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Billy Horschel (illness) WDs from 3M Open
Billy Horschel, who finished tied for second at The Open Championship last weekend, withdrew from the 3M Open on Thursday in Blaine, Minn.,Alternate Adam Long was inserted into the field in place of Horschel, who cited illness over social media for his reason to withdraw from the tournament.,"Unfort...
Russell Wilson (calf) sits out first Steelers practice
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson didn't participate in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp on Thursday, with Justin Fields taking the first-team reps.,Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after practice in Latrobe, Pa., that Wilson had calf tightness and is day-to-day. Tomlin said...
Former No. 1 Angelique Kerber to retire after Olympics
Former World No. 1 Angelique Kerber will retire after the Olympics.,The German made the announcement Thursday on social media from Paris, where she'll compete in her third Summer Games.,"The finish line," Kerber, 36, wrote on Instagram. "Before the Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never...
A's, Angels face off with plenty to prove
The Los Angeles Angels will host the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif., both teams out of the playoff race but both with players trying to make their mark and prove they belong in the majors.,That's been the case for a while now for Jo Adell, who likely will be starting in right...
76ers, Flyers need new sponsor for arena
A new company is going to have to sponsor the home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers after Wells Fargo announced Wednesday that it plans to drop its name from the teams' arena, the Wells Fargo Center. ,The move will come in 2025, as Wells Fargo chose not to renew the contract that gi...
Dodgers sign SS Nick Ahmed
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent Nick Ahmed while placing fellow shortstop Miguel Rojas on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. ,Rojas is dealing with a right forearm strain. ,Ahmed, 34, was released by San Francisco on July 10 after hitting .232 with one home run and 15 RBIs in 52 games w...
Mike Trout (knee) undergoing examination after setback
Mike Trout's rehab stint at Triple-A Salt Lake has at least tentatively been interrupted as he traveled back to Southern California on Wednesday to have his left knee re-examined.,Trout, the Los Angeles Angels' star center fielder, felt a twinge in the surgically repaired knee while striking out dur...
Surging Angels continue dominance of Mariners with sweep
Brandon Drury's two-out single brought home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the host Seattle Mariners with a 2-1 victory Wednesday afternoon.,Mitch Haniger homered for the Mariners, who lost for the eighth time in their past nine games ...
Big Ten notebook: Ohio State's new Chip
In late July, the heat is on almost everywhere.,But in Columbus, Ohio, the heat has been on Ohio State head coach Ryan Day since 2021. ,Losing three straight rivalry games to Michigan will leave a fan base ticked at the coach who's being paid millions not to lose those games.,With Chip Kelly running...
Steelers RB Najee Harris 'disappointed' team declined option
When the Pittsburgh Steelers declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in May, running back Najee Harris wasn't pleased, but the feeling didn't last long.,"I was disappointed for a minute, but it's nothing really where me sitting around being disappointed for too long will do anything to...
Max Kepler's winning hit allows Twins to silence Phillies
Max Kepler hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Kepler brought home Trevor Larnach, who was hit by a pitch to open the ninth. Larnach then advanced to second on a wil...
Dolphins, Mike McDaniel sensitive to Tua's contract strife
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel plans to show heightened awareness and sensitivity to the contract matter involving his starting quarterback. ,Tua Tagovailoa reported to camp but whether he participates in some, all or none of the practices on the schedule could be a day-to-day decision, McD...
10 Fantasy Football Questions Entering NFL Preseason
As your fantasy football draft grows closer, and NFL teams are reporting to training camp, we take a look at the top 10 questions fantasy managers should be monitoring this preseason....
Billy Horschel: 'I feel really good in my game'
Billy Horschel has every reason to be confident after finishing tied for second at the Open Championship this past weekend.,Horschel said as much on Wednesday, one day before the start of the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.,Confidence, however, wasn't always found in great supply for Horschel, who let his ...
Eagles DE Brandon Graham retiring after 2024 season
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham intends for the 2024 season to be his last in the NFL.,Graham, 36, spoke to reporters on the first day of training camp Wednesday he prepared for his 15th season with the franchise.,"Last first day as a player," he said. "I don't know what the future ...
Brewers place OF Christian Yelich (back) on injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to low back inflammation.,The team recalled catcher Gary Sanchez from the injured list in a corresponding transaction.,Yelich, 32, was removed from Tuesday's 1-0 road win agai...
Giants QB Daniel Jones fully cleared to start camp
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is taking "every snap" with the first-team offense in training camp until further notice, head coach Brian Daboll said on the first day of workouts Wednesday.,Jones' 2023 season ended after six games because of an ACL tear and he wasn't cleared to participate in team ...
Robbie Ray makes return as Giants face Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers
There might be "Welcome back" banners all around when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.,The Giants will send left-hander Robbie Ray to the mound for his first start in a San Francisco uniform and his first outing in a major league game since March 31 of last...
Skidding Mariners seek solutions vs. Angels
The Seattle Mariners got hits Tuesday from three players -- Tyler Locklear, Jason Vosler and Cade Marlowe -- who weren't with the club when the week began.,While that trio went 3-for-9, the holdovers were 0-for-20 in a 5-1 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels will go after a sweep of ...
5th-inning outburst carries Angels past Mariners
Jose Soriano pitched 7 2/3 strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels defeated host Seattle 5-1 on Tuesday night, preventing the Mariners from regaining sole possession of first place in the American League West.,Luis Rengifo, making his return from the injured list, hit a two-run single to cap a five...