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Defending 3M champ Kurt Kitayama hopes to tap into last year's magic
Kurt Kitayama is in fine shape in the FedEx Cup playoff race heading into his title defense at the 3M Open this week in Blaine, Minn.,Thanks to 11 straight made cuts and four top-10s on the year, including a T2 at the signature Genesis Invitational, Kitayama sits 32nd in the points' standings. The t...
Robert Lewandowski set for MLS debut with Fire vs. Inter Miami
Star striker Robert Lewandowski will finally make his MLS debut when his Chicago Fire visit Inter Miami in their return to league play on Wednesday night.,The 37-year-old Lewandowski joined Chicago (8-4-2, 26 points) earlier this month to bring an end to a glittering 20-year European career that inc...
SEC notebook: Kirby Smart wants Georgia 'bigger' in biggest moments
Georgia's recent results would satisfy almost any program.,Kirby Smart, however, is not interested in measuring the Bulldogs solely by their consecutive SEC championships.,Georgia has followed both titles with losses in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, leaving Smart focused on producing b...
Golf Glance: Scheffler makes 3M debut; LIV back from hiatus; LPGA, Champions in Scotland
The PGA Tour turns its attention to Minnesota with the FedEx Cup playoff push in its final stages, LIV Golf returns from its lengthy hiatus and the LPGA and Champions tours are in Scotland.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 23-26,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 71, 7,431 Yards),Purse: $8...
Why the WNBA Won't Monetize Sophie Cunningham's Viral Point
The WNBA won't allow Sophie Cunningham's viral point to be monetized. Here's why that decision is drawing criticism....
Orioles-Red Sox postponed; doubleheader Wednesday
The Boston Red Sox's attempt at a 15th straight victory will have to wait a day.,Boston's home game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night was postponed due to what the team called "significant rainfall and thunderstorms in the Fenway (Park) area.",The American League East rivals will play a...
Lynx try to stay hot in rematch with Storm
For the second time this week, the Minnesota Lynx will face the Storm in Seattle on Wednesday in the final game for both teams before the WNBA's All-Star break.,The Lynx (21-6) defeated the Storm (6-22) on Monday night behind a herculean effort from rookie point guard Olivia Miles. The No. 2 overall...
Whitecaps, Cincinnati bring explosive attacks into return from break
The Vancouver Whitecaps and host FC Cincinnati look to unleash their respective explosive offenses against each other on Wednesday when they resume MLS play after the international break.,The Western Conference co-leading Whitecaps (10-2-2, 32 points) were scheduled to return to the pitch last week,...
USMNT teammates face off as Crew, NYCFC return from World Cup break
Teammates become adversaries and opponents become teammates when New York City FC plays at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday in the resumption of their seasons following a nearly two-month World Cup break.,Goalkeeper Matt Freese of NYCFC (5-6-4, 19 points) and Crew midfielder Max Arfsten represented th...
Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness.,Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move.,Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games for the B...
Argentina's Emi Martinez 'to reflect' on World Cup heartbreak before deciding future
Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez is considering stepping away from international soccer after his country fell short of winning a second consecutive World Cup.,Martinez raised questions about his future in an emotional Instagram post following Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in Sunday's fi...
Kirby Smart challenges Georgia to make like Thunder, be 'uncommon'
Kirby Smart borrows strategy, philosophy and teaching tools from many walks of life to maintain an edge at Georgia. ,In the past he's studied corporate success stories, the Chicago Bulls' dynasty and crossover elite athletes. So it's not abundantly surprising to hear the Bulldogs' head coach to invo...
Reports: Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN cuts
Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero are among the ESPN employees being laid off in a wave of cuts, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday.,These layoffs are linked to ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network, according to an internal memo from ESPN chairm...
Training camps open with rookies reporting for five teams
Fifty days before the NFL regular season begins, five teams opened training camp on Tuesday with rookies reporting for the Bills, Texans, Patriots, Panthers and Dolphins. ,Carolina kicks off the preseason with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 6 against the Arizona Cardinal...
Knicks' Jalen Brunson says players have not discussed White House visit
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety.,Brunson's admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the franchise had already accepted an invitation to make ...
Rookies for 5 teams report as training camps officially begin
Fifty days before the NFL regular season begins, five teams opened training camp on Tuesday with rookies reporting for the Bills, Texans, Patriots, Panthers and Dolphins. ,Carolina kicks off the preseason with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 6 against the Arizona Cardinal...
White Sox place C Kyle Teel (ankle) on injured list
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Kyle Teel on the injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain while catcher Edgar Quero was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.,Teel, 24, departed Monday's road win against the Texas Rangers after he rolled his ankle on a play at the plate in the second inning.,Te...
Yankees-Pirates postponed due to inclement weather
Tuesday's game between the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees has been postponed because of inclement weather.,Heavy rain is forecast for the New York area, with a flash flood warning issued Tuesday morning. The game was postponed about five hours before the 7:05 p.m. first pitch, and ...
Aces face Mystic while searching for 'championship' form
The Las Vegas Aces and Washington Mystics have something in common as they prepare for Wednesday night's meeting in Washington.,Both teams are coming off high-scoring outings in victories Monday night.,Las Vegas scored 60 first-half points on the way to a 109-83 road victory in Toronto. A'ja Wilson ...
Report: Georgia RB Dante Dowdell injured in accident
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was admitted to an Atlanta hospital with serious injuries following an all-terrain vehicle accident, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Bulldogs head football coach Kirby Smart confirmed to ESPN that Dowdell was injured in the accident near his home in Mississippi.,Dowdell was...