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French Open increases purse to record $63.7 million
The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year.,The prize for the men's and women's singles winners is $2.9 million, up almost $170,000 compared to last year. The event starts Sunday in Paris.,The French Open, a...
Reports: BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff sued for sexual assault
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff was accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Salt Lake (Utah) County, according to multiple media reports.,The lawsuit alleges that Retzlaff committed the assault in November 2023 at his home in Provo, Utah. The woman filing the lawsuit -- listed ...
Dustin Poirier to close UFC career with Max Holloway trilogy title fight
Louisiana native Dustin Poirier is locked for a UFC BMF title fight in his home state to conclude his career, as New Orleans will host Poirier's battle with title-holder Max Holloway to highlight the July 19 card at the Smoothie King Center.,This will be the third battle between the lightweight comb...
Giants to place RHP Justin Verlander (pectoral) on 15-day IL
San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.,The decision was reached after Verlander threw on the side Wednesday. During the session, it beca...
Colts owner/CEO Jim Irsay dies at 65
Indianapolis Colts owner and chief executive officer Jim Irsay, who spent his career in the NFL, has died Wednesday afternoon, the team announced. He was 65.,"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts chief operating ...
Deep Thunder seeking 2-0 series lead over Timberwolves
The opening game of the Western Conference finals was about far more than the superstars on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves rosters.,The Thunder played lockdown defense throughout the second half and turned plenty of turnovers into points on the other end. And the Timberwolves s...
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collects first NBA MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced on Wednesday night. ,Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) for the first time and joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to average at least 30...
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler comes in hot to home-state Charles Schwab Challenge
It's Scottie Scheffler versus the field when the newly minted PGA Championship winner tees it up at the Charles Schwab Challenge on Thursday at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Dallas native owned just one PGA Tour title in Texas before he came to the area three weeks ago and won the ...
Rain washes out Braves-Nationals, moved to split DH in September
The Washington Nationals' home game on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves was postponed by inclement weather and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 16.,The postponed game is now slated for 1:05 p.m. local time at Nationals Park, and the originally scheduled game remains at ...
Hits keep coming as Royals double up Giants
Salvador Perez belted a two-run home run, Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. also drove in a pair of runs and the Kansas City Royals completed a road-series win over the San Francisco Giants with an 8-4 romp on Wednesday afternoon.,Rookie right-hander Jonathan Bowlan (1-0) was credited with his first ...
Carlos Moya denies report he will coach World No. 1 Jannik Sinner
Carlos Moya denied on Wednesday reports that he will be the next coach for World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy.,"Fake news as big as a house," Moya told Radio Nacional de Espana.,Moya, 48, is a former top-ranked player and coach of tennis great Rafael Nadal of Spain.,Sinner will need a head coach in ...
Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in NIL money if he isn't allowed to play in 2025-26.,Zeigler's lawsuit requests a preliminary injunction allowing him to play a fifth season and arguing he will suffer irreparable...
Orioles snap skid with 8-4 win over Brewers in 11
Jackson Holliday hit a go-ahead single and Adley Rutschman followed with a three-run home run in the 11th inning, propelling the visiting Baltimore Orioles to an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.,Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-6 with two RBIs for the Orioles, who snapped an eight-game lo...
Ole Miss lands former Rice QB Shawqi Itraish
Rice transfer quarterback Shawqi Itraish committed to Ole Miss on Wednesday.,The former 3-star recruit threw for 216 total yards and six interceptions in eight career games at Rice in 2022 and 2023. He did not throw a pass for the Owls in 2024.,He joins Oklahoma State transfer QB Maealiuaki Smith, w...
Reports: MVP to Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be awarded NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports. ,Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) and joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to average at least 30 ...
Jacque Vaughn named assistant coach at alma mater Kansas
Former Kansas standout guard and two-time NBA head coach Jacque Vaughn is returning to Lawrence as an assistant coach.,The Jayhawks announced Wednesday that Vaughn, whose No. 11 hangs in the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse, will join head coach Bill Self's staff for the 2025-26 season. Vaughn played for...
Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson lead Tigers past Cardinals
Riley Greene scored three runs as the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon.,Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-2 with two walks, a run and an RBI as the Tigers took the rubber game of the three-game set. Detroit has won seven of its last nine games.,Detroit u...
Cubs edge Marlins behind Kyle Tucker’s 3 hits, homer
Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with a homer to help lead the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday. ,Tucker, who had his second three-hit game in as many days, was involved in both runs for the Cubs, who have won five of their last six games. ,His 8th-inning hit to left le...
Journalism, Sovereignty rematch at Belmont remains possible
A rematch between Preakness Stakes winner Journalism and Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty could be in the offing at the Belmont Stakes on June 7.,Sovereignty, who beat Journalism by 1 1/2 lengths in the Derby on May 3, didn't race at the Preakness in Baltimore last Saturday, with his handlers inste...
Roger Goodell: Playoff seeding talk to continue
The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to alter playoff seeding before a vote was taken by owners in Minneapolis on Wednesday, but commissioner Roger Goodell expects the discussion to resume into the 2025 season.,Goodell said the proposal won't be considered in its current form. However, there is...