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Ian Happ, Cubs rolling as they visit Nationals
Chicago's Ian Happ looks to continue his rebound at the plate when the Cubs open a three-game series on Tuesday at the Washington Nationals.,Chicago, winners of six of seven, has a firm grip on the top NL wild-card spot. On Sunday, the Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 to complete a stretch of 1...
Oklahoma removed from LLBWS qualifying due to ineligible player
Little League International ruled that a player on the Tulsa National Little League team was ineligible for competition and removed the Oklahoma entrant from its Baseball World Series qualifying tournament Monday.,Tulsa National was representing its state in the Southwest Region Tournament in Waco, ...
Panathinaikos owner claims he's trying to lure Nikola Jokic to Greece
Could three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic suit up for a professional team in Greece in 2027-28?,Well, if Panathinaikos Basketball Club owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos had his way, Jokic would be playing for his team this coming season.,Giannakopoulos, whose net worth is estimated anywher...
Reports: D-backs will DFA Paul Sewald, add Zack Littell
The Arizona Diamondbacks are designating veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment after his recent funk, multiple outlets reported Monday afternoon.,Sewald has 24 saves but was recently demoted from the closer's role after failing to convert an opportunity against the Pittsburgh Pira...
Dolphins acquire Patriots 2024 third-rounder Caedan Wallace
Patriots 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace was headed for waivers on Monday before New England was able to swing a trade with the Dolphins. ,In exchange for Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick, the Patriots are set to receive a 2028 sixth-round selection, according to announcements by both team...
Chad Tracy Should Be a Lock for AL Manager of the Year
Chad Tracy deserves AL Manager of the Year after leading the Boston Red Sox through one of the most remarkable turnarounds in MLB history....
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 1 Picks and Predictions
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 begins Tuesday. Here are picks and predictions for all five Week 1 fights at the Meta APEX....
Mets place RHP Devin Williams (shoulder) on IL
The New York Mets placed right-hander Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse.,Williams, 31, is 3-2 with 16 saves and a 4.66 ERA in 42 relief appearances this season, his first with the Mets. His ...
Kelsey Plum returns to LA as Mercury face Sparks
A little more than a week removed from her trade to the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will compete against her former teammates with a visit to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.,The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks i...
Blue Jays recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson amid multiple moves
The Toronto Blue Jays returned both rookie infielder Charles McAdoo and veteran right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to the major league roster amid a series of moves Monday.,To make room on the active roster, right-hander Lazaro Estrada and utility man Davis Schneider were optioned to Triple-A Buff...
Spooky times: 2026 World Series Game 7 falls on Halloween
Unless there is a weather postponement, the 2026 World Series is scheduled to end before November.,Major League Baseball announced its postseason dates on Monday and Game 7 of the World Series, if necessary, is scheduled for Halloween Night, Saturday, Oct. 31.,The World Series will begin Oct. 23 at ...
SMU QB Kevin Jennings (finger) limited in practice but good for Week 1
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be limited for the next few weeks after severely jamming a finger on his throwing hand, head coach Rhett Lashlee told reporters on Monday.,The injury, which was caused by a door as Jennings was entering a room and someone else was leaving early in fall camp, isn't...
SS Tim Anderson announces retirement after 10 seasons
Former two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson announced his retirement on Monday after 10 major league seasons, including eight with the Chicago White Sox.,The American League batting champion in 2019 when he hit .335, Anderson also earned a Silver Slugger honor in 2020. He was named an AL All-Sta...
The Buccaneers Have Worse Vibes Than Any NFL Team Right Now
The Buccaneers enter the NFL preseason with Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea creating uncertainty and a bleak future potentially looming in Tampa Bay....
Struggling offenses clash as Yankees host Mariners
The New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners are frustrating their fans with some tepid performances at the plate.,While the Yankees are in control of the American League's first wild-card spot, the visiting Mariners are under .500 and 3 1/2 games out of a playoff position heading into the opener of a ...
White Sox back on track with home series vs. Reds ahead
The Chicago White Sox are trending in the right direction once again following a season-high four-game losing skid.,The White Sox will look to win their third in a row on Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Chicago bolstered its lead atop the American Lea...
Bay FC acquire D Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal
Bay FC acquired defender Jenna Nighswonger from English side Arsenal for an undisclosed transfer fee Monday.,Nighswonger was an NWSL champion and Rookie of the Year with Gotham FC in 2023 and won Olympic gold with the U.S. women's national team in Paris in 2024.,"Jenna is another great addition to o...
Fever add C Mercedes Russell to roster
The Indiana Fever signed Mercedes Russell on Monday, one week after fellow center Damiris Dantas underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in her left knee.,Russell, 31, averaged 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds during 20 games off the bench last season with the Los Angeles Sparks.,A two-...
Slumping Paul Skenes not worried about velocity as Pirates face Marlins
Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes will try to get his season back on track Tuesday when his Pirates visit the Miami Marlins.,Skenes (9-10, 3.96 ERA) is already a three-time All-Star at age 24. He won the National League's Cy Young Award last year and was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2024. Over his first tw...
Cardinals adding WR Larry Fitzgerald to Ring of Honor
The honors keep coming for recently enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.,The Arizona Cardinals announced Monday they will retire his No. 11 jersey and induct him into the team's Ring of Honor on Oct. 25.,The ceremony will take place at halftime of the game against the ...