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Report: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for record $12.5B
American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking price of $12.5 billion, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the network, the duo purchased controlling interest from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the te...
After rare 3-run win, Yankees focus on fading Mariners again
While the New York Yankees are starting to gain some separation in their bid to hold on to the American League's top wild-card spot, the Seattle Mariners are fading fast.,The Yankees will attempt to produce enough clutch at-bats and widen their lead in the wild-card race on Wednesday night when they...
The GOAT Case for Islam Makhachev: What's Really at Stake at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev can make UFC history and strengthen his GOAT case with a win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15....
Two MLB Best Bets to Consider on Wednesday’s Busy Slate
Looking for MLB best bets today? Here are two top picks for Wednesday’s 15-game slate, including plays on the Rays and Rangers....
D-backs' Merrill Kelly strives to continue mastery of Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was forced to leave his last start with a right hamstring cramp, but it would take more than that to break a date with the Colorado Rockies.,Kelly (8-9, 4.88 ERA) has been dominant against Colorado for five years as he enters a Wednesday afternoon star...
Noemie Brochant's career-high 24 points propel Mercury past Sparks
Noemie Brochant capped a career night helping lead the Phoenix Mercury on a late-game, 8-0 run to surge past the host Los Angeles Sparks, 94-87, on Tuesday.,The rookie Brochant posted career highs of 24 points and five steals, with the last of her swipes putting an exclamation point on the decisive ...
Kyle Karros' game-tying homer helps Rockies edge Diamondbacks
Kyle Karros hit a game-tying homer before leaving with an injury, Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Tuesday in Phoenix to even the three-game series.,Hunter Goodman tripled to lead off the seventh off Kevin Ginkel (5-4) and scor...
Yankees stymie Mariners to 3 hits in win
Ryan McMahon and Trent Grisham each hit two-run singles in the seventh inning by capitalizing on defensive positioning by the Seattle Mariners as the New York Yankees earned a 4-1 victory on Tuesday night.,The Yankees had runners at second and third against reliever Michael Rucker (0-4) after Jazz C...
Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning. ,Ruiz crushed a chest-high fastball that was over the middle of the plate to give Miami a ...
GM: Stephen Curry 'wants to finish his career as a Warrior'
The Golden State Warriors and superstar guard Stephen Curry plan to extend their marriage until Curry retires, team general manager Mike Dunleavy reiterated on Tuesday.,Both sides have previously expressed interest in Curry finishing his career in San Francisco, and little has changed to indicate ei...
Rams WR Puka Nacua exits practice due to groin injury
Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua left a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys early due to injury on Tuesday, with NFL Network reporting Nacua experienced groin soreness.,Head coach Sean McVay offered little about Nacua's status afterward other than he was "not able to finish practice...
Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers released from hospital
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was released from the hospital late Tuesday, the same day he exited the field and joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.,"He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out," Jets coach Aaro...
Judge sides with Little League in Oklahoma eligibility case as details emerge
Tulsa National Little League is back out of the Southwest Region qualifying tournament for the Little League Baseball World Series after a judge in Texas backed the governing body's decision to remove them based on an ineligible player.,On Monday, Little League International removed Tulsa National f...
Brandon Nakashima, Rafael Jodar reach first Masters 1000 semifinal in Montreal
Continuing his impressive performance in Montreal, Brandon Nakashima dominated Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3 in a quarterfinal match on Tuesday at the National Bank Open to advance to his first Masters 1000 semifinal. ,The 25-year-old Nakashima, the No. 28 seed, lost just one service game while serving u...
Yankees place RHP Kervin Castro (elbow) on IL, recall RHP Bradley Hanner
The New York Yankees placed right-handed reliever Kervin Castro on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of right elbow neuritis.,The move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled rookie right-hander Bradley Hanner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Castro, 27, ...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers willing, not eager, to play vs. Packers, Jordan Love
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is willing but nowhere near eager to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers and protege-turned-replacement Jordan Love. ,After the Packers committed to Love suiting up for the game, Rodgers said on Tuesday he would play if head coach Mike...
Woeful Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 others from staff
The Los Angeles Angels, at the bottom of the baseball standings, fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott on Tuesday.,The Angels named Tim Leveque as interim pitching coach and Michael Wuertz as interim bullpen coach.,"After spending time di...
Can the Brewers Beat the Dodgers After Adding Tarik Skubal?
The Brewers have MLB’s best record, but their young rotation faces a massive postseason test with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers looming....
Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback on Tuesday.,Signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. Murray will become the fourth consecutive different quart...
Dodgers vs. Royals Betting Pick: Tuesday August 11 Prediction
The Dodgers host the Royals with Blake Snell returning from the injured list. Here are the best bets for Tuesday’s MLB matchup....