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WNBA to host All-Star Weekend events at Obama Center
All-Star Weekend in the WNBA features three staple events at the newly opened Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. ,The WNBA announced plans to be the first professional sports league to utilize the nearly 20-acre campus in Jackson Park for All-Star media day, All-Star Game practice, c...
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic steps down
Zlatko Dalic stepped down on Wednesday after nearly nine years as the head coach of the Croatia national team.,Dalic, 59, exited on the heels of the club's 2-1 setback to Portugal in the round of 32 at the World Cup.,Dalic guided Croatia to a runner-up finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and a th...
Mammoth match Barrett Hayton offer sheet from Devils
The Utah Mammoth matched the one-year, $4.775 million offer sheet tendered to forward Barrett Hayton by the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.,By enacting refusal rights, the Mammoth are not allowed to trade Hayton for the next year, meaning he will remain with the team ahead of being eligible for unre...
Tigers P Justin Verlander to retire after season: 'Time has come'
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will retire at the end of the season, his 21st in the majors.,Verlander's announcement Wednesday came as he was named to the American League roster for the 2026 All-Star Game as a "legend pick.","I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, ...
Earthquakes sign Scotland's World Cup GK Angus Gunn
The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, the starter for Scotland's World Cup squad.,The 30-year-old free agent, who previously played for England's Nottingham Forest, is signed through the 2029-30 season and will occupy an international roster slot.,"We're pleased to sign a quality go...
Local wild card Arthur Fery pulls another stunner, into Wimbledon semifinals
A dream sequence became reality for British wild card Arthur Fery, booking a spot in the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals by taking down No. 9 seed Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court on Wednesday. ,Fery marched over Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 for the second time this year to advance to Friday's semifin...
Tigers' Justin Verlander named to All-Star Game as 'legend pick'
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander has been named to the American League roster for the 2026 All-Star Game as a "legend pick," commissioner Rob Manfred announced Wednesday.,Verlander, 43, will head to the All-Star Game for the 10th time. He is injured, however, and will not participate in ...
R&A to strictly enforce fan code of conduct at Open Championship
With fan behavior becoming a regular topic at major tournaments, a warning shot was fired by the R&A before next week's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.,With organizers expecting crowds to exceed 300,000, the R&A issued a reminder of guidelines centered around being "welcom...
England's Jordan Henderson has surgery, to remain at camp
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has turned the corner following surgery on his left wrist and is focused on the club's World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway.,"Surgery done! Now let's get ready for the big one Saturday," Henderson said in an Instagram post.,Henderson sustained his injury af...
Royals' Jac Caglianone to compete in Home Run Derby
Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Philadelphia.,A first-time participant, Caglianone will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice in the field at Citize...
Lionel Messi leads 29-man MLS All-Star Game roster
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads a group of 29 players named to represent MLS in the 2026 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars.,The game is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.,Messi, 39, is one of seven forwards on the roster and one of 11 ...
Hawks hire ex-NBA writer, podcaster in front-office role
Former NBA journalist Tim Bontemps is joining the front office of the Atlanta Hawks.,The 41-year-old was named strategic adviser to Hawks president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh. Saleh was promoted in May from his position of general manager.,Bontemps, co-host of "The Hoop Collective" podcast,...
Brooks Koepka settles in Scotland with 'panic' over
Brooks Koepka is definitely competing in this week's Genesis Scottish Open, no matter what you might have heard.,The five-time major winner was as surprised as anyone when news broke over the weekend that he had withdrawn from the tournament at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.,The co...
Could the Brewers Land Tarik Skubal? The Blockbuster MLB Trade We Want to See
Could Tarik Skubal be on the move? A look at the dream trade between the Tigers and Brewers that would reshape the playoff picture....
Rory McIlroy welcomes Jon Rahm, loaded Scottish Open field
Rory McIlroy spent the majority of the past seven weeks in Europe, heading "home" for a combination of rest and prep for the links golf double that begins Thursday at the Scottish Open.,McIlroy didn't exactly keep a low profile during the break in tournament golf. He wore his Masters champion green ...
LYON, G2 Esports stay alive at Mid-Season Invitational
LYON and G2 Esports stayed alive in the lower bracket with victories Wednesday in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon, South Korea.,They will meet in the lower bracket final after G2 knocked out T1 with a 3-1 win and LYON eliminated Secret Whales with a 3-0 sweep.,G2 opened with...
Scottie Scheffler in Scotland with eye on future overseas events
As World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler prepared for this week's Genesis Scottish Open, he looked ahead with anticipation to playing more international events when the PGA Tour schedule changes.,"It definitely interests me. I'd like to see how it shapes out the next couple of years. There's a lot of places...
Padres face D-backs, looking for momentum into All-Star break
After his three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night propelled the San Diego Padres a 4-1 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, infielder Jake Cronenworth stated the obvious.,"This is a really important stretch and homestand for us going into the (All-Star) break," he said...
Spiraling Angels intent to snap skid in rematch vs. Rangers
After having tied their longest losing streak of the season in the series opener, the Los Angeles Angels will turn to rookie Walbert Urena to try and snap the skid on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.,The majors-worst Angels (36-56), who reside a season-worst 20 games under .5...
Pesky Rockies go for rare series win at Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki will jump back into the hot seat Wednesday when he takes the mound in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.,Sasaki (3-5, 5.40 ERA) has experienced an up-and-down ride in his second season with the Dodgers. He had one of ...