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Report: Rays placing OF Victor Mesa (hamstring) on injured list
The Rays are expected to place outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring injury, the Tampa Bay Times reported.,After missing the previous three games, Mesa returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was hit by a pitch in the second in...

Gary Woodland named to U.S. Presidents Cup staff
Gary Woodland is set to cap a triumphant year after he was named a captain's assistant on the United States' staff for the upcoming Presidents Cup.,Woodland, 42, is the fourth and final assistant, joining Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson on the staff of captain Brandt Snedeker.,The U.S. sq...

Reports: Phillies sign free agent LHP Nestor Cortes
Free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed for Cortes, who could work as a potential sixth starter or out of the bullpen.,Cortes, 31, has returned to health after undergoing surgery on a to...

Mets' Jorge Polanco (ankle) to have season-ending surgery
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco will have season-ending ankle surgery, manager Andy Green confirmed on Wednesday.,The team placed Polanco on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. His first season with the Mets ends after just 37 games with a .148 batting average, two home runs and ...

Agent: D-backs' Ketel Marte dealing with knee injury, 'personal matter'
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, who left the team unannounced Monday, is dealing with a personal issue as well as a knee injury, his agent confirmed Wednesday through MLB Network.,While manager Torey Lovullo said he hoped to have Marte back before the end of the regular season, Mart...

Golf Glance: FedExCup playoffs continue; LIV season concludes
The final battle for spots in the PGA Tour's Tour Championship takes place in St. Louis, the LPGA Tour is in Canada and LIV Golf holds its final event of 2026 in Indianapolis.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: BMW Championship, St. Louis, Aug. 20-23,Course: Bellerive Country Club (Par 70, 7,448 Yards),Purse: $20M...

Reports: Texans WR Jayden Higgins has torn ACL
Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins has been diagnosed with a torn ACL, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Higgins, 23, was injured in a red-zone drill during Tuesday's joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for the entire 2026 s...

Former MVP Nneka Ogwumike to retire at end of season
Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike, a 2016 WNBA MVP, 11-time All-Star and president of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, announced that she will retire at the end of the season.,Ogwumike, 36, currently ranks fourth in league history in points (7,879) and third in rebounds (...

Pat McAfee adds 'Monday Night Countdown' to ESPN gigs
Pat McAfee is expanding his role at ESPN and joining the cast of "Monday Night Countdown" this NFL season, the network announced Wednesday.,McAfee and fellow newcomer Jason McCourty are joining host Scott Van Pelt and returning analysts Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears. The "Monday Night Football" preg...

Rangers re-sign D Scott Morrow to 1-year contract
The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Scott Morrow on Wednesday to a one-year deal.,Morrow, 23, recorded six assists in 29 games in his first season with the Rangers in 2025-26. ,He added 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 34 games with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.,A second-round ...

Report: Chargers C Tyler Biadasz (ACL) out indefinitely
Los Angeles Chargers center Tyler Biadasz will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining damage to his ACL and other injuries to his left knee, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Biadasz, 28, was carted off the practice field on Tuesday after getting tangled up during a joint practice with the San Francisco ...

Eagles LB Jonathan Greenard could miss start of season
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Wednesday he is concerned linebacker Jonathan Greenard could miss the start of the regular season.,The Eagles placed the former Pro Bowl selection on the physically unable to perform list on July 29 due to a pectoral injury sustained in a wei...

Carlos Sainz reaches multi-year extension with Williams
Carlos Sainz agreed to a new multi-year contract extension with Williams on Wednesday, one day after Alex Albon extended his stay with the British Formula 1 team.,Financial terms were not disclosed for the 31-year-old Spanish driver.,"I'm thrilled to announce my continued journey with the Atlassian ...

Suspect charged in burglary of late Greg Biffle's home
A suspect has been arrested in the burglary of Greg Biffle's home, which happened just three weeks after the former NASCAR driver died in a plane crash.,Police in Iredell County, N.C., announced the arrest Tuesday of Terrell Williams, 44, of Stone Mountain, Ga. He faces multiple felony charges, incl...

Liam Lawson to replace Isack Hadjar at Dutch Grand Prix
Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson will step in for the injured Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar and compete in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the organization announced Wednesday.,"Isack Hadjar has sustained a wrist injury during summer shutdown that will prevent him from racing at the 2026 D...

Reports: Jaguars acquiring G Daniel Faalele from Giants
The Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring guard Daniel Faalele from the New York Giants in exchange for a late-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,The reported trade comes on the heels of Jaguars guard Patrick Mekari's recent back surgery.,Faalele, 26, started e...

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL. ,Kamara, 31, went down with a knee injury during Tuesday's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys. Initial tests confirmed he avoided a season-ending injury. ,Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that the five-time Pr...

Nick Kyrgios facing ban over cocaine use
Nick Kyrgios faces a suspension of up to four years for testing positive for cocaine in June during an event in Spain. ,Kyrgios, 31, has been disciplined for various reasons during his career. The fiery Australian is just 1-3 this year, posted a 1-4 record in 2025, and said he was struggling to conf...

Behind Roki Sasaki, Dodgers vie for series sweep of Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers were scuffling when they came to Colorado, however they can leave Denver with a sweep of the Rockies with a win on Wednesday.,The Dodgers won the first two contests of the three-game set, recording an 11-5 victory on Monday night and a tense 7-6 decision on Tuesday night. ,Lo...

Angels face Astros, tinkering with rotation as Yusei Kikuchi nears return
The Los Angeles Angels might not be going anywhere this season, but that's not stopping them from making some moves with regard to their pitching staff. ,Angels veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was with the club in Houston on Tuesday for the start of a three-game series against the Astros, and Kiku...