 45 s...
On verge of winning Group B, Canada won't play for draw vs. Swiss
Canada know they will win Group B with a victory or draw in Wednesday's finale against Switzerland in Vancouver and secure at least one more match on home soil.,But manager Jesse Marsch insists that math won't result in a more conservative approach from his squad as they attempt to capture the imagi...
NFL blasts Brendan Sorsby for dodging accountability, denies draft petition
Brendan Sorsby's path to the NFL hit another dead end on Tuesday when the league denied his petition for entry into the supplemental draft.,In a letter to Sorsby published by ESPN, the league informed Sorsby his petition was incomplete or intentionally vague, failing to "demonstrate accountability f...
Second-half goals carry Algeria to comeback win over Jordan
Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri scored second-half goals off set pieces as Algeria rallied for a 2-1 victory over Jordan in Group J play on Monday in Santa Clara, Calif.,Benbouali's goal in the 69th minute was the first for Algeria (1-1-0, 3 points) since the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Goalkeeper ...
Linda Cohn to retire from ESPN after 34 years, 5,000+ ‘SportsCenters’
Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-tenured "SportsCenter" anchor, will retire on June 30, the network announced Monday.,Cohn, 66, has anchored more editions of "SportsCenter" than anyone in ESPN history. She was honored in 2016 for her 5,000th edition of the network's signature show.,Her final appearances w...
Christian Lundgaard overcomes early collision to win XPEL Grand Prix
Christian Lundgaard displayed some resilience as he went from worst to first, capturing his second IndyCar Series victory of the season in the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America on Sunday.,Lundgaard fell from his starting position of 12th into last place after a Lap 1 collision. He gradually worked his...
Panthers land Brady Tkachuk in blockbuster deal with Senators
Brady Tkachuk is heading to Florida, where he will join his brother Matthew with the Panthers in one of the NHL's biggest offseason moves.,The Ottawa Senators are trading their captain to the Panthers for a package of draft picks, the teams announced Sunday. Ottawa will receive Florida's two first-r...
Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks
The Seattle Kraken added a young right-shot winger Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks ahead of this week's NHL Draft.,Florida received the No. 25 pick in the 2026 draft, a selection Seattle previously obtained from the Tampa Bay Lightning, along with a...
Canada facing key injuries in run-up to Switzerland match
The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of emotions in the 2026 World Cup.,The team earned its first point in World Cup play when it drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 on home turf in Toronto on June 12. Then on Thursday, the Canadians blistered Qatar 6-0 to contro...
Report: G Jordan Goodwin to sign 3-year deal with Suns
Free agent guard Jordan Goodwin plans to sign a three-year, $19 million contract to return to the Phoenix Suns, ESPN reported on Sunday.,The reported deal includes a player option in the third season.,It also comes one day after versatile guard Collin Gillespie reportedly passed on free agency and a...
RHP Jordan Hicks returns to White Sox from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-hander Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list on Sunday ahead of their series finale with the Detroit Tigers.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Tyler Davis was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. ,Hicks, 29, is in his first season with the White Sox and has ...
D-backs lose RHP Michael Soroka (glute), OF Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) to injuries
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list because of a left glute strain and outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day IL due to a strained right hamstring on Saturday.,In corresponding moves, Arizona recalled outfielder Tim Tawa and rookie left-hander Phili...
Brendan Sorsby Could Be Worth the Gamble for These NFL Teams
Brendan Sorsby has declared for the 2026 Supplemental Draft. Here are five NFL teams that could consider taking a chance on the talented quarterback....
Jays activate CF Daulton Varsho; RHP Shane Bieber expected back Monday
Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and was in the starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs.,In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays optioned infielder Charles McAdoo to Triple-A Buffalo. Toronto also activated right-handed reliever L...