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Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws banning transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams.,The conservative-majority court ruled that such bans in West Virginia and Idaho do not violate the Constitution or Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discriminatio...
Reports: Mets reach minors deal with Christopher Morel
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/third baseman Christopher Morel, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.,Morel, 27, was released by the Miami Marlins on Friday.,He signed a one-year, $2 million contract in the offseason but never got going with the Marlins. He hit...
Gotham F Katie Lampson announces retirement at 34
Two-time NWSL champion Katie Lampson announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday at age 34.,The Gotham FC forward also played professionally in Germany, Australia, Norway and England after a decorated career at Wake Forest. Her NWSL career also included stints with the Washington Sp...
Panthers acquire G Akira Schmid from Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,"Akira is a talented and athletic goaltender who has shown poise in high-pressure moments," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a statement on Monday. ...
Aces star A'ja Wilson (ankle) out for Commissioner's Cup final
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson has been ruled out for the Commissioner's Cup championship game against the host New York Liberty on Tuesday night due to an ankle injury.,The WNBA's first four-time WNBA MVP, Wilson initially was listed as questionable for the game after rolling her right ankle durin...
D-backs to recall RHP Brandon Pfaadt to face Giants, Landen Roupp
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be looking to continue their mastery of the San Francisco Giants when the National League West rivals meet in a rematch in Phoenix on Tuesday night.,Having already swept three-game sets both at home and in San Francisco, the Diamondbacks made it seven in a row over the ...
Cam Schlittler bids to end Yankees' skid in clash vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers
Cam Schlittler and Tarik Skubal expressed mutual admiration for each other's pitching prowess on Monday.,A day later, New York's Schlittler and Detroit's Skubal will put admiration aside and focus on opposing hitters when the Yankees host the Tigers in the middle contest of a three-game series.,The ...
Rangers' Cameron Cauley eager for encore after big debut vs. Guardians
Texas Rangers second baseman Cameron Cauley appeared in 484 minor league games over six seasons before receiving his first call-up to the majors.,His promotion included a spot in the lineup for the Rangers' series opener Monday against the host Cleveland Guardians -- and the kind of wet welcome that...
Geraldo Perdomo's 3-run double propels Diamondbacks past Giants
Geraldo Perdomo broke a fifth-inning tie with a bases-clearing double, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Monday in Phoenix.,Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado added home runs for the Diamondbacks, who imp...
A's place SS Jacob Wilson, OF Tyler Soderstrom on IL
The Athletics took a hit to their lineup Monday, placing shortstop Jacob Wilson and outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on the injured list while bringing one of their top prospects to the majors.,Wilson went on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 26 with right thumb inflammation, while Soderstrom was placed ...
German coach decries VAR call but says round of 32 exit 'not enough'
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann slammed the referee's decision to disallow Jonathan Tah's apparent extra-time goal on Monday before his side eventually crashed out of the World Cup to Paraguay on penalties in the round of 32.,At the same time, he added it was unacceptable for ...
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. enters concussion protocol after collision
Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was placed in concussion protocol after exiting New York's home game Monday against the Detroit Tigers following a collision with right fielder Jasson Dominguez.,He was being examined by team physician Christopher Ahmad, the Yankees announced late in the game...
Blazers acquire Ja Morant in 3-player deal with Grizzlies
Ja Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday in a trade that ended his volatile run with the Memphis Grizzlies.,The Trail Blazers acquired the two-time All-Star in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.,The Blazers also were rumored to be in discussions to deal for Boston Celtics All-St...
Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits vs. Tigers after collision
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited Monday's game in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers after colliding with right fielder Jasson Dominguez.,With the Yankees trailing 7-0, Hao-Yu Lee hit a pop-up to shallow right field and Chisholm ran back to try and make the catch. D...
Panthers acquire rights to Radko Gudas from Ducks for rights to A.J. Greer
The Florida Panthers are trying to bring back a familiar piece to their blue line before free agency opens.,Florida acquired the negotiating rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in exchange for the rights to forward A.J. Greer. Both players are pending unrestricted free ...
Report: Knicks to sign Landry Shamet to 4-year, $24M deal
The New York Knicks are signing pending free agent guard Landry Shamet to a new four-year, $24 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Shamet, 29, was a key depth piece for the Knicks' championship run this season. Shamet averaged 9.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 51 games (12 starts) duri...
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...