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Paraguay knock out Germany on penalty kicks in World Cup stunner
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Jonathan Tah skied Germany's sixth spot kick well over the crossbar after seeing his apparent extra-time winner controversially disallowed, and Paraguay knocked the Germans out of the World Cup with a 4-3 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the round of 32 Monday. ,Tah miss...

Report: Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3M team option
The Atlanta Hawks have declined the $23.4 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN reported on Monday.,The decision makes Kuminga an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.,Kuminga, 23, was traded to Atlanta from Golden State on Feb. 5 in exchange for Kristaps Porzingi...

Julio Enciso exits with injury after giving Paraguay lead over Germany
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Paraguay goal-scorer Julio Enciso departed in the 57th minute of their round of 32 clash with Germany with an apparent lower-body injury after he gave his side a shock lead late in the first half.,Only moments after Germany tied it 1-1 through Kai Havertz's header, Enciso went d...

Reports: Ja Morant traded to Trail Blazers
Ja Morant is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade that would end his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to multiple reports Monday.,Pending NBA approval and physicals, the teams agreed to a swap that sends Morant to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers we...

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, top seeds stroll into second round at Wimbledon
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka dominated Teodora Kostovic and led a parade of the top-ranked women's singles players into the second round at Wimbledon on Monday. ,Sabalenka strolled on Centre Court for a 6-2 6-3 triumph in her first Grand Slam action since she followed a loss at the French Open by decl...

President Trump announces D.C. course renovations to begin Sept. 1
The East Potomac Golf Links course in Washington, D.C., will undergo a renovation starting on Sept. 1, President Donald Trump announced on social media Sunday after taking a tour of the course.,"It was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.'s Monuments, we...

Sam Kerr signs deal to return to Gotham FC after Chelsea exit
Sam Kerr is returning to the NWSL and to her former club.,League champions Gotham FC announced Monday that they signed the forward through the 2030 season. Kerr, 32, was a free agent after her contract with English stalwart Chelsea expired.,Kerr played 119 career regular-season games (113 starts) ac...

Phil Mickelson to miss all four majors for first time in 36 years
Despite being eligible to play in The Open Championship, Phil Mickelson will not compete in the final major of 2026 that is set to take place next month at Royal Birkdale Golf Club at Southport, England.,Mickelson, 56, has been moved from the list of this year's competitors to the tournament's list ...

Aces, Liberty collide in bid for another Commissioner's Cup title
It will feel a lot like 2023 when the New York Liberty play host to the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game Tuesday.,The teams clashed for both the Commissioner's Cup title and the league championship in 2023 with the Liberty winning the midseason tournament, while the Ac...

Sabres re-sign F Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5-million deal
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million deal on Monday, two days before he was set to become a free agent.,Malenstyn, 28, was acquired from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season. He has 24 regular-season points (11 goals, 13 assists) across his ...

Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will pick up his $30.2 million player option and sign a two-year, $34 million extension with Miami, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The deal includes a player option for the third season in 2028-29, according to ESPN.,Wiggins, 31 is agreeing to a sizable pay cut with th...

LHP Drew Pomeranz returns to Cubs on minor league deal
Left-hander Drew Pomeranz has returned to the Chicago Cubs on a minor league deal two weeks after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.,Pomeranz, 37, did not appear in a major league game from 2022-24 before making a triumphant return with the Cubs in 2025 when he went 2-2 with...
