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Pro wrestling pioneer Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, who helped to transform professional wrestling from sports to entertainment, died Thursday morning at 71.,TMZ Sports first reported the story, with WWE and Florida police later confirming the news of the former wrestler's death.,"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has ...
Titans sign veteran OLB Jihad Ward
The Tennessee Titans signed veteran outside linebacker Jihad Ward on Thursday.,Ward, 31, played in all 17 games (two starts) for the Minnesota Vikings last season.,He has 19 sacks, 168 tackles and five fumble recoveries in 119 career games (37 starts) with six NFL teams.,The then-Oakland Raiders pic...
No timetable for Caitlin Clark's return to Fever
When Caitlin Clark is ready to return from her third injury of the season, the Indiana Fever plan to share the news.,Until then, Clark is out -- including Thursday's home game with the Las Vegas Aces -- until further notice with no timetable for her return from a right groin injury.,Clark has played...
NYCFC D Thiago Martins recovering from knee surgery
New York City FC defender Thiago Martins will miss four-to-six weeks after knee surgery, the club said Thursday.,The 30-year-old Brazilian is expected to make a full recovery.,NYCFC did not provide details on when the injury occurred or the exact nature of the procedure.,He has one assist in 22 MLS ...
Stefanos Tsitsipas splits with coach Goran Ivanisevic
Stefanos Tsitsipas announced a split with coach Goran Ivanisevic on Thursday after less than two months together.,Their partnership began on May 29 following Tsitsipas' second-round exit at the French Open.,"Working with Goran Ivanisevic was brief but an intense experience and a truly valuable chapt...
NYCFC bid to trek on high note vs. Petar Musa, FC Dallas
New York City FC will conclude a four-game road trip when they square off with FC Dallas on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.,NYCFC (10-8-5, 35 points) will travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on the heels of a 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, a result that gave them points in three ...
Orlando City SC look to build steam in clash vs. Crew
With a four-match winless streak behind them, Orlando City SC will look to climb the MLS standings beginning Friday night at the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (10-6-8, 38 points) believe a 2-1 victory over New England on Saturday will serve as momentum heading into the final 10 matches of the season.,"Th...
Division leaders clash as Blue Jays, Tigers begin series
The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers each have 60 victories, but the two division leaders have been heading in opposite directions.,The Blue Jays have won five of their six games since the All-Star break, opening up a four-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the American League E...
Colson Montgomery drives in five as White Sox overtake Rays
Rookie Colson Montgomery hit a three-run homer and a go-ahead, two-run double, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for an 11-9 win against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.,Reliever Jordan Leasure (3-5) tossed a scoreless seventh for the White Sox, who took two of three in the series and have wo...
ATP roundup: Top seed falls in Croatia; Taylor Fritz cruises in D.C.
Spain's Carlos Taberner lost a first-set tiebreaker to Francisco Cerundolo, then rallied to pull off a 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-5 upset over the top-seeded Argentinian to highlight Plava Laguna Croatia Open second-round action Wednesday in Umag, Croatia.,Cerundolo reeled off 50 winners compared to Taberner's...
Tigers star LHP Tarik Skubal placed on paternity list
Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list Wednesday with his wife close to giving birth to the couple's second child.,Skubal is slated to start Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. A player can miss three games while on the list.,"It'll be a thre...
UGA 4-star commit Chace Calicut charged in connection with shooting
Chace Calicut, a four-star safety committed to the University of Georgia, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an alleged shooting on July 6 in Houston, according to multiple media outlets.,Calicut, a rising senior at Houston North Shore High School who co...
Jannik Sinner rehires fitness coach who played role in doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach just under a year after firing him for his role in his doping case.,Sinner, the reigning Wimbledon champion, parted ways with Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi following the investigation into his two positive tests for c...
Chandler Simpson, Rays try to run into series win vs. White Sox
Chandler Simpson is keeping it simple.,The Tampa Bay Rays rookie speedster knows what is expected of him, and he's doing his best to deliver.,Fresh off recording three stolen bases, Simpson will look for an encore on Wednesday when the Rays vie to win the rubber match of the three-game series agains...
Matthew Boyd, Cubs blank Royals, ruin Rich Hill's return to majors
Matthew Boyd pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs spoiled 45-year-old Rich Hill's return to the major leagues with a 6-0 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Boyd (11-3) extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings while allowing four hits with one walk and six strikeo...
Rays bolt ahead with four runs in second, hold off White Sox
Jose Caballero slapped a two-run single to highlight a four-run second inning, fueling the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Caballero had two of his team's five hits and rookie Chandler Simpson stole three bases for the Rays, who snapped a modest two-game s...
Colorado's NWSL club unveils name: Denver Summit FC
Colorado's NWSL expansion franchise was officially introduced as Denver Summit FC on Tuesday.,The league's 16th team unveiled its name, crest, colors and branding ahead of its 2026 debut.,Denver Summit received the most first-place votes from fans, beating out Denver Peak FC, Colorado 14ers FC, Denv...
Commissioner bullish on ACC's future with lawsuits settled
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips said Tuesday he's never felt better about his league's future.,"We want to take another step this year," he said at the ACC Kickoff media days in Charlotte. "The league is situated nicely right now.",Phillips' sunny outlook was boosted by the recen...
Minnesota loans D Devin Padelford to St. Louis City
Minnesota United loaned homegrown defender Devin Padelford to St. Louis City for the remainder of the season, the Western Conference clubs announced Tuesday.,In exchange, Minnesota will receive a third-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.,Padelford, 22, has one goal and one assist in 36 MLS matche...
Angel City FC sign German D Sara Doorsoun
Angel City FC signed veteran German defender Sara Doorsoun to a contract through 2026 on Tuesday.,She was acquired from Frauen-Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed transfer fee and will occupy an international roster slot.,Doorsoun, 33, scored eight goals in 88 matches with Eintrac...