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Austin FC acquire Ukrainian D Oleksandr Svatok
Austin FC announced the acquisition of Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Svatok on Monday.,The 29-year-old center back arrives from Ukrainian Premier League side SC Dnipro-1.,"Oleksandr is a defender who has consistently shown a great deal of leadership during many years with his previous clubs," Austin ...

Trail Blazers add 2 assistant coaches to bench
The Portland Trail Blazers added assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Chris Fleming to coach Chauncey Billups' staff on Monday.,Bjorkgren, 49, has coached in the NBA since 2015 when he was hired as an assistant with the Phoenix Suns, followed by a stint with the Toronto Raptors. He served as the hea...

Panthers F Kyle Okposo gets nod for Game 7 vs. Oilers
Kyle Okposo spent most of the season looking up in the standings from his position with the Buffalo Sabres, but thanks to a trade-deadline move, he's now playing for a chance to win the Stanley Cup for the first time.,Panthers coach Paul Maurice made a "solely hockey based" decision to put Okposo in...

Texas splits with baseball coach David Pierce
Texas parted ways with baseball coach David Pierce on Monday after eight seasons.,His dismissal comes after the Longhorns lost 10-2 to Louisiana at the College Station regional, ending their season June 2 with a 36-24 (20-10 Big 12) record.,"After the season, Coach Pierce and I had some time to visi...

Luka Doncic arrives for duty with Slovenian national team
Luka Doncic reported to duty Monday with the Slovenian men's national team, which is seeking to qualify for a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.,Despite a grueling NBA season and injuries that hampered Doncic during the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks superstar intends to play in the Olympic Qualifyi...

Orioles recall prospect OF Heston Kjerstad
The Baltimore Orioles recalled their No. 4 prospect, outfielder Heston Kjerstad, from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and designated infielder Nick Maton for assignment.,Kjerstad, 25, made his major league debut with the Orioles late last season and has 44 at bats in the big leagues. He appeared in seven...

Report: Chiefs to release DT Isaiah Buggs after latest arrest
The Kansas City Chiefs intend to release defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs following his latest arrest, NFL Network reported Monday.,Buggs was arrested last week on a domestic violence/burglary charge in Tuscaloosa County, Ala.,In May, he was charged with animal cruelty in Tuscaloosa after two dogs und...

Iowa WR Kaleb Brown arrested on OWI charge
Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown was arrested over the weekend and charged with operating while intoxicated and possessing a fictitious driver's license, according to multiple outlets. ,Brown was arrested early Sunday morning in Iowa City. His 2023 Dodge Durango had heavy front-end damage, according t...

Ed Policy named CEO-in-waiting of Packers
Ed Policy was named the next president of the Green Bay Packers on Monday.,The team's board of directors unanimously selected Policy for the job from a large pool of candidates. He also will hold the titles of chairman of the board and CEO and will assume the roles in July 2025 upon the retirement o...

Reports: Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B. Bickerstaff, fired by the Cavs last month after three straight winning seasons. The Cavs decided on Atkinson over New Orlean...
San Antonio Spurs Interviewed Donovan Clingan To Pair With Victor Wembanyama: Look Out, NBA
The Spurs met with Connecticut star Donovan Clingan to create Twin Towers with Victor Wembanyama....
Monday June 24 Best Sports Betting Picks For Stanley Cup Final Game 7 & Soccer Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and Copa America....
2024 MLB All-Star Game National League Ballot: Who Should Be Voted In?
We built out the perfect 2024 MLB All-Star Game ballot for the National League, headlined by Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper....

Padres send surging Matt Waldron to take on Nationals
The first San Diego Padres starter to deliver five straight quality starts this year isn't an obvious choice.,It's not Yu Darvish, their Opening Day pitcher. It's not Joe Musgrove, owner of the franchise's only no-hitter. It's not even Dylan Cease, who was pitching at an All-Star level for the first...

After avoiding an injury scare, Angels take on Athletics
Zach Neto is expected to be in the starting lineup Monday when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series against the Oakland A's in Anaheim, Calif.,Neto hurt his left calf on Saturday against the Dodgers, first when he fouled a ball off his lower leg, and then later in the game when trying to...

Royals bring struggling offense into series opener vs. Marlins
The Kansas City Royals will be desperate for offense when they host the Miami Marlins in the opener of their three-game series on Monday night.,The Royals have gone 22 straight innings without scoring a run.,They were blanked 6-0 by the Texas Rangers on Saturday night and 4-0 on Sunday, which also m...

White Sox send bright spot Garrett Crochet to face Dodgers
Garrett Crochet has been one of the few success stories this season for the Chicago White Sox, who begin a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.,After serving exclusively as a reliever in his first three seasons, Crochet (6-6, 3.25 ERA) has made a seamless transition ...

After successful road trip, Red Sox begin series vs. Jays
The Boston Red Sox look to get the best of an American League East rival for the second straight week, beginning another three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, who will head to Fenway Park for the first time this season on Monday.,It has been a winning stretch for Boston, which to...

Cards, Braves both catching fire heading into 3-game set
After pulling out of prolonged slumps that started earlier in the season, the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals have become two of the hottest teams in the National League.,Both will try to keep building momentum on Monday when Atlanta opens a three-game series with host St. Louis. ,The Braves ...

Noah Lyles, Kendall Ellis both headed to Olympics for 2nd time
Noah Lyles will be headed to the Olympics for the second time after winning the men's 100-meter on Sunday at the U.S. Olympic track & field trials in Eugene, Ore. ,Lyles logged a time of 9.83 to best second-place finisher Kenny Bednarek (9.87) and third-place finisher Fred Kerley (9.88) to secure a ...