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Liberty seek eighth straight win when they visit well-rested Sky
The surging New York Liberty started their seven-game winning streak with less than a full complement of contributors.,With the team recently returned to health, the Liberty sense things can be even sharper against the host Chicago Sky on Wednesday -- and beyond.,"Now, we're just feeling a little bi...
Scottie Scheffler: Slam neither ‘motivating factor’ nor distraction at US Open
Scottie Scheffler has made it known by now that specific achievements don't motivate him. So it makes sense he would say the same about the possibility of completing the career Grand Slam this week.,At a press conference Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island, th...
Guardians star 3B Jose Ramirez (hand) undergoes surgery
Cleveland Guardians star third baseman Jose Ramirez underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.,Ramirez, a seven-time All-Star, is expected to be sidelined for 5-7 weeks. Dr. Thomas Graham performed the surgery in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania and removed t...
No. 16 West Virginia pounds Troy 12-0 in elimination game
Dawson Montesa threw 5 1/3 effective innings and West Virginia's offense poured it on late, helping the Mountaineers remain alive with a 12-0 win over Troy in the Men's College World Series on Tuesday in Omaha, Neb.,After eliminating the Trojans, the No. 16 Mountaineers will take on No. 5 North Caro...
Mariners star Cal Raleigh (oblique) activated from IL
American League MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh returns from an absence of just more than a month due to a right oblique strain when the Seattle Mariners host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.,Raleigh last played on May 13 and has struggled this season, hitting just .161 with seven homers and 18 RBI...
Mystics look to turn around road woes vs. struggling Sun
The Washington Mystics aim to halt their recent woes away from home on Wednesday when they continue their three-game road trip against the slumping Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Mystics (5-7, 2-3 Commissioner's Cup) fell for the fourth time in their last five games away from the nation's ...
Brazil's Neymar (calf) takes step forward in recovery
Brazilian star Neymar trained on the sidelines on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in the U.S. for the World Cup.,The forward performed running drills and worked out with a member of coach Carlo Ancelotti's staff, as seen in videos released by the Brazil Football Confederation. The confeder...
Jalen Brunson Won A Title, But He’s Still Not A Top-5 NBA Player
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a championship, but does that make him a top-five NBA player?...
Saints DE Cameron Jordan returns for 'one final year'
Cam Jordan will celebrate his 37th birthday in less than a month before kickstarting his official NFL farewell tour. ,Jordan signed a one-year deal to return to the Saints for the 2026 season, his 16th in the league, all with New Orleans.,"Year 16. How many more years you want me to play?" Jordan sa...
USMNT's Christian Pulisic (calf) trains solo, remains 'day to day'
U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic once again worked off to the side during the open portion of the team's Tuesday's practice and remains day-to-day with a left calf injury ahead of Friday's second game of Group D play against Australia in Seattle.,Pulisic, who recorded an assist and wa...
Canada captain Alphonso Davies likely to miss match vs. Qatar
Canada captain Alphonso Davies is unlikely to play in Thursday's match against Qatar.,Davies, 25, is continuing to work his way back from a hamstring strain and hopes to participate in the World Cup co-hosted by his country.,The defender was ruled out of Friday's opening 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Her...
England seek to exorcise demons in World Cup opener vs. Croatia
England will launch their bid to end a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday when they open Group L play in Arlington, Texas, against a veteran Croatian group looking to run it back one more time.,England's German manager Thomas Tuchel surprised many when his 26-man squad left off players lik...
Cowboys WR George Pickens at mincamp, not participating in drills
Dallas wide receiver George Pickens attended his first offseason practice with the team on Tuesday, after skipping the voluntary portion of the Cowboys' offseason program.,Pickens did not participate in team drills on Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp.,The decision was precautionary, as t...
Golf Glance: Shinnecock hosts U.S. Open; LPGA Tour in Michigan
Iconic Shinnecock Hills is the venue for the 126th U.S. Open, while the LPGA Tour is in Michigan for the Meijer LPGA Classic.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: 126th U.S. Open, Southampton, N.Y., June 18-21,Course: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (Par 70, 7,440 Yards),Purse: TBD (2025: $21.5M),Defending Champion: J.J....
Report: Garrick Higgo not at U.S. Open, but fired caddie is
Just as he infamously missed his tee time at last month's PGA Championship, Garrick Higgo missed out on the opportunity to compete at this week's U.S. Open.,However, his former caddie Austin Gaugert, who was at the first tee on time, will be in attendance at this week's major at Shinnecock Hills Gol...
Report: Former Bears GM Ryan Pace joins Vikings
Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has joined the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings' front office, ESPN reported Tuesday.,New Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley hired Pace this week as a football adviser, according to the report.,Pace, 49, was the GM for the Bears from 2015-21 before ...
Tunisia appoint Herve Renard to replace fired Sabri Lamouchi
Tunisia hired former Morocco and Saudi Arabia World Cup manager Herve Renard to replace Sabri Lamouchi, who was fired after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in Sunday's World Cup opener.,Lamouchi was appointed in January. He oversaw only one victory in five matches, a 1-0 friendly win over Haiti, and his team...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice released after 30-day jail term
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was released from a Texas jail on Tuesday after serving a 30-day sentence for a probation violation.,Television cameras caught Rice running away from reporters after he departed the Dallas County Jail. He did not respond to any questions.,Rice, 26, was ja...
Chris Buescher signs extension with RFK Racing
RFK Racing announced a multiyear contract extension with NASCAR Cup Series driver Chris Buescher on Tuesday.,Buescher, 33, has been driving the company's No. 17 Ford since the 2020 season.,He currently ranks seventh in the Cup Series standings with eight top-10 finishes through 16 races, including a...
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't participate in minicamp team sessions
Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. won't participate in team drills despite rejoining the team for this week's minicamp.,Head coach Kevin Stefanski shared the news Tuesday, confirming earlier reports that Pearce was back with the team for the camp that runs through Thursday.,Pearce, 22, wa...