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Williams boss James Vowles signs long-term extension
Williams Racing announced a long-term extension Thursday for team principal James Vowles.,Vowles, 45, joined Williams in 2023 following an unprecedented run of success at Mercedes.,Following a ninth-place finish in 2024, the Williams team has climbed to fifth through 10 races this season.,"He has sp...
2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova to retire after U.S. Open
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova plans to retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.,Kvitova, 35, announced her intentions Thursday on both Instagram and X., ,"I've been privileged to reach incredible heights over the past 19 years since becoming a professional tennis player,...
Three Ways New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Can Fix the Stale Golf Schedule
New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has major work ahead. Here are three ways he can fix the Tour’s stale schedule, including shaking up signature events and thinking globally....
MLB Top Prospects 2025: Bubba Chandler, Jordan Lawlar, Chase Burns Near Big League Call-Ups
A look at MLB’s top prospects likely to be promoted soon, including Bubba Chandler, Jordan Lawlar, Chase Burns, and more as teams eye midseason roster boosts....
NBA Finals Game 6 Best Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks, Odds, and Predictions
Get the best bets, odds, and predictions for Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night....
Kevin Gausman aims to complete Jays' sweep of Diamondbacks
The Toronto Blue Jays will send right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound on Thursday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,Gausman (5-5, 4.08 ERA) is 6-1 with a 2.22 ERA in nine career games (eight starts) against the Diamondbacks but has not faced them sin...
Cubs' Jameson Taillon looks to stay strong in clash vs. Brewers
Right-hander Jameson Taillon will try to win his sixth consecutive start on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a shortened series.,The two teams had their game on Wednesday night postponed because of rain. It will be made up as part of a day-night do...
Gold Cup: Costa Rica edges Dominican Republic on late goal
Costa Rica overcame an early deficit and broke a second-half stalemate with a dramatic Josimar Alcocer goal in the 85th minute to put away the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup play Wednesday evening in Arlington, Texas.,In the decisive sequence, Manfred Ugalde gathered a cross in the center o...
Cesar Montes lifts Mexico past Suriname, into Gold Cup quarters
Defender Cesar Montes doubled his career international scoring tally by connecting on two goals Wednesday night as Mexico defeated Suriname 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.,Mexico (2-0-0, 6 points) moved ahead of Costa Rica (2-0-0, 6 points) atop Grou...
Eric Lauer fans eight as Blue Jays cruise past Diamondbacks
Eric Lauer struck out a season-best eight, Bo Bichette homered among three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Wednesday night.,Lauer (3-1) allowed one run, four hits and one walk in five-plus innings to help the Blue Jays clinch the three-game series wit...
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini fall in Berlin
Third-seeded Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy were knocked out during second-round play Wednesday on the grass at the Berlin Open.,Unseeded Russian Liudmila Samsonova needed 3 hours, 21 minutes to earn a 6-7 (8), 7-5, 7-6 (5) upset of Pegula. She fought off two match points ...
Gold Cup: Costa Rica edge Dominican Republic on late goal
Costa Rica overcame an early deficit and broke a second-half stalemate with a dramatic Josimar Alcocer goal in the 85th minute to put away the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup play Wednesday evening in Arlington, Texas.,In the decisive sequence, Manfred Ugalde gathered a cross in the center o...
Predators reacquire Erik Haula from Devils
After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, the Nashville Predators made a splash in the offseason trade market on Wednesday.,Nashville reacquired forward Erik Haula from the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Jeremy Hanzel and a 2025 fourth-round pick., ,In 759 career NHL games, Haula has 337 points (153...
Predators captain Roman Josi diagnosed with POTS
Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is expected to attend training camp and play next season after being diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) toward the end of the NHL season, the team announced Wednesday.,The symptoms of POTS -- a treatable condition that has no cure -- include a ...
Former DB Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination
Ramzee Robinson, a former NFL defensive back who then served as director of player engagement for the Kansas City Chiefs, filed a lawsuit against the franchise for wrongful termination. The suit accuses the Chiefs of discriminating against Robinson because he is Black.,A nine-year employee with Kans...
Pirates-Tigers postponed, will play doubleheader Thursday
The Wednesday night contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Detroit Tigers was postponed due to inclement weather.,The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is slated to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET with the nightcap scheduled for 5:40 p.m. ET.,Tigers...
Thunder one win from title, expect 'best punch' from Pacers in Game 6
One win away from the first NBA title in franchise history, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault believes preparation for Game 6 of the Finals on Thursday night at Indianapolis boils down to how the other sneaker fits.,"We're always trying to put ourselves in our opponent's shoes," Daigneault...
Sebastian Korda to miss Wimbledon with leg injury
Sebastian Korda will miss the rest of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a leg injury.,The 24-year-old American announced Wednesday that he has a stress fracture in his right shin and is currently using crutches and a boot.,"Unfortunately no Wimbledon for me this year," Korda wrote on...
Amy Yang looks to repeat at Women's PGA in wide-open field
The LPGA has a new commissioner on the way, a new course to play and no shortage of parity as it marks the halfway point of the season at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, which begins Thursday in Frisco, Texas.,It's an important time on the women's golf calendar for more reasons than one. Three of...
Stacked field tackles Travelers Championship after tough U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and new U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun are among the main attractions as the Travelers Championship tees off Thursday in Cromwell, Conn., and the PGA Tour shifts from its hardest level of difficulty to perhaps its easiest.,Spaun was the only player to finish under par ...