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Timbers continue challenging stretch at San Diego FC
The Portland Timbers face a Supporters' Shield contender for a second consecutive weekend on Saturday night when they visit a San Diego FC side coming off one of its most dramatic wins of the season.,The Timbers nearly rallied from three goals down in last weekend's 3-2 home defeat to FC Cincinnati,...

As Union seek rebound vs. Fire, they should be encouraged by history
Considering how dominant the Philadelphia Union have been at home, especially versus Chicago over the years, they appear in good shape to rebound from a rare MLS defeat.,Unbeaten in 12 consecutive home matches, the Union can sweep this season series by halting the Fire's five-match unbeaten run Satu...

First-to-worst Argonauts brace for high-powered Lions
The Toronto Argonauts have fallen from hoisting the Grey Cup in November to sporting the CFL's worst record as they prepare to host the B.C. Lions on Saturday.,Toronto (2-8) has dropped three straight games, including a 28-20 decision last week at Edmonton. The Argonauts are also allowing a league-w...

Ray of light emerges as Sun pay visit to Sky
Although the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun already have been eliminated from playoff contention, both are intent on building some late-season momentum. ,After winning consecutive games for the first time this season, the visiting Sun will be out for three in a row Saturday when they face the Sky, ...

Big Ten Primer: Is Penn State the pick?
Two of the top three teams in the preseason Top 25 are in the Big Ten, but sorting out where Penn State, Ohio State and a host of other potential contenders finish in the 18-team league is a challenging assignment. ,The No. 2 Nittany Lions are following the blueprint that led Michigan and Ohio State...
Ryder Cup Watch: Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Why It’s Keegan Bradley’s Call
Keegan Bradley names his Ryder Cup captain’s picks Wednesday. Here are five bubble players who could land at Bethpage Black....

CF Montreal trade for Real Salt Lake D Bode Hidalgo
Defender Bode Hidalgo, an occasional starter for Real Salt Lake this season, was traded to CF Montreal on Thursday.,In exchange, RSL received $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money (GAM), up to another $150,000 in conditional GAM and a 2026 second-round draft pick.,"We are pleased to welcome Bode...
Tyson Bagent Cries After Chicago Bears Hand Him $10 Million Backup QB Deal
Bears QB Tyson Bagent broke down in tears after signing a $10 million deal, reflecting on his family’s struggles and his unlikely NFL path....

Padres smack 4 homers to back JP Sears in win over Giants
Gavin Sheets homered twice and JP Sears earned his first win with the San Diego Padres in their 8-1 rout of the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.,Sears (8-10), making his second start with San Diego after being traded there along with closer Mason Miller at the trade deadline on July...

White Sox RHP Elvis Peguero (elbow) on IL one day after recall to team
The Chicago White Sox placed right-handed reliever Elvis Peguero on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of a strained right elbow.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox recalled rookie right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte.,Chicago had recalled Peguero on Tuesday from when...

San Diego FC add young D Leo Duru
San Diego FC acquired defender Leo Duru on loan from Blackburn Rovers FC on Wednesday.,The club said there is a permanent purchase option available as part of the deal with the EFL Championship team.,Duru, 20, has appeared in three matches for Blackburn's top-flight team. He played for Barrow of EPL...

Fire acquire D Joel Waterman from CF Montreal
The Chicago Fire acquired veteran defender Joel Waterman from CF Montreal on Wednesday, both clubs announced.,In exchange for the 29-year-old Canadian center back, Montreal receives up to $600,000 in general allocation money.,Waterman tallied five goals and seven assists in 158 appearances across al...

Nick Pivetta dominates Giants as Padres break losing skid
Nick Pivetta fired six dominant innings Tuesday night and the San Diego Padres snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants.,In beating San Francisco for the third time this year, Pivetta (13-4) allowed just three hits and a run while walking two and striki...

Braves erase 6-run deficit to slay White Sox
Drake Baldwin delivered a two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the visiting Chicago White Sox 11-10 on Tuesday.,Atlanta scored five runs in the seventh to pull within 10-9 before capping the rally on Baldwin's bases-loaded sin...

Owen Caissie homers as Cubs beat Brewers in DH opener
Rookie Owen Caissie hit his first major league home run and drove in three runs in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday, helping the Chicago Cubs post a 6-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.,With Milwaukee trailing by two runs in the ninth, Sal Frelick worked a one-out walk befor...
Scottie Scheffler Favored to Win Tour Championship After Historic Season
Scottie Scheffler enters the Tour Championship in Atlanta as the heavy favorite after a historic season. Can anyone stop him from defending his title?...
Five College Football Teams Facing Brutal September Tests in 2025
Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Miami and LSU face brutal September tests that could define the 2025 College Football Playoff race....
Fantasy Football 2025: The Best Draft Mistakes to Exploit From ESPN’s Experts
ESPN’s 30th anniversary fantasy football draft was filled with mistakes. Here are 10 players picked too early or too late — and how to ace your fantasy draft....
From Almost Quitting Golf to U.S. Open Champion: J.J. Spaun’s Stunning Comeback
J.J. Spaun almost quit golf in 2024. Now, the U.S. Open champion is having the best season of his career and is being mentioned in the same breath as Scottie Scheffler....
Week 1 NFL Preseason Takeaways: QB Questions, Defensive Standouts, Rookie Breakouts
Week 1 NFL preseason takeaways include the Colts’ QB dilemma, the Bears’ ferocious defense, rookie Shedeur Sanders’ big debut, and J.J. McCarthy’s first reps with the Vikings....