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Former Blackhawks F Kyle Calder dies at 47
Kyle Calder, a forward who played 10 seasons in the NHL for five different teams, died Monday. He was 47.,The National Hockey League's Alumni Association announced the news Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.,"(Calder) earned the respect of teammates, opponents and fans alike through his ...
FBI: 'Planned attacks' foiled at White House UFC event
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Tuesday that law enforcement officials disrupted "planned attacks" at last weekend's White House UFC event that reportedly included explosive drones.,Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, sources told The Associated Press.,AB...
As Iran chase glory, fans divided on off-the-field matters
Managing one distraction at the World Cup is hard enough.,As Iran's 2-2 World Cup-opening draw against New Zealand showed, Team Melli have to handle two: the fallout from the armed conflict between Iran and the United States, and the adjacent division between Iranian-American fans who support or opp...
England replace Tino Livramento (calf) with Trevoh Chalobah
England ruled out defender Tino Livramento with a calf injury on Tuesday, one day before opening the World Cup against Croatia in Arlington, Texas.,The 23-year-old Newcastle United full-back sustained the injury during training on Sunday at the Three Lions' base camp in Kansas City, Mo. ESPN reporte...
Family of Aldon Smith to have his brain checked for CTE
Aldon Smith's family is sending his brain to a research lab in Boston to determine whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death on Saturday at age 36.,No cause of death has been released. As part of their investigation, attorneys hired by Smith's family are looking into chro...
US Open: JJ Spaun, Scottie Scheffler paired for first two rounds
The 126th edition of the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southhampton, N.Y., for the sixth time on Thursday -- and the first since 2018.,Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title that year, and he will look to overcome a competitive field and a hand injury to boot this time around.,Worl...
Rory McIlroy on latest schedule revamp: 'Old ways' weren't bad
Rory McIlroy understands as well as anyone why the PGA Tour schedule has changed so often this decade.,The introduction of "signature events" with no cuts and $20 million purses was a direct response to LIV Golf peeling off a cadre of star golfers with the allure of playing less frequently for more ...
Bulls tab new head coach Tiago Splitter to lead next era
The Chicago Bulls officially named Tiago Splitter as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday.,Terms of the contract were not disclosed for the 41-year-old Brazilian. He succeeds Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.,"We are excited to welcome Tiago to the Chicago...
Adam Scott reflects on 100th straight major start, touts 'focus'
Professional golfers don't set out to have ironman streaks. As Adam Scott once said in 2018, "I am playing all these majors to win them, not just to show up.",But as Scott gets settled at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this week, the Australian has begun to appreciate the milestone he'll clinch Thursday...
Brooks Koepka (hand) on US Open: 'I'm gonna go this week'
Brooks Koepka plans to play in this week's U.S. Open on the heels of withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury.,Koepka announced his intentions via a text message to Golfweek on Monday night, telling the outlet that "I'm gonna go this week.",A two-time U.S. Open winner and five-tim...
Angels LHP Reid Detmers in a groove ahead of clash with D-backs
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has won just two games this season, but over his past four starts, he has been a pitcher no one wants to face.,Detmers (2-5, 4.00 ERA) will try to help the Angels even their three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona won 4...
MLB Best Bets Today: Two First Five Innings Plays For Tuesday’s Card
Looking for MLB picks today? Check out two first five innings bets featuring the Athletics and Angels on Tuesday’s card....
Three Teams That Make Sense for Brendan Sorsby in NFL Supplemental Draft
Brendan Sorsby is headed toward the NFL supplemental draft. Here are the teams that make the most sense for the controversial quarterback....
Williams sisters to play doubles at Wimbledon
Serena and Venus Williams received a doubles wild-card invitation to compete at Wimbledon, the All England Club announced Tuesday.,The grass-court tournament begins on June 29.,The decision comes on the heels of Serena Williams recently returning to competition following a nearly four-year retiremen...
Astros' Hunter Brown set to return vs. Tigers' Framber Valdez
The second contest of a three-game series between the Houston Astros and visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday will present an intriguing confluence relative to the opposing starting pitchers.,Ace right-hander Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.84 ERA) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday to ma...
Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates
Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz had two homers and five RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh and leads the majors with eight blasts in June. Overa...
Twins' Byron Buxton carries Energizer Bunny role into rematch vs. Rangers
Byron Buxton is off to another blistering start this week.,Buxton, the reigning American League Player of the Week, will try to stay hot for the visiting Minnesota Twins when they meet the Texas Rangers in the second contest of their three-game series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,After going 11-f...
Kyle Whittingham Could Finally Win A National Title At Michigan
Kyle Whittingham built Utah into a powerhouse. Now Michigan may give him the opportunity to win the national championship that eluded him for decades....
Dodgers' Kyle Tucker aims to build on successful outing vs. Rays
After he delivered an all-around game Monday, Kyle Tucker will be out to add to his recent success when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the middle contest of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and threw out a runner at home plate from righ...
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong aims to remain hot vs. Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong will be hard-pressed to hit for the cycle again this season, never mind in reverse order in his first four at-bats as he did Monday night.,But the Chicago Cubs won't mind as long as he maintains the focus he displayed in his final at-bat.,The Cubs will look to build upon a walk-o...