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Rangers activate LHP MacKenzie Gore from paternity list
The Texas Rangers activated left-hander MacKenzie Gore from the paternity list on Saturday and optioned right-hander Ben Peoples to Triple-A Round Rock.,Gore went to the paternity list Wednesday as the Rangers activated left-hander Cody Bradford for his season debut.,Gore, 27, is 6-9 with a 4.55 ERA...
New surface should enhance racing at Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, Iowa -- Ryan Blaney has mixed feelings about the imminent repaving project at Iowa Speedway.,Ryan Preece thinks it's necessary. Christopher Bell applauds it.,On Monday, the speedway will embark on a $20-million renovation project that includes a complete repave of the racing surface.,The new...
Red Sox send C Adley Rutschman on rehab assignment to Worcester
The Boston Red Sox sent recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Worcester, moving him closer to his debut with his new club.,Rutschman, 28, was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday along with fellow catcher Jake Rodgers and cash for Carlos Narvaez, three ...
Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis at Hall of Fame ceremony
Like he did so many times in his 11-year professional football Hall of Fame career, Roger Craig delivered the goods at Saturday's induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio.,Craig, 66, who waited 28 years before getting the call, waited until the end of his nine-minute recorded speech to reveal the heartbre...
White Sox call up top pitching prospects Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal
The White Sox called up top pitching prospects Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith on Saturday to provide immediate help to the bullpen as the American Central League race tightens.,Both pitchers are expected to be starters long-term, but the White Sox have recently converted them to relief pitchers at ...
Red Sox scratch RF Wilyer Abreu with leg swelling
The Boston Red Sox scratched right fielder Wilyer Abreu from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics with swelling in his lower right leg.,Eli White was moved from left field to right, while Jarren Duran was inserted into the lineup in left field.,Abreu, 27, sustained the injur...
Former P Tommy John in hospice care, pens farewell letter
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, who is well known for a revolutionary elbow surgery he received that still is in use today, is battling health issues and is in hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Fla.,John, 83, was a major league pitcher for 26 seasons, the last 14 of which came after und...
Galaxy adds veteran M Sergi Roberto from Spain
The Los Angeles Galaxy continued to address their deficiencies by signing midfielder Sergi Roberto on Saturday.,A native of Spain, Roberto spent his first 18 seasons with FC Barcelona before moving to Italy to play two seasons with Como 1907. Roberto not only helped Barcelona earn 25 trophies, his e...
Commanders bulk up offensive line with three additions
The Washington Commanders made three additions to their offensive line Saturday, announcing the signings of center Daniel Brunskill, tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and guard Max Scharping.,The Commanders also released wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, while defensive tackle D.J. D...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers day-to-day with quad contusion
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is considered day-to-day after sustaining a left quad contusion during Saturday's practice, head coach Jesse Minter announced.,The injury comes four days after Flowers signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $108 million guaranteed...
Raiders hold Kirk Cousins, Maxx Crosby out of practice for Friday fight
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby were held out of Saturday's training camp practice for violating the team rules prohibiting fights when they went chest to chest during the Friday session. ,"We have very clear expectations on how we want to practice and how we want to go ...
Reports: Jaguars sign OT Geron Christian
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed offensive tackle Geron Christian and the veteran of seven NFL seasons participated in practice Saturday, multiple media outlets reported.,Christian, 29, has 63 games of experience, spending time with the Washington Commanders (2018-20), Houston Texans (2021, 2023), Ka...
Bears WR Luther Burden limps off field with leg injury
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden limped off the field with an apparent leg injury following an awkward landing making a contested catch in Saturday's training camp practice. ,Trainer Andre Tucker escorted Burden as he walked gingerly away from the field and into Halas Hall.,A second-round pick (39t...
Senate adjourns without vote on college sports bill
The U.S. Senate took no action on the Protect College Sports Act, adjourning for summer recess early Saturday with a promise the Senate will consider the bill next month.,Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have been leading the bipartisan move in Washington, D.C., to try to rein i...
Mystics carry win streak into clash vs. Kelsey Plum, Mercury
Shakira Austin has scored more than 20 points in four of the Washington Mystics' last five games, and she's a big reason why the team has won six in a row.,Austin and the Mystics (18-12) aim to stay hot on Sunday afternoon when they host the Phoenix Mercury (12-21).,Austin collected 21 points and 11...
Eagles RT Lane Johnson: 'Probably' my last season
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson told reporters on Saturday that the 2026 season probably will be his last.,"As you get older, things change in your life, priorities. Your children get older, parents get older. Just puts things into perspective," Johnson told reporters.,"Looking...
Reports: Broncos DL Matt Henningsen tears Achilles again
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen sustained a torn Achilles and was carted off the field during Friday's practice, multiple media outlets reported.,Henningsen, 27, will miss his second straight season after tearing his other Achilles exactly one year to the day of Friday's injury.,He ...
New OC Sean Mannion: Eagles will 'lean into' tush push
Whether it's called the "tush push" or the "brotherly shove," the Philadelphia Eagles plan on using their signature short-yardage play during the 2026 season.,"It's going to be a part of what we do. It's been an extremely effective play here," the team's new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, said...
Jorge Messi, father of soccer superstar, dies at 68
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died after a prolonged illness in Rosario, Argentina. He was 68.,Newell's Old Boys, a prestigious Argentina club team that Lionel Messi played with from 1995-2000, confirmed his passing and paid tribute to the elder Messi in a statement posted to X on Saturday...
Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil (undisclosed) leaves practice
Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered an apparent undisclosed injury Saturday morning during practice in Ashburn, Va.,Multiple media outlets reported Tunsil appeared to be injured following a 1-on-1 rep with Commanders edge rusher Odafe Oweh. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl sele...