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LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement
LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its "strong momentum" despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.,In a statement provided to Field Level Media on Wednesday, LIV said it intends to "explore" a potential fall event in Lo...

Yankees DFA veteran OF Randal Grichuk
The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday.,The 34-year-old journeyman signed as a free agent during training camp, with the Yankees becoming his seventh MLB team.,In a corresponding move, the Yankees brought up right-hander Elmer Rodriguez from Tri...

NWSL delays plan to alter schedule until at least 2031
The NWSL will continue to operate with a spring-to-fall schedule through at least the 2030 season, the league announced on Wednesday.,The announcement came one day after the NWSL Board of Governors made the decision in Portland, Ore. Representatives from the 18 league franchises assembled in person ...

Charlie Woods one shot shy, eliminated from U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying.,He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf ...

Report: ESPN, Ian Rapoport finalizing long-term contract
ESPN is finalizing a long-term detail to retain NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, Front Office Sports reported on Wednesday.,Rapoport, 46, has been breaking stories since 2012 at NFL Network, which was acquired earlier this year by ESPN in an equity deal with the NFL.,Keeping Rapoport in the fold g...

Fans vote TE Rob Gronkowski into Patriots' Hall of Fame
New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.,Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be announced after the 2026 NFL schedule is released.,"Gronk" was a three-time Super Bowl champion, fou...

Report: Lions decline LB Jack Campbell's fifth-year option
The Lions reportedly made a split decision with their 2023 first-round draft selections, picking up running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option but not All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's.,Fox 2 Detroit broke the news Tuesday night and a source confirmed the information to ESPN.,Gibbs will earn a gu...

Bobby Witt Jr. finding his groove as streaking Royals face A's
The power bat of star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was missing in action for the first 27 games of the Kansas City Royals' season.,But suddenly, Witt has homered in back-to-back games, and he'll look to continue the streak Wednesday night when the Royals visit the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.,Wi...

Scottie Scheffler in driver's seat for Cadillac Championship
Scottie Scheffler revved up for this week's Cadillac Championship by playing in a pro-am group with Formula 1 drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio "Checo" Perez.,"It was fun. I got to talk with Checo a little bit about some different stuff, and kind of how they prepare for events," Scheffler said. "I'...

D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez aspires for more road success in clash vs. Brewers
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to continue his road success on Wednesday night when the team continues its three-game series the Milwaukee Brewers.,Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45).,The Brewers pounded out 1...

After 'fun' victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat
The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.,The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesda...

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors
James Harden's playoff history has a common theme throughout his 17-year career. Only Utah Jazz legends Karl Malone and John Stockton have appeared in more postseason games without winning an NBA championship.,Harden's shortcomings in the postseason are front and center as his Cleveland Cavaliers re...

Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32
Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.,The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.,The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, ...

Tarik Skubal, Tigers take aim at hot Braves
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will take the mound on Wednesday night when his Detroit Tigers face the host Atlanta Braves and their top rookie pitching prospect.,The Braves recorded a 5-2 victory Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. It was Atlanta's ninth straight win over the...

Report: Giants agree to terms with DL Shelby Harris
The New York Giants agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Shelby Harris, USA Today reported Wednesday.,Harris, 34, has played both defensive tackle and defensive end during his 11-year career with four NFL teams.,He appeared in all 17 games (five starts) at tackle for the Cleveland Brown...

Fresh off offensive outburst, Cards vie for series win vs. Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol spoke Sunday of the team's need to display resilience after absorbing a weekend series sweep at home against the Seattle Mariners.,It's safe to say that Marmol has liked his team's response.,After 4-2 and 11-7 victories in the first two contests of a four-ga...

Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants
After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.,Philadelphia entered Tuesday with a league-worst-tying 9-19 record, prompting the team to part ways with manage...

Rockies strive to do the difficult: Stop Reds' Elly De La Cruz
Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz will look to continue his historic start to the season when the Reds host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the second game of a three-game series.,The star shortstop had a pair of clutch defensive plays to go with his 3-for-4 night at the plate on Monday. De La...

Pete Alonso, Orioles determined to heat up vs. Astros
The Baltimore Orioles would like for first baseman Pete Alonso to get untracked.,They hope to see more signs of that Wednesday night against the visiting Houston Astros after the slugger unleashed an opposite-field home run in a 5-3 Baltimore victory Tuesday in the series opener.,Alonso, a big free-...

With manager gone for a game, Padres pursue victory over Cubs
Bench coach Randy Knorr will be at the helm of the San Diego Padres when they host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Knorr will fill in for manager Craig Stammen, who will be attending an out-of-town funeral. Stammen departed before the start of t...