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Alexander Zverev now No. 2, ahead of injured Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev's back-to-back stellar Grand Slam performances have elevated him to No. 2 in the world behind Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner of Italy.,The ATP rankings revealed Monday have Zverev inching into second ahead of Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, who missed both the French Open and Wimbledon wi...
2026 Home Run Derby Props: Three Best Bets for Monday Night
Looking for Home Run Derby bets? Check out our favorite props featuring Jordan Walker, Junior Caminero and Ben Rice....
Ranking Three No. 2 Wide Receivers Better Than Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs believes he'd be the NFL's best No. 2 receiver, but Tee Higgins, Jameson Williams and George Pickens make a strong case otherwise....
Spain, France meet in 'final before the final' World Cup semi
Spain and France rightly feel that the winner of their semifinal on Tuesday will go on to claim the World Cup.,England and Argentina, who play in the other semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, would disagree but as Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente said of their showdown in Arlington, Texas, "It's not a...
Back on winning track, Tempo out to solve Mystics
With a four-game losing streak behind them, the Toronto Tempo will be out to gather some momentum Tuesday night when they host the Washington Mystics.,The Tempo (10-13) held on to defeat the New York Liberty 93-91 on Sunday in their second of two home games played at Montreal.,The Mystics (11-10) ar...
Slumping Athletics fire pitching coach Scott Emerson
The Athletics fired pitching coach Scott Emerson on Monday after losing 13 of 14 games before the All-Star break.,Emerson, 54, had held the position since June 2017. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will be the interim pitching coach for the rest of the 2026 season.,Playing in hitter-friendly Sutter Health P...
USWNT to face No. 1 Spain in two U.S. friendlies in October
The U.S. Women's National Team will host World No. 1 Spain in two friendlies this October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.,The Americans are the defending Olympic champions and the Spaniards are the defending FIFA Women's World Cup champions.,The teams will tangle on Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washin...
Charlotte signs F Allan Saint-Maximin as designated player
Charlotte FC signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a designated player contract on Monday.,Saint-Maximin, 29, will also occupy an international roster slot and is signed through the 2028-29 season.,He most recently helped Ligue 1 side RC Lens win its first Coupe de France title after his stin...
Home Run Derby 2026 Picks, Odds and Predictions for Monday Night
Get our 2026 MLB Home Run Derby picks, betting odds and predictions, including why Kyle Schwarber is the favorite to win in Philadelphia....
Reds place LHP Nick Lodolo (finger blister) on 15-day injured list
The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a blister on his left index finger.,In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled rookie right-hander Chase Petty from Triple-A Louisville.,Finger blisters have been an issue for Lodolo, who exited S...
Paige Bueckers, Wings rally to earn season sweep of Sky
Paige Bueckers recorded game highs of 22 points and 11 assists to lead the surging Dallas Wings to a gritty 96-91 victory over the visiting Chicago Sky on Sunday night.,Dallas (16-8) won its fifth straight game and swept the season series from Chicago (7-16). The Sky had a double-digit lead in all t...
MLB draft, Day 2: Yankees take Luke Pettitte, son of Andy
A Pettitte could be back in pinstripes before long.,The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the 2026 MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia.,Andy Pettitte was a 22nd-rounder back in 1990...
Holloway-McGregor drives record MMA handle for UFC 329
Max Holloway made quick work of Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Saturday night, but the main event still drove record betting for at least one major sportsbook.,"Conor McGregor-Max Holloway was the most-bet MMA event in BetMGM history," trading manager Alex Rella said. "There was heavy action on McGreg...
Zach Johnson wins Kaulig by 6 for first senior major crown
Zach Johnson birdied his final three holes to finish the Kaulig Companies Championship in style, winning his first senior major title by six strokes on Sunday in Akron, Ohio.,Johnson's 2-under-par 68 was more than enough after he began the final round with a four-shot cushion. He finished at 15-unde...
Braves push across winning run on Cardinals' error
A ninth-inning throwing error by the St. Louis Cardinals' Gold Glove-winning shortstop Masyn Winn allowed the go-ahead run to score, helping lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon.,Jojo Romero (1-3) threw the top of the ninth for the Cardinals, allowing Ozzie Albies' o...
Joey Cantillo whiffs 9 as Guardians sweep Marlins
Brayan Rocchio and Chase DeLauter slugged home runs, and Joey Cantillo struck out nine batters in five innings, leading the Guardians to a 5-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.,Guardians right fielder Kahlil Watson -- Miami's first-round pick in 2021 -- also had a solid game, goin...
Taj Bradley pitches 7 strong innings as Twins down Angels
Taj Bradley tossed seven strong innings, and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third, helping the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.,Bradley (9-3) overcame solo homers by Josh Lowe and rookie Denzer Guzman to win his third straight star...
Mariners beat Rays, avoid winless stay in Florida
Weston Wilson and Randy Arozarena each went deep in Seattle's four-run fourth inning Sunday afternoon, and the Mariners salvaged one win on their six-game Florida road trip by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Having entered Sunday with 12 runs on the road swing, the Mariners ...
Jannik Sinner tops Alexander Zverev for second Wimbledon title
Jannik Sinner found another Wimbledon title waiting on the other side of disappointment in Paris.,The world No. 1 successfully defended his championship at the All England Club on Sunday, rallying past Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam t...
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game with knee injury after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a left knee injury after running into the outfield wall.,Matthews slammed against the wall while trying to catch a Josh Jung fly in the bottom of the first. The ball slipped out o...