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Gold rush: U.S. looks to flatten France in basketball final
The United States will hope history repeats itself when it plays France in the final of the men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.,At the 2020 Tokyo Games, the U.S. and France played for a gold medal for the third time in Olympic history, with the Americans prevailing 87-82. ...
Brittney Griner goes for third gold, far removed from Russian prison
PARIS -- When she was in a Russian penal colony, Brittney Griner was not sure she would ever play basketball again, let alone play in her third Olympic gold-medal game at the Paris Games.,The 33-year-old Griner, who had played professionally in Russia in addition to playing in the WNBA, was detained...
Reign transfer Brazilian M Luany to Atletico Madrid
The Seattle Reign transferred Brazilian midfielder Luany to Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee on Friday.,Luany, 21, had been on loan since August 2023 to Madrid CFF, where she had six goals and five assists in 26 matches (19 starts).,"Seattle Reign would like to thank Luany for her time with th...
Twins RHP Joe Ryan (shoulder) out 'weeks to months'
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be sidelined "weeks to months" with right shoulder injury, manager Rocco Baldelli announced Friday.,An MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain of the teres major in his right shoulder for Ryan, who left Wednesday's start against the Chicago Cubs in the thir...
Team USA vs. France for Olympic Gold Medal in Men's Basketball: Of Course This is the Matchup
Team USA is one win away from winning the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The hometown team, France, has an opportunity to pull one of the biggest upsets ever....
Friday August 9 Best Sports Betting Picks for Olympics, MLB and NFL Preseason
Friday's sports calendar is packed with an MLB slate of games, Olympic women's basketball, and NFL preseason. These are our top betting picks for August 9, 2024....
Mets' Pete Alonso aims to continue power surge vs. Mariners
Pete Alonso hasn't ruled out reaching the 40-homer plateau this season, which is good news for the New York Mets.,Alonso went deep twice Thursday afternoon at Colorado, his team-leading 24th and 25th home runs of the season, as the Mets defeated the Rockies 9-1. New York moved a half-game ahead of A...
A's look for another series win as they visit Blue Jays
Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller appears ready to dominate again entering Friday night's opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The right-hander pitched a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday to earn his 16th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, as...
Pete Alonso, Mets get to Rockies early in rout
Pete Alonso homered twice and singled, Mark Vientos also went deep, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 in Denver on Thursday.,Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor finished with two hits apiece for New York to back a solid start by Colorado native David Peterson.,Ezequiel Tovar and Bre...
Steph Curry's 36 sparks Team USA to second-half rally past Serbia
Stephen Curry poured in a game-high 36 points and hit a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:24 left in regulation, lifting the United States to a 95-91 victory over Serbia on Thursday afternoon in the semifinals of the men's basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics. ,The Americans, who have taken h...
Five Under the Radar NFL Players Who Could Breakout This Preseason
These five NFL players are currently under the radar, but could breakout into household names this preseason....
Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension
New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension Thursday. ,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Saints, however multiple media outlets reported that Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed.,The Ohio State product wa...
D.C. United extend D Lucas Bartlett through 2027
D.C. United extend defender Lucas Bartlett's contract through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The 27-year-old center back's deal also includes an option for 2028.,Bartlett has one goal and two assists in 24 MLS matches (23 starts) in his first season with D.C. United.,"Lucas is a talented defender who ...
Jets WR Mike Williams on return to field: 'It felt good'
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams joined his new teammates on the practice field Thursday, marking his first appearance since signing a one-year deal in March.,Williams, 29, has been working his way back after tearing his ACL last season while playing for the Los Angeles Chargers. He was pla...
Morgane Metraux moves into Olympics lead; Nelly Korda's quadruple sinks strong round
GUYANCOURT, France -- Switzerland's Morgane Metraux led the Olympic women's golf contest after Thursday's second round, propelled by a sensational front-nine holes, while French overnight leader Celine Boutier was among those to suffer on a testing course.,The 27-year-old Swiss had two eagles and fo...
Chasing 60th straight win, U.S. women meet Australia in hoops semis
The pursuit of an eighth consecutive gold medal in women's basketball at the Summer Olympics will continue Friday for the United States when it faces Australia in the semifinals in Paris.,Team USA (4-0) is coming off a dominant 88-74 quarterfinals victory over Nigeria on Wednesday, which marked the ...
Super Bowl hero QB Nick Foles to retire as an Eagle
Super Bowl LII hero Nick Foles officially will retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 16.,The team announced Thursday that the quarterback will be honored at its game that night against the Atlanta Falcons.,"Ending it where it all started," the Eagles posted on X, referencing the cit...
Reports: Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year extension
The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Pete Werner to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Per reports, Werner will earn more than $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed.,The Ohio State product was selected by the Saints in the secon...
Thursday August 8 Best Sports Betting Picks for Olympics Basketball, Track & MLB Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the Olympics on Thursday August 8th, including bets for men's basketball, track, and a bonus MLB prediction....
Mets' David Peterson to make first start in hometown of Denver
The New York Mets make a trip each year to Colorado but somehow the schedule hasn't lined up for Denver resident David Peterson.,The New York lefty has never pitched a major league game in his town but that will change when he takes the mound for the Mets in the last of a three-game series against t...