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LA Galaxy sign Finnish F Robert Taylor through 2026
The Los Angeles Galaxy signed free agent forward Robert Taylor of Finland on Wednesday.,The 31-year-old is under contract through the 2026 season with an option through December 2027.,Taylor was waived last month by Austin FC after contributing two assists in two games this season. He joins a squad ...
Soren Waerenskjold bolts to first Tour de France stage win
Soren Waerenskjold sprinted to his first career stage win in record fashion at the Tour de France on Wednesday, one day after injuring his right hand in a crash.,The 26-year-old Norwegian broke free 350 meters from the finish line to win Stage 11, a flat 161.3-kilometer trek from Vichy to Nevers. Wi...
Reports: MLB wants stiff penalties for players who skip 2028 Olympics
Major League Baseball players who decline to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles without an approved excuse could face a lengthy league suspension, multiple outlets reported.,Such players would be placed on a restricted list -- without earning pay or service time -- from as early as July...
Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman ends tenure as GM
Franchise legend Steve Yzerman's tenure as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings ended abruptly on Wednesday.,The team announced Yzerman is transitioning from GM and executive vice president into a new role as a senior advisor to governor and CEO Chris Ilitch.,"Steve's lifetime of contributions t...
Red Sox add veteran OF Jahmai Jones to mix in trade with Tigers
The Boston Red Sox added a right-handed batter to their outfield platoon on Tuesday by acquiring Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later.,In a corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester.,The Tigers designated Jones, 28, for assign...
Illinois Senator: Bears '50-50' to stay in state
The Chicago Bears might be progressing with plans for a stadium in Indiana, but one Illinois lawmaker thinks the battle to keep the franchise is far from over.,State Sen. Sue Rezin said Tuesday that she considers the Bears' stadium search a close race between staying in Illinois and moving across th...
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal
The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of President Donald Trump.,FairSquare, a nonprofit organization and advocacy group, asked the IOC to investigate, among several i...
Lionel Messi undefeated when ENG-ARG ref Ismael Elfath works
Major League Soccer referee Ismail Elfath has never overseen a Lionel Messi loss or draw -- only wins.,That's why his appointment to Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday angered English fans and led to accusations of fixing the tournament for another Messi title.,Elfath, an A...
ATP roundup: Stan Wawrinka bids farewell to Gstaad
Portugal's Jaime Faria held off Stan Wawrinka 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, marking the 41-year-old's final match on the clay in his homeland.,Wawrinka has said he will retire after this season. The three-time Grand Slam champion was presented with a g...
Wizards shut down No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa for rest of Summer League
The Washington Wizards decided they had seen enough from the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and shut down forward AJ Dybantsa for the rest of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Dybantsa played two games in a Wizards uniform, averaging 25.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0...
Biggest NFL Free Agents Still Available Ahead of 2026 Training Camps
Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs and Joey Bosa headline a surprising list of high-profile NFL free agents still available before training camp....
Police close investigation involving Jets QB Geno Smith
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged for a June incident in which a woman accused him of battery, the Davie, Fla., police department said Tuesday. The investigation is no longer active.,On June 21, a woman called 911, claiming to have been assaulted by Smith at his home. The woma...
England, Argentina anticipate 'special game' in World Cup semifinal
ATLANTA -- England are one win away from their first World Cup final appearance in 60 years.,To get there, all they'll have to do is beat an Argentina side looking to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and '62.,The two sides with a heated World Cup history face off on Wednes...
Report: FIFA to hand out discipline for Cup comments
There has been no shortage of complaining by coaches and players at the 2026 World Cup.,FIFA has definitely taken note, but, just like four years ago after the games in Qatar, the governing body will wait until after the tournament has concluded before sanctioning those who have crossed the line.,Ac...
Report: Michigan AD warned coach not to travel with staffer
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel was concerned about former football coach Sherrone Moore's improper relationship with a staff member long before the coach's firing, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.,Moore was terminated in December 2025 for violating university policy by having a rel...
Folarin Balogun: Red-card reversal 'controversy' distracted USMNT
United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun said Tuesday that his overturned suspension in the World Cup went from elation among his teammates to a sense of uneasiness that impacted the side's final match of the tournament.,In a visit to "CBS Mornings," Balogun described the whirlwind ...
Gold medal gymnast Suni Lee returning ahead of LA28
United States gymnast Suni Lee announced on social media Tuesday that she is returning to the sport after not competing since the 2024 Paris Olympics.,Lee, 23, helped the United States win gold in the team competition at Paris and grabbed individual bronze medals in the all-around competition and th...
Penguins sign F Nick Robertson to 2-year, $6.5M deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed veteran forward Nick Robertson to a two-year, $6.5 million contract on Tuesday.,Robertson, acquired on July 1 from Toronto for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick, was rewarded for posting a career-high 16 goals and 16 assists in 78 games last year with the Maple Leafs.,A s...
Red-hot rookie Olivia Miles leads Lynx into clash with Sparks
While pursuing their second winning streak of at least four games this season, the Minnesota Lynx have had a knack for keeping things interesting.,Owner of the league's best record, Minnesota (18-6) seeks a more comfortable showing on Wednesday afternoon when it hosts the Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) ...
No longer 'so bad at golf,' Rory McIlroy eagerly awaits The Open
Two short days ago, Rory McIlroy was admonishing himself in the short rough at The Renaissance Club in Scotland.,After hooking a 6-iron into thick rough at the Scottish Open when his target was the 16th green directly in front of him, the Northern Ireland native blurted out: "Oh, my god. I'm so bad ...