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Police close investigation involving Jets QB Geno Smith
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged for a June incident in which a woman accused him of battery, the Davie, Fla., police department said Tuesday. The investigation is no longer active.,On June 21, a woman called 911, claiming to have been assaulted by Smith at his home. The woma...
Spain blanks favored France to advance to World Cup final
Spain is headed back to the World Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.,Pedro Porro followed Mikel Oyarzabal's penalty in the 22nd minute by doubling the count in the 58th minute.,Spain, ...
France D William Saliba departs with injury, replaced by Maxence LaCroix
France defender William Saliba departed in the first half of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against Spain at Arlington, Texas, with an undisclosed injury.,Saliba sat down near midfield in the 28th minute while taking possession of the ball and was unable to continue. The Arsenal player has struggled ...
England, Argentina anticipate 'special game' in World Cup semifinal
ATLANTA -- England are one win away from their first World Cup final appearance in 60 years.,To get there, all they'll have to do is beat an Argentina side looking to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and '62.,The two sides with a heated World Cup history face off on Wednes...
Report: FIFA to hand out discipline for Cup comments
There has been no shortage of complaining by coaches and players at the 2026 World Cup.,FIFA has definitely taken note, but, just like four years ago after the games in Qatar, the governing body will wait until after the tournament has concluded before sanctioning those who have crossed the line.,Ac...
Folarin Balogun: Red-card reversal 'controversy' distracted USMNT
United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun said Tuesday that his overturned suspension in the World Cup went from elation among his teammates to a sense of uneasiness that impacted the side's final match of the tournament.,In a visit to "CBS Mornings," Balogun described the whirlwind ...
Penguins sign F Nick Robertson to 2-year, $6.5M deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed veteran forward Nick Robertson to a two-year, $6.5 million contract on Tuesday.,Robertson, acquired on July 1 from Toronto for a 2028 fourth-round draft pick, was rewarded for posting a career-high 16 goals and 16 assists in 78 games last year with the Maple Leafs.,A s...
Fleet extend ROY Haley Winn through 2028-29
The Boston Fleet signed reigning Rookie of the Year Haley Winn to a one-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season.,The deal was announced on the defender's 23rd birthday on Tuesday.,Winn was also a finalist for PWHL Defender of the Year honors in 2025-26 after tallying 19 points (five goals...
Red-hot rookie Olivia Miles leads Lynx into clash with Sparks
While pursuing their second winning streak of at least four games this season, the Minnesota Lynx have had a knack for keeping things interesting.,Owner of the league's best record, Minnesota (18-6) seeks a more comfortable showing on Wednesday afternoon when it hosts the Los Angeles Sparks (10-12) ...
Nick Faldo criticizes Bryson DeChambeau's links game
World Golf Hall of Fame member Nick Faldo teed off on Bryson DeChambeau, accusing the two-time major winner of having "zero clue of strategy" for links golf ahead of this week's The Open Championship.,Faldo, 68, who counts three Claret Jugs among his six major titles, said DeChambeau's power-hitting...
Folarin Balogun joins Klutch Sports
Klutch Sports signed United States men's national team breakout star Folarin Balogun, the midfielder who scored three goals and added a controversial red card during the World Cup.,Balogun, who formerly played with Arsenal, has been rumored to be considering a move back to the Premier League followi...
Conor McGregor Should Never Fight in the UFC Again After Latest Injury
Conor McGregor says he plans to return, but after another serious injury, his future may be better suited for boxing than the UFC....
Clemson's 2026 Season Could Define Dabo Swinney's Future
Dabo Swinney enters a pivotal 2026 season as Clemson looks to rebound after a disappointing campaign and return to ACC contention....
MLB All-Star Game Best Bets: Picks, Odds and Predictions for AL vs. NL
Get our best bets for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, including the National League moneyline, first-inning run prop and Bryce Harper MVP....
Best Big Ten 2026 College Football Win Total Future Betting Picks
Check out our favorite Big Ten season win total bets, including Ohio State over 9.5 wins, Penn State under 8.5 and Minnesota over 6.5....
Brown head coach Mike Martin takes assistant job at Michigan
Brown head coach Mike Martin stepped down on Monday to take an assistant coaching job at Michigan.,Brown thanked Martin for "a distinguished 14-year coaching career" in a statement on social media. Michigan also confirmed the move in a news release.,The national champion Wolverines' staff had an ope...
Avalanche sign F Fabian Lysell to 1-year deal
After spending last season in the minors, Fabian Lysell is getting another crack at the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche.,Colorado signed the forward to a one-year contract on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,The Avalanche acquired Lysell from the Boston Bruins on June 27 in exchange for f...
Back home, Norway players saluted, receive audience with king
OSLO, Norway -- Tens of thousands of Norwegian fans gave their national soccer team a heroes' welcome on Monday at the foot of the Royal Palace.,Led by Crown Prince Haakon and most of the Norway squad, the Viking row chant rang out one last time for the World Cup quarterfinalists.,Norway, appearing ...
Kyle Schwarber heavily backed as Home Run Derby favorite
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is a popular favorite ahead of Monday night's Home Run Derby in his home ballpark.,Schwarber opened as the +350 favorite at BetMGM, with his odds shortening further to +310 while being backed by 24.8% of the total bets and 29.1% of all money wagered on th...
All-Star Game starting lineups to play the percentages
The National League will frontload its batting order with left-handed hitters, while the American League will counter with mostly right-handers at the top for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.,National League manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will open the game with potentially...