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Matthew Jordan, Peter Uihlein among 20 to qualify for The Open
Englishman Matthew Jordan qualified for his fifth consecutive Open Championship in a sudden-death playoff, while three LIV Golf members also earned their way into the field at Royal Birkdale via final qualifying Tuesday around the United Kingdom.,Four final qualifying sites were staged at Dundonald ...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon ends in defeat to Maya Joint
Serena Williams' singles comeback at Wimbledon was brief as 20-year-old Maya Joint recorded a 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 triumph over the 44-year-old in a first-round match on Centre Court at the All England Club in London.,It was Williams' first match at Wimbledon since losing to Harmony Tan of France in th...
USMNT aiming for historic win vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. Men's National Team haven't won a World Cup knockout match since 2002 nor have they defeated a European side in any competition in more than five years.,For the current squad, it's not about revisiting history but making history when the United States plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round...
World Cup Best Bets Today: Top Picks for France and Mexico
Get the best World Cup betting picks for Tuesday's Round of 32, including Ivory Coast vs. Norway, France vs. Sweden and Mexico vs. Ecuador....
Penguins acquire D Kaedan Korczak from Golden Knights
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon.,Korczak, 25, has scored four goals with 33 assists in 155 career games over parts of five seasons with the Golden Knights. He had three assists in 13 gam...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Nationals vs. Red Sox and Dodgers vs. A's
Check out today's top MLB betting picks featuring the Nationals first five moneyline and Dodgers first five run line with matchup analysis and betting trends....
Austin FC sign Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta
Austin FC signed Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta on Tuesday through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.,The 28-year-old free-agent addition is eligible to make his MLS debut when Austin FC return from the World Cup break on July 22 at home against the Seattle Sounders.,"I'm really excit...
Blues place F Jonathan Drouin on waivers for buyout
The St. Louis Blues placed veteran forward Jonathan Drouin on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract.,Drouin, 31, is signed through the 2026-27 season and carries a cap hit of $4 million. The buyout would reduce the Blues' cap charge to $1.33 million in each of the next two years...
Reports: Mets reach minors deal with Christopher Morel
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/third baseman Christopher Morel, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Morel, 27, was released by the Miami Marlins on Friday.,He signed a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason but never got going with the Marlins. He hit...
TJ Rumfield, Rockies aim to cool off Marlins
Hunter Goodman grabbed the headlines with a three-homer day at Minnesota on Saturday, and the well-earned attention overshadowed what his Colorado teammate is doing.,Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield is riding a 12-game hitting streak and will have a chance to extend it when Colorado faces the Miami...
Mariners ride youth movement into rematch vs. Angels
It would appear the Seattle Mariners' middle infield is set for the foreseeable future.,Second-year second baseman Cole Young went 3-for-3 with two home runs and combined with rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, the team's top prospect, to turn three double plays in a 6-2 victory Monday night against the...
'Resilient' Twins turn to Joe Ryan in effort to take series vs. Astros
The Minnesota Twins were dealt a pair of roster blows before the opener of their three-game series in Houston on Monday, and their collective response to the bad news resonated.,The Twins held on for a 5-4 victory over the Astros for their 11th win in their last 18 games. Minnesota has won four of t...
DHS secretary celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a "happy dance," Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.,The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of their matches in...
Cole Young (2 HRs), George Kirby (8 IP) guide Mariners past Angels
Cole Young hit two home runs and George Kirby pitched eight strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Monday.,Dominic Canzone also went deep for the Mariners, who got back to .500 while snapping a two-game skid.,Zach Neto doubled and homered for the Angel...
Otto Lopez, Griffin Conine homer as Marlins take down Rockies
Otto Lopez homered and doubled, Griffin Conine hit a pinch-hit three-run homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 10-7 in Denver on Monday night.,Javier Sanoja had three hits and Owen Caissie contributed two hits for Miami, which has won all four games against Colorado this season.,San...
Zebby Matthews fires 7 strong innings, Twins hang on to edge Astros
Zebby Matthews recorded his seventh quality start of the season while Josh Bell slugged a two-run homer in the sixth inning, the third of three long balls for the visiting Minnesota Twins, who held on for a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,Matthews (4-5) matched his career high by logg...
Report: Kristaps Porzingis staying with Warriors on 2-yr, $40M deal
The Golden State Warriors signed veteran center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million contract on Monday, Porzingis' agent told ESPN.,The deal includes a player option on the second season.,The Atlanta Hawks traded Porzingis to the Warriors for Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga in February, a...
Reports: Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year, $13.5 million contract
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million deal Monday that prevented him from a becoming a restricted free agent and has an average annual value of $4.5 million, according to NHL.com.,Kesselring, 26, was traded to San Jose from the Buffalo Sabres on June...
Braves, Cardinals ready to put disappointing June behind them
Two teams who have struggled throughout June will try to change their trajectory when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series that begins on Tuesday.,Both teams are 3-7 over their last 10 games and will be happy to turn the calendar. The Braves are 9-13 in June and t...