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Ex-Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell arrested in Canton, Ohio
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le'Veon Bell was arrested over the weekend in Canton, Ohio.,He still was being held Monday in the Stark County jail on a warrant out of Michigan over child support payments, according to multiple reports.,Bell's attorney, Thomas Shaffer of Uniontown, Pa.,...
Michigan ending AD Warde Manuel's embattled tenure
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year, the university confirmed on Monday.,The announcement follows two major misconduct investigations into the Wolverines' football program: former head coach Sherrone Moore's firing in December 2025 over an impermiss...
Fresh off bitter loss, Cards take aim at MLB-worst Angels
Coming in off arguably their worst loss of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.,St. Louis, in a three-way tie for the final wild-card spot in the National League, squandered a 7-0 lead while dropping the decisi...
Diamondbacks eye wild-card race, welcome woeful Athletics
The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build off a big win when they host the Athletics for a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,Trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning Sunday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, the Diamondbacks rallied with eight unanswered runs over the next five innings...
With trade deadline looming, Reds set sights on Mariners
Catcher Tyler Stephenson has been with the Cincinnati Reds since 2020, the longest-tenured player on the roster.,Whether he's still with the team two weeks from now -- or even beyond the Reds' three-game interleague series that begins Monday in Seattle -- remains to be seen.,With the Reds in last pl...
Slugger Hunter Goodman, Rockies strive to slow down Nationals
Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was snubbed from last week's Home Run Derby, but he already is making a case for next year's event.,Goodman has a team-high 30 homers for the Rockies, who face the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Denver.,Washington took t...
Reeling Marlins turn to Janson Junk in opener vs. Astros
The Miami Marlins' 3-1 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday served as a microcosm of their recent performances, with their season-worst six-game skid reflecting their quality of play.,Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks surrendered a three-run homer to the Brewers' William Contreras while tryi...
Royals' Michael Wacha seeks return to form against Giants
Michael Wacha has been the Kansas City Royals' most consistent starting pitcher in 2026. Of late, however, he hasn't looked like the All-Star he has been this season.,The 35-year-old right-hander has been exceptional during his career against the San Francisco Giants, who visit the Royals on Monday ...
Phillies have room for improvement going into series against Dodgers
After a rocky performance in the All-Star Game, Cristopher Sanchez hopes to look more like himself Monday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.,With the Midsummer Classic held in Philadelphia, Sanchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) was selected by Dodger...
Blue Jays look to take advantage of skidding Rays, improve position in standings
The host Toronto Blue Jays aim to gain some ground in the American League East on Monday night when they open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Blue Jays seem to be catching the Rays at the right time. Tampa Bay is on a season-worst five-game losing streak after being swept in a fou...
Red Sox welcome O's with eyes on 14th straight win
The Boston Red Sox started their 13-game win streak on the road before the All-Star break, but home cooking has helped to fuel it.,After completing a four-game sweep of the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, the Red Sox look to keep the good times rolling when they welcome the Baltimore Or...
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek (flexor) hurt on rehab assignment, placed on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he strained his right flexor during a rehab start.,Kolek was injured on Saturday while pitching for Triple-A Omaha to get him ready to return to the major league squad as soon as this week after an ex...
Joey Logano fastest to finish in first North Wilkesboro points race since '96
Joey Logano dominated by leading a career-high 323 laps as NASCAR welcomed historic North Wilkesboro Speedway back to the Cup Series' regular-season points schedule for the first time since 1996 in Sunday night's Window World 450 in North Wilkesboro, N.C.,Winless since early May of last season at Te...
Angel Reese exits Dream's win after injuring leg
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese left Sunday's 93-91 win over the visiting Chicago Sky early in the fourth quarter after injuring her left leg during a layup attempt and did not return.,Just 15 seconds into the fourth, Reese was driving for a layup when she appeared to roll her ankle as she release...
Late homer helps Yankees earn doubleheader split vs. Dodgers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer with one out in the eighth inning Sunday night as the New York Yankees held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, splitting a doubleheader in a bullpen game for both teams.,After wasting numerous opportunities earlier to expand a 1-0 le...
IndyCar Series race at Nashville postponed to Monday
The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix was postponed to Monday at 3 p.m. ET after inclement weather delayed the start of the race Sunday evening before a second round of storms made racing impossible.,The 12th race of the IndyCar season was slated for Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebano...
FaZe Vegas won't be denied at CDL Championship grand final
FaZe Vegas completed an undefeated tournament run with a 5-2 victory over OpTic Texas on Sunday in the grand final of the 2026 Call of Duty League Championship in Las Vegas.,The victory was worth $800,000 in the $2 million prize pool, with OpTic Texas collecting $480,000.,American Chris "Simp" Lehr ...
Lakers sign developing forward Ziaire Willaims
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of five-year veteran forward Ziaire Williams on Sunday.,Terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported on Monday that the deal was for one year at a $3 million salary.,The 6-foot-9 Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside a...
Cardinals scouting director to appeal NFL's gambling suspension
Two days after Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold was suspended indefinitely by the NFL, his attorney responded, calling the allegations "blatantly false" and stating that they would be appealing the ruling.,On Friday, the league took the action after determining that Gold had ...
Nationals place LHP PJ Poulin (flexor) on 15-day injured list
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a left flexor strain.,The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Nationals signed free agent lefty Matt Krook. Washington transferred lefty Richard Lovelady (left triceps str...