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John Mateer expected to guide Oklahoma back to winning ways
In the summer of 2021, John Mateer committed to FCS program Central Arkansas since nobody anywhere viewed him as a major-college quarterback.,A decommitment five months later and an eventual signing with Washington State paved the road of opportunity for Mateer, who is now receiving an estimated $3 ...
WTA roundup: Viktoriya Tomova upends Tatjana Maria in Hamburg
Viktoriya Tomova rallied from behind in both sets to record a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory over third-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany on Wednesday in first-round play at the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open.,The Bulgarian trailed 3-2 in the first set and 5-3 in the second before eliminating the home-country favorite...
Nneka Ogwumike guides Storm past Valkyries
Nneka Ogwumike saved 11 of her game-high 22 points for a tense fourth quarter Wednesday afternoon and the Seattle Storm beat the visiting Golden State Valkyries for the first time this season, holding on for a 67-58 victory in a defensive struggle.,Erica Wheeler chipped in with 15 points and Skylar ...
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard announces retirement
Former Wimbledon finalist Genie Bouchard said Wednesday that she will retire after playing in next week's National Bank Open in her hometown of Montreal.,The National Bank Open subsequently announced that Bouchard will receive a main-draw wild card entry to the tournament.,Bouchard, 31, had an injur...
Chargers first team to open training camp
The Los Angeles Chargers will be the first NFL team to kick off training camp on Thursday, after rookies and select players reported last Saturday and veterans arrived on Wednesday.,The Chargers and the Detroit Lions -- with rookies reporting on Thursday and veterans on duty starting Saturday -- wil...
Dodgers Deliberate With Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw as World Series Repeat Bid Looms
Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw are easing back into the Dodgers’ rotation, as Los Angeles eyes October and a rare MLB World Series repeat....
Bradley Beal Is the Los Angeles Clippers’ Problem Now After Buyout With Phoenix Suns
Bradley Beal is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers on a $11 million cheap deal after the Phoenix Suns dumped his bloated contract. Don't expect fireworks....
Reports: Donald Trump to sign executive order for NIL standards
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order setting national standards to better control the name, image and likeness landscape in college sports, according to multiple reports Wednesday.,Since 2021, and under pressure from states and the courts, the NCAA has allowed student-athletes to...
Report: Rangers give snubbed Nathan Eovaldi his $100K All-Star bonus
The Texas Rangers thought starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi deserved a berth on the American League All-Star team, but he wasn't selected.,They decided to pay the right-hander the $100,000 All-Star bonus called for in his contract anyway, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Eovaldi, 35, is 7-3 on the season with...
Dream never trail, rout cold-shooting Sky
The Atlanta Dream completed an easy 86-49 road win over the Chicago Sky on Wednesday, despite playing without injured All-Star Rhyne Howard.,The Sky played without All-Star Angel Reese, a late scratch due to a leg injury, and did not score more than 13 points in a quarter.,Atlanta (13-9) never trail...
The Open 2025: Best Bets, Top Picks and Long Shots to Watch at Royal Portrush
Looking for betting value at The Open? From Rory McIlroy’s top-five odds to long shots like Harry Hall and Chris Gotterup, we break down the best bets for Royal Portrush....
Report: LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers
Despite an offseason of rumors and speculation, LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Lakers and James have not engaged in talks about a trade or buyout, and the NBA's all-time leading scorer is expected to report t...
Kalen DeBoer, Crimson Tide count on continuity in 2025
Kalen DeBoer begins his second season at Alabama with a tone-setting theme common from the end of the 2024 season until the Crimson Tide kick off fall camp in two weeks: Let's get physical.,"When it comes to just overall as a program, physicality is the name of the game when it comes to playing foot...
Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game
The MLS All-Star Game is coming to Charlotte, N.C., for the first time in 2026, the league announced Wednesday.,"Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city, and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the Queen City," MLS commissioner Don Garber said. "The city and region keep sh...
Jonas Abrahamsen captures Tour de France Stage 11
Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen delivered a wire-to-wire win in Stage 11 of the Tour de France on Wednesday.,Abrahamsen and stage runner-up Mauro Schmid of Switzerland were the first two attackers on the 158.8-kilometer trek around Toulouse and the first to cross the finish line. Mathieu van der Poel of t...
4-star DL James Johnson flips to Texas from Georgia
Four-star defensive lineman James Johnson changed his mind and said he will play at Texas instead of Georgia.,The previous commitment of Johnson, from Northwestern High School in Miami, was short-lived. He made his pledge to Georgia on June 28 and decommitted Tuesday.,He took official visits to both...
R&A met with Eric Trump over potential Open at Turnberry
R&A chief executive Mark Darbon confirmed Wednesday he recently had a "really good discussion" with Eric Trump about hosting a future Open Championship at Turnberry, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump.,The course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, owned by Trump's organization since 2014, has hosted the...
Justin Rose on elusive Open: 'One I've dreamed about'
A two-time runner-up at The Open Championship, Justin Rose finished second at the Masters for the third time in his career with a playoff loss to Rory McIlroy in April.,Instead of dwelling on another near miss at a major, Rose is ready to chase the title that means the most to him as an Englishman t...
Oakmont bans 2023 U.S. Open champ Wyndham Clark over property damage
Wyndham Clark is banned from Oakmont Country Club because of the damage the 2023 U.S. Open champion inflicted in the locker room after missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open last month.,Club president John Lynch informed members that Clark was banned from the property until further notice. In a lette...
2025 MLB Draft Picks Who Could Make the Majors by Next Year
The 2025 MLB Draft is in the books. Meet the breakout prospects most likely to reach The Show next season... from Kade Anderson to Gage Wood....