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Fire name Vanja Cernivec as first general manager
The expansion Portland Fire announced Monday they have hired Golden State Valkyries executive Vanja Cernivec as their first general manager.,Cernivec helped to build the expansion Valkyries into the most successful expansion team in WNBA history.,The Valkyries entered Monday at 19-18 and in seventh ...

Daniil Medvedev's latest meltdown includes ban for photographer
Daniil Medvedev's greatest victory came under the New York spotlight when he won the 2021 U.S. Open, the only major title of his career.,It also will be remembered as the site of one of his most talked-about defeats.,The No. 13 seed Medvedev dropped his third consecutive first-round match at a major...
Toronto Blue Jays Just Found Their Playoff Ace in Shane Bieber
Shane Bieber made his Blue Jays debut after a blockbuster trade with Cleveland, striking out nine in six scoreless innings. Toronto might have found its ace for an MLB Playoff run....
Netflix Is Serving Us Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Tank Davis, Whether Boxing Likes It or Not
Jake Paul will face Gervonta “Tank” Davis in an exhibition bout November 15 in Atlanta, streamed on Netflix. Here’s what the matchup really means....

Alejandro Kirk drives in three as Blue Jays defeat Pirates
Alejandro Kirk hit a home run and finished with three hits and three RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,George Springer belted his 20th home run of the season, a two-run blast in the second inning off Pirates starter Mitch Keller (5...
Fantasy Football 2025: The Best Draft Mistakes to Exploit From ESPN’s Experts
ESPN’s 30th anniversary fantasy football draft was filled with mistakes. Here are 10 players picked too early or too late — and how to ace your fantasy draft....
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Share Cryptic Instagram Posts, Sparking Reunion Rumors
LeBron James and Anthony Davis posted the same cryptic Instagram message, leaving NBA fans to wonder if a reunion could be in the works after a tremendously weird offseason....
Stephen A. Smith Urges LeBron James to End Career With Cleveland Cavaliers
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James should leave Los Angeles and finish his NBA career in Cleveland, arguing the Cavs give him a better shot at a championship....
Top 10 NFL Rookies to Watch in the 2025 Preseason
Want to know which NFL rookies are turning heads in training camp? Here are 10 players to watch closely in the 2025 preseason....

Orioles activate INF/OF Vidal Brujan, LHP Cade Povich
The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan after he was claimed off waivers Sunday and brought back left-hander Cade Povich from the injured list.,In corresponding moves, the Orioles optioned right-hander Houston Roth and outfielder Jordyn Adams to Triple-A Norfolk.,Brujan, 27...

Reds activate OF TJ Friedl for Speedway Classic
The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder TJ Friedl from the restricted list in advance of Saturday's Speedway Classic on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves at Bristol, Tenn.,Friedl had first been on the paternity list for the birth of his child then moved to the restricted list to get one more day ...
Winners of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Padres, Blue Jays, Mariners, & More
The Padres, Blue Jays, and Mariners were among the biggest winners of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, making bold moves to chase a World Series. Check out our other winners....

Reds acquire IF/OF Miguel Andujar from A's
The Cincinnati Reds just beat the trade deadline on Thursday, dealing minor league right-handed pitcher Kenya Huggins to the Athletics in exchange for Miguel Andujar.,In a corresponding move, the Reds also transferred left-handed pitcher Wade Miley to the 60-day injured list.,Primarily a third basem...

Angels acquire Ps Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nationals
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals.,Left-hander Jake Eder and fellow minor leaguer Sam Brown, a first baseman and outfielder, are heading to the Nationals in the trade.,Also on ...

Cubs designate INF/OF Vidal Brujan for assignment
The Chicago Cubs designated utilityman Vidal Brujan for assignment ahead of Wednesday afternoon's series finale in Milwaukee.,Brujan, 27, is hitting .222 with three RBIs in 36 games this season, his first with Chicago following a December trade with the Miami Marlins.,Defensively, Brujan has played ...

First-place Blue Jays hope to avoid sweep vs. Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays have suddenly fallen into a rut.,And while they took one of Baltimore's players in a trade this week, they haven't been able to beat the Orioles.,The teams face off again Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series.,The Blue Jays have dropped four consecutive games ...

Saniyah Hall, No. 1 recruit in 2026, commits to USC
Saniyah Hall, considered the No. 1 prospect in the women's basketball Class of 2026, committed to Southern California on Friday.,"I would say it felt like home," Hall said in her announcement on ESPN. "The girls there are so fun to be around. The coaches ... have high support, but (head coach Lindsa...

Austin FC sign Serbian D Mateja Djordjevic
Austin FC acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic on a free transfer Thursday from a top-flight club in his native Serbia.,Djordjevic, 22, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.,"Mateja is a highly-rated defender who, at a young age, has already gain...
Luka Doncic Embraces Leadership Role as Lakers Shift Focus Beyond LeBron
Luka Doncic is taking the reins in Los Angeles, transforming the Lakers' identity as LeBron James nears the end of his legendary career....

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...