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Cook & Bacon: Synchronized divers take silver, first US medal in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, France -- Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani began China's bid to capture all eight women's Olympic diving golds by winning the synchronized 3-meter springboard event on Saturday.,First-time Olympians Chen and Chang, who arrived in Paris having won three consecutive world titles, finished on 337...
Three minor league pitchers suspended for PEDs
Three minor league players received 56-game suspensions Friday after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.,St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kener Perez, San Diego Padres pitcher Ibrahyn Jimenez and free agent pitcher Yonathan Frias were suspended for violating the drug prevention and treatmen...
Tua Tagovailoa Earned Every Penny of $212 Million Extension
The Miami Dolphins extended quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Friday afternoon to a $212 million extension. He's earned every penny of that contract, and will now look to take the Dolphins to new heights....
Patrick Mahomes on Raiders' puppet video: 'It'll get handled'
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn't put much stock in the Las Vegas Raiders' recent attempt at humor.,The Raiders caused a stir on social media Thursday after video emerged of rookie safety Trey Taylor carrying a Kermit the Frog puppet. The Muppets character was sporting a Mah...
Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Be This Season's Puka Nacua
While he might not have been a deep NFL Draft find like Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua, Marvin Harrison Jr. is expecting to take the league by storm in his rookie year....
Friday July 26 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For MLB 7/26/2024 Games
It's a packed Friday slate of MLB games on July 26, so we locked in our top sports betting picks and predictions for today's slate of games....
Olympic Women Team USA Still Solid Gold After WNBA All-Star Loss
Despite a loss in the WNBA All-Star Game, Team USA Women's Olympic team should still be solid gold as the games in Paris are set to tip off....
Red Sox acquire LHP James Paxton from Dodgers
The Boston Red Sox welcomed back a familiar face on Friday by acquiring left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Red Sox sent minor league infielder Moises Bolivar to the Dodgers to complete the deal. Boston also transferred right-hander Bryan Mata to the 60-day injured list to mak...
Team USA's Kevin Durant downplays Joel Embiid comments on LeBron James
Team USA teammates Joel Embiid and LeBron James are two of the certain three starters in Paris, but head coach Steve Kerr might need to play another role -- mediator -- after Embiid critiqued the team's elder statesman for diminishing skills.,Embiid told New York Times Magazine that LeBron today "is...
Diana Taurasi, 42, still driving force for Team USA
LILLE, France -- Five-time gold medalist Diana Taurasi is eager to take the court at the Paris Games, and insists her love of basketball is more important than winning medals.,The 42-year-old American knows that every Olympics is different and her experience at her sixth appearance has taught her to...
Jerry Jones Really Compared Himself to Patrick Mahomes
While explaining how the Dallas Cowboys are handling contract negotiations this offseason, Jerry Jones hilariously compared himself to Patrick Mahomes....
Jim Harbaugh Says First Day of Chargers Training Camp Feels Like ‘Being Born’
Jim Harbaugh is still the same weirdo we always thought he was, stating that the first day of Los Angeles Chargers training camp feels like being born because the lights are on, and everyone is talking to him....
Dodgers place Chris Taylor (groin) on IL, call up OF James Outman
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility player Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a left groin strain following results of an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said.,In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Taylor, who has ...
Giants place INF Wlmer Flores (knee) on 10-day injured list
The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis.,The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento.,"He's a good hitter," Giants manager B...
Stephen Ames holds 1-stroke lead at Senior Open
Stephen Ames carded a 4-under-par 68 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Senior Open on Thursday in Carnoustie, Scotland.,Ames recorded five birdies against one bogey during his round at Carnoustie Golf Links. ,The 60-year-old Canadian is seeking his third win of the calendar yea...
Steph Curry, Team USA draw tough road compared to Dream Team
PARIS -- The original "Dream Team" set the gold standard for Olympic basketball.,But today's American stars face a tougher test in Paris, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry said on Thursday, pointing to some of the NBA's biggest names hailing from around the globe.,The U.S. team had to contend with just n...
Former No. 1 Angelique Kerber to retire after Olympics
Former World No. 1 Angelique Kerber will retire after the Olympics.,The German made the announcement Thursday on social media from Paris, where she'll compete in her third Summer Games.,"The finish line," Kerber, 36, wrote on Instagram. "Before the Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never...
MLS no match for Liga MX in All-Star Game blowout
German Berterame and Maxi Meza of CF Monterrey both scored and the Liga MX All-Stars defeated the MLS All-Stars 4-1 on Wednesday night in the MLS All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio.,Juan Brunetta of Tigres UANL had a goal and an assist for the Liga MX squad, which earned its first victory in the third ...
Dodgers sign SS Nick Ahmed
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent Nick Ahmed while placing fellow shortstop Miguel Rojas on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. ,Rojas is dealing with a right forearm strain. ,Ahmed, 34, was released by San Francisco on July 10 after hitting .232 with one home run and 15 RBIs in 52 games w...
ACC notebook: Bill O'Brien embracing change as new coach at Boston College
Although he hasn't been a head coach in college football for the past 10 years, Bill O'Brien isn't shying away from the changes that have impacted the sport during his layoff., ,O'Brien, who took over as Boston College's coach in February, has fully embraced the evolution of the transfer portal, the...