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Clara Tauson ousts former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina
No. 23 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 upset Saturday over former champion and No. 11 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.,Tauson saved all four break points she faced and converted only one of 10 break chances, but that was enough to extend he...
After SEC visits, 4-star WR Xavier McDonald picks Sacramento State
Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion reached into Southeastern Conference territory and plucked a surprise commitment from four-star wide receiver Xavier McDonald.,McDonald, from Morton, Miss., is the highest commit in the history of the Hornets program. He committed to the school on Friday.,M...
Houston Texans donate $500K to help flood victims
The Houston Texans announced a $500,000 commitment Saturday to support those affected by the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country.,As of noon ET on Saturday, rescuers were still searching for more than two dozen children from a girls' camp after a devastating flood killed at least 27 people.,A wa...
Jasper Philipsen wins opening stage of Tour de France
Belgium's Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory in the opening stage of the 112th Tour de France on Saturday.,It was the 27-year-old Alpecin-Deceuninck cyclist's 10th career stage win but the first time he has captured the race leader's yellow jersey.,Philipsen completed the mostly flat 184.9-kilomet...
Mets signing Italian teenager in franchise first
The New York Mets are signing Italian pitcher Matteo Marelli, the first European amateur signing in team history.,The 19-year-old right-hander was scheduled to have a signing ceremony on Saturday in Rovigo, Italy.,"What I'm most proud about is the Mets are expanding their global footprint," Mets sco...
Al Horford Could Be the NBA’s Most Important Free Agent This Summer
While NBA teams chase stars, Al Horford could be the low-key signing that shifts the title race. Here's why 15 contenders should want him now....
Saturday July 5th MLB Best Bets: Detroit, Dodgers, Padres & More
Looking for the best MLB bets for Saturday, July 5? We break down three top picks, including Tigers vs. Guardians, Astros vs. Dodgers, and Rangers vs. Padres....
WR Kaydon Finley shuns dad's alma mater, picks Notre Dame
Four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley has committed to Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class.,He is the son of former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley, who played his college ball at Texas before being selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He spent all six of his NF...
Former NFL LB Bryan Braman battling rare cancer
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman is "in the fight of his life," battling a rare and aggressive cancer, according to his agent.,Braman, 38, was a special-teams standout for the Houston Texans (2011-13) and the Philadelphia Eagles (2014-17), highlighted by a Super Bowl LII championship with the Eagl...
Whitecaps exercise buyout on F Damir Kreilach
The Vancouver Whitecaps have exercised a buyout of forward Damir Kreilach's guaranteed contract.,The 36-year-old Croatian will no longer occupy a senior roster spot, and his wages won't count against the club's salary budget.,"Damir has been an exceptional leader and mentor over the past one and a h...
Ailing Deion Sanders expected to return to work soon
Colorado coach Deion Sanders, who has been suffering from an undisclosed medical condition, is expected to be back on the job soon.,That's according to former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, who recently went fishing with Sanders at his Texas estate. Jones posted a video of his comments, made in...
Giants ace Logan Webb feels at home vs. A's in West Sacramento
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb grew up dreaming about pitching at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., but never envisioned doing so in a major league game.,So, it will seem surreal for the native of nearby Rocklin when he steps on the mound Saturday night as the Giants visit the Athl...
Agustin Ramirez, Marlins look to resume torrid pace vs. Brewers
Catcher Agustin Ramirez, who entered this weekend leading all major-league rookies with 13 homers, is a big reason why the Miami Marlins are riding a hot streak.,The Marlins, who will host the Milwaukee Brewers again on Saturday afternoon, have won nine of their past 11 games, and Ramirez is the sub...
Dean Kremer, Orioles intend to extend Braves' slump
Baltimore's Dean Kremer will try to extend his streak of scoreless innings on Saturday afternoon when the visiting Orioles play the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series.,The Orioles won the opener 3-2 on Friday to end a two-game losing streak. The Braves have lost two in a row an...
Royals try to maintain offensive production against D-backs
The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity to earn their first series win in Phoenix in more than a decade when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.,After dropping eight of nine games to finish June, Kansas City has taken three of four to open July, including a 9-3 victory over ...
Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler aims to snap slump vs. Nationals
Boston right-hander Walker Buehler looks to put a horrid six-start stretch behind him when the Red Sox play the middle game of a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The Red Sox beat the Nationals 11-2 in Washington's traditional Independence Day game.,Buehler (5-6, 6...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are becoming known for their resilience.,Fresh off an impressive offensive display, the Reds hope to author a similar performance Saturday when they continue their road series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,Philadelphia took an early 3-0 lead in the Friday matinee before Cinc...
Streaking Blue Jays hope for more generosity from Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to extend their season-best winning streak to seven games in the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon.,With the help of two key Los Angeles errors, Toronto won the series opener 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday. The tea...
High-scoring Cubs aim to tee off again vs. rival Cards
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a blast batting in his team's loaded lineup.,"This is the best offense I've ever been a part of, ever seen," Crow-Armstrong said. "It's extra rewarding after the year we had last year in terms of ballpark factors and whatnot, with all the win...
Gen.G Esports reach upper-bracket final at Lol MSI
Gen.G Esports edged Anyone's Legend 3-2 on Friday, advancing to the upper-bracket final in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational at Vancouver.,Lower-bracket action also began on Friday with FlyQuest thrashing G2 Esports 3-0.,The $2 million event began with two teams from each League of Legen...