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Veteran G Marcus Smart signs with Lakers following buyout
The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed veteran point guard Marcus Smart on Tuesday, three days after it was reported he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.,The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year signed a two-year, $11 million deal with Los Angeles after clearing waivers, ...
Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets
The Houston Rockets announced the signing of free agent guard Josh Okogie on Tuesday. The team did not announce the terms, but reports classify the deal as one year for $3.1 million, fully guaranteed.,Okogie, 26, is a seven-year NBA veteran and former first-round pick by Minnesota (20th overall) in ...
Big Ten Media Days: Tony Petitti pushing for four automatic bids
LAS VEGAS -- At the Big Ten's first-ever media day in Nevada on Tuesday, a portion of commissioner Tony Petitti's opening address suggested College Football Playoff odds are stacked against his conference.,"It's really simple math," Petitti said at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the first day of ...
A's place defensive whiz Denzel Clarke (adductor) on 10-day IL
The Athletics placed highlight-reel center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured Tuesday due to a right adductor strain.,Clarke underwent an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity. The move is retroactive to Monday.,The Athletics also placed infielder Max Muncy (fractured right hand) on ...
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill focused on being 'better leader'
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill spent the offseason healing. ,"I feel back to being myself. No pain," Hill said Tuesday, assessing his physical recovering from wrist surgery. "No complaints.",The 31-year-old led the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards in 2023. But last season was largely a disappointm...
Jazz F Kyle Filipowski named NBA Summer League MVP
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski was named the Summer League Most Valuable Player for 2025 on Tuesday. ,Filipowski was also honored on the All-Summer League First Team, as the NBA announced first- and second-team honorees.,Filipowski, who is set to enter his second season in the league, played 72 g...
Rockies sign HS player Ethan Holliday to record $9M bonus
Ethan Holliday signed with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday for a $9 million bonus, according to MLB.com. The amount is a record for a high school player.,Holliday, the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft from Stillwater (Okla.) High, surpassed the record $8.2 million bonus that fellow prep short...
Carlos Alcaraz latest to withdraw from Toronto tourney
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was the latest star player to bow out of the upcoming National Bank Open on Tuesday, citing the need for physical and mental recovery.,Alcaraz follows World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy, Serbian star Novak Djokovic, Great Britain's Jack Draper and Australia's Jord...
ACC Kickoff notebook: Carson Beck back to 100% ahead of Miami debut
CHARLOTTE -- Carson Beck hasn't exactly had a typical first offseason at Miami.,The Georgia transfer quarterback suffered a UCL injury in his elbow in the Bulldogs' 22-19 SEC championship game victory over Texas. That injury unceremoniously ended his five-year career in Athens and kept him sidelined...
Eagles sign veteran pass rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and defensive tackle Jacob Sykes on Tuesday.,The team also waived defensive end K.J. Henry and running back Lew Nichols as training camp got underway.,The Cleveland Browns released Okoronkwo last month with one year left on a three-year, $1...
Caitlin Clark's injury woes could score win for sportsbooks
Caitlin Clark's ongoing injury issues are weighing on the Indiana Fever star's MVP odds -- and the WNBA's television ratings -- but could contribute to a big win for sportsbooks.,Clark, who was among the preseason MVP favorites, will miss her 12th game of the season as the Fever return from the leag...
Giants sign free agent S K'Von Wallace
The New York Giants signed free agent safety K'Von Wallace to a contract on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed by the team for Wallace, who was with the Giants on a tryout basis during minicamp last month.,Wallace, who turns 28 on Friday, played for Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when the l...
Golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch retiring from CBS
Ian Baker-Finch is retiring after a three-decade career as a golf commentator following his professional playing days.,The announcement was made Tuesday in a statement posted on CBS Sports' X account. Baker-Finch, 64, has spent the past 19 years with the broadcaster.,As a player, the Australian is m...
Cincinnati Bengals’ Defense Is Falling Apart Before Training Camp Even Starts
The Cincinnati Bengals needed any help they could get defensively, and now they'll be without Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart to begin training camp due to contract disputes....
Trail Blazers sign former first-round G Blake Wesley
The Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Wesley, 22, averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 58 games off the San Antonio Spurs' bench last season.,He has averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 assists in 156 career games (four starts) since the Spur...
Report: Giants signing free agent S K'Von Wallace
The New York Giants are signing free agent safety K'Von Wallace, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Wallace, who turns 28 on Friday, played for Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when the latter held that role with the Tennessee Titans in 2023.,Wallace appeared in nine games (no starts) for the Seattle...
Report: Bills RB James Cook to attend training camp
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook plans to report to training camp while seeking a new contract from the team, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Cook, who is seeking a deal worth at least $15 million per season, is set to make $5.271 million in base salary in the fourth and final year of his rookie ...
MLB’s Broken System Is Already Trying to Rip Tarik Skubal From the Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are having a dream season, but MLB media is already speculating where Tarik Skubal will land next. Why can’t small markets keep their stars? Contracts....
Trey Hendrickson away from Bengals amid contract impasse
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is not reporting to training camp on Tuesday.,Hendrickson confirmed to ESPN that he will not join the rest of his Bengals teammates at camp and posted a picture of a Florida highway on Instagram. The social media post came one day after Bengals team ...
Best MLB Home Run Props for Tuesday July 22nd: Yelich & More Power Picks
Looking for MLB home run props? We break down Tuesday July 22nd's best longball bets featuring Willy Adames, Yandy Díaz, and Christian Yelich....