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Bucs GM: No plans to trade Vita Vea, Baker Mayfield a franchise QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stressed Thursday that the team does not plan to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea and considers Baker Mayfield as a franchise quarterback.,"I have no plans on trading Vita," Licht said Thursday. "... We love Vita. We've been engaged with his agent ...
Mercury looking to fuel playoff drive at Sun's expense
The Phoenix Mercury, with new star guard Kelsey Plum, have a lot of work to do if they are going to make the WNBA playoffs, and they will looking to power their Friday night against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Mercury were 6 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot on Thursday before...
Reds RHP Hunter Greene (elbow) has 'slim chance' to return in '26
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene likely will miss the rest of his injury-plagued season with an elbow issue.,Manager Terry Francona confirmed Thursday -- Greene's 27th birthday -- that there's "probably a slim chance" he will return from the 15-day injured list, where he landed a day earli...
Titans WR Elic Ayomanor injures shoulder in practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor exited Thursday's practice with a left shoulder injury.,Per Titans head coach Robert Saleh, Ayomanor sustained the injury after colliding with safety Kevin Winston Jr. during a red zone drill.,"It feels stable, but we'll get more info later," Saleh said o...
Coco Gauff voices concern over potential to 'weaponize' gene testing
Coco Gauff agrees with mandatory gene-testing in the name of fairness, but she also has concern about unintended consequences the Women's Tennis Association might be inviting around a polarizing, politicized topic. ,Mandatory testing for the DNA segment known as the SRY gene was approved as part of ...
Jets coach: Rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq to return in 'couple weeks'
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is expected to be ready for the regular season as he works his way back from core muscle surgery.,Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced the news on Sadiq, saying Thursday that he's optimistic Sadiq will be on the practice field later this month.,"We actual...
Report: Texans, LB Henry To'oTo'o agree to extension
The Houston Texans and linebacker Henry To'oTo'o are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million contract extension, NFL Network reported Thursday.,A fifth-round draft pick out of Alabama in 2023, To'oTo'o is entering the final season of his four-year, $4.08 million rookie deal.,The extension also inclu...
Report: Patriots working out veteran G Greg Van Roten
The New England Patriots hosted veteran guard Greg Van Roten for a workout on Thursday, NFL Network reported.,The 36-year-old free agent played every offensive snap for the New York Giants in each of the past two seasons.,Van Roten has only missed one game in the past five seasons and has played bot...
Penguins sign F Ville Koivunen to eight-year, $32M deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed restricted free agent forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32 million contract on Thursday.,The deal runs through the 2023-24 season and carries an average annual value of $4 million.,Koivunen, 23, recorded two goals and five assists in 39 games with the Pengui...
Red Sox 1B Triston Casas undergoes surgery on left wrist
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is recovering from arthroscopic surgery Thursday on his left wrist.,The procedure was performed by Dr. Matthew Leibman at Newton-Wellesley Surgery Center in Wellesley, Mass.,Casas, 26, started the season the injured list while recovering from a ruptured pat...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs suits up, still idle as massive deal nears
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
Gotham FC sign veteran Meredith Speck through end of season
Gotham FC signed veteran midfielder Meredith Speck through the end of the 2026 NWSL season on Thursday.,The team also officially placed star defender Emily Sonnett (knee) on the season-ending injury list.,Speck, who grew up on Long Island, returns to the region after nine seasons with the North Caro...
Reports: Galaxy acquiring Hirving Lozano from San Diego FC
The Los Angeles Galaxy are finalizing a deal to acquire Mexican winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano on loan from MLS rival San Diego FC, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The Athletic reported that Lozano will join the Galaxy as a designated player and that San Diego will be on the hook for a portion o...
Raiders sign former Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale
The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signing of veteran running back Dare Ogunbowale on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed.,Ogunbowale, 32, played the past four seasons with the Houston Texans, mostly on third downs and special teams.,He has rushed for 594 yards and five touchdowns and has 109 catche...
FIBA World Cup roster features Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will make their major international debuts with the U.S. team at next month's FIBA World Cup in Germany.,USA Basketball announced the 12-player women's national team on Thursday, with Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston also among the first-timers joining vetera...
North Carolina DC Steve Belichick on medical leave
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is away from the Tar Heels on medical leave and there is no timeframe for his anticipated return.,"Look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said Thursday. "It's a medical situation so I really can'...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs dresses, stretches but still not practicing
Jahmyr Gibbs went from the last running back hold-in standing, to suiting up for Thursday's training camp practice with the Detroit Lions. ,Gibbs was on the field during stretching and walk-through portions at the start of practice, his first since camp began last week. But he did not stick around t...
AL Central cellar-dwelling Royals vie to take Twins to task again
The Kansas City Royals are last in the American League Central, but they've had their way with the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins this season. ,Having already secured a winning series against the Twins, the Royals try to record a sweep of this three-game home set against their division foe Thurs...
Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams
Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.,The Padres had only one hit in seven scoreless innings in a 10-4 loss Wednesday against Bratt, who had a ca...
Rookie Olivia Miles, streaking Lynx look to douse Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx have reeled off 10 wins in a row, and they don't want a letdown now that their winning streak has reached double digits.,Minnesota (25-6) will try to continue its good fortune on Thursday when it tips off against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) in Minneapolis. ,The Lynx are coming ...