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WTA roundup: Tamara Zidansek rallies in Thailand; rain washes out play in Korea
Tamara Zidansek rallied from a set and a break down, then saved four match points to outlast Nadia Podoroska of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open in Hua Hin.,The Slovenian needed three hours and 41 minutes to complete the feat, making it the fourth-longest mat...
Ravens RB Justice Hill signs 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill signed a two-year contract extension on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Ravens, however, the NFL Network reported it was worth $6 million.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and...
Braves reinstate 2B Ozzie Albies from injured list
The Atlanta Braves returned three-time All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured list prior to Friday's series opener against the host Miami Marlins.,Albies has been sidelined since fracturing his wrist during the Braves' 6-2 loss to ...
Week 3 NFL Capsules
NY Giants (0-2) at Cleveland Browns (1-1),If must-win territory can be reality in September, the Giants are ready to cross the border. They lost their first two games of the season to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders. If they lose to the Browns, things really get dicey. New York then ...
Nets sign G Killian Hayes, F Tyrese Martin
The Brooklyn Nets announced the signings of guard Killian Hayes and forward Tyrese Martin on Friday.,Terms of the deals with the free agents were not disclosed.,Hayes, 23, was a first-round pick (seventh overall) by Detroit in the 2020 draft. He averaged 8.1 points, 5.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.2...
Report: Ravens RB Justice Hill agrees to 2-year extension
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension, the NFL Network reported Friday.,Hill, 26, was due to be a free agent at the end of this season. He has five carries for 25 yards and eight receptions on 10 targets for 62 yards in two games this season.,...
Nats reinstate RHP Trevor Williams from 60-day IL
The Washington Nationals reinstated right-hander Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday afternoon against the Cubs in Chicago.,Williams, 32, was 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA in 11 starts before landing on the IL on June 4 with a right flexor strain. He posted a 2.45 ERA across 7 1/3 ...
Eagles keeping tabs on A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping a keen eye on the health of both star wide receiver A.J. Brown and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.,Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest in regard to the status of both players on Friday morning.,"We got some time. We'll see how today goes," Sirianni sai...
Report: Top CB Shavon Revel Jr. tears ACL, out for season
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., a projected first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, tore his left ACL in practice this week and will be sidelined the rest of the season, ESPN reported Friday.,He made a highlight-reel play in the Pirates' 21-19 loss to Appalachian State on Saturday with an...
F1 star Max Verstappen punished over bad word
Formula One points leader Max Verstappen was ordered to "accomplish some work of public interest" after uttering an inappropriate word Thursday at the news conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.,The punishment was handed down by the FIA -- the governing body of F1 -- after stewards reviewed t...
Aaron Rodgers Should Retire After 2024 Season
Aaron Rodgers still has it, and displayed that he's more than capable of winning games. But here's why he should call it a career and retire after this year....
College Football Week 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
It's a packed week 4 of college football, and these are our top betting piciks and predictions as conference play gets underway....
Franchise icon Rick Nash to lead Blue Jackets' hockey ops
The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday.,The No. 1 overall pick at the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets, he played with the club from 2002-12 and is the franchise leader in goals (289), assists (258) and points (547). He concluded ...
Hawks sign G Kevon Harris, F Joey Hauser
The Atlanta Hawks signed free agent guard Kevon Harris and forward Joey Hauser, the team announced Friday.,Both players reportedly will play under one-year, minimum-salary contracts.,Harris, 27, played in 36 games for the Orlando Magic over the past two seasons on a two-way contract, averaging 4.0 p...
Reports: Devils, Dawson Mercer agree to 3-year deal
Restricted free agent Dawson Mercer and the New Jersey Devils reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension worth $12 million, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Mercer, a 22-year-old center, was selected No. 18 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft. With the Devils, he has been remarkably durable,...
End of an era: A's open final Oakland homestand vs. Gerrit Cole, Yankees
Gerrit Cole returns to one of his favorite ballparks -- for more than one reason -- when the New York Yankees kick off the Oakland Athletics' going-away homestand with a three-game series that begins Friday night.,Major League Baseball has scheduled the Yankees and defending World Series champion Te...
Playoff-bound Guardians look to extend good fortune in opener vs. Cards
The Cleveland Guardians can look forward to postseason play after clinching a playoff berth Thursday.,Cleveland, however, still can secure the American League Central title and improve its seeding. The Guardians (89-65) will continue that bid when they visit the Cardinals (77-76) Friday night in the...
Astros aim to continue march toward title in rematch vs. Angels
The Houston Astros moved one step closer to clinching the American League West title for the seventh time in eight seasons behind another strong start from Yusei Kikuchi on Thursday. ,The left-hander gave up one run and five hits over six innings in Houston's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels that...
Reeling Royals look to halt slide in opener vs. Giants
The Kansas City Royals are fading at a bad point in the season.,The Royals have lost four straight games and 13 of their past 20. They are in need of a swift turnaround as they host the San Francisco Giants on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.,Kansas City's slide has all but taken it out ...
Braves face NL-worst Marlins with wild card in reach
The Atlanta Braves, who are trailing in the wild-card playoff race, are looking to sweep the host Miami Marlins this weekend.,Miami (56-97) has the worst record in the National League. Atlanta (83-70) has been pretty solid against the Marlins this season with a 7-3 record.,The scheduled starters for...