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Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal
One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. ,Blackmon, 26, has 10 career interceptions, 21 passes defensed and 300 tackles in five seasons with the I...

Tickets sold out for 'Chapel Bill' Belichick's debut season at North Carolina
The debut season of coach Bill Belichick at North Carolina is a home sellout.,The university announced Wednesday that all season and single-game tickets at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill have been sold.,The school, instead, is directing fans seeking tickets to SeatGeek, the official resale marketplace...

Tua Tagovailoa: Tyreek Hill rebuilding trust with QB, Dolphins
Before Tyreek Hill can run a nine route or post pattern, his quarterback and Miami Dolphins' teammates are eager to cover some other ground. ,Tua Tagovailoa said Hill is starting to rebuild relationships left somewhere between fractured and entirely flamed when the 31-year-old wide receiver removed ...

Dolphins OL Bayron Matos airlifted to hospital after injury in practice
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos sustained an undisclosed injury late in the team's first training camp practice and was transported to a local hospital via helicopter.,Matos, 24, is in stable condition, per the team.,Born in the Dominican Republic, Matos joined the NFL International Pl...

Chandler Simpson, Rays try to run into series win vs. White Sox
Chandler Simpson is keeping it simple.,The Tampa Bay Rays rookie speedster knows what is expected of him, and he's doing his best to deliver.,Fresh off recording three stolen bases, Simpson will look for an encore on Wednesday when the Rays vie to win the rubber match of the three-game series agains...

Phillies turn to Jesus Luzardo in bid for sweep of Red Sox
After two terrific outings from their starting pitchers to begin their series against the visiting Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jesus Luzardo in hopes of completing a sweep on Wednesday.,Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in six innings in Monday's 3-2 victory and then Cristophe...

Report: Birmingham among 4 UFL teams relocating
Half of the UFL's eight franchises are headed to new cities, Pro Football Newsroom reported on Tuesday.,The four teams that comprised the USFL Conference -- the Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks and Memphis Showboats -- are relocating, per the report.,According to Pro Footb...

Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors
Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs spoiled 45-year-old Rich Hill's return to the major leagues with a 6-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Boyd (11-3) extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings while allowing four hits with one walk and six strikeo...

WTA roundup: 45-year old Venus Williams triumphs at DC Open
Venus Williams became the oldest woman to win a WTA tour-level singles match in 21 years on Tuesday, when she defeated 35th-ranked Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday evening. ,Williams, 45, had not competed since the March 2024 Miami Open. She teamed ...

Rays bolt ahead with four runs in second, hold off White Sox
Jose Caballero slapped a two-run single to highlight a four-run second inning, fueling the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Caballero had two of his team's five hits and rookie Chandler Simpson stole three bases for the Rays, who snapped a modest two-game s...

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez fans 12, goes distance vs. Red Sox
Cristopher Sanchez matched his career high with 12 strikeouts in a dazzling complete game as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday evening.,Max Kepler and Kyle Schwarber homered for the Phillies, who have won the first two games of the three-game series. However...

ATP roundup: Cameron Norrie knocks out Lorenzo Musetti in D.C.
Cameron Norrie of Great Britain charged back for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 upset of Italian No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 32 of the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Tuesday in Washington.,Norrie, a five-time ATP titlist and former Wimbledon semifinalist, has slipped to No. 41 in the world rankings, but...

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill focused on being 'better leader'
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill spent the offseason healing. ,"I feel back to being myself. No pain," Hill said Tuesday, assessing his physical recovering from wrist surgery. "No complaints.",The 31-year-old led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards in 2023. But last season was largely a disappointm...

Reports: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin absent from training camp
Washington Commanders All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not report to training camp Tuesday amid a contract dispute, per multiple reports.,McLaurin, 29, was not present for a required conditioning test that unofficially marks the start of training camp. He is the only Commanders player absent...

Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu retires as team reports to camp
Safety Tyrann Mathieu is retiring after 12 seasons with the NFL as the Saints report to training camp on Tuesday. ,Mathieu announced his decision with a picture of black Jordan brand cleats hanging from a wire in a black-and-white image. ,"As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close...

Commissioner bullish on ACC's future with lawsuits settled
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips said Tuesday he's never felt better about his league's future.,"We want to take another step this year," he said at the ACC Kickoff media days in Charlotte. "The league is situated nicely right now.",Phillips' sunny outlook was boosted by the recen...

WTA roundup: Top seed Linda Noskova passes Prague test
No. 1 seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic held off Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova 7-6 (5), 7-6 (7) in first-round action Tuesday at the Livesport Prague Open.,Noskova overcame 5-4 deficits in both tiebreaks to beat a player ranked No. 249 in the world. The home favorite will meet Italy's ...

Whitecaps acquire Peruvian M Kenji Cabrera
The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired midfielder Kenji Cabrera from FBC Melgar of Peru on Tuesday.,The 22-year-old Peruvian international is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029.,Cabrera will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots with Vancouver.,"Kenji is a player with the a...

Streaking White Sox take stab at Rays, chase five straight wins
The Chicago White Sox have set a season high for consecutive wins since the All-Star break.,They take a stab at a fifth straight victory Tuesday night when they face the host Tampa Bay Rays. ,Hapless through the first half of the season with the worst record in the American League, the White Sox bol...

Phils' Cristopher Sanchez rides hot streak into start vs. Red Sox
Cristopher Sanchez has emerged as a model of consistency for the Philadelphia Phillies.,After a sizzling finish to the first half of the season, Sanchez takes the mound Tuesday when the Phillies host the Boston Red Sox.,Sanchez was not chosen for the National League All-Star team despite allowing tw...