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Sparks, Storm both hope to continue winning streaks
The Seattle Storm can close with a three-game winning streak before the Olympic break when they visit a Los Angeles Sparks team seeking back-to-back wins of their own in a Tuesday matinee.,Los Angeles (6-17) aims to go into the break with some positive momentum, playing for its first winning streak ...
Rapids transfer G Marko Ilic to Red Star Belgrade
The Colorado Rapids transferred goaltender Marko Ilic to Red Star Belgrade in his native Serbia on Monday.,Ilic, 26, recorded two clean sheets in 13 MLS starts with the Rapids in 2023. He has been on loan this season at Norway's Sarpsborg 08 FF.,"We'd like to thank Marko for his contributions during...
LSU leans on depth to replace Heisman winner, first-rounders
LSU enters fall camp seeking replacements for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels and a pair of his wide receivers, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, who all landed in the NFL as first-round picks in April.,But the focus for head coach Brian Kelly isn't on the skill positions as the Tiger...
Lionel Messi (ankle) exits Copa final
Argentina star Lionel Messi had to exit Sunday night's Copa America final against Colombia in the 65th minute due to an apparent ankle injury. ,Messi fell to the pitch and immediately called for trainers to attend to him, which they did, helping the 37-year-old to the sideline after he had remained ...
Copa America delayed by security breach, stadium lockdown
CONMEBOL pushed back kickoff of the Copa America final by a half-hour to 8:30 p.m. local time Sunday after fans breached security at one of the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The highly anticipated final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed after police apparently struggled ...
Jo Adell's three-run shot pushes Angels past Mariners
Jo Adell hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.,Adell's blast came against Seattle reliever Austin Voth (2-4), who was quickly summoned once Ryne Stanek exited with an apparent back injury after...
Home Run Derby Primer: Favorites, Sleepers, History, Park Factors
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The 2024 Home Run Derby has plenty of star power.,The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. are fast-rising superstars, the Rangers' Adolis Garcia has delivered plenty of fireworks inside Globe Life Field and the Mets' Pete Alonso has become a staple in the der...
Brewers designate Dallas Keuchel for assignment
Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel has been designated for assignment by the Brewers, potentially putting a quick end to his Milwaukee tenure.,On Sunday, the Brewers made the move, selecting the contract of Joel Kuhnel to take Keuchel's place on the roster.,Milwaukee acquired Keuchel, 36, in a de...
Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at 40
Former NFL wide receiver and special teams player Jacoby Jones has died, three days after his 40th birthday.,No cause of death has been revealed.,His passing was confirmed by the Beaumont Renegades, which hired Jones as head coach and offensive coordinator for the indoor football team that is to beg...
Grading 2024 NBA Free Agency's Biggest Offseason Moves
LeBron James stayed with the Los Angeles Lakers, but Paul George and DeMar DeRozan were on the move. Let's grade the best big NBA free agency moves....
Reports: Former NFL WR Jacoby Jones dies at 40
Former NFL wide receiver and special teams player Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.,No cause of death was revealed.,Jones is best known for catching the "Mile High Miracle" on Jan. 12, 2013, as well as recording two touchdowns in the Ravens' 34-3...
Mariners seek to ignite offense in series finale vs. Angels
The Seattle Mariners have cooled off in the past two games following a hot start in their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.,They'll look to get back on track and salvage a series split when the American League West rivals face off in one last tilt on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.,The Mariner...
Angels' early lead holds up in 2-1 win over Mariners
Jose Soriano recovered from a shaky opening frame to deliver a six-inning quality start, and the bullpen held firm over the final three frames to help the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 win against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Saturday.,Soriano (5-7) allowed one run on five hits, walked four and st...
Five NFL Players Who Could Be Really Disappointing in 2024
Maybe it's a player on the back nine of their career, or a player with lofty expectations, but these five NFL players could be really disappointing in 2024....
Worst NBA Contracts in the League Right Now
These NBA contracts have aged really poorly, not because the players are complete busts, but because their pay is not matching their production....
Three Big NBA Trades That Can Still Happen This Offseason
While this NBA offseason has been rather underwhelming, keep an eye on Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant and Brandon Ingram as players that can all be traded....
Mariners' Cal Raleigh looks to flex muscles in rematch vs. Angels
Cal Raleigh has seemingly provided the Seattle Mariners with the offensive spark they were looking for after a slow start to the month. ,Raleigh has gone deep five times in the past four games, a power surge he will attempt to ride on Saturday when Seattle continues a four-game set with the Los Ange...
Willie Calhoun belts 2-run HR in 10th as Angels top Mariners
Willie Calhoun hit a walk-off two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning to cap a two-homer performance, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.,After Seattle snapped a 4-4 tie in the top of the 10th, Calhoun sent the second pit...
Crew, LAFC surging into MLS Cup rematch
The best teams from last December are playing like it again with their 2023 MLS Cup rematch looming on Saturday.,Host Los Angeles FC (13-4-4, 43 points) have won three straight and are 9-0-1 in their past 10 matches, while the Columbus Crew (11-3-6, 39 points) are winners of four straight and eight ...
Nationals release 3B/OF Nick Senzel
The Washington National released third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel on Friday, five days after designating him for assignment.,Senzel batted just .209 with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 64 games with Washington after signing a one-year, $2 million deal as a free agent in the offseason.,Things off to...