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Twins CF Byron Buxton (hip) placed on IL, will miss All-Star Game
Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain that will prevent him from playing in next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia.,Buxton was voted to start for the American League but will need to be replaced due to the injury that he agg...
Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire talks life after Sorsby, chasing Texas game
As Joey McGuire settled in before a throng of reporters and cameras at Big 12 media days Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, the first words out of his mouth were, "I know nobody believes this, but I am fired up to be here.",It was a tongue-in-cheek reference to the upcoming questions he expected about Texas ...
Defensive-fueled Valkyries aim for 6th straight win, face Tempo
The Golden State Valkyries aim to use their defensive prowess to vault them to a team-record sixth consecutive win Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Tempo.,The Valkyries (15-7) tied their franchise-best winning streak of five after defeating the Washington Mystics 62-49 Monday in the secon...
Christian Yelich, Jacob Misiorowski pace Brewers over Cards in Game 1
Christian Yelich's seventh-inning RBI double highlighted a 3-for-5 day, and Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 without a walk as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in the first of two games Tuesday.,Yelich doubled twice and drove in a pair as the Brewers posted a late rally for...
IOC paves way for Russia's return at 2028 LA Olympics
The International Olympic Committee set the stage for Russian athletes to return to competition under their own flag in the 2028 Summer Olympics at Los Angeles, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,The Russian Olympic Committee has been under suspension since 2023 following the country's invasion of Ukrai...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras named to AL All-Star roster
Willson Contreras of the Red Sox was named to replace Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.,Contreras, 34, earned his fourth All-Star Game selection while batting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 86 games this season, his first with the Red Sox.,In...
Yankees' Ben Rice joins field for Home Run Derby
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice announced his participation in the upcoming Home Run Derby over social media on Tuesday.,Rice posted a video on Instagram that showed his father, Dan, pitching to him when he was a kid. He accompanied the video with a caption that read: "Dad and I are heading to the...
Big 12 notebook: Commish hushes Sorsby talk
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark passed on further discussion of the turn of events involving Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech as media days began Tuesday in Frisco, Texas.,"I appreciate the question," Yormark said. "Today is not the time to address that issue. Today is about celebrating the upcoming ...
Gotham FC moving to Queens' Etihad Park in 2028
Gotham FC will begin playing home matches at Etihad Park in Queens, N.Y., in 2028, the club announced Tuesday.,The reigning NWSL champions currently play at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.,Etihad Park is the new home of MLS club New York City FC, while the New Jersey stadium is home to ...
Former Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland had CTE
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has been diagnosed posthumously with Stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.,Kneeland's family released the results of a brain tissue analysis performed by the Concussion & CTE Foundation. He died by suicide on Nov. 6, 2025, at the age of 24.,B...
These 11 MLB Teams Have Almost No Chance to Reach the Playoffs
Which MLB teams are true contenders and which are running on false hope? Here's why 11 clubs face long odds entering the second half of the season....
Defending champ Jannik Sinner soars into Wimbledon semis
Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals at Wimbledon for the third time with a 7-5, 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over unseeded Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany on Tuesday.,The World No. 1 and the tournament's top seed, Sinner extended his winning streak to 12 matches at the All England Club aft...
Chris Gotterup's Rise Continues After Emotional John Deere Classic Victory | Deadspin.com
Chris Gotterup's emotional John Deere Classic victory continues his remarkable rise as he prepares to defend his Scottish Open title and strengthen his Ryder Cup case....
WNBA Best Bets Today: Wings vs. Liberty, Sky vs. Mercury Picks for Tuesday
Tuesday's WNBA betting card features two top picks as the Wings visit the Liberty and the Sky take on the Mercury in Phoenix....
MLB Best Bets for Monday: Giants Value and Rangers-Angels Under
Looking for today's best MLB picks? Check out why the Giants offer value against Toronto and why Rangers-Angels projects as a low-scoring game....
Coco Gauff rides another 3-set win to Wimbledon semifinals
Seventh-seeded Coco Gauff punched her ticket to the Wimbledon semifinals with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula on Tuesday.,Gauff recorded her fourth consecutive three-set win and registered seven aces en route to dispatching her former doubles partner in 1 hour and 48 minute...
Kyle Lowry retires with Raptors after 20 NBA seasons
Kyle Lowry rejoined the Raptors to retire as a member of the organization on Tuesday, officially ending his 20-year NBA career.,The 40-year-old point guard, who wore No. 7 for Toronto and helped the franchise win the 2019 NBA championship, made it official on the date 7-7.,"Thank you to my family, m...
Cavaliers Emerging as Heavy Favorites for LeBron James
The Cavaliers have emerged as the favorites to sign LeBron James. Here's why a return to Cleveland makes the most sense for both sides....
Jon Rahm excited about return to Scottish Open
Jon Rahm hopes the local accents are all he struggles with this week when the LIV Golf star tees it up at the Genesis Scottish Open.,The tournament, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, begins on Thursday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Eligible as a DP World Tour member, Rahm ...
Belgium trolls U.S. with 'Overturn this' post on social media
SEATTLE -- Belgium had their way with the United States during their round of 16 match in the World Cup on Monday.,The Red Devils' official social media account even got in on the act shortly after the team's 4-1 victory over the Americans.,The site posted an image of striker Romelu Lukaku celebrati...