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Report: Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga in no hurry to sign new deal
Restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga will not accept the Golden State Warriors' current contract proposals, ESPN reported Thursday.,The report added that Kuminga is in no hurry to sign a deal with the Warriors as he explores outside options.,The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings have reach...

Mariners acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi.,The move gives Seattle an offensive upgrade at first base, where incumbent Luke Raley was hitting .220 with four homers a...

Big Ten media days: Nico Iamaleava wants UCLA vying for titles
Nico Iamaleava spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since his April transfer saga and claimed money was not his primary motivator for leaving Tennessee for UCLA.,Closing out Big Ten media days in Las Vegas, the quarterback also shared some lofty goals for a Bruins football program that has not...

Reports: Mariners acquire 1B Josh Naylor from D-backs
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Although the news was not yet confirmed by the teams, reports indicated that the Mariners would send left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi to ...

WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in second round at D.C.
Venus Williams, days after becoming the oldest player to win a WTA Tour singles match in 21 years, lost in the second round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Thursday in Washington.,The 45-year-old star fell 6-2, 6-2 to fifth-seeded Magdalena Frech of Poland.,Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles ...

LAFC take on Timbers with sights set on blemish-free July
Surging Los Angeles FC will try to complete a perfect July run in MLS play on Friday night when they host the Portland Timbers in a battle of top-six Western Conference teams.,Fifth-place LAFC (10-5-6, 36 points) are one point behind Seattle in the race for home-field advantage in the first round of...

Dynamo, Galaxy desperate for late-season turnaround
If the Houston Dynamo or the Los Angeles Galaxy are going to salvage something from their respective seasons, it may have to begin with their meeting on Friday night in Texas.,Despite recent improvement following a 16-match winless run to open the season, the Galaxy (3-14-7, 16 points) enter the wee...

ACC Kickoff: All eyes on Bill Belichick ahead of North Carolina debut
It's fair to wonder how long it's been since the University of North Carolina was the talk of the ACC football world.,The Tar Heels stole the show on the final day of ACC Kickoff on Thursday in Charlotte when legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick made his first appearance at the annual preseason event ...

Diamondbacks visit Pirates with a sense change is near
The Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping out of the playoff race and will attempt to gain some traction when they hit the road to face the surging Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series Friday.,The Diamondbacks came away empty-handed during a three-game series against the Houston Astro...

Charlotte Laffar rides 'amazing' first round to Women's Scottish lead
World No. 1,184 Charlotte Laffar is the surprise name atop the leaderboard after the first round of the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open on Thursday in Gailes, Scotland.,The 32-year-old Englishwoman has six career top-10 finishes and zero wins on the Ladies European Tour, and she took a four-year br...

Check please: Bills RB James Cook confident payday is 'going to get done'
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook can carry the "check, please" approach through training camp because of his confidence level a big payday is coming soon. ,"I mean, however it happens, it's going to get done. Wherever it happens at," Cook said Thursday after participating in the first two days ...
Lionel Messi Just Gave MLS the Middle Finger: What Garber Does Next Will Define His Legacy
Lionel Messi skipped the MLS All-Star Game with no warning. Now Commissioner Don Garber must choose between enforcing league rules or bowing to the league’s biggest star....

Canada hockey players acquitted in sexual assault case
Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team were acquitted of all charges Thursday in a sexual assault trial in London, Ontario.,Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia of the Ontario Court of Justice said she didn't find the complainant's evidence "credible or reliable.","I cannot ...

Focused Brewers set to put red-hot run up against Marlins
The Milwaukee Brewers won their final seven games before the All-Star break and have not cooled off upon their return, winning five of six to take over first place in the National League Central.,The Brewers will try to continue their surge when they open a three-game series against the visiting Mia...

2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires
Two-time Gold Glove winner Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.,Ahmed, 35, spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, then split the 2024 campaign with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres before playing in five games this sea...

Dolphins CB Artie Burns out for season with torn ACL
Artie Burns is done for the season one practice into his tenure with the Miami Dolphins. ,Burns, 30, left Wednesday's practice on crutches with a knee injury suffered in individual drills. Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Burns has a torn ACL.,He signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in th...

FC Dallas acquire M Christian Cappis from Norwegian club
FC Dallas acquire midfielder Christian Cappis from Norwegian top-flight club Viking FK on Thursday.,Dallas sent $200,000 in general allocation money to the Houston Dynamo to obtain his right of first refusal.,The 25-year-old former FC Dallas academy player is under contract through 2027 with an opti...
New York Jets Just Dodged a Bullet With Justin Fields’ Toe Injury
Justin Fields avoided a major injury Thursday, and the Jets should be thanking the football gods. They might not survive a season without him....
Why Drew Allar Passed on the NFL to Chase a National Title at Penn State
Drew Allar could’ve gone pro as a first-round pick. Instead, he returned to Penn State for unfinished business and a shot at a national championship....

Orioles place closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 30-year-old right-hander, who is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 19 saves in 35 games this season.,Bautista, who has been the subject of trade ru...