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Japan’s Rio Takeda, Eri Okayama in command at Women’s Open
Rio Takeda and Eri Okayama of Japan shot matching rounds of 67 to take the lead after one round of the AIG Women's Open on Thursday in Porthcawl, Wales.,Takeda and Okayama are 5 under par after one trip around Royal Porthcawl, and Miyu Yamashita made it an all-Japanese top three on the leaderboard a...

Report: Padres get Royals C Freddy Fermin for two pitchers
The San Diego Padres landed catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitchers Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert, ESPN reported.,Fermin, 30, has spent his entire major league career with the Royals and broke into the major leagues in 2022. In 67 games th...

Reports: Yankees get closer David Bednar from Pirates
The New York Yankees are set to acquire right-handed closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN and the New York Post reported Thursday.,The Pirates will receive three minor leaguers from New York: top catching prospect Rafael Flores, fellow catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanc...

Report: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic meet about new hoops league
NBA superstars LeBron James and Nikola Jokic would form a dominating duo, which is why there was so much interest in their recent get-together in France.,While the meet-up between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets stars was not about forming an on-court partnership, it was about the reported...

Seahawks LT Charles Cross (finger) has surgery, eyes Week 1 return
Seahawks starting left tackle Charles Cross is recovering from finger surgery and hopes to be ready for Week 1, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Cross underwent a procedure Wednesday to repair a dislocated finger on his right hand after initially trying to play through the injury with a splint, p...

Report: Dodgers reacquire RHP Brock Stewart in deal with Twins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to bolster their bullpen with an old friend by landing right-hander Brock Stewart from the Minnesota Twins, ESPN reported Thursday.,The return on the deal to the Twins was not reported.,The Dodgers were expected to acquire bullpen help at the deadline with multiple in...

Fox acquires 1/3 interest in Penske Entertainment, including IndyCar
Fox Sports on Thursday acquired a one-third interest in Penske Entertainment, owner of the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway.,The announcement also included a multi-year extension of IndyCar's media rights deal with Fox.,Financial terms off the deal were not disclosed. A Wall Street Jou...

Colts sign veteran CBs Tre Herndon, Duke Shelley
The Indianapolis Colts addressed their thinning secondary by signing free agent cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Duke Shelley on Thursday.,Indianapolis also placed cornerback David Long Jr. on injured reserve and released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.,In addition to Long's groin injury, the Colts have...

Fever's Sophie Cunningham: Caitlin Clark critics 'dumb as f---'
When it comes to the face of the WNBA and the player taking the league to new heights, the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham minces no words.,Cunningham says critics of teammate Caitlin Clark don't just come from the stands or via social media either. There is a resentment from players in the league...

Mariners GM: Addition of Eugenio Suarez 'incredibly impactful'
The Seattle Mariners are locked in a battle for both the American League West crown and a wild-card berth, and they are banking that third baseman Eugenio Suarez can help them to get there.,The team announced Thursday the official re-acquisition of Suarez, who played with them from 2022-23, from the...
Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday with Lions vs. Chargers. Our Hall of Fame Game expert best betting picks include Detroit -1.5 and under 32.5 points....

Ryan McMahon, Yankees aim to finish series win vs. Rays
The New York Yankees made three trades in the past five days, and general manager Brian Cashman may finish off some more deals before the trade deadline on Thursday.,Ryan McMahon was the first of the acquisitions, and his first few days with the Yankees are going well, putting New York in a position...

Reports: Mariners acquire 3B Eugenio Suarez from D-backs
The Seattle Mariners made a big splash the night before the trade deadline, acquiring slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports.,Arizona reportedly got back three minor-leaguers: first baseman Tyler Locklear and right-hander...

Reds add RHP Zack Littell from Reds in 3-team deal
The Cincinnati Reds continued their aggressive approach to the trade deadline by acquiring right-hander Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday.,The Rays confirmed receiving two minor league pitchers, right-hander Brian Van Belle and left-hander Adam Serwinows...

Iga Swiatek cruises, Naomi Osaka rallies in Montreal second-round play
Making her first appearance since winning Wimbledon 18 days before, No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland breezed past China's Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the National Bank Open in Montreal.,Swiatek needed just 72 minutes to claim the victory as she won 60 percent of ...

Reports: Cubs acquire RHP Michael Soroka from Nationals
The Chicago Cubs bolstered their pitching staff ahead of Thursday's trade deadline by acquiring right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports.,The Cubs are sending two prospects to Washington in return for Soroka: Triple-A outfielder Chri...

Yankees newcomer Ryan McMahon drives home game-winner in 11th
Jazz Chisholm Jr. scored on a single by newcomer Ryan McMahon in the 11th inning as the New York Yankees outlasted the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-4 victory on Wednesday night.,The Yankees won for the third time in the four games by quickly rallying off Kevin Kelly (0-3). Kelly started the inni...

Iga Swiatek cruises, Naomi Osaka rallies in National Bank second-round play
Making her first appearance since winning Wimbledon 18 days before, No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland breezed past China's Guo Hanyu 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the National Bank Open in Montreal.,Swiatek needed just 72 minutes to claim the victory as she won 60 percent of ...

David Fry's HR backs combined 3-hitter as Guardians blank Rockies
David Fry hit a two-run homer and scored two runs, Carlos Santana had an RBI double and six Cleveland pitchers combined for a three-hitter as the Guardians notched a 5-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.,Fry went deep in the first inning against Kyle Freeland (2-11), sco...

Rickie Fowler climbing FedExCup points list, but he seeks more
While professional golf's four majors have come and gone, there's still lots of money and prestige to be earned over the next month.,The PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship, which begins Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., is the final tournament before the $100 million FedExCup Pla...