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Guardians trade for Giants RHP Alex Cobb
The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later.,Cobb, 36, has not pitched in a major league game this season following offseason surgery on his left hip. In ...
Why to Watch 2024 NFL Preseason
The NFL Preseason is oftentimes underwhelming, but this year, there's plenty of storylines and reason to turn into the preseason....
Simone Biles, Team USA dominate, claim women's gymnastics gold
Simone Biles was nearly flawless to lift Team USA to gold for the fourth time in women's gymnastics, capping a dramatic rebound from disappointment at the Tokyo Games.,Biles, who started with a 14.9 on the vault, set the record for most Olympic medals by an American gymnast. She punctuated the team ...
Three Biggest Threats To Kansas City Chiefs AFC Throne
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their third straight Super Bowl championship, but they need to win the AFC first. These three teams pose as their biggest threat....
We’re Probably Not Seeing Aaron Rodgers This Preseason
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to play in the preseason. But let's be honest with ourselves, he's not playing....
Women's favorites melt in Paris; Germans have their day
PARIS -- American Coco Gauff's hopes of singles gold at the Olympics evaporated in the third round in a 7-6 (7), 6-2 to defeat at the hands of Croatia's Donna Vekic in furnace-like conditions at Roland Garros on Tuesday.,Defending Olympic champion Alexander Zverev kept cool in soaring temperatures t...
Team USA not sleeping on Cinderella South Sudan
South Sudan struck something more than "appropriate fear" in Team USA when they played in London this month.,The first-time Olympic qualifiers held the lead late in the fourth quarter with a chance to upend the U.S. before LeBron James' heroics in the 101-100 exhibition victory.,The teams meet again...
Racing move F Kirsten Wright to season-ending injury list
Racing Louisville moved forward Kirsten Wright to the season-ending injury list on Tuesday.,Wright, who suffered a knee injury in the preseason, initially landed on the 45-day injured list in April.,"I am devastated that my injury has not yet let me return to play, but as I continue my rehab, I will...
Dak Prescott in Driver's Seat During Contract Negotiations With Dallas Cowboys
Now that Tua Tagovailoa and Jordan Love have been extended, Dak Prescott can feel comfortable about his looming contract situation with the Dallas Cowboys....
Tuesday July 30 Best MLB Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB trade deadline is tonight at 6 p.m. Eastern, but that won't stop us from locking in our top betting picks and predictions for July 30th's MLB slate of games....
COVID spread in Paris forcing athletes to mask, drop out of competition
PARIS -- Three years after the Tokyo Olympics were held amid strict precautions and with no fans because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has forced athletes to withdraw from events and has others donning masks once again at the Paris Games.,Several athletes have tested positive, including...
Croatia's Donna Vekic downs Coco Gauff in Paris
PARIS -- American Coco Gauff's hopes of singles gold at the Olympics evaporated in the third round in a 7-6(7), 6-2 to defeat at the hands of Croatia's Donna Vekic in furnace-like conditions at Roland Garros on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old United States' second seed held a 5-2 lead in the opening set bu...
Rangers bid to pick up steam in encounter vs. Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers are overhauling their roster with multiple moves as Tuesday's trade deadline nears.,Meanwhile, they are playing a three-game series that continues Tuesday, with the host Cardinals starting Lance Lynn (5-4, 4.17 ERA) and the Rangers countering with fellow rig...
Brewers add RHP Frankie Montas in deal with Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their rotation on Monday, acquiring right-hander Frankie Montas from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multiple media reports.,Milwaukee reportedly sent right-hander Jakob Junis and outfielder Joey Wiemer in the deal.,Montas, 31, is 4-8 with a 5.01 ERA through 19 star...
Spirit, HEROIC among winners on first day of BLAST Fall Groups
Team Spirit, HEROIC, Team Vitality and Astralis kicked off the BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2024 with wins on the first day of group stage competition Monday in Copenhagen.,Spirit swept OG 2-0 and HEROIC did the same to Complexity Gaming in Group A opening matches. In Group B, Astralis beat Team Falco...
Team USA makes women's rugby final four; Canada stuns France
PARIS -- Canada brought the Stade de France Olympic party to a shuddering halt when they stunned France 19-14 on Monday to set up a women's rugby sevens semifinal with Australia.,In the other semifinal, New Zealand, who posted a record 55-5 victory over China, will play the United States after they ...
U.S. women’s hoops on target for eighth gold after beating Japan
VILLENEVE-D'ASCQ, France -- The United States romped to a resounding 102-76 victory over Japan in the women's basketball tournament at the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Monday, demonstrating that the defending champions are positioned to make a strong push for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal....
Italy's Thomas Ceccon denies American Ryan Murphy in 100 backstroke
PARIS -- World record holder Thomas Ceccon of Italy made a thrilling late surge to claim the men's 100 backstroke gold at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,The former world champion touched the wall in exactly 52 seconds, edging China's silver medalist Xu Jiayu by 0.32 of a second at La Defense Arena.,A...
Australian Mollie O'Callaghan grabs gold from teammate Ariarne Titmus
PARIS -- Australia's red-headed rocket Mollie O'Callaghan upset teammate and defending champion Ariarne Titmus to claim gold in the women's 200 meters freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,O'Callaghan stopped the clock in an Olympic record 1:53.27 at La Defense Arena, 0.54 seconds ahead of Titm...
Alabama's Jalen Milroe, Georgia's Carson Beck on Maxwell Award Watch List
Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe of Alabama and Carson Beck of Georgia are among five returning semifinalists on the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List for outstanding player in college football.,The list of 80 players, released Monday by the Maxwell Football Club, includes three other 2023 semifinalists: Liber...