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Josh Berry out at Wood Brothers Racing in 2027
Josh Berry confirmed Wednesday that he will not be back with Wood Brothers Racing in 2027.,Berry, 35, will finish out his second NASCAR Cup Series season in the shop's No. 21 Ford. He currently ranks 30th in the drivers' standings through 15 starts, with two top-10 finishes.,"You hear the rumor mill...
World Cup primer: Players, places, plotlines and politics
After an unusual and at times underwhelming buildup, the 2026 World Cup is suddenly, finally the spectacle on everyone's mind.,From questions surrounding Neymar's health and fitness for Brazil, to political drama between co-hosts United States and Iran, to European complaints about the intensity of ...
WNBA champion Aces not invited to White House
The Las Vegas Aces did not receive an invitation to the White House after winning the 2025 WNBA title in October, a team spokesperson confirmed to USA Today on Wednesday.,The decades-old tradition of championship sports teams visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. has not included any WNBA or NBA teams dur...
LeBron James on GOAT debate: 'Not taking nobody over me'
LeBron James told Time magazine that he believes he is the greatest basketball player of all time.,When asked the age-old question of who is the GOAT in the NBA, James embraced his own name.,"I'm not taking nobody over me," he told Time in a profile published Monday. "There's no question.",James, ho...
NYCFC announce departure of D Strahinja Tanasijevic
New York City FC defender Strahinja Tanasijevic has departed the club, the team announced on Wednesday.,Tanasijevic, 28, joined NYCFC in February 2024 and made 43 appearances across all competitions.,"We would like to thank Tana for the commitment and professionalism shown throughout his time with t...
Colorado coach Deion Sanders now 'cancer free'
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is "cancer free" heading into the 2026 season.,The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on "Good Morning America.","I've got my health back. I've got my swagger back," said Sanders, 58. "Last year at this time I...
Crew sign veteran free agent D Brooks Lennon
The Columbus Crew have signed veteran defender Brooks Lennon in free agency.,Lennon, 28, is under contract through June 2027 with club options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.,He has 12 goals and 42 assists in 257 MLS matches with Real Salt Lake (2017-19) and Atlanta United (2020-25).,"Brooks is...
Browns sign 1st-round pick WR KC Concepcion
The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick KC Concepcion to his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday.,Concepcion, the 24th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $19.7 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $10.8 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-ye...
Sceptres hire Pascal Rheaume as new head coach
The Toronto Sceptres named Stanley Cup winner Pascal Rheaume as their new head coach on Wednesday.,Rheaume, 52, most recently was an assistant coach with the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders for the last two seasons.,He replaces Troy Ryan, Toronto's inaugural coach who left last month to coach expansion s...
Report: Chiefs, T Wanya Morris exploring trade options
The Kansas City Chiefs and offensive lineman Wanya Morris are exploring trade opportunities, ESPN reported.,Morris, 25, is looking for more playing time after starting a total of 16 games during his first three seasons.,The 6-foot-6, 307-pound tackle has appeared in 43 games since the Chiefs drafted...
Reports: Myles Garrett's revised deal includes $37M guaranteed in '26
Defensive end Myles Garrett's revised deal with the Los Angeles Rams includes a $5.5 million raise for this season, according to numbers reported by multiple outlets Wednesday.,The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was acquired by the Rams in a June 1 trade that sent Pro Bowl pass rusher Jar...
'Stubborn' Angels seek rare series win vs. Astros
The Los Angeles Angels will attempt to win a series against the Houston Astros for the first time in nearly 25 months when the teams complete a three-game set on Wednesday night at Anaheim, Calif.,The Astros regularly have beaten the Angels since, winning six series and tying two others, including a...
Rockies' Cole Carrigg eager to make impression vs. Cubs
Coors Field usually is packed with Chicago Cubs fans when the team comes to Denver, but Tuesday night there wasn't much for them to cheer about against the Colorado Rockies.,Colorado jumped ahead early and cruised to a 7-3 win to snap a four-game skid. ,The Rockies will go for their second straight ...
Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A's
LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the ball in the park against the long-ball launching Athletics on Wednesday at the hitter-friendly home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.,Sproat (1-4, 6.17 ERA), who has given up 11 homers in 54 innings this season,...
Max Scherzer to return as Jays go for series win vs. Phillies
The Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier.,Max Scherzer will be the second Blue Jays' starting pitcher in a row to return from the injured list when he starts the series finale Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,Dylan Cease returned from the IL Tuesday night to strike out ...
Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets
The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.,The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.,St. Louis, which will attempt to m...
Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500
Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June. ,He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers. ,After powering the Royals to a series-opening triumph over the visiting Rangers, Caglianone will look to help his team record a fourth straigh...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues quest for excellence in clash vs. Pirates
As Shohei Ohtani continues his attack on the record books, he will take the mound for the 11th time this season when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.,Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82) of the Pirates as he continue...
Diamondbacks' task: Cool off hot Marlins
Shortstop Otto Lopez leads the majors in batting average, rookie catcher Joe Mack is coming off a 4-for-4 game, and Miami has won six of its past seven games.,In other words, this team is hot. And the host Marlins will try to clinch their third straight series on Wednesday night when they take on th...
White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery will try for encore vs. Braves
Twelve Chicago White Sox players have made their major league debuts this season.,On Wednesday night, the club will look to build on the momentum created by its latest new arrival and take a series from the team with the best record in baseball.,Host Chicago rallied for a 6-5, 10-inning victory agai...