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Lynx need more than win over Sparks to reach Commissioner's Cup final
The Minnesota Lynx need a victory over the host Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday as well as some help in order to advance to the Commissioner's Cup championship game.,The Lynx (11-3) are tied with the Las Vegas Aces atop the Commissioner's Cup Western Conference standings at 5-1. Because they lost to...
Report: Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges for bad check
Floyd Mayweather allegedly wrote a $200,000 check in December 2024 for a watch in Las Vegas but "had insufficient money, property, or credit" in his account to complete the transaction, so he now faces two felony charges per Nevada court records.,Mayweather, 49, was represented by his counsel on Mon...
Liberty seek eighth straight win when they visit well-rested Sky
The surging New York Liberty started their seven-game winning streak with less than a full complement of contributors.,With the team recently returned to health, the Liberty sense things can be even sharper against the host Chicago Sky on Wednesday -- and beyond.,"Now, we're just feeling a little bi...
Jalen Brunson Won A Title, But He’s Still Not A Top-5 NBA Player
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a championship, but does that make him a top-five NBA player?...
Brooks Koepka to play US Open: 'Excited to be able to hold a golf club again'
Brooks Koepka says his grip strength isn't at 100% due to a nerve injury in his left hand, but it's "good enough" for him to play the U.S. Open this week at a course where he prevailed in 2018.,Koepka withdrew before the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, citing a hand injury. Faced wit...
Cowboys WR George Pickens at mincamp, not participating in drills
Dallas wide receiver George Pickens attended his first offseason practice with the team on Tuesday, after skipping the voluntary portion of the Cowboys' offseason program.,Pickens did not participate in team drills on Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp.,The decision was precautionary, as t...
Report: Garrick Higgo not at U.S. Open, but fired caddie is
Just as he infamously missed his tee time at last month's PGA Championship, Garrick Higgo missed out on the opportunity to compete at this week's U.S. Open.,However, his former caddie Austin Gaugert, who was at the first tee on time, will be in attendance at this week's major at Shinnecock Hills Gol...
Report: Former Bears GM Ryan Pace joins Vikings
Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has joined the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings' front office, ESPN reported Tuesday.,New Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley hired Pace this week as a football adviser, according to the report.,Pace, 49, was the GM for the Bears from 2015-21 before ...
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't participate in minicamp team sessions
Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. won't participate in team drills despite rejoining the team for this week's minicamp.,Head coach Kevin Stefanski shared the news Tuesday, confirming earlier reports that Pearce was back with the team for the camp that runs through Thursday.,Pearce, 22, wa...
Former Blackhawks F Kyle Calder dies at 47
Kyle Calder, a forward who played 10 seasons in the NHL for five different teams, died Monday. He was 47.,The National Hockey League's Alumni Association announced the news Tuesday but did not disclose a cause of death.,"(Calder) earned the respect of teammates, opponents and fans alike through his ...
Adam Scott reflects on 100th straight major start, touts 'focus'
Professional golfers don't set out to have ironman streaks. As Adam Scott once said in 2018, "I am playing all these majors to win them, not just to show up.",But as Scott gets settled at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this week, the Australian has begun to appreciate the milestone he'll clinch Thursday...
Brooks Koepka (hand) on US Open: 'I'm gonna go this week'
Brooks Koepka plans to play in this week's U.S. Open on the heels of withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open due to a hand injury.,Koepka announced his intentions via a text message to Golfweek on Monday night, telling the outlet that "I'm gonna go this week.",A two-time U.S. Open winner and five-tim...
Angels LHP Reid Detmers in a groove ahead of clash with D-backs
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has won just two games this season, but over his past four starts, he has been a pitcher no one wants to face.,Detmers (2-5, 4.00 ERA) will try to help the Angels even their three-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Phoenix. Arizona won 4...
MLB Best Bets Today: Two First Five Innings Plays For Tuesday’s Card
Looking for MLB picks today? Check out two first five innings bets featuring the Athletics and Angels on Tuesday’s card....
Three Teams That Make Sense for Brendan Sorsby in NFL Supplemental Draft
Brendan Sorsby is headed toward the NFL supplemental draft. Here are the teams that make the most sense for the controversial quarterback....
Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates
Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz had two homers and five RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh and leads the majors with eight blasts in June. Overa...
Kyle Whittingham Could Finally Win A National Title At Michigan
Kyle Whittingham built Utah into a powerhouse. Now Michigan may give him the opportunity to win the national championship that eluded him for decades....
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong aims to remain hot vs. Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong will be hard-pressed to hit for the cycle again this season, never mind in reverse order in his first four at-bats as he did Monday night.,But the Chicago Cubs won't mind as long as he maintains the focus he displayed in his final at-bat.,The Cubs will look to build upon a walk-o...
Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Their First Major at the U.S. Open
Tommy Fleetwood, Russell Henley and Si Woo Kim headline a list of golfers who could capture their first major championship at the U.S. Open....
G2 Esports grab final IEM Cologne playoff spot in nail-biter
With one playoff spot left, G2 Esports and Natus Vincere played like two teams on the brink of elimination -- which they were -- providing one of the best matches of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Monday in Germany.,And despite dropping the first map, it was G2 emerging with the win, tak...