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Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants Return Comes With Plenty of Questions
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants, but questions remain about his production, health and role entering the 2026 NFL season....
Twins vs. Guardians Prediction: Best Bets for Tuesday's AL Central Showdown
Get our Twins vs. Guardians prediction, best bets and odds as Parker Messick leads Cleveland against Minnesota at Progressive Field....
Mired in 'rough' stretch, Padres' Walker Buehler seeks to bounce back vs. Braves
Two pitchers with a lot to prove will face off on Tuesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres in the second contest of a four-game series.,The Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Monday for their first victory in four tries against the Padres this season.,San Diego will send Walk...
Yankees strive to keep riding Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s bat
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s power has been a key to the New York Yankees' past two victories.,And after the best game of Chisholm's inconsistent season, the Yankees will seek a third straight win Tuesday night when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates, though heavy rain is expected for the New York area.,New Yo...
Three-run inning carries Athletics past host Diamondbacks
Jeff McNeil delivered a tiebreaking pinch-hit, two-run single during a three-run seventh inning and the Athletics' bullpen made it stand up in a 5-2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Monday night.,Tommy White went 4-for-5 with a run scored in his third major league game to hel...
Remarkable finish helps Mystics snap Valkyries' 9-game win streak
Kiki Iriafen and Shakira Austin combined for 38 points and 27 rebounds, both recording double-doubles, and the Washington Mystics scored 13 consecutive points down the stretch to end the Golden State Valkyries' nine-game winning streak with a 90-82 triumph Monday night in San Francisco.,Iriafen fini...
Washington gets to Kyle Freeland early, takes down Rockies
CJ Abrams homered for the second straight game, one of three home runs for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in Denver on Monday night.,Jacob Young also went deep and finished with three hits, Curtis Mead contributed three hits, and Andres Chaparro hit his fourth home run f...
Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two home runs power Yankees over Pirates
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice as the New York Yankees produced one of their better showings at home of late in an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.,The Yankees won for the third time in their past 12 home games. New York scored its most runs in a home game since a 10-5 victo...
Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,The Rockies received a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek.,Halvorsen, 26, is 0-1 with a 4.74 ERA in 21 relief appearances for the Rocki...
Fresh off extension, Connor Bedard eyes Blackhawks' playoff return
Connor Bedard doesn't know exactly what he'll be able to do physically when the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp in the fall.,The young star forward is sure of one thing, though. Chicago is interested in nothing other than getting back to the playoffs for the first time since the turn of the de...
Report: NFL analyst Ryan Clark laid off by ESPN
In the first of another round of layoffs at ESPN, the network parted ways with NFL analyst and former NFL standout Ryan Clark on Monday.,The move occurred as Clark, who has been with ESPN for 11 years, was on the air during "NFL Live." Sources told The Athletic that Clark was told of the decision du...
Spain new No. 1 in FIFA rankings; Norway are biggest climber
Spain overtook Argentina for the No. 1 spot in the FIFA men's world rankings Monday, as expected after La Roja defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday.,Argentina were the No. 1 team in the world rankings as of the last official rankings update on June 11, the day the 48...
Alex Palou takes checkers at rain-delayed Music City Grand Prix
Alex Palou got a day off to celebrate his native Spain's triumph in the World Cup final before hitting the racetrack and adding to his own trophy collection.,Palou won the rain-delayed Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix on Monday afternoon in Lebanon, Tenn., for his fifth title in 12 races this...
Reports: Packers DT Devonte Wyatt agrees to 3-year, $57M extension
The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million extension on Monday, according to multiple reports.,The extension begins with the 2027 season. Wyatt will make $12.94 million this season in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract.,Wyatt, 28, play...
SEC notebook: Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy cleared after shooting; recovery timeline TBD
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared for football activities just over two months after being shot in the upper leg, head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Monday.,Hardy was shot while attending an outdoor concert on May 10 in Laurel, Miss. ,"We anticipate he will make a recovery...
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About NFL 2026 MVP
Who will win the 2026 NFL MVP? Here's what Kalshi prediction markets say about Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and other contenders....
Oklahoma QB John Mateer intent on bouncing back from 2025 setback
Oklahoma star quarterback John Mateer had his 2025 season sabotaged by a broken thumb on his throwing hand but says he is at full strength entering the upcoming campaign.,Mateer had his throwing motion tweaked in the offseason and said he is stronger physically and mentally during his Monday session...
Report: Matisse Thybulle agrees to 1-year deal with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday.,Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries. However, the former first-round pick ...
The Sacramento Kings Need to Blow It Up Before It's Too Late
The Sacramento Kings are stuck in NBA limbo. Here's why a complete roster reset may be the franchise's only realistic path forward....
Reports: Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, multiple outlets reported Monday.,According to the New York Post, the Rockies will receive a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek,Halvors...