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MLS transactions roundup: Rapids waive F Kevin Cabral
The Colorado Rapids waived French forward Kevin Cabral on Friday, opening a Designated Player roster spot.,Cabral, 26, tallied seven goals and four assists in 68 MLS matches since joining the Rapids in 2023. None of those goal contributions came this season in 770 minutes across 18 games (10 starts)...
NFLPA exec director Lloyd Howell Jr. steps down amid deepening controversy
Lloyd Howell Jr. stepped down as executive director of the NFL Players Association on Thursday night following weeks of scrutiny for multiple blunders, including a reported conflict of interest, a decision to hide key parts of an arbitration ruling from the players and new revelations about expensin...
Report: Cubs add RHP Spencer Turnbull on minor-league deal
The Chicago Cubs signed free agent veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull to a minor-league contract, the New York Post reported Friday.,Turnbull, 32, posted a 1-1 record with a 7.11 ERA in three appearances (one start) with the Toronto Blue Jays before being released on June 27. He allowed five runs...
Spirit, Falcons cruise into grand final at Esports World Cup 2025
Team Spirit and Team Falcons each recorded a 2-0 sweep on Friday to advance to the grand final at the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Spirit dispatched PARIVISION following a 44-minute win on green and a 49-minute victory on red.,Team Spirit advanced to Saturday's best-of-five...
Playing captain? Keegan Bradley has Ryder Cup 'for instance' plan
A run at The Open Championship would perform double duty for Keegan Bradley.,After shooting a second-round 67 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Friday, Bradley moved to 3-under 139 for the tournament. Among the early wave of golfers, fellow American Brian Harman stood in the lead at...
Raiders place DT Christian Wilkins on PUP list
The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list Friday.,Wilkins is working his way back from a season-ending injury to his left foot, suffered in the Raiders' 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 6.,He recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in ...
Rory McIlroy excited for Open weekend after 'solid' second round
In 2019, the last time The Open Championship was played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, native son Rory McIlroy missed the cut.,There is no danger of that happening at the 2025 edition of The Open.,McIlroy shot a 2-under round of 69 on Friday, leaving him at 3-under 139 for the tournament aft...
Ben Kohles withdraws ahead of 2nd round at Barracuda Championship
Ben Kohles withdrew after the first round of the Barracuda Championship, the PGA Tour announced Friday.,The tour did not give a reason for his withdrawal at the event, being played at the Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, Calif.,After his Thursday round, Kohles stood at minus-4 in the event, which use...
Gen.G Esports, T1 move on to Esports World Cup semis
Gen.G Esports and T1 each won their quarterfinal matches Friday at the Esports World Cup League of Legends event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Gen.G recorded a 2-0 victory over FlyQuest, courtesy of a 32-minute win on red and a 31-minute victory on blue.,The Gen.G win set up a Saturday semifinal encounte...
Jaroslav Halak announces retirement from NHL after 17 seasons
Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.,Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers. He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 seas...
Fever's Lexie Hull to replace Caitlin Clark in 3-point competition
Lexie Hull will replace Indiana Fever teammate Caitlin Clark in the WNBA 3-point shooting contest Friday night in Indianapolis, the league announced.,Clark said Thursday that she would not participate in the WNBA skills competition and All-Star Game due to a right groin injury.,Clark, 23, aggravated...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
MLS Is Keeping Lionel Messi Happy: But What Is the League Getting in Return?
Messi’s move to MLS was billed as a transformational moment. A year later, his growing influence at Inter Miami raises questions about what the league is truly gaining....
Best MLB Bets July 18th: Friday's Top Baseball Betting Picks, Predictions
Looking for MLB betting picks for Friday, July 18? We break down three of the best plays on the board, including the San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals and more....
Blue Bombers bid to bounce back in rematch vs. Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders easily handled the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this month.,The rematch is Friday night when the Blue Bombers aim to avenge the 21-point setback when they host the Stampeders.,Calgary (4-1) is tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders for first place in the West Division, while ...
FC Dallas aim to fare better at home vs. St. Louis City
For FC Dallas, Saturday night's visit from St. Louis City SC could be seen as a good-news, bad-news situation.,The good news: They're playing on their home pitch in Frisco, Texas.,The bad news: They're playing on their home pitch in Frisco, Texas.,Dallas (5-10-7, 22 points) has managed just five poi...
Crew look to avoid slow start vs. D.C. United
Change is not only good but necessary for the Columbus Crew starting Saturday at home against flailing D.C. United.,In the last two magtches. the Crew (11-4-8, 41 points) allowed a goal to FC Cincinnati in the opening 42 seconds and trailed 2-0 after five minutes before rallying for a 4-2 win, then ...
Montreal, Chicago look to turn things around
Two struggling sides aim to get on the winning track when CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire on Saturday.,Montreal (3-14-6, 15 points) is coming off a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, extending its MLS winless streak to three games (0-2-1) after a rare positive stretch in which it ha...
Atlanta looks to end winless streak, vs. Charlotte
Hoping to snap a six-match winless stretch, Atlanta United hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday in Eastern Conference play.,Atlanta (4-10-8, 20 points) last won on May 28 -- a 3-2 victory over Orlando City SC -- but the club has picked up points with three straight draws. After five consecutive matches aw...
Diamondbacks and Cardinals look for upswings
The Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals open post-All-Star Game play this weekend in a series that could help both define their buy/sell decisions at the July 31 trade deadline.,The Cardinals (51-46) are 6 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central but only...