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Fever's defense trending up ahead of visit from Sun
Defensive improvement has contributed to the Indiana Fever's current stretch of success.,Aiming for a third straight win, the Fever look to continue that stinginess in Indianapolis on Wednesday night against the Connecticut Sun, one of WNBA's lowest-scoring teams.,Indiana (16-10) averages a league-h...
Mercury look to extend Sparks' slide before All-Star break
With their recent losing streak behind them, the Phoenix Mercury will test their newfound form when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in the finale before the All-Star break for both teams.,The Mercury (9-18) ended a five-game skid with a defensive-minded 72-63 defeat of the Connecticut...
Jon Rahm on verge of LIV title, takes cryptic tone on future
Jon Rahm has an outside shot at clinching another individual championship at LIV Golf United Kingdom this week, but the Spaniard doesn't expect a lot of clarity on or off the course at this point in the season.,Rahm, who won consecutive LIV Golf titles and leads Bryson DeChambeau in a bid for his th...
Mammoth D John Marino signs 8-year, $54M extension
The Utah Mammoth signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million contract extension on Tuesday.,The deal carries an average annual value of $6.75 million and begins with the 2027-28 season.,Marino, 29, had a career-high 36 points (four goals, 32 assists) and finished tied for fifth in th...
Timbers name Spain's Marti Cifuentes as new coach
The Portland Timbers named Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach on Tuesday, signing him to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season.,The 44-year-old Spaniard arrives with more than two decades of coaching experience across Europe, most recently with English side Leicester City in the EFL ...
Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks agrees to 3-year, $51.3M extension
All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with the Miami Dolphins, agent Erik Burkhardt confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.,The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money for Brooks, who initially joined the Dolphins in March 2024 on a three-year deal worth $30 mi...
Chicago F Jordyn Huitema out for season with torn left ACL
Chicago Stars FC forward Jordyn Huitema was placed on the season-ending injury list Tuesday with a torn left ACL.,The knee injury occurred during the Stars' 2-0 home loss against Angel City FC on Saturday.,"The Chicago Stars wish Jordyn a speedy recovery with full support from the club and look forw...
U.S. rider Brandon McNulty in road rage incident at TDF
American cyclist Brandon McNulty was not seriously hurt in an apparent road rage incident before Tuesday's time trial at the Tour de France in Evian-les-Bains, according to multiple reports.,As McNulty was on his way to the start of stage 16, he was reportedly knocked off his bike by an angry motori...
Yankees expect LHP Max Fried back next week
Yankees left-hander Max Fried is expected to return from the injured list and rejoin the rotation early next week when New York visits the Chicago White Sox, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast.,Fried, 32, is set to throw 60 pitches Wednesday in his second rehab outing at...
NYCFC G Greg Ranjitsingh extended through 2027-28
New York City FC signed veteran goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a contract extension through 2027-28 on Tuesday.,The deal with the 33-year-old journeyman also includes an option for the 2028-29 campaign.,"Greg brings valuable experience and leadership to our goalkeeping unit," NYCFC sporting director...
St. Louis City sign former Crew M Alexandru Matan
St. Louis City SC signed former Columbus Crew midfielder Alexandru Matan through 2028-29 on Tuesday.,The deal with the 26-year-old Romanian free agent includes an option for 2029-30.,St. Louis sent $100,000 in 2026 general allocation money to Columbus for Matan's right of first refusal.,Matan played...
Agent says LeBron James' decision 'not going to be rushed'
LeBron James' longtime agent said the NBA superstar will decide on his next team when he's good and ready.,"We're not going to be rushed," Rich Paul said on Monday night's episode of his "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes ...
Asian Tour joins European-PGA alliance in setback for LIV Golf
The PGA Tour, Europe's DP World Tour and the Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance on Tuesday in another potential setback for LIV Golf.,The DP World Tour said this new chapter for global golf is effective immediately and runs through at least 2029, creating new commercial and playing opportunit...
Fresh off milestone, D-backs' Nolan Arenado takes aim at A's
Nolan Arenado added another milestone to his resume when he ripped the 2,000th hit of his 14-year career on Monday night.,Arenado will look to tack on to the hit total on Tuesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Athletics in the middle contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.,The Arizo...
After Cal Raleigh's heroics, Mariners vie for series win vs. Reds
Cal Raleigh had no trouble with the slurve.,After the Cincinnati Reds intentionally walked the bases loaded to get to Raleigh, last year's home-run champ slammed a first-pitch breaking ball from former batterymate Caleb Ferguson 408 feet off the out-of-town scoreboard in left-center field in the sev...
Nationals' potent offense ready to back Miles Mikolas vs. Rockies
Miles Mikolas and the rest of the Washington Nationals pitching staff have benefited this season from the run-scoring prowess displayed by their team.,After all, how many starters can give up seven runs in an outing and still earn the victory?,Mikolas (3-7, 5.53 ERA) did on July 6 in Houston, when h...
Astros' Tatsuya Imai eager to regain form vs. slumping Marlins
Before reinstating pitchers Ronel Blanco and Bennett Sousa from the 60-day injured list, the Houston Astros executed a surprising roster move by demoting reliever Bryan King to Triple-A Sugar Land following their loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.,Blanco made his season debut in the Astros' 8-...
After two walk-off losses, Cardinals eager to rebound in matchup vs. Angels
After suffering their second consecutive walk-off loss, the St. Louis Cardinals will turn to Opening Day starter Matthew Liberatore when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif., ,St. Louis, on the heels of blowing a 7-0 lead in a 10-inning, 8-7 defeat at Arizona on Sunda...
Tigers ride all-around effort of Dillon Dingler into clash against Cubs
Dillon Dingler showed again how he can be the Detroit Tigers' difference-maker.,The Tigers catcher had two home runs, a successful pickoff and the go-ahead RBI single as Detroit defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings in the first contest of a three-game set on Monday, all while managing six pit...
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants Return Comes With Plenty of Questions
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants, but questions remain about his production, health and role entering the 2026 NFL season....