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Vikings great Jim Marshall dies at 87
Minnesota Vikings great Jim Marshall, an ironman who started 270 consecutive games and played 20 seasons, died Tuesday. He was 87.,A defensive lineman on the legendary "Purple People Eaters" front four, Marshall holds the NFL record for most seasons played by a defender. He started 270 consecutive g...
Nick Kyrgios won't play at Wimbledon due to 'small setback'
Nick Kyrgios will not play at Wimbledon after experiencing a "small setback" as he recovers from a knee injury.,"I've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won't make it back for grass season this year," Kyrgios posted on social media Tuesday. "I know how much you've been looking forw...
Power-surging Cal Raleigh to lead Mariners against Orioles
As Cal Raleigh stepped to the plate this past weekend, chants of "M-V-P! M-V-P!" rang through his home ballpark.,Seattle Mariners fans might have a bit of a bias, but the switch-hitting catcher is building a stronger case by the day.,As the Mariners prepare for a three-game series against the Baltim...
Orioles reinstate OF Colton Cowser after thumb fracture
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list during Monday's off day, while utility man Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.,Cowser, 25, played in just four games this season before he fractured his left thumb diving into first base. He opened the se...
Miguel Angel Jimenez prevails in playoff at Principal Charity Classic
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez birdied the final hole of regulation to force a playoff with Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen and Australia's Cameron Percy, then birdied the same hole in the playoff to win the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday at Wakonda Club in Des Moines, Iowa.,"It was hard," Jimenez said....
Miguel Angel Jimenez holds 2-shot lead in Des Moines
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez carded a 6-under-66 on Saturday to maintain his lead through two rounds of the Principal Charity Classic at Des Moines, Iowa.,Jimenez is sitting at 15-under 129 and stands two shots ahead of Australia's Cameron Percy (67 on Saturday) and three strokes in front of Kevin S...
No. 14 Arthur Fils (back) hopes to return for Wimbledon
Arthur Fils withdrew from one major and could miss another due to a stress fracture in his lower back.,The 14th-ranked Fils bowed out of his third-round match against 17th-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev at the French Open, which was scheduled for Saturday. The Frenchman explained his reasoning, saying...
Miguel Angel Jimenez (63) in front at Principal Charity Classic
Miguel Angel Jimenez used an eagle to punctuate a 9-under-par 63 Friday, enough for a one-shot lead after one round at the Principal Charity Classic in Des Moines, Iowa.,An opening bogey at Wakonda Club didn't throw the Spaniard off his game. After making up for it with a birdie at No. 3, he ran off...
BetBoom, Aurora win tiebreakers at DreamLeague 26
BetBoom Team defeated Talon Esports in a tiebreaker to determine second place and Aurora Gaming took down Gaimin Gladiators in another tiebreaker for the fourth and final playoff berth at DreamLeague Season 26 on Friday.,BetBoom's 2-1 win earned it a ticket directly into the upper-bracket final of t...
A Lim Kim, Angel Yin among 6 tied for U.S. Women's Open lead
Past champion A Lim Kim of South Korea was part of a six-way tie for the lead after one round of the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis.,Kim was joined at 4-under-par 68 by countrywoman Jin Hee Im, Japan's Rio Takeda, Spaniard Julia Lopez Ramirez, Yealimi Noh and Angel Yin.,The...
BetBoom, Talon headed to tiebreaker at DreamLeague 26
BetBoom Team and Talon Esports will meet in a tiebreaker after the sides tied for second at Group Stage 2 at DreamLeague Season 26 on Thursday.,While PARIVISION completed its undefeated run through the seven-round stage by beating Gaimin Gladiators 2-0, BetBoom swept Yakult Brothers 2-0 and Talon di...
Two of AL's worst compare notes when White Sox face Orioles
The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles each have witnessed just enough success to grasp their own possibilities in what otherwise has been a challenging opening two months.,The clubs begin a three-game series Friday night in Baltimore.,Chicago is coming off Wednesday's 9-4 victory against the N...
Report: Orioles set to add John Mabry to coaching staff
Former longtime major league player John Mabry is in discussions with the Baltimore Orioles to become a senior advisor on the staff of interim manager Tony Mansolino, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Mabry, 54, played for 14 major league seasons for eight clubs, including eight seasons for the St. Lo...
Timbers waive D Miguel Araujo
The Portland Timbers waved defender Miguel Araujo on Thursday.,The 30-year-old Peruvian recorded four assists in 25 MLS matches (19 starts) with Portland from 2023-24.,"This decision allows Miguel to focus on his next sporting opportunity and gives us further ability to explore options to strengthen...
MLB purchasing stake in women's pro softball league
Major League Baseball announced an investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League on Thursday.,MLB did not provide specifics, but ESPN reported that it is purchasing an equity stake of "more than 20 percent" in the fledgling women's professional league and also will assist with marketing and c...
DreamLeague 26 playoff chase goes down to last day
Aurora Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators registered crucial wins on Wednesday as they battle for playoff berths at DreamLeague Season 26.,After Aurora Gaming swept Yakult Brothers 2-0 in Group Stage 2, Gaimin Gladiators rallied past Team Liquid 2-1. The winners both improved their records to 3-3, tied fo...
Timbers rally for 2-1 victory over 10-man Rapids
Kevin Kelsy and Antony each scored their fifth league goal after halftime and the Portland Timbers rallied for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night.,Antony's goal in the 59th minute leveled the match while the Timbers (7-4-5, 26 points) and Rapids (6-6-4, 22 points) wer...
Thunder thrash Wolves in Game 5, storm into NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 124-94 home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, finishing off the Western Conference finals in Game 5.,Gilgeous-Alexander added eight assists and seven rebounds as Oklahoma City closed out the best-of-sev...
Angels DFA former All-Star, batting champ Tim Anderson
The Los Angeles Angels have designated shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment as part of several roster moves announced Wednesday.,The team also reinstated right-handed pitcher Robert Stephenson from the 60-day injury list, selected infielder Scott Kingery's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake, optioned...
Mammoth sign D Dmitri Simashev to three-year ELC
Defenseman Dmitri Simashev signed his three-year, entry-level contract with the Utah Mammoth, the team announced Wednesday.,Simashev, 20, was selected by the Arizona Coyotes (now Mammoth) with the sixth overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft.,"We are thrilled to sign Dmitri to an NHL contract," general ...