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Royals reinstate SS Bobby Witt Jr. from injured list
The Kansas City Royals reinstated star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.,Witt, 26, has been sidelined since experiencing back spasms during a July 20 win against the San Francisco Giants.,Named to his third straight American League All-Star team this year, Witt is bat...
Bijan Robinson's Record Contract Means Jahmyr Gibbs Is About to Get Paid
Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension could pave the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to land a massive new contract with the Detroit Lions....
Georgia HS shooting guard, top-ranked in 2028 class, reclassifies to '27
Georgia high school shooting guard A.J. Williams is jumping a year to reclassify to the recruiting class of 2027. ,Williams attends Eagles Landing Christian Academy in Georgia and emerged from the summer AAU circuit as the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2028. He told ESPN on Tuesday he will instead j...
UFC's Allan Nascimento. 34. dies of apparent heart attack
Flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the UFC announced. He was 34.,"Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene," UFC wrote Monday on X.,"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan's family, friends, te...
Report: U.S. World Cup host cities say FIFA owes them millions
U.S. cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup contend FIFA owes them millions of dollars promised to them, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Four executives from World Cup cities, speaking anonymously, told the outlet that FIFA management told them they would each receive $1 million in "legacy " funds to ...
Commanders sign Fabian Moreau, put Ahkello Witherspoon on retired list
The Washington Commanders welcomed back cornerback Fabian Moreau on Tuesday, signing him to a contract.,Terms were not disclosed by the team for Moreau, who spent his first four seasons in Washington after the team selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.,While Moreau is being added to...
7 MLB Teams That Completely Lost the Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline has passed, and these seven teams could regret failing to make the moves they needed to improve their postseason chances....
ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz bests Rafael Jodar for DC Open title
No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz lifted his first trophy since June 2025 when he swept Spanish up-and-comer Rafael Jodar 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the final of the Mubadala DC Open on Monday afternoon in Washington.,The final was rescheduled to Monday due to inclement weather in the region on Sunday. Both players will...
Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (shoulder) out for season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' National League wild-card aspirations took a hit on Monday with the news that right-hander Mitch Keller will miss the rest of the season due to a teres major muscle injury in his throwing shoulder.,Addressing the media on Monday, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said he...
Twins visit Royals after pair of walk-off losses
Minnesota can attest to how well Randy Dobnak has pitched since he joined Kansas City.,Meanwhile, Twins ace Joe Ryan hopes to end his current rough stretch, which included a loss to Dobnak and the Royals last Wednesday.,Looking to avoid a third straight losing decision, Ryan and the visiting Twins a...
Soaring Red Sox bring new additions into White Sox series
For much of this season, the Boston Red Sox were far from a position to make a splash at the trade deadline.,Boston was at the bottom of the American League East standings as recently as July 6. At that point, the team's streak of eight consecutive series wins had just begun.,Now, the Red Sox open a...
Braves sell off C Joey Bart, OF Eli White before trade deadline
The Atlanta Braves continued selling off pieces before Monday's trade deadline, sending catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox and outfielder Eli White to the Boston Red Sox.,Bart was traded for the second time in six weeks, with Chicago sending right-hander Duncan Davitt to Atlanta in return.,T...
Report: White Sox add C Joey Bart in deal with Braves
Catcher Joey Bart was traded for the second time in six weeks on Monday, with the Atlanta Braves sending him to the Chicago White Sox an hour before the trade deadline, multiple outlets reported.,Chicago will ship right-hander Duncan Davitt to Atlanta in return, according to MLB.com.,The Braves acqu...
Taylor Fritz bests Rafael Jodar for DC Open title
No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz lifted his first trophy since June 2025 when he swept Spanish up-and-comer Rafael Jodar 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the final of the Mubadala DC Open on Monday afternoon in Washington.,The final was rescheduled to Monday due to inclement weather in the region on Sunday. Both players will...
White Sox obtain Rockies CF Brenton Doyle for two prospects
The Chicago White Sox boosted their defense on Monday with the acquisition of Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle.,The American League Central Division leaders sent Triple-A right-hander Mason Adams and teenage shortstop Carlos Vielma to the Rockies.,Doyle, 28, missed two months this seaso...
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday.,Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.,The Blue Jays ar...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 'Time will tell' how long hold-in lasts
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "only time will tell" how long his hold-in lasts at training camp.,Gibbs, 24, missed his fifth consecutive practice Monday as he continues to seek a long-term contract this offseason.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection was spotted on the sideli...
Reports: White Sox set to acquire OF Brenton Doyle from Rockies
The Chicago White Sox are set to bolster their lineup and defense with the addition of Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle in a Monday trade, according to multiple media reports.,The deal, which is reportedly agreed to but pending medical review, would see Colorado acquire right-hander Mason Adams and ...
Texans build depth with veteran LB Sione Takitaki
The Houston Texans bolstered their linebacker depth Monday with the signing of free agent Sione Takitaki.,Takitaki, 31, played his first five campaigns in Cleveland before spending one season each with New England and Minnesota.,He appeared in three games with the Vikings last season and contributed...
White Sox acquire Mets reliever Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets on Monday in exchange for two minor league pitchers.,The White Sox, who entered Monday with a three-game lead in the American League Central, bolstered their bullpen as the cellar-dwelling Mets continued to stockpile pro...