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Abraham Ancer on top at LIV Nashville; Bryson DeChambeau T4
Abraham Ancer of Mexico shot a bogey-free, 7-under 64 to grab the first-round lead at LIV Golf Nashville on Friday in College Grove, Tenn.,Ancer's strong round also powered his team, Fireballs GC, to a four-shot advantage to begin the team competition. Teammates Eugenio Chacarra (4-under 67) and Ser...
Union try to solve uncharacteristic home woes vs. Charlotte FC
The Philadelphia Union will aim to both end a winless drought and change their fortunes at home when they host Charlotte FC on Saturday in Chester, Pa.,The Union lost just four home matches combined during the 2020-23 seasons, but they have already topped that mark with their 1-5-3 home record durin...
Fire, Orlando City have much in common during tough seasons
A look at the stats would suggest there's not much difference between the Chicago Fire and Orlando City. The recent results, however, have been a different story as Orlando gets set to host Chicago on Saturday.,The Fire (4-8-6, 18 points) and Orlando (4-8-6, 18 points) own identical records. Chicago...
Astros place C Victor Caratini (hip flexor) on 10-day injured list
The Houston Astros placed catcher Victor Caratini on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a left hip flexor strain.,Caratini, 30, was injured sliding into home plate during the third inning of a game against the host Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. The IL move is retroactive to Thursday.,Caratin...
Revs rising ahead of test at FC Cincinnati
The New England Revolution have taken down some of the best teams in MLS during their most successful stretch of the season.,Aiming for a fourth straight victory, the surging Revolution face another stiff test Saturday night against host FC Cincinnati, who have won nine of 10.,New England (5-10-1, 1...
Toronto FC, still trying to shed old habits, visit Red Bulls
Toronto FC will aim to bounce back from a gutting loss as they travel to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday in Harrison, N.J.,Toronto (7-9-3, 24 points) on Wednesday took a 1-0 lead over visiting Nashville SC in the 34th minute behind Alonso Coello's first MLS goal, but Sam Surridge scored in t...
Gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz (hamstring) out of Olympic trials
Matthew Centrowitz, who won the gold medal at the 2016 Olympics, pulled out of the 1,500-meter competition at the U.S. Olympic trials on Friday due to a hamstring injury, just hours before racing was set to begin in Eugene, Ore.,Centrowitz ended a 108-year drought for U.S. men's Olympians in the 1,5...
Stephen Ames takes early edge at Dick's Open
Charles Schwab Cup money leader Stephen Ames fired an 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead at the Dick's Open on Friday in Endicott, N.Y.,The Canadian continued his strong season with Friday's round, in which he birdied four of the final six holes at En-Joie Golf Club to earn a one-shot edge over...
U.S. not looking past Bolivia in Copa America opener
The U.S. men's national team is in no position to take an opponent lightly as it faces Bolivia in its first Group C match of Copa America 2024 on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,With the Americans ranked No. 11 in the latest FIFA world rankings and Bolivia 84th, the U.S. has an opportunity to take the f...
ATP roundup: Tommy Paul, Sebastian Korda to meet in London
No. 5 seed Tommy Paul and Sebastian Korda set up an all-American semifinal at the cinch Championships by winning their respective matches Friday in London.,Paul got past Great Britain's Jack Draper 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 at the Queen's Club. Draper upset top seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the Round of 16, b...
Argonauts set to face McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Elks
The Toronto Argonauts will be facing several former team members Saturday night when they host the Edmonton Elks.,The most notable are quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who spent five seasons with Toronto, as well as kicker Boris Bede, returner/running back Javon Leake and receiver Kurleigh Gitten...
Andy Murray to have back procedure, Wimbledon status unclear
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will undergo a back procedure on Saturday with the start of Wimbledon just nine days away.,Murray is expected to retire later this year and has stated that he badly wants to play at Wimbledon.,"Andy is having a procedure on his back tomorrow (Saturday). We wil...
SWAC commissioner Charles McClelland receives contract extension
Southwestern Athletic Conference commissioner Charles McClelland received a contract extension through the 2032 academic year, the conference's council of presidents and chancellors announced Friday.,McClelland became commissioner of the SWAC in the summer of 2018 and has helped the league raise its...
49ers sign 1st-round pick Ricky Pearsall
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall signed his four-year rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced on Friday. ,All contracts involving first-round selections include a fifth-year team option. He will receive $12.5 million fully guaranteed and a $5.9 million signing bonus, per multipl...
Steelers sign WR Jacob Copeland to one-year deal
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Jacob Copeland to a one-year contract on Friday.,Copeland, 24, spent time on the Pittsburgh practice squad last season but has yet to make his NFL debut.,He originally signed with the Tennessee Titans after going undrafted in 2023 and also spent time with...
A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting
Two-time league Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.,The game is set for July 20 in Phoenix. The game will be a contest between the WNBA All-Stars, as selected by fans, players, media and...
4-star RB Alvin Henderson flips from Penn State to Auburn
Four-star 2025 running back Alvin Henderson flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn on Friday.,Henderson, from Elba, Ala., committed to coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions on April 11 and took an official visit last Friday.,The 247Sports composite lists the 5-foot-9, 200-pound player...
Cardinals face familiar foe in Giants RHP Jordan Hicks
Jordan Hicks spent parts of five productive seasons pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily in relief.,Hicks converted back to a starter after signing with the San Francisco Giants as a free agent during the offseason. He will be back in St. Louis to face the Cardinals on Saturday afternoon ...
Brent Venables gets new 6-year, $49.65M contract at Oklahoma
Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables is receiving a new-six year contract worth nearly $50 million, as approved Friday by the Oklahoma Board of Regents.,CBS Sports reported the package totals $49.65 million with an average annual value of $8.275 million. The contract will run through the 2029 seas...
Liberty looking to extend Sparks' road woes
The road has been rough for the Los Angeles Sparks, who are 1-8 away from home and bring a five-game overall losing streak into Saturday afternoon's rematch with the host New York Liberty in Brooklyn.,Powered by a season-high 31 points from Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty beat the Sparks 93-80 Thursday...