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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler embraces anonymity in Paris
PARIS -- World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler conceded that he felt star-struck in the Louvre, taking in some of the Paris sights with his family before turning his attention to the men's Olympic competition that begins Thursday at Le Golf National.,Scheffler, who bagged a second U.S. Masters title in Apri...

Reports: Cards acquire RHP Erick Fedde in 3-team deal
The St. Louis Cardinals are acquiring Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde in a three-team deal that includes Tommy Edman going to the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,The Dodgers are also getting RHP Michael Kopech from the White Sox in the deal, and outfielder Tommy Ph...

Wild sign D Brock Faber to 8-year extension
The Minnesota Wild signed second-year defenseman Brock Faber to an eight-year extension worth $68 million on Monday. ,The extension, which has an annual average value of $8.5 million, kicks in for the 2025-26 season. Faber will earn $925,000 this season, the final year of his rookie contract. The ex...

Report: Colts DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) out for season
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam will miss the season with a torn Achilles, NFL Network reported Monday.,The 29-year-old veteran sustained the injury during a training camp practice on Sunday, per the report.,Ebukam recorded a career-high 9.5 sacks and started all 17 games in his first...

Panthers S Sam Franklin breaks foot
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin will miss an extended period of time after breaking his foot, head coach Dave Canales said Monday.,Franklin, 28, sustained the injury at practice Saturday, said Canales, who expects him to return during the season.,"You can't replace Sam Franklin. But this is a ...

Reds acquire 1B Ty France from Mariners
The Cincinnati Reds acquired first baseman Ty France from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for minor league catcher Andruw Salcedo.,The Reds also received cash considerations in the deal.,France, 30, was designated for assignment last week after batting .223 with eight homers and 31 RBIs i...

Browns place OL Brian Allen on IR, ending his season
The Cleveland Browns placed new acquisition Brian Allen (calf) on injured reserve on Monday, ending the center's season. ,Allen, 28, who signed with the Browns in May, suffered a calf injury on the third day of training camp. ,The Browns announced the signing of guard Zack Johnson in a corresponding...

Reign sign Haitian F Nerilia Mondesir through 2026
The Seattle Reign announced the signing of Haitian forward Nerilia Mondesir on Monday.,Mondesir, 25, arrives from France's Montpellier HSC for an undisclosed transfer fee. She is signed through 2026 with a mutual option for 2027.,She becomes the first Haitian-born player in NWSL history after tallyi...
MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....
MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....

Red Stars sign Brazilian F Ludmila to 3-year deal
The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing Monday of Brazilian forward Ludmila to a three-year contract.,Ludmila, 29, will join the NWSL club following the Paris Olympics and will occupy an international roster slot.,She spent the past seven seasons at Atletico Madrid, scoring 63 goals in 159 appea...

Simone Biles shakes injury, practices ahead of Tuesday final
PARIS -- Simone Biles participated in practice a day after the American made a triumphant return to the Olympic stage despite being hobbled by pain in her left calf, her mother Nellie told the live crew on NBC's Today Show in France on Monday.,The four-time Olympic champion left the competition area...

Novak Djokovic eliminates rival Rafael Nadal in Olympics singles
PARIS -- Top-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic overcame a brief bout of nerves in the second set before beating 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics on Monday.,While Djokovic moves into the third round in pursuit of his elusive Olympic gold, Spain's Nadal has only the...

Carlos Sainz signs with Williams Racing for 2025-26
Formula One driver Carlos Sainz has signed with Williams Racing for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.,The 29-year-old Spaniard is in his final season at Ferrari and currently ranks fifth in the F1 driver standings.,"I am very happy to announce that I will be joining Williams Racing from 2025 onwards," Sain...

Royals acquire RHP Michael Lorenzen from Rangers
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington.,Lorenzen, 32, is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) in his first season with the Rangers.,An All-Star last season, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for Phi...
Monday July 29 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for Olympics
The first full week of the Olympics are underway in Paris, so we locked in some top betting picks for swimming, tennis, and more....

Lions LT Taylor Decker agrees to $60M extension
The Detroit Lions agreed to a three-year, $60 million extension with left tackle Taylor Decker.,The deal includes $31.83 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Monday on social media.,Decker, who turns 30 next month, is the Lions' longest-tenured player as a 2016 first-round draft pick...

Diamondbacks, Nationals on the rebound from tough losses
After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series Monday night in Phoenix.,Washington rookie left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will make his first career appearance a...

Having ended own skid, Cardinals look to extend Rangers'
While the St. Louis Cardinals have shopped for starting pitching help ahead of the trade deadline, converted reliever Andre Pallante has made a strong push to stay in the rotation.,He is 4-3 with a 3.42 ERA in nine starts while filling in for injured starter Steven Matz.,Pallante, who is 4-4 with a ...

Phillies turn to Zack Wheeler in opener vs. Yankees
The Philadelphia Phillies still sit comfortably atop the National League East, but they're beginning to get uneasy with their recent results.,The Phillies have lost four consecutive series heading into their three-game matchup against the visiting New York Yankees beginning Monday night.,Philadelphi...