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World Cup helps propel Peacock to record subscribers
Peacock, a Comcast streaming service under the NBC umbrella, gained record numbers of subscribers thanks in part to its airing of the World Cup, Comcast reported on Thursday.,The streaming service this summer aired live Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage of the World Cup. The event being hosted i...
Unlucky Stampeders aim to end Blue Bombers' 3-game win streak
The hard-luck Calgary Stampeders will try to snap the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers' three-game winning streak on Friday night.,Calgary (2-4) has the CFL's highest-scoring offense at 37.7 points per game yet is two games behind West division rival Winnipeg (4-2), which is averaging nearly two touchdown...
Dodgers visit White House, give World Series ring to President Trump
For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a World Series championship with a visit to the White House on Thursday in Washington.,"I'm thrilled to say welcome back to the White House," President Donald Trump said in a Rose Garden gathering, adding, "and maybe I'll see you again...
Rangers, Mariners set to battle for AL West lead
First place in the American League West will be on the line when the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers open a four-game series Friday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers hold a half-game lead over the defending division champion Mariners, who are two games behind streaking Boston in the chase for the ...
Mark Cuban group buys minority stake in A’s
Mark Cuban's private-equity firm has purchased a minority stake in the Athletics, culminating Cuban's longstanding desire to obtain an ownership stake in a baseball club while giving the Athletics a long-sought-after minority owner.,Harbinger Sports Partners, led by Cuban and Atlanta Falcons minorit...
Fire transfer high-scoring Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey
The Chicago Fire sent star striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX for a multimillion-dollar transfer fee, the MLS club announced Thursday.,Cuypers, 29, departed for a $7.5 million transfer fee plus $500,000 in add-ons, according to The Athletic. The Belgian's exit opens a designated player ...
Report: WNBA union increases All-Star prize money
WNBA players earned a financial windfall thanks to their new collective bargaining agreement with the league, and a select few individuals are set to earn even more extra dough this weekend.,The WNBAPA is set to provide an additional $170,000 in prize money to the standouts at this weekend's 3-point...
LIV Golf captain says team championship 'highly unlikely' to take place
Two-time major champion Martin Kaymer said it is "highly unlikely" that next month's team championship will take place amid LIV Golf's pursuit of investors to keep the league going in 2027.,The league returned Thursday for the opening round of LIV Golf United Kingdom following a hiatus since early J...
Dodgers have held up their end, Mets haven't in build up to their series
The New York Mets return home for the first time since the All-Star break, starting a three-game series Friday with the Los Angeles Dodgers.,What many expected to be a possible playoff preview will be anything but that between the two largest payrolls in Major League Baseball. The Dodgers roll into ...
Ben Kohles leads 3M Open by 2 after first round; Scottie Scheffler 3 back
Ben Kohles completed his bogey-free first round with an eagle for a two-stroke lead at 9-under-par 62 on Thursday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.,World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, making his debut in the tournament at TPC Twin Cities, is three shots back, tied for fifth after his bogey-free 65. Scheffl...
Pirates obtain RHP Ron Marinaccio from Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed reliever Ron Marinaccio from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for international signing bonus pool considerations.,Marinaccio is 1-0 with a 4.79 ERA in 33 appearances this season. He struck out 38 in 47 innings but served up nine homers. The Padres design...
Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) not on PUP list
New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers' progress in his recovery from a 2025 season-ending knee injury was measured Thursday in his absence from the team's physically unable to perform list.,The Giants did not include Nabers in announcing that tight end Thomas Fidone II (foot) and defensive linemen R...
Alex Bowman announces retirement following 2027 racing season
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman said Thursday he will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season.,Bowman signed a one-year extension to keep him in the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports prior to the announcement.,"I've spent a lot of time thinking about what's next, and this feels like...
Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte (back tightness) scratched vs. Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks standout second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched with back stiffness shortly before the start of Thursday's game against the host St. Louis Cardinals.,Marte has experienced recent back issues and served as the designated hitter on Monday and Tuesday against the Athletics. He st...
Shane Drohan takes ball for Brewers against visiting Rockies
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to continue their second-half surge behind rookie left-hander Shane Drohan when the Colorado Rockies visit on Friday to open a three-game series.,Drohan (5-3, 3.20 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano (9-4, 4.76), who'll make his second start since nee...
Texas QB Arch Manning wishes he could be 'under the radar'
The hype machine around Arch Manning never stopped last season and nobody knows that better than the Texas quarterback.,Entering his fourth college season, Manning has been giving outsiders a Heismanesque stiff-arm so he can focus on what he can control.,"My goal this offseason was just to stay pres...
Ravens waive rookie QB Diego Pavia
Ravens rookie quarterback Diego Pavia was waived on Thursday to clear a roster spot for Baltimore to sign veteran offensive lineman Ethan Pocic.,Undrafted out of Vanderbilt, Pavia was signed by the Ravens as a free agent in April with a three-year, $3.1 million contract.,Pavia, 24, led Vanderbilt to...
Panthers OLB Nic Scourton leaves practice, fears right ACL tear
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton left the field on a cart after suffering a right knee injury on Thursday.,According to reports, Scourton was informed he suffered a torn ACL after imaging and tests performed not long after he was hurt. NFL Network reported Scourton is seeking a seco...
Surging White Sox return to comfort of home to face Astros
A timely attack and solid bullpen have helped the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox match their season high at seven games over .500.,Chicago's bid to keep climbing continues Friday with a visit from the Houston Astros for a three-game series, but the White Sox prefer to take things ...
Slumping Giants, Angels meet with deadline questions looming
Two teams taking inventory as the trade deadline approaches go head-to-head Friday night when the San Francisco Giants host a three-game interleague series against the Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels have lost 13 of their last 18 and the Giants 12 of their last 19, falling a combined 33 games out of ...