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Liberty take down Aces for franchise's second Commissioner's Cup
Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, Breanna Stewart added 25 and the host New York Liberty defeated the Las Vegas Aces -- playing without A'ja Wilson -- to win the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship 93-85 on Tuesday night.,Rookie Pauline Astier added 15 points and four assists, and Stewart posted a ...

Cristopher Sanchez fans 9 in 7 innings as Phillies shut out Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez worked seven strong innings while guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Sanchez (10-3) allowed just three hits and two walks, striking out nine, as he became the first starting pitcher to reach 10 wins this season. He has ...

NBA Cup title game headed to Indy’s Hinkle Fieldhouse in December
After Las Vegas served as the ultimate destination of the first three editions of the NBA Cup, the league is taking the finale of its in-season tournament to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.,The NBA announced Tuesday that the NBA Cup championship game for 2026 will be played at Hinkle on ...
Kawhi Leonard Trade Makes Toronto Raptors Instant Eastern Conference Contenders
The Raptors reunite with Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade, giving Toronto a legitimate chance to compete for the Eastern Conference title....
Ranking the 10 Biggest Sports Moments From June 2026
From the Knicks' NBA championship run to Lionel Messi's World Cup brilliance, here are the 10 biggest sports moments from June 2026....

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...
Pistons Shouldn't Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Struggles
Jalen Duren struggled in the NBA playoffs, but the Pistons should resist trading their young All-NBA center for short-term solutions....
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....

Christian Pulisic ready for full duty as USMNT hit knockout stage
American star Christian Pulisic indicated that he's fit to play 90 minutes -- or even 120 -- when the United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup round of 32 match on Wednesday night at Santa Clara, Calif.,Pulisic rates himself as recovered from the calf injury he sustained on June 12 a...

Report: Bids for some NBA Europe franchises reach $1 billion
Bids for all 12 planned future franchises of the soon-to-launch NBA Europe reached $500 million with some as high as $1 billion, Sportico reported Tuesday.,The NBA intends to launch NBA Europe by 2017, with 12 of the league's 16 teams to be built from the ground up. Bids to own franchises in a dozen...
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....
LeBron James Joining the Warriors Would Tarnish His Retirement Tour
LeBron James may be linked to the Warriors, but a move to Golden State would overshadow the perfect ending to his legendary NBA career....

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...

Aces star A'ja Wilson (ankle) out for Commissioner's Cup final
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been ruled out for the Commissioner's Cup championship game against the host New York Liberty on Tuesday night due to an ankle injury.,The WNBA's first four-time WNBA MVP, Wilson initially was listed as questionable for the game after rolling her right ankle durin...

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez strives to shut down Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen Cristopher Sanchez at his best.,The standout left-hander hopes to return to that level Tuesday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Pirates in the second contest of a four-game set.,Sanchez (9-3, 2.13 ERA) did not allow a run in five starts in May as part of...

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. enters concussion protocol after collision
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed in concussion protocol after exiting New York's home game Monday against the Detroit Tigers following a collision with right fielder Jasson Dominguez.,He was being examined by team physician Christopher Ahmad, the Yankees announced late in the game...

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...

Blazers acquire Ja Morant in 3-player deal with Grizzlies
Ja Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in a trade that ended his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Trail Blazers acquired the two-time All-Star in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers also were rumored to be in discussions to deal for Boston Celtics All-St...

Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits vs. Tigers after collision
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited Monday's game in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers after colliding with right fielder Jasson Dominguez.,With the Yankees trailing 7-0, Hao-Yu Lee hit a pop-up to shallow right field and Chisholm ran back to try and make the catch. D...