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Twins reinstate RHP Zebby Matthews from IL to start vs. Rockies
Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Matthews has been on the injured list with a strained right shoulder since June 8. He made one rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, strikin...
Missouri lands five-star G Jason Crowe Jr., No. 4 in '26
Missouri landed five-star guard Jason Crowe Jr., a consensus top-five player in the Class of 2026. ,Crowe, a 6-foot-3 lefty combo guard from Inglewood (Calif.) High School, widely was considered a cinch for Southern California until Missouri and Kentucky entered the picture earlier in the summer. Th...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Dustin Poirier Leaves UFC With a Legacy No Belt Could Ever Measure
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier faces Max Holloway one last time in a New Orleans homecoming at UFC 318. The cult hero exits MMA as one of the sport’s most beloved warriors....
Frost sign G Marlene Boissonnault to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Frost signed goaltender Marlene Boissonnault to a one-year contract on Friday.,The 28-year-old Canadian originally joined the Frost as a reserve player last March.,"We are thrilled to welcome Marlene back to Saint Paul for the upcoming season," Frost general manager Melissa Caruso said...
Yankees RHP Luis Gil makes another rehab start
New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil continued his rehab with a start for Double-A Somerset on Friday night at Hartford, Conn.,The reigning American League Rookie of the Year is on the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain sustained during spring training. ,Originally expected to return by J...
MLB probe on Guardians' Luis Ortiz extended through Aug. 31
The non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-hander was extended through Aug. 31 amid an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Friday.,The investigation reportedly is related to gambling.,Ortiz was placed on paid leave on July 3 with the intent that it would extend t...
Raiders place DT Christian Wilkins on PUP list
The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list Friday.,Wilkins is working his way back from a season-ending injury to his left foot, suffered in the Raiders' 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 6.,He recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in ...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
MLS Is Keeping Lionel Messi Happy: But What Is the League Getting in Return?
Messi’s move to MLS was billed as a transformational moment. A year later, his growing influence at Inter Miami raises questions about what the league is truly gaining....
Best MLB Bets July 18th: Friday's Top Baseball Betting Picks, Predictions
Looking for MLB betting picks for Friday, July 18? We break down three of the best plays on the board, including the San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals and more....
FC Dallas aim to fare better at home vs. St. Louis City
For FC Dallas, Saturday night's visit from St. Louis City SC could be seen as a good-news, bad-news situation.,The good news: They're playing on their home pitch in Frisco, Texas.,The bad news: They're playing on their home pitch in Frisco, Texas.,Dallas (5-10-7, 22 points) has managed just five poi...
Missouri coach proposes 30 teams for CFP, wants to nix committee
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz floated the notion of a 30-team College Football Playoff while speaking to reporters Thursday on the last day of SEC media days in Atlanta.,"Now you're talking about an opportunity for 30 teams, 30 fanbases to be excited and engaged -- engaged in giving revenue," ...
Marc Leishman calls The Open pace-of-play 'tough to deal with'
Marc Leishman battled difficult conditions to card a 2-over 73 during his first round at The Open Championship in three years, but he admitted frustration with the pace-of-play at Royal Portrush on Thursday.,The Australian also made a thinly-veiled reference to the quicker rounds he regularly plays ...
NCAA places Memphis basketball, softball on probation
The NCAA has placed the University of Memphis athletic department on probation for two years and levied financial penalites because of academic integrity violations in the men's basketball and softball programs.,An NCAA investigation found that an academic counselor paid two softball players to do c...
Chargers WR Mike Williams to retire after 8 seasons
Wide receiver Mike Williams has informed the Los Angeles Chargers that he is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons, the team announced on Thursday.,Williams, 30, was placed on the physically unable to perform list earlier this week.,Injuries have been a common occurrence for Williams since he wa...
Ons Jabeur announces break from tennis
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur said Thursday that she is taking time away from tennis.,Jabeur, 30, made the announcement on social media, saying tennis isn't making her happy.,The Tunisian, who ranked No. 2 in the world on June 27, 2022, currently is No. 71. On the season, she is 15-15 an...