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Jets release CB Tae Hayes following marijuana arrest
The New York Jets released cornerback Tae Hayes on Monday following his weekend arrest for marijuana possession.,Hayes, 26, was charged with a second-degree misdemeanor early Sunday morning in Morgan County, Alabama.,He appeared in one game for the Jets in 2023, tallying two tackles in a Week 6 win ...
Twins looking to strike down Diamondbacks
Joe Ryan will attempt to continue the streak of dominant Minnesota pitching performances when the Twins face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at Phoenix.,Bailey Ober retired the final 17 batters during a complete-game victory against Oakland on Saturday ...
Mariners reinstate 2B Jorge Polanco from injured list
The Seattle Mariners reinstated second baseman Jorge Polanco from the injured list and sent fellow infielder Tyler Locklear back to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.,Polanco, 30, landed on the 10-day IL on May 27 with a right hamstring strain. He is batting .195 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 46 games ...
Dearica Hamby replaces Cameron Brink on U.S. 3x3 team
Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks has been named to the 2024 USA 3x3 women's national team, replacing the injured Cameron Brink at the 2024 Paris Olympics.,USA Basketball announced her addition to the four-person team on Monday. She will team with Cierra Burdick, Rhyne Howard and Hailey Van Li...
Austin FC acquire Ukrainian D Oleksandr Svatok
Austin FC announced the acquisition of Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Svatok on Monday.,The 29-year-old center back arrives from Ukrainian Premier League side SC Dnipro-1.,"Oleksandr is a defender who has consistently shown a great deal of leadership during many years with his previous clubs," Austin ...
Trail Blazers add 2 assistant coaches to bench
The Portland Trail Blazers added assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming to coach Chauncey Billups' staff on Monday.,Bjorkgren, 49, has coached in the NBA since 2015 when he was hired as an assistant with the Phoenix Suns, followed by a stint with the Toronto Raptors. He served as the hea...
Panthers F Kyle Okposo gets nod for Game 7 vs. Oilers
Kyle Okposo spent most of the season looking up in the standings from his position with the Buffalo Sabres, but thanks to a trade-deadline move, he's now playing for a chance to win the Stanley Cup for the first time.,Panthers coach Paul Maurice made a "solely hockey based" decision to put Okposo in...
Luka Doncic arrives for duty with Slovenian national team
Luka Doncic reported to duty Monday with the Slovenian men's national team, which is seeking to qualify for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.,Despite a grueling NBA season and injuries that hampered Doncic during the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks superstar intends to play in the Olympic Qualifyi...
4-star edge Zion Grady commits to Ohio State
Ohio State reached deep into Southeastern Conference territory on Monday, gaining the commitment of four-star edge rusher Zion Grady in the Class of 2025.,Grady is from Enterprise, Ala., and is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 6 edge rusher and No. 66 overall player in the class.,The 6-f...
Ed Policy named CEO-in-waiting of Packers
Ed Policy was named the next president of the Green Bay Packers on Monday.,The team's board of directors unanimously selected Policy for the job from a large pool of candidates. He also will hold the titles of chairman of the board and CEO and will assume the roles in July 2025 upon the retirement o...
Reports: Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B. Bickerstaff, fired by the Cavs last month after three straight winning seasons. The Cavs decided on Atkinson over New Orlean...
Monday June 24 Best Sports Betting Picks For Stanley Cup Final Game 7 & Soccer Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and Copa America....
2024 MLB All-Star Game National League Ballot: Who Should Be Voted In?
We built out the perfect 2024 MLB All-Star Game ballot for the National League, headlined by Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper....
After avoiding an injury scare, Angels take on Athletics
Zach Neto is expected to be in the starting lineup Monday when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series against the Oakland A's in Anaheim, Calif.,Neto hurt his left calf on Saturday against the Dodgers, first when he fouled a ball off his lower leg, and then later in the game when trying to...
Noah Lyles, Kendall Ellis both headed to Olympics for 2nd time
Noah Lyles will be headed to the Olympics for the second time after winning the men's 100-meter on Sunday at the U.S. Olympic track & field trials in Eugene, Ore. ,Lyles logged a time of 9.83 to best second-place finisher Kenny Bednarek (9.87) and third-place finisher Fred Kerley (9.88) to secure a ...
Mets closer Edwin Diaz faces 10-game suspension after ejection
Mets closer Edwin Diaz is facing a 10-game suspension after he was ejected in the ninth inning of New York's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night following a routine check for foreign substances. ,Diaz was ejected by crew chief Vic Carapazza before throwing a single pitch after Carapazza ch...
Bobby Finke will defend Tokyo gold in 1500m freestyle
Bobby Finke, who earned a gold medal in the 1500m freestyle four years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, will have the opportunity to defend his title in the event after winning the qualifying final in Indianapolis Sunday.,Finke finished 12 seconds ahead of the field and will compete in Paris in the 800m f...
G2 Stride wins Rocket League Championship Series Major 2
G2 Stride sailed to victory at the 2024 Rocket League Championship Series' Major 2, defeating Team Falcons 4-1 in the grand final on Sunday in London.,The semifinals and finals were contested Sunday at the Copper Box Arena, with G2 Stride overcoming FURIA Esports and Team Falcons rallying past Gentl...
Cubs place RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right forearm strain.,In a corresponding move, the Cubs recalled left-hander Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa.,Leiter, 33, has allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings in his last four appearances to ra...
Padraig Harrington avoids trouble, wins third straight Dick's Open
Irishman Padraig Harrington carded 33 on the front nine, then held on to win his third consecutive Dick's Open by one shot on Sunday in Endicott, N.Y.,"Well, I thought when you win three of these you get a Dick's superstore," Harrington quipped about the event's title sponsor, a chain of sporting go...