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McCartney Kessler KOs Coco Gauff in Dubai
McCartney Kessler recorded her first victory over a Top 10 player on Tuesday, posting a 6-4, 7-5 victory over third-seeded Coco Gauff in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.,Kessler earned her maiden win over a Top 20 player on Monday, securing a 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow...
Record 182.8M tuned into Super Bowl LIX
A record 182.8 million unique viewers turned into Super Bowl LIX for at least one minute, according to new Nielsen data released on Tuesday.,Nielsen previously announced that the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 9 in New Orleans averaged a record 127.7 million vi...
Netflix 'definitely' eyeing Sunday NFL package
Netflix has called an audible and now plans to pursue a Sunday NFL package following its successful Christmas Day debut last season.,Bela Bajaria, the chief content officer for the streaming giant, confirmed the strategy shift on a recent episode of "The Town" podcast.,"I definitely want the Sunday ...
Nashville SC acquire Swedish M Ahmed Qasem
Nashville SC acquired midfielder Ahmed Qasem from top-flight Swedish side IF Elfsborg on Tuesday.,The 21-year-old Swede is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative slot.,"Ahmed is a dynamic attacking player who has the ability to create and finish scoring opportun...
Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red tabs Karl Vilips as ambassador
PGA Tour rookie Karl Vilips on Tuesday was named the first brand ambassador for Sun Day Red, the clothing line launched by Tiger Woods.,Like Woods, Vilips traversed the path from child star to success at Stanford. Vilips, in fact, won the 2024 Pac-12 Conference championship and was named first-team ...
Three Storylines Entering 2025 MLB Spring Training: Dodgers, Mets, & More
Spring Training is finally almost here, and we'll be monitoring Juan Soto's first year with the New York Mets, the Dodgers new pitching talent, and much more....
Matteo Berrettini upsets Novak Djokovic in Doha opener
Italian Matteo Berrettini upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Tuesday.,It was the first career win in five attempts for Berrettini against the Serbian and also his first victory over a top-10 player since 2023.,No. 2 seed Alex de ...
Playoff bracket finalized at PGL Cluj-Napoca
Astralis, SAW and MOUZ claimed the final three playoff spots Tuesday at the $1.25 million PGL Cluj-Napoca event in Romania.,Astralis swept BIG, SAW did the same to 3DMAX and MOUZ eliminated Virtus.pro 2-1 in their respective Round 5 matches to finalize the eight-team, single-elimination playoff brac...
Union acquire F Bruno Damiani in club-record deal
The Philadelphia Union acquired Uruguayan forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record transfer fee on Tuesday.,Multiple reports said the Union paid $3.4 million to Nacional, Damiani's Uruguayan Primera Division club.,Damiani, 22, signed a guaranteed deal through 2028 that includes a 2029 option. He will...
Dynamo acquire D Michael Halliday from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo acquired defender Michael Halliday from Orlando City SC on Tuesday for a 2026 first-round draft pick.,Halliday, 22, is under contract through the 2025 season with club options for 2026 and 2027, while Orlando City retained a future sell-on percentage.,"Michael is a promising young...
D-backs SS Geraldo Perdomo gets 4-year extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo agreed to a four-year contract extension.,While the team announced the contract on Tuesday, no financial details were released. ,The deal is worth $45 million, ESPN and MLB.com reported Monday. It will take effect in the 2026 season and features...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence nixes trade rumors
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said he plans to win a Super Bowl in Jacksonville, not Pittsburgh.,Speaking for the first time since rumors emerged last week that the Steelers wanted to acquire Lawrence to run their offense, the Jaguars quarterback shot down the internet chatter.,"I'm happy here...
Bengals sign P Ryan Rehkow to 2-year extension
The Cincinnati Bengals signed punter Ryan Rehkow to a two-year contract extension that spans through the 2026 season.,The agreement -- but not the financial terms -- was announced Tuesday by the Bengals, who are looking to sign wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as well as star defensive e...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays fail to reach deal; free agency looming
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays failed to reach a contract extension before his self-imposed Monday deadline, putting the homegrown Toronto star a step closer to a free-agent exit after the season. ,Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided arbitration five weeks ago when they came to terms on ...
Micah Shrewsberry’s Rant Shows He’s in Denial About Notre Dame Men’s Hoops
Notre Dame basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry had an epic rant after a loss to Louisville, but it proves that he's in denial about the current state of his program....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 18th
Betting options are limited on Tuesday February 18th, so we took a deep dive into the slate of 32 college basketball games to give your our expert betting picks and predictions....
Balanced scoring propels No. 19 Arizona past Baylor
Tobe Awaka scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, Henri Veesaar and Caleb Love added 13 points apiece and No. 19 Arizona hung on for a 74-67 victory over Baylor on Monday in Waco, Texas.,Anthony Dell'Orso contributed 11 points as the Wildcats (18-8, 12-3 Big 12) ended a two-game losing streak...
Reports: Padres land Yuli Gurriel on minor league deal
First baseman Yuli Gurriel, a key part of two World Series championship teams with the Houston Astros, agreed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,Gurriel will attempt to make the Padres' Opening Day roster in spring training. If he winds u...
No. 10 St. John's avoiding complacency as battle with DePaul looms
No. 10 St. John's has built a modest cushion atop the Big East standings, but it is far from satisfied.,Following another high-profile victory, the surging Red Storm look to maintain their focus while aiming for a 12th win in 13 games as they prepare to face DePaul on Wednesday night in Chicago.,St....
No. 4 Alabama eyes bounce-back win against No. 15 Missouri
With March Madness looming, Alabama coach Nate Oats is trying to coax the best out of Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears.,That process continues Wednesday night when No. 4 Alabama travels to Columbia, Mo., to face No. 15 Missouri in a high-powered Southeastern Conference matchup.,Oats called out Sears on...