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Play postponed in Montreal; all quarters slated for Tuesday
Heavy rains and severe thunderstorm warnings caused play to be cancelled on Monday evening at the National Bank Open in Montreal.,Monday's quarterfinal matches between 19th-seeded Italian Luciano Darderi vs. No. 28 Brandon Nakashima and No. 20 Rafael Jodar of Spain vs. No. 18 Arthur Fils of France a...
Caitlin Clark, Fever out to halt Liberty's winning ways
The New York Liberty will aim to extend a four-game winning streak Tuesday night when they face superstar Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.,It initially looked like Clark would not be on the floor for the Fever (20-12) against the Liberty (20-13) after she picked up her eighth tec...
Daniel Berger out of FedExCup playoff opener due to injury
Daniel Berger won't compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs despite qualifying for the second straight year.,Berger did not commit to play in this week's playoff opener in Memphis, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The PGA Tour told Golfweek that Berger's decision was due to injury.,Berger, 33, missed the ...
Disney, Comcast reach deal, lifting NFL Network blackout
Comcast, the nation's second-largest cable television provider under the brand Xfinity, has reached an agreement with Disney to lift the current blackout and resume airing the NFL Network and NFL RedZone to its roughly 11 million subscribers in time for the 2026 season.,Disney owns 72% of ESPN, whic...
NFL to allow head coaches to tap staff member for challenges
Head coaches will no longer be the only people who can throw the red challenge flag during an NFL game.,The league on Monday published an update to the rulebook concerning who can initiate instant replay reviews, revealing that head coaches can now designate one specific member of their staff to do ...
Reports: DT Quinnen Williams inks $105.9M extension with Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has signed a three-year contract extension that will make him the second-highest paid at his position, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Williams, who came to Dallas in a trade deadline deal with the New York Jets last season, will earn $105.9 ...
Rangers place RHP Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to right posterior elbow inflammation.,Eovaldi, 36, fared well in his last outing as he allowed four hits and one run over 5 1/3 innings on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. His move to the IL was backd...
RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris rejoin Arizona for fifth year of eligibility
Arizona running back Ismail Mahdi and linebacker Max Harris are back with the Wildcats after earning an extra year of eligibility, the school announced Monday.,The two 2025 honorable mention All-Big 12 players secured eligibility for this season when U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney of Colorado...
Ian Happ, Cubs rolling as they visit Nationals
Chicago's Ian Happ looks to continue his rebound at the plate when the Cubs open a three-game series on Tuesday at the Washington Nationals.,Chicago, winners of six of seven, has a firm grip on the top NL wild-card spot. On Sunday, the Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 to complete a stretch of 1...
Oklahoma removed from LLBWS qualifying due to ineligible player
Little League International ruled that a player on the Tulsa National Little League team was ineligible for competition and removed the Oklahoma entrant from its Baseball World Series qualifying tournament Monday.,Tulsa National was representing its state in the Southwest Region Tournament in Waco, ...
Panathinaikos owner claims he's trying to lure Nikola Jokic to Greece
Could three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suit up for a professional team in Greece in 2027-28?,Well, if Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos had his way, Jokic would be playing for his team this coming season.,Giannakopoulos, whose net worth is estimated anywher...
Reports: D-backs will DFA Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell
The Arizona Diamondbacks are designating veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk, multiple outlets reported Monday afternoon.,Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pira...
Dolphins acquire Patriots 2024 third-rounder Caedan Wallace
Patriots 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace was headed for waivers on Monday before New England was able to swing a trade with the Dolphins. ,In exchange for Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick, the Patriots are set to receive a 2028 sixth-round selection, according to announcements by both team...
Mets place RHP Devin Williams (shoulder) on IL
The New York Mets placed right-hander Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse.,Williams, 31, is 3-2 with 16 saves and a 4.66 ERA in 42 relief appearances this season, his first with the Mets. His ...
Kelsey Plum returns to LA as Mercury face Sparks
A little more than a week removed from her trade to the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will compete against her former teammates with a visit to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.,The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks i...
Blue Jays recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson amid multiple moves
The Toronto Blue Jays returned both rookie infielder Charles McAdoo and veteran right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to the major league roster amid a series of moves Monday.,To make room on the active roster, right-hander Lazaro Estrada and utility man Davis Schneider were optioned to Triple-A Buff...
Spooky times: 2026 World Series Game 7 falls on Halloween
Unless there is a weather postponement, the 2026 World Series is scheduled to end before November.,Major League Baseball announced its postseason dates on Monday and Game 7 of the World Series, if necessary, is scheduled for Halloween Night, Saturday, Oct. 31.,The World Series will begin Oct. 23 at ...
SMU QB Kevin Jennings (finger) limited in practice but good for Week 1
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be limited for the next few weeks after severely jamming a finger on his throwing hand, head coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.,The injury, which was caused by a door as Jennings was entering a room and someone else was leaving early in fall camp, isn't...
Falcons sign veteran DE Cameron Sample, activate OT Jawaan Taylor
The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran defensive end Cameron Sample to a contract on Monday amid some uncertainty about the availability of their top pass rushers.,A fourth-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, Sample has seven sacks and 26 quarterback hits in 61 career games.,The move com...
Chargers add OLB Andre Carter to training camp roster
The Los Angeles Chargers signed outside linebacker Andre Carter on Monday while waiving wide receiver Mante' Morrow to create a roster spot.,An undrafted free agent out of Army, Carter, 26, played 12 games as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, recording two tackles. He played three games fo...