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Yankees avoid sweep with power display against Red Sox
Trent Grisham hit solo homers in consecutive at-bats, Carlos Rodon pitched 5 2/3 innings and the host New York Yankees salvaged the finale of a four-game series with a 7-2 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Sunday night.,The Yankees ended an eight-game losing streak to the Red Sox and moved...
Reports: Eagles bring back OT Fred Johnson via trade with Jags
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson, a member of its Super Bowl championship team last season, from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple media reports on Sunday night.,Johnson, 28, had signed a one-year contract with Jack...
Bill Belichick's debut UNC season will be documented in Hulu series
After an earlier project fell through, there indeed will be a docuseries covering Bill Belichick's first season as North Carolina head football coach this fall.,Belichick, a first-time college coach who won a record six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots, told the team in a clip p...
Reports: Robby Ashford named Wake Forest's starting QB
Well-traveled Robby Ashford has been named the starting quarterback at Wake Forest, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Demon Deacons coach Jake Dickert reportedly announced the news to the team.,Ashford, a former starter at Auburn, beat out DeShawn Purdie for the gig.,Wake Forest opens the sea...
Stewart Cink wins second straight Ally Challenge in playoff
It took a ferocious finish and 55 holes to do it, but Stewart Cink came away with his second straight victory at the Ally Challenge on Sunday in Grand Blanc, Mich.,Cink shot a 4-under-par 68 to finish level with South Africa's Ernie Els, who entered the day as the leader. On the first playoff hole a...
Spencer Steer's homer helps Reds avoid sweep by Diamondbacks
Spencer Steer's three-run homer highlighted a five-run eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds broke a three-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday in Phoenix.,Austin Hays had three hits and an RBI, Steer doubled in addition to his 16th homer, and Noelvi Marte h...
Valkyries snap skid with second-half surge vs. Wings
Veronica Burton poured in 25 points and dished out 13 assists as the Golden State Valkyries ended a three-game losing streak with an 90-81 victory over the Dallas Wings Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The expansion Valkyries (19-18) came in looking to remain on the right side of the playoff, s...
Aryna Sabalenka starts defense of U.S. Open title with solid victory
The first round of a major can be tricky for the world's No. 1 player and defending champion. Especially when it's the last major of the year in New York.,But Aryna Sabalenka made the proceedings look very routine in a 7-5, 6-1 win over Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova in her first match at the U.S. Op...
Christian Rasmussen passes Alex Palou, grabs maiden win at Milwaukee
Alex Palou may have locked up his third straight IndyCar Series championship already, but Christian Rasmussen wasn't fazed when he passed Palou for the lead late in the race and held on to win his first IndyCar title at the Snap-on 250 on Sunday in West Allis, Wis.,Rasmussen, a 25-year-old from Denm...
Report: Chiefs acquiring DT Derrick Nnadi from Jets
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi from the New York Jets, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Per reports, the deal also includes a swap of late-round conditional picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Jets secure a sixth-round pick from the Chiefs while sending back a seventh-round...
Paul Skenes excels as Pirates shut out Rockies
Paul Skenes further bolstered his case for the National League Cy Young Award by tossing seven shutout innings while allowing only three hits to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon.,Skenes (8-9) led the Pirates to their fourth consecutive w...
Aces ride 10-game winning streak into Chicago
The Chicago Sky recently upset the reigning WNBA champions, but pulling off the same feat against the sizzling Las Vegas Aces figures to be a much taller order.,The Aces bring a 10-game winning streak into Monday night's game against the host Sky.,Las Vegas (24-14) has gone from a middling squad to ...
Report: Chiefs acquiring DT Derrick Nnadi
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi from the New York Jets, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Per reports, the deal also includes a swap of late-round conditional picks in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Jets secure a sixth-round pick from the Chiefs while sending back a seventh-round...
Braves place Aaron Bummer on IL, release Erick Fedde
The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday that veteran reliever Aaron Bummer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation and veteran starter Erick Fedde has been released.,To take their spots on the 26-man roster, the Braves added right-handed relievers Wander Suero and Hunter ...
Connor Zilisch lands Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing
Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday.,While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a mult...
Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikings will be the 32-year-old ...
Report: Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City C...
Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum
Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...
Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees
After another win over the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox were unclear about why they are dominating their longest rival.,The Red Sox hope to field more inquiries about getting another victory over the Yankees on Sunday night when the American League East foes conclude a four-game set in New Y...
Reds' Brady Singer to face D-backs' Zac Gallen in key matchup
Cincinnati right-hander Brady Singer and Arizona righty Zac Gallen will meet for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,Their first matchup, in June, could be called a turning point for both teams, especially the Reds.,Although Singer was not around for a decision, the Reds beat...