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Report: Unrivaled salaries to rise; 90 percent of '26 rosters set
The Unrivaled women's basketball league has already signed nearly 90 percent of its player pool ahead of its second season in 2026.,"We have a few spots left open to fill and then we're pretty much ready to go," Unrivaled co-founder Alex Bazzell recently confirmed to Front Office Sports.,With the 3-...
Top MLB Home Run Prop Picks for Tuesday: Best Bets for August 5th
Top MLB home run props for Tuesday, Aug. 5: Picks include James Wood, Matt Chapman, and Randy Arozarena at plus-money odds....
Reports: Rams RB Kyren Williams reaches 3-year, $33M extension
Pro Bowl running back Kyren Williams and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The deal makes Williams the seventh highest-paid running back in the NFL based on new money per season. He was se...
Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor out with high-ankle sprain
New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor is out for at least a week with a high-ankle sprain, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Tuesday.,Taylor, 21, was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) out of LSU, where he caught 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024.,Taylor's father is Hal...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow to play 'several series' vs. Eagles
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and select starters will see action in Cincinnati's preseason opener against the host Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, coach Zac Taylor told reporters Tuesday.,"Several series is what we'll give those starters," Taylor said.,Burrow, 28, has thrown a total of eight pass...
Charlotte FC sign English D Harry Toffolo through 2028
Charlotte FC signed English defender Harry Toffolo through the 2028 season with an option for 2029, the team announced Tuesday.,Toffolo, 29, became a free agent following the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with Nottingham Forest.,"Harry is a very experienced defender that fits the profile we were l...
Bills bolster defensive line, sign veteran Justin Hollins
The Buffalo Bills bolstered their defensive line Tuesday by signing veteran edge rusher Justin Hollins.,Hollins, 29, has recorded 10.5 sacks with five teams over five seasons.,Hollins has 123 tackles and three forced fumbles in 67 games (five starts) for the Denver Broncos (2019), Los Angeles Rams (...
Union acquire F Milan Iloski on permanent transfer
The Philadelphia Union announced the acquisition of striker Milan Iloski on a permanent transfer Tuesday from Denmark's FC Nordsjaelland.,Iloski, 26, is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028. He began this season at San Diego FC, scoring 10 goals in just 14 matches (three starts) before return...
Dodgers look to Max Muncy for offense vs. Cardinals
The National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers still are trying to find their way as they continue their home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night after one key piece of the roster returned, while another stepped away for some downtime., ,The Dodgers hope the return of Max M...
Three College Football Teams That Don’t Deserve Their Preseason Coaches Poll Hype
The 2025 Coaches Poll is out. And Alabama, Michigan, and Arizona State might be riding way too high from last season. Here’s why skepticism is warranted for these three programs....
Another Major, Another Shutout: What’s Wrong With American Women’s Golf?
Nelly Korda is no longer No. 1, Rose Zhang is struggling, and the LPGA majors are being dominated by international players. What’s going on?...
Rays seek to alter recent road narrative in rematch vs. Angels
The Tampa Bay Rays' road woes continued Monday night when they started a two-week, 12-game trip up and down the West Coast with a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,It was the 11th loss in the last 12 road games for the Rays.,Ryan Pepiot (6-9, 3.80 ERA), who is in the midst of a p...
Fresh off rout, Blue Jays vie for series win vs. Rockies
The Toronto Blue Jays are in first place in the American League East due in large part to their dominant play at Rogers Centre. ,That said, the Blue Jays made themselves at home in Denver on Monday night with a 15-1 romp over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Toronto will ha...
Isaac Collins, Brewers bid to stay hot in clash vs. Braves
The visiting Milwaukee Brewers will bring the majors' best record into play on Tuesday night when they look to clinch a series victory over the hapless Atlanta Braves.,After posting a 3-1 win in the opener of a three-game set on Monday, the Brewers are a season-best 24 games over .500 at 68-44 and h...
Pete Alonso eyes Mets' homer mark in matchup with Guardians
Pete Alonso inched closer to the New York Mets' all-time home run record on Monday.,The Cleveland Guardians' unlikely playoff push took another small step forward, too.,The Guardians will look to clinch a series win on Tuesday when they visit the Mets in the middle contest of a three-game interleagu...
Red Sox eager for another big inning vs. Royals
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to extend their winning streak to seven games when they face the visiting Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Boston opened the three-game series with an 8-5 victory on Monday. The Red Sox scored five runs in the first inning after scoring six times in the fourth of a 6-1 ...
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies hope to tee off on Orioles again
With 50 games remaining in the regular season, Kyle Schwarber is entering the National League MVP conversation.,Fresh off his latest offensive masterpiece, Schwarber hopes to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to another win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.,In the series opener on Monday,...
Astros seek another offensive outburst vs. Marlins
The Houston Astros rediscovered their offense on Monday against the host Miami Marlins, and the visitors will attempt to keep it going in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday.,After getting swept in a three-game weekend set by the Boston Red Sox and managing a total of five runs, Housto...
Cubs' Michael Soroka is IL-bound due to shoulder soreness
Michael Soroka exited his Chicago Cubs debut after two innings on Monday, and the right-hander is headed for the injured list because of right shoulder soreness.,Manager Craig Counsell announced postgame that the team would replace the newcomer on the roster.,"Look, you feel bad for Michael first an...
Yohel Pozo's pinch-hit single sends Cardinals past Dodgers
Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera hit home runs, Yohel Pozo delivered a go-ahead, pinch-hit single in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray shook off recent strugg...