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Ecuador fires head coach Felix Sanchez after Copa America loss
Ecuador head coach Felix Sanchez was fired following Thursday's loss to Argentina in the Copa America quarterfinals.,His coaching staff also was dismissed.,"We thank Felix and his coaching staff for their work and professionalism, and wish him success in his future endeavors," according to a stateme...
Argentina tops Ecuador in shootout to reach Copa semis
Argentina didn't play a perfect match, far from it, but when it comes to penalty kicks, the team seems invincible again as a record 16th Copa America championship becomes closer to reality.,With Lionel Messi back in the lineup but having an up-and-down match in Houston on Thursday, defending champio...
Joey Chestnut Just Ate 57 Hot Dogs on YouTube Livestream, Clowned Fourth of July Coney Island Event
Joey Chestnut ate 57 hot dogs in five minutes on a YouTube livestream, completely embarrassing the Nathan's Original winner who only ate 58 in 10 minutes....
July 4, 2024 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions For John Deere Classic & MLB
We cooked up a full slate of bets on the Fourth of July, including predictions for the MLB and John Deere Classic....
U.S.-Uruguay match draws record TV ratings
The U.S. men's national team failed on the pitch in Copa America, but public interest in the squad was high.,The team's group-stage finale, a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday that knocked the United States out of the tournament, attracted an average of 3.78 million viewers on FS1. According to Fox Spor...
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani repeat as All-Star Game starters
Based off of fan voting, sluggers Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will be the only repeat starters at this year's All-Star Game. ,Judge, the leading vote-getter in the majors, topped the big leagues with 32 home runs and 83 RBIs entering Wednesday. H...
Orioles activate RHP Dean Kremer (triceps) to start vs. Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday after recovering from a right triceps strain and is scheduled to start against the host Seattle Mariners.,In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned left-hander Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk.,Krem...
Lautaro Martinez boosts Argentina going into Ecuador match
The availability of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is still in question for the Copa America quarterfinal matchup against Ecuador on Thursday in Houston.,The 37-year-old missed the 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday in the final game of group play because of a right groin/adductor injury sustained in t...
Kemba Walker Is Now an NBA Coach, We’re All Really Old
The Charlotte Hornets hired Kemba Walker as a developmental coach, and we're all really old if he's already on the sideline....
Reports: Lakers sign LeBron James ($104M), Bronny James ($7.9M)
LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The move represents only a slight salary increase over his scheduled 2024-25 season salary of $51.4 million in the form of a player option.,But James opted out of his contr...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to skip home run derby
Shohei Ohtani is planning to skip the annual midseason home run derby.,The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger belted a go-ahead home run on Tuesday night, his league-best 27th, but said his recovery and rehabilitation from offseason elbow surgery will prevent him from taking part in the July 15 event held ...
2024 NBA Free Agency Has Been Really Boring
Sure, Paul George signing with the Philadelphia 76ers was fun. Klay Thompson moved to the Mavericks. But this free agency has been underwhelming....
Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB July 3 2024 & Wednesday WNBA Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB and WNBA slate of games on Wednesday July 3rd, 2024....
Reports: LeBron James to sign $104M deal with Lakers
LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday. ,The move represents only a slight salary increase over his scheduled 2024-25 season salary of $51.4 million in the form of a player option. ,But James opted out of his con...
After Failing To Land Third Superstar, LeBron James Commits to Los Angeles Lakers for Just One Year
Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers failed to find a third superstar, so LeBron James will become a free agent again next summer at 40 years old....
Costa Rica gets two early goals, edges Paraguay at Copa
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored goals in the first seven minutes of the match to help Costa Rica notch a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Copa America Group D play on Tuesday night at Austin, Texas.,Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a hand save in the third minute of second-half sto...
Costa Rica gets pair of early goals, edges Paraguay at Copa
Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer scored goals in the first seven minutes of the match to help Costa Rica notch a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Copa America Group D play on Tuesday night at Austin, Texas.,Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a hand save in the third minute of second-half sto...
Colombia draws vs. Brazil, wins Copa America's Group D
Daniel Munoz scored in first-half stoppage time and Colombia secured the top spot in Copa America's Group D with a 1-1 draw against Brazil in their clash at Santa Clara, Calif., on Tuesday.,Colombia (2-0-1, 7 points) advances to a quarterfinal matchup against CONCACAF Cinderella Panama on Saturday i...
D-backs put LHP Jordan Montgomery on IL, reinstate C Gabriel Moreno
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 15-day injured list and reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the IL during a series of moves Tuesday ahead of a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Diamondbacks also reinstated outfielder Alek Thomas from ...
Lakers' JJ Redick introduces Bronny James: 'We did not give Bronny anything'
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round draft pick Bronny James.,Bronny James, drafted 55th overall, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht were introduced by the Lakers on Tuesday.,"Everythin...