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Gotham FC head coach taking 5-week parental leave
Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros began a five-week parental leave on Monday following the birth of his family's second child.,The NWSL club announced that lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as acting coach until Amoros returns in early September.,"I'm incredibly grateful to everyone...
Brooke Henderson announces engagement to Twins prospect
World No. 13 golfer Brooke Henderson announced her engagement to Minnesota Twins prospect Ricky Castro over social media.,The pair's post on Instagram Sunday came one week after Henderson nearly won the Evian Championship, losing in a playoff to Haeran Ryu of South Korea. Henderson officially became...
Report: Owners finalizing extension for Roger Goodell
NFL owners expect to finalize a contract extension with commissioner Roger Goodell "in the coming months," Front Office Sports reported Monday.,Goodell's current contract expires in March 2027. The extension would keep him place to oversee negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with ...
G Jack Campbell officially retires
Former NHL goaltender Jack Campbell announced his retirement on Sunday.,Campbell, 34, last played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers during the 2023-24 season.,He went 93-52-18 with 10 shutouts, a .909 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average with four teams.,Campbell was an All-Star with t...
Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating
Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament....
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame Election Could Open the Door for Overlooked Second Basemen
Jeff Kent's Hall of Fame election shines a spotlight on one of baseball's most underrepresented positions and what it means for Chase Utley, Bobby Grich and others....
Ben Askren Didn't Win the Match—But He Won the Weekend
Ben Askren fell short on the scoreboard at RAF 11, but his emotional return to the wrestling mat was the most inspiring moment in combat sports this weekend....
Report: LAFC sending F Amin Boudri to Swedish club
Los Angeles FC are finalizing the transfer of forward Amin Boudri to Swedish side Hammarby IF, The Athletic reported on Monday.,LAFC reportedly will receive a fee of around $3.7 million for the 21-year-old Boudri, who returns home to Sweden after appearing in four regular-season MLS matches this sea...
Athletics vs. Diamondbacks Predictions: Best Bets, Odds and Props for Monday
Get the best bets for Athletics vs. Diamondbacks, including Arizona on the run line, the over and a Ketel Marte home run prop....
Mayar Sherif wins Iasi title after Paula Badosa retires
Egypt's Mayar Sherif claimed her first title in nearly four years Monday after Spain's Paula Badosa retired in the final of the Iasi Open in Romania.,In a match carried over from Sunday due to rain, Sherif was up 6-4, 4-0 when Badosa was forced to bow out due to injury after 72 minutes.,Sherif, 30, ...
Diamondbacks eye wild-card race, welcome woeful Athletics
The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build off a big win when they host the Athletics for a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,Trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning Sunday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, the Diamondbacks rallied with eight unanswered runs over the next five innings...
Reeling Marlins turn to Janson Junk in opener vs. Astros
The Miami Marlins' 3-1 walk-off loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday served as a microcosm of their recent performances, with their season-worst six-game skid reflecting their quality of play.,Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks surrendered a three-run homer to the Brewers' William Contreras while tryi...
Joey Logano fastest to finish in first North Wilkesboro points race since '96
Joey Logano dominated by leading a career-high 323 laps as NASCAR welcomed historic North Wilkesboro Speedway back to the Cup Series' regular-season points schedule for the first time since 1996 in Sunday night's Window World 450 in North Wilkesboro, N.C.,Winless since early May of last season at Te...
Late homer helps Yankees earn doubleheader split vs. Dodgers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer with one out in the eighth inning Sunday night as the New York Yankees held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, splitting a doubleheader in a bullpen game for both teams.,After wasting numerous opportunities earlier to expand a 1-0 le...
Lakers sign developing forward Ziaire Willaims
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of five-year veteran forward Ziaire Williams on Sunday.,Terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported on Monday that the deal was for one year at a $3 million salary.,The 6-foot-9 Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside a...
Thunder deal Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team trade
The Atlanta Hawks acquired 2025 All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal on Sunday.,The Hawks sent former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and a protected future second-round draft pick to the Mavericks, wit...
Red Sox clinch 13th win in a row, sweep 4-game set with Rays
Sonny Gray pitched six innings of one-run ball and Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 6-1 win and a four-game series sweep of the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon.,The Red Sox, who are now on a 13-game win streak, broke open the game with a three-run...
D-Backs rally from down 7 to beat Cardinals in 10 innings
Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix.,Kepler drove in automatic runner Jorge Barrosa with a one-out double to right field off Luis Gastelum (1-1).,Juan ...
President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.,But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA Wor...
Tempo without suspended coach Sandy Brondello vs. rested Aces
The Toronto Tempo will be without their head coach as they try to snap out of a funk Monday at home against the Las Vegas Aces.,Sandy Brondello will serve a one-game suspension without pay for what the league deemed was an inappropriate comment she made about Atlanta star Angel Reese during Friday's...