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Report: No NFL supplemental draft again this year
The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft this summer, The Athletic reported on Friday.,The last supplemental draft was in 2023, when neither of the two players available was selected.,The most recent supplemental draft pick came in 2019 when the Arizona Cardinals took Washington State safety Jalen...
Matthew Wolff (injury) WDs from LIV Golf Dallas
Matthew Wolff has withdrawn from LIV Golf Dallas on Friday due to an undisclosed injury.,LIV Golf League Reserve Player Ollie Schniederjans will replace Wolff on RangeGoats GC at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.,Schniederjans also replaced Wolff two weeks ago at LIV Golf Virginia after the la...
Report: Daily fantasy sports likely to be banned in California
California, the most populous of the 50 United States, already doesn't allow sports gambling.,Online daily fantasy games might soon be illegal in the Golden State, too.,California attorney general Rob Bonta is likely to ban fantasy sports gambling, KCRA 3 in Sacramento reported on Wednesday.,Daily f...
Mets RHP Griffin Canning heading for MRI on injured ankle
New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining a left ankle injury in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves.,After the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters the team believes it is an Achilles injury and tha...
College stars go early in second round of NBA draft
Former college basketball stars Ryan Kalkbrenner and Johni Broome went among the first five picks of the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night.,Kalkbrenner, the 7-foot-1 center who won four straight Big East Defensive Player of the Year awards at Creighton, was the fourth pick of the ...
Mets starter Griffin Canning (leg) helped off field vs. Braves
New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining an injury to his left leg in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves.,Canning threw a pitch to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen, who grounded out to shortstop Francisco Lindor. ...
Faith Kipyegon not fast enough in bid to break 4-minute mile
World-record holder Faith Kipyegon of Kenya fell short in her attempt to be the first woman to run a four-minute mile at a demonstration event on Thursday in Paris, though she still beat her record time.,She clocked a time of 4 minutes, 6.42 seconds at the Nike-organized "Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon v...
Flag football championships return to Canton next month
About 300 teams representing all 32 NFL clubs will compete in the second annual flag football championships next month in Canton, Ohio.,The league announced details Thursday for the NFL Flag Championships from July 17-20, with 3,000 boys and girls participating across 12 divisions.,"We are thrilled ...
Son of Rockies' owner to lead struggling franchise
Walker Monfort, the eldest son of Colorado Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort, is being put in charge of the struggling franchise.,The Rockies announced Thursday that president and chief operating officer Greg Feasel will step down after 30 years with the franchise. The younger Monfort was named exe...
Aryna Sabalenka top women's seed at Wimbledon as Iga Swiatek falls to No. 8
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, as expected, is the top seed in the women's draw at Wimbledon.,Her rival, Iga Swiatek of Poland, is the eighth seed, an uncharacteristic spot for the five-time Grand Slam champion.,Swiatek, 24, is in a season-long slump that has seen her fall to No. 8 in the world rankin...
NBA Free Agency 2025: LeBron James, Julius Randle, Chris Paul Among Top Names to Watch
As 2025 NBA free agency opens, stars like LeBron James, Julius Randle, Chris Paul and James Harden headline early rumors. Here's what to expect from the market....
Five NBA Teams That Turned Heads on Night One of the 2025 NBA Draft
From surprise picks to bold trades, here are the five NBA franchises that reshaped their future on the first night of the 2025 NBA Draft....
NBA trade notebook: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Coward
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two second-rounders to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 11 overall selection, which they used to take Washington State guard Cedric Coward on Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No...
Best NBA draft prospects available after Round 1
With the first round and 30 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft books, teams are resetting their prospect boards to be prepared to make second-round selections on Thursday night. ,Minnesota will be active with the 31st pick to kick off the second day of the draft. The Timberwolves also have picks 37, 38 and...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when the Duke product heard his name called Wednesday at No. 1 overall in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks, he experienced a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to...
NBA roundup: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Coward
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two second-rounders to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 11 overall selection, which they used to take Washington State guard Cedric Coward Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No. 1...
NBA roundup: Grizzlies trade 4 picks for Cedric Cowards
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the first big moves on NBA Draft night by sending two first-round picks and two seconds to the Portland Trail Blazers for Washington State guard Cedric Coward, who was selected No. 11 by the Blazers Wednesday night.,The Grizzlies sent the No. 16 pick in the 2025 dra...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first picks of 2025 NBA Draft
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when Flagg heard his name called No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the NBA Draft, he felt a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to be honest. ...
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe first 2025 NBA Draft picks
Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.,Still, when Flagg heard his name called No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in the NBA Draft, he felt a flurry of emotions.,"I'm feeling amazing," Flagg said as he stood with his family. "It's a dream come true, to be honest. ...
Cooper Flagg selected 1st overall by Mavericks in 2025 NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks selected Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.,The announcement ended a months-long buildup for the 18-year-old Flagg, who had long been projected as the top selection. The only question was which team would get a chance t...