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LeBron James to carry USA flag in Paris Olympics opening ceremony
LeBron James will be the flag-bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony in Paris on Friday.,The NBA superstar's fellow Olympians selected the two-time gold medalist to carry the Stars and Stripes.,James, 39, is the first men's basketball player to receive the honor. Women's h...
LeBron James Is Face of American Sports, Not Just the NBA
LeBron James was named the flag bearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, proving that he's not just the face of the NBA, but the face of American sports....
LeBron James to carry USA flag at Paris Olympics
LeBron James will be the flag-bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony in Paris on Friday.,The NBA superstar's fellow Olympians selected the two-time gold medalist to carry the Stars and Stripes.,James, 39, is the first men's basketball player to receive the honor. Women's h...
Cloud9 move into first place at LCS Summer Split
Cloud9 stayed undefeated at the League Championship Series Summer Split, blanking 100 Thieves 2-0 on Sunday to slide ahead of Team Liquid atop the standings in group play.,At 4-0, Cloud9 join Liquid as the only remaining unbeaten teams. Cloud9 are in the top spot of the standings by virtue of a bett...
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez ruled out of MLS All-Star Game
The biggest star in MLS will not participate in the league's All-Star Game, with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi bowing out of Wednesday's contest at Columbus, Ohio, with an ankle injury.,Also ruled out of Wednesday's contest is Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez, who is dealing with knee discomfort.,Messi...
Dodgers DFA LHP James Paxton in rotation shuffle
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated veteran left-hander James Paxton for assignment Monday to begin a rotation transformation.,The Dodgers called up right-hander River Ryan to make his major league debut Monday night against the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, Los Angeles anticipates the return o...
10 Prospects Who Could Disrupt 2024 MLB Playoffs
Every MLB postseason, young, unheard of prospects kick the door down in the playoffs. This postseason is no different, as these 10 youngsters could look to disrupt the current MLB landscape....
Texas Rangers Eyeing World Series Repeat Run
With reinforcements on the way in Arlington, the Texas Rangers believe they're a "scary" team that can threaten a World Series repeat....
Monday July 22 Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB, NBA Summer League, and More
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate, NBA Summer League, and soccer on Monday 7/22/2024....
Shaquil Barrett Put Miami Dolphins in Seriously Bad Spot
You can't blame Shaquil Barrett for wanting to spend more time with family, but his retirement puts the Miami Dolphins defense in a very complicated position moving forward....
Joe Mauer, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre, Jim Leyland enter Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Joe Mauer closed out Sunday's National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony with 27 words that summarized the experience for he and his fellow honorees.,"To stand here today and say that I am now a small part of baseball history is a statement that will never fully sink in f...
Report: Jays SS Bo Bichette has said he would welcome trade
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has said he would prefer to be traded, USA Today reported Sunday.,Bichette, who went on the injured list Saturday due to ongoing issues with his right calf, has not indicated publicly that he wants to be moved, but he "told friends that he would welcome a trad...
MLB Starting Pitcher Trade Deadline Candidates to Watch
As the MLB Trade Deadline grows closer, let's take a look at starting pitchers who could be atop shopping lists for teams looking to acquire talent....
Jake Paul Calls Out Alex Pereira, FaceTimes in Ring After Mike Perry Knockout
After knocking out Mike Perry in the sixth round, Jake Paul called out UFC Champion Alex Pereira for a boxing match if the 37 year-old can get Dana White to let him out of his contract....
Jaylen Brown Is Right: Bronny James Is Not a Pro Basketball Player
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown went viral after a clip surfaced where he seems to say that Bronny James isn't a pro. The thing is, Brown might actually be correct....
Sunday July 21 Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB & Brickyard 400
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Sunday 7/21/2024 MLB slate with a bonus bet on the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway....
Vijay Amritraj, 2 others, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Vijay Amritraj, Leander Paes and Richard Evans were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., on Saturday. ,Amritraj landed in the Hall of Fame as a contributor while Paes went in as a player. They are the first Indian -- and Asian -- men to be enshrined in Newport. ,"I'd...
Team Liquid still unbeaten at LCS Summer Split
Team Liquid kept its unbeaten run at the League Championship Series Summer Split alive on Saturday, beating Dignitas 2-1 to take sole possession of first play in group play.,The win moved Liquid to 4-0, a half-game up on Cloud9. At 3-0, Cloud9 plays 100 Thieves on Sunday.,Eight teams are fighting fo...
Sonny Gray, Cards conquer Braves in finale of twin bill
Right-hander Sonny Gray earned his first career win over the Atlanta Braves as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals picked up a 9-5 victory on Saturday to earn a split of a day-night doubleheader. ,The Braves won the first game of the twin bill 3-2 in 10 innings.,Gray (10-6) pitched seven innings and al...
Shaquil Barrett to retire, had signed with Dolphins
Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett retired Saturday, four months after the 31-year-old signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent.,"It's been a great ride and I appreciate everything that came with it over the years," Barrett wrote in an Instagram post. "I'm ready to shift my full focu...