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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...
Reports: Giants open to trading Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman
Barring a run before the trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants are far enough out of contention that they're edging closer to becoming certified sellers. ,According to multiple reports, the Giants (29-43) are not planning to part with right-hander Logan Webb. But MLB.com and ESPN reported first b...
John Tortorella out as Golden Knights' head coach
John Tortorella will not return as the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, the team announced Tuesday.,The news comes two days after the Golden Knights fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games in the Stanley Cup Final.,Tortorella was hired on March 29 after Vegas abruptly fired head coach Br...
Chicago signs Spain star Leila Ouahabi to 3-year deal
Chicago Stars FC signed Spain national team defender Leila Ouahabi to a three-year contract on Tuesday.,The deal runs through the 2028 NWSL season. Ouahabi, 33, will occupy an international roster spot.,Ouahabi was a free agent after playing the past four seasons at England's Manchester City. She ap...
Flyers, Maple Leafs swap goaltenders and defensemen
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.,In exchange, the Flyers received goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit.,Ersson, 26, was 14-11-5 with a 3.12 goals-again...
Former Blackhawks F Kyle Calder dies at 47
Kyle Calder, a forward who played 10 seasons in the NHL for five different teams, died Monday. He was 47.,The National Hockey League's Alumni Association announced the news Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.,"(Calder) earned the respect of teammates, opponents and fans alike through his ...
FBI: 'Planned attacks' foiled at White House UFC event
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Tuesday that law enforcement officials disrupted "planned attacks" at last weekend's White House UFC event that reportedly included explosive drones.,Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, sources told The Associated Press.,AB...
England replace Tino Livramento (calf) with Trevoh Chalobah
England ruled out defender Tino Livramento with a calf injury on Tuesday, one day before opening the World Cup against Croatia in Arlington, Texas.,The 23-year-old Newcastle United full-back sustained the injury during training on Sunday at the Three Lions' base camp in Kansas City, Mo. ESPN reporte...
Family of Aldon Smith to have his brain checked for CTE
Aldon Smith's family is sending his brain to a research lab in Boston to determine whether CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death on Saturday at age 36.,No cause of death has been released. As part of their investigation, attorneys hired by Smith's family are looking into chro...
US Open: JJ Spaun, Scottie Scheffler paired for first two rounds
The 126th edition of the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southhampton, N.Y., for the sixth time on Thursday -- and the first since 2018.,Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title that year, and he will look to overcome a competitive field and a hand injury to boot this time around.,Worl...
Bulls tab new head coach Tiago Splitter to lead next era
The Chicago Bulls officially named Tiago Splitter as the 25th head coach in franchise history on Tuesday.,Terms of the contract were not disclosed for the 41-year-old Brazilian. He succeeds Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.,"We are excited to welcome Tiago to the Chicago...
Adam Scott reflects on 100th straight major start, touts 'focus'
Professional golfers don't set out to have ironman streaks. As Adam Scott once said in 2018, "I am playing all these majors to win them, not just to show up.",But as Scott gets settled at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this week, the Australian has begun to appreciate the milestone he'll clinch Thursday...
Angels LHP Reid Detmers in a groove ahead of clash with D-backs
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has won just two games this season, but over his past four starts, he has been a pitcher no one wants to face.,Detmers (2-5, 4.00 ERA) will try to help the Angels even their three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona won 4...
MLB Best Bets Today: Two First Five Innings Plays For Tuesday’s Card
Looking for MLB picks today? Check out two first five innings bets featuring the Athletics and Angels on Tuesday’s card....
Three Teams That Make Sense for Brendan Sorsby in NFL Supplemental Draft
Brendan Sorsby is headed toward the NFL supplemental draft. Here are the teams that make the most sense for the controversial quarterback....