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Portland Thorns hire Robert Vilahamn as head coach
The Portland Thorns announced the hiring of head coach Robert Vilahamn on Wednesday.,The 43-year-old Sweden native most recently coached Tottenham Hotspur in England's Women's Super League from 2023-25, leading the team to the Women's FA Cup final in his first season.,Vilahamn replaces Rob Gale, who...
Pitt fires coach Tory Verdi after 8-23 season, litigation
Tory Verdi was fired as the women's basketball coach at Pitt after a third losing season.,Verdi's dismissal comes at a time when he is the defendant in six lawsuits filed by former players.,Athletic director Allen Greene did not mention the litigation, which lists the university as a co-defendant, i...
Cardinals, Panthers paired in Hall of Fame Game
Before the 2026 Hall of Fame Class is enshrined in Canton, the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals start the NFL preseason on Aug. 6.,Carolina is playing in the exhibition opener in Ohio for the first time since the inaugural season of the franchise and was chosen to be on hand for linebacker Lu...
Scottie Scheffler seeks new streak at Arnold Palmer Invitational
With his historic streak of top-10 finishes over, Scottie Scheffler looks to write another page in the history books this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.,Scheffler, who won the tournament at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla., in 2022 and 2024, can join Tiger Woods as the only players to...
Report: Antoine Griezmann puts potential MLS move on hold
Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann has placed his potential transfer to MLS side Orlando City on hold this season, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The change reportedly comes in the aftermath of Atletico Madrid advancing to the Copa del Rey final on April 18 after beating FC Barcelona 4-3 on aggre...
Liverpool, Wrexham to meet in post-World Cup exhibition at Yankee Stadium
International soccer will continue in the United States after the conclusion of the World Cup this summer.,Reigning English Premier League champion Liverpool and Wrexham will play a preseason match at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 29, one of three U.S. games for Liverpool. ,Liverpool also annou...
Report: Stars acquiring D Tyler Myers from Canucks
The Dallas Stars are acquiring defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks, TSN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, the Canucks will receive a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver also will retain 50% of Myers' $3 million cap hit through ne...
Orioles RHP Andrew Kittredge (shoulder) likely to miss Opening Day
Veteran Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge has a "low probability" of being available for the start of the season due to right shoulder inflammation, Baltimore manager Craig Albernaz told reporters Wednesday morning.,Kittredge, who turns 36 this month, returned to Baltimore in a November trade after ...
Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev has season-ending core muscle surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev underwent core muscle surgery on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced.,Per the Maple Leafs, Tanev is expected to return for training camp in September.,Tanev, 36, has been sidelined since sustaining a groin injury on Dec. 28. T...
Report: Cowboys restructure three contracts, under salary cap
The Dallas Cowboys are in compliance with the 2026 salary cap of $301.2 million following a series of contract restructures, according to multiple reports.,Dallas worked to restructure contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, ESPN reported.,...
NBC tabs Jason Benetti as Sunday Night Baseball broadcaster
Jason Benetti has been tabbed as the play-by-play broadcaster for NBC and Peacock's newly acquired "Sunday Night Baseball" package, the network announced Wednesday.,Benetti will be on the call March 26 when the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the season against the ...
Clemson adds Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator
Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has joined Clemson in the same role, the university announced Wednesday.,Bisaccia will take over for Will Gilchrist, who is now an assistant coach at Samford.,Bisaccia, however, is no stranger to the Tigers. He previously worked with t...
Golden Knights acquire F Cole Smith from Predators
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired forward Cole Smith in a trade Tuesday evening, sending defenseman Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick to Nashville in the deal.,Smith, 30, was pulled off the ice in the first period of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after a single three-s...
Capitals F Ethen Frank signs 2-year extension
Washington Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Frank, 28, has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) and a plus-7 rating in 52 games this season.,The Nebraska native has recorded 30 points (15 goals, 15 assists) in 76 career games with the Capitals. ...
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka provided a not-so-subtle hint in January that she hoped she would be calling her boyfriend by a different name -- and soon.,On Tuesday, Sabalenka became able to do just that as she shared a video on Instagram of Georgios Frangulis popping the question. "You & me, forever"...
Luke Donald to seek 3-peat as European Ryder Cup captain
Luke Donald will bid to become the first captain to lead a Ryder Cup team to three consecutive victories when he guides the Europeans against the Americans in the 2027 event.,The biennial contest will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.,After leading Europe...
Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks
The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time.,The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.,The Islanders will look to remain hot Wednesday night when they visit the Ducks in the final clash of the season between a pair of surprise...
Why MLB Should Keep Human Umpires in the ABS Era
MLB umpires recorded 92.83% accuracy on balls and strikes in 2025. With ABS arriving, here’s why baseball should keep the human element behind the plate.”...
Kyler Murray Best Landing Spots Following Arizona Cardinals Release
The Arizona Cardinals are moving on from Kyler Murray. Could the Vikings, Steelers, or Jets be his next destination? Breaking down the best NFL fits....
Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies
Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.,Portland travels to Memphis for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies having lost two straight and four of their last ...