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Chiefs G Trey Smith signs new deal reportedly worth $94M
The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed a new long-term contract for guard Trey Smith on Tuesday, following reports that the sides were finalizing a four-year, $94 million extension.,The Chiefs did not reveal financial terms, but NFL Network and The Athletic reported the deal includes $70 million guarantee...
Dynamo begin key stretch with visit from Whitecaps
Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen said his team is living on the edge.,The Dynamo fell off that edge Saturday night at Real Salt Lake when they gave up a set-piece goal late in the first half that held up in a 1-0 loss, which put them out of the Western Conference playoff table.,That makes Wednesday ni...
Houston Dynamo begin key stretch with visit from Vancouver Whitecaps
Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen said his team is living on the edge.,The Dynamo fell off that edge Saturday night at Real Salt Lake when they gave up a set-piece goal late in the first half that held up in a 1-0 loss, which put them out of the Western Conference playoff table.,That makes Wednesday ni...
D.C. United facing plenty of adversity ahead of Charlotte trip
A week after struggling D.C. United fired coach Troy Lesesne, the team remains in flux as it heads to Charlotte FC for a midweek match on Wednesday night.,Interim coach Kevin Flanagan remains in charge as D.C. is poised to make Rene Weiler its next coach, according to multiple reports.,With Weiler i...
WTA roundup: French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson cruises in Hamburg
The top two seeds easily advanced, but fourth-seeded Nuria Parrizas Diaz had to retire in the third set as opening round action continued in the first round of the Unicredit Iasi Open on Tuesday in Romania.,Top-seeded Elina Avanesyan of Armenia defeated Romanian Andreea Prisacariu, 6-3, 6-3 while No...
Atlanta United make long-awaited return home to face Fire
Playing in front of their home fans for the first time in nearly two months, Atlanta United will look to snap a five-game winless stretch against the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.,Atlanta (4-10-7, 19 points) last played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on May 28, which also coincides with its last victor...
WTA: French Open semifinalist Lois Boisson cruises in first round of Hamburg Open
Unicredit Iasi Open,The top two seeds easily advanced, but fourth-seeded Nuria Parrizas Diaz had to retire in the third set as opening round action continued in the first round of the Unicredit Iasi Open.,Top-seeded Elina Avanesyan of Armenia defeated Romanian Andreea Prisacariu, 6-3, 6-3 while No. ...
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu headline WNBA All-Star 3-point contest
The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and the New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu highlight the field for the 3-point contest that will take place Friday on the opening day of WNBA All-Star weekend.,The All-Star festivities are taking place in Clark's home arena at Indianapolis. There also will be a skil...
Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 LB in 2026 class, commits to Texas
Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Texas on Tuesday.,Appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show," the five-star prospect chose the Longhorns over finalists Clemson, Oregon and presumptive favorite Georgia.,Atkinson, who plays at Grayson High School in Loganville, ...
Report: Chiefs G Trey Smith gets 4-year, $94M deal
The Kansas City Chiefs and franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith are finalizing a four-year, $94 million extension, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The deal reportedly includes $70 million guaranteed for Smith, 26, the highest-paid guard in the league.,A Pro Bowl selection at right guard in 2024, Smith wa...
St. Louis City acquire Senegalese D Fallou Fall
St. Louis City SC acquired defender Fallou Fall from Norwegian top-flight side Fredrikstad FK on Tuesday.,The 21-year-old Senegalese center-back is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029. ,He will occupy an U22 Initiative roster slot and be eligible to join St. Louis when the secondary transfer...
Six players added to MLS All-Star Game roster
Head coach Nico Estevez added six MLS players to his roster Tuesday for the July 23 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars in Austin, Texas.,Estevez, the head coach for host Austin FC, selected forwards Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) and Marco Pasalic (Orlando City) and midfielders Cristian Espino...
Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (oblique) on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.,The move is retroactive to Friday, with Lorenzen last pitching July 6 when he dominated with seven scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while allowing two hits.,Lo...
Eli Willits, 17, tabbed first by Nats; two college pitchers follow in MLB draft
ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.,A week after general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were fired amidst the franchise's sixth ...
Marcel Hartel (2 goals) lifts St. Louis past Timbers for rare victory
Marcel Hartel's second-half brace on Sunday night enabled St. Louis City SC to win for just the second time in four months as they rallied for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers.,Trailing 1-0 in the 54th minute, St. Louis (4-12-6, 18 points) equalized through Hartel. He won a loose bal...
17-year old Eli Willits tabbed first by Nats; two college pitchers follow in MLB draft
ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.,A week after general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were fired amidst the franchise's sixth ...
Guardians rally to defeat White Sox in extra innings
Steven Kwan hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to edge the host Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Sunday.,Kyle Manzardo smacked a three-run home run and Brayan Rocchio had two hits for the Guardians, who won three of four in the weekend series and enters the Al...
Grace Kim tops Jeeno Thitikul in playoff to win Evian Championship
Australian Grace Kim saved her best for last as she won her first major title at the Evian Championship on Sunday in Evian-les-Bains, France. ,After spinning her wheels through the first 14 holes -- an eagle, two birdies, two bogeys, a double bogey and eight pars -- Kim ended her round with birdies ...
Mets expect to have LHP Sean Manaea for series finale against Royals
Left-hander Sean Manaea finally appears set to make his season debut for the New York Mets.,Expected to piggy-back off starter Clay Holmes, Manaea looks to help the visiting Mets complete a three-game sweep Sunday of the host Kansas City Royals, who must be more opportunistic in this finale.,Manaea ...
Guardians carry momentum into series finale vs. White Sox
After hitting their season's low point a week ago, the Cleveland Guardians have reversed course in impressive fashion.,With one game remaining before the All-Star break, the Guardians now find themselves trending upward. They'll look to maintain their momentum in the finale of a four-game series aga...