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Playoff hopefuls Toronto, D.C. United out to earn crucial 3 points
With an MLS-high seven draws apiece, D.C. United and Toronto FC are fit to be tied entering their match Saturday in Washington.,While D.C. (4-5-7, 19 points) has played to standoffs in its last three matches, Toronto (3-6-7, 16 points) has done the same in its last two -- both scoreless draws on the...
Jenny Shin breaks out to 5-shot lead at Women's Scottish Open
Jenny Shin raced out to a five-shot lead halfway through the Women's Scottish Open on Friday at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire.,The 33-year-old from South Korea began the day tied for the lead with Lauren Coughlin. Shin proceeded to shoot a 5-under-par 67, which turned out to be the low round of ...
Lucas Herbert finishes strong to maintain large LIV United Kingdom lead
Australia's Lucas Herbert extended his lead to four strokes with another strong showing in the second round of LIV Golf United Kingdom on Friday in Rocester, England.,Herbert, who broke the course record at JCB Golf and Country Club with an 11-under-par 61 on Thursday, followed that with a 6-under s...
Report: Pep Guardiola turns down Italy job
Pep Guardiola turned down Italy's vacant coaching job and remains committed to taking "at least one year" off from the game, ESPN and other outlets reported Friday.,Guardiola stepped down in May after a decorated decade as the manager at Manchester City.,Despite apparent coaching offers from Italy a...
Bryson DeChambeau on Open: 'Right there with the Claret Jug' without penalty
Bryson DeChambeau admitted that he felt like he could have contended for the victory at the Open Championship last weekend if not for a two-shot penalty and a poor performance on one hole.,Speaking after completing the first round of the LIV Golf United Kingdom, DeChambeau's comments were in respons...
SEC notebook: Texas motivated by daily work, not exterior expectations
There may not be a team in college football with more exterior pressure entering the 2026 season than the Texas Longhorns.,After Texas lost in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the 2023 and '24 seasons, last year's squad ended up just outside the CFP despite a season-ending victory o...
Dodgers visit White House, give World Series ring to President Trump
For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a World Series championship with a visit to the White House on Thursday in Washington.,"I'm thrilled to say welcome back to the White House," President Donald Trump said in a Rose Garden gathering, adding, "and maybe I'll see you again...
Tyreek Hill's Injury Update Has Prediction Markets Buzzing
Tyreek Hill shared a concerning update on his knee recovery as prediction markets increasingly favor a return to the Dolphins or retirement....
Lucas Herbert breaks course record in LIV United Kingdom first round
Fresh from a sixth-place finish at the Open Championship, Australia's Lucas Herbert fired an 11-under-par 61 on Thursday to take a three-shot lead after one round of LIV Golf United Kingdom in Rocester, England.,Herbert broke the JCB Golf and Country Club course record by one shot when he birdied No...
Surging White Sox return to comfort of home to face Astros
A timely attack and solid bullpen have helped the American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox match their season high at seven games over .500.,Chicago's bid to keep climbing continues Friday with a visit from the Houston Astros for a three-game series, but the White Sox prefer to take things ...
Surging pitchers kick off series as Cubs visit Pirates
Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones both look to continue torrid stretches Friday when the visiting Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Boyd (6-1, 4.15 ERA) won his fourth straight start on Saturday after allowing just one solo homer and two other hits over six innings in ...
Orlando City get off to fast start in rout of Earthquakes
Antoine Griezmann scored a goal in his MLS debut and Eduard Atuesta recorded three assists to help Orlando City rout the host San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night.,David Brekalo, Ivan Angulo and Braian Ojeda also scored goals as Orlando City played a stellar match in their first contest since...
St. Louis stays hot behind Marcel Hartel's big night
Marcel Hartel delivered a goal and two assists and St. Louis City SC continued their midseason surge with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday at Carson, Calif.,Lukas MacNaughton and Simon Becher also scored goals and Chris Durkin had two assists as St. Louis City extended their un...
Tai Baribo saves D.C. United with late goal to draw with Houston
Tai Baribo's header in the 78th minute allowed D.C. United to escape with a 1-1 away draw against the host Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,D.C. United recorded their only shot on target in the 78th minute, but the long wait ended with Baribo's team-leading ninth goal.,A long throw-in bounced off a scru...
White Sox take another series as Anthony Kay quiets Rangers
Chase Meidroth went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, Andrew Benintendi added two hits and two RBIs and the visiting Chicago White Sox claimed a 4-2 victory against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.,Chicago secured its third straight series victory and a one-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians atop the Americ...
Atlanta United rallies to earn draw with Charlotte
Goals from Elias Baez and Miguel Almiron helped visiting Atlanta United overcome a two-goal deficit against Charlotte FC to secure a come-from-behind 2-2 draw.,Atlanta United (3-10-3, 12 points) lost their last two games and remain five games removed from their last victory. However, the come-from-b...
Tigers' Keider Montero, relief pitchers stifle Cubs
Hao-Yu Lee's three-run home run and a strong outing from starter Keider Montero propelled the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.,The Tigers finished off a 4-2 road trip with the win, taking two of three at the Angels and the Cubs in their first two series after ...
Pavel Bucha, FC Cincinnati edge Whitecaps
Pavel Bucha scored two goals to propel host FC Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday in the teams' return to MLS play.,Kevin Denkey and captain Evander each recorded their team co-leading 10th goal for FC Cincinnati (6-5-5, 23 points), who improved to 5-2-1 at home.,R...
Yankees earn split as Max Fried goes five scoreless vs. Pirates
Max Fried pitched five innings in a stellar return from the injured list and Jasson Dominguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning on Wednesday night as the New York Yankees recorded a 2-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 of a split doubleheader.,New York won for ...
Pirates scratch CF Jake Mangum (foot) for Game 2 vs. Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Jake Mangum was scratched from the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the host New York Yankees due to right foot discomfort.,Mangum was slated to lead off against New York left-hander Max Fried before getting scratched to have his foot examined. Nick G...