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Ex-Wimbledon champ, Hall of Famer Vic Seixas dies at 100
Two-time Grand Slam singles champion and Hall of Famer Vic Seixas has died, according to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He was 100.,The Hall said Seixas died Friday but it didn't disclose a cause of death.,Seixas won the 1953 Wimbledon and 1954 U.S. Championships (now the U.S. Open) during a...
4-star OL Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli commits to Miami
Four-star interior offensive lineman Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli committed to Miami's Class of 2025 on Friday.,The 6-foot-3, 295-pound player chose the Hurricanes over finalists Michigan and Nebraska. He took official visits to all three schools last month.,Alofaituli is ranked as the No. 3 interior line...
Dodgers to honor longtime owner Walter O'Malley
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding longtime owner Walter F. O'Malley, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, to their Ring of Honor next month.,Ceremonies will take place Aug. 10 before the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium, the construction of which O'Malley spea...
Reports: Golden Knights sign F Victor Olofsson
The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.075 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Olofsson, who turns 29 this month, is taking a major cut in pay after completing a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the Buffalo Sabres.,He registered seven goals, eight ...
Reports: Sharks signing F Tyler Toffoli to 4-year deal
The San Jose Sharks are signing veteran Tyler Toffoli to a four-year contract worth $24 million, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The Sharks will be the 32-year-old center's seventh team.,Toffoli netted 33 goals and 22 assists in 79 games split between New Jersey and Winnipeg last season. It marked...
Subliners charge back, stun FaZe to win CDL Major 4
The New York Subliners stormed through the elimination bracket and upset the Atlanta FaZe 4-2 in the grand final to win the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Major on Sunday in Burbank, Calif.,The Subliners opened the day sitting in Round 4 of the elimination bracket. New York needed three wins in three...
Sweeps propel Guerrillas, FaZe to winners final at CDL Stage 4 Major
The Los Angeles Guerrillas and Atlanta FaZe both completed 3-0 sweeps on Saturday, setting up a meeting in the winners-bracket final at the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Major in Burbank, Calif. ,Los Angeles blanked the rival Los Angeles Thieves, while Atlanta shut out the Seattle Surge. The Guerril...
Warriors, Celtics set to battle for NBA 2K League's 5v5 title
Warriors Gaming Squad moved within one victory of a second consecutive NBA 2K League 5v5 championship, sweeping Pistons GT 2-0 on Friday in the Western Conference finals in Washington.,Standing in the way of the top-seeded Warriors, who also won The Tipoff and The Turn events earlier this season, wi...
Cavs upset Heat in NBA 2K League's 5v5 playoffs
Cavs Legion GC came from behind to upset top-seeded Heat Check Gaming 2-1 on Thursday in Washington and earn a berth in the Eastern Conference finals at the NBA 2K League's 5v5 playoffs.,The Cavs will square off on Friday with Celtics Crossover Gaming, who swept Raptors Uprising GC 2-0 in the other ...
Alexandre Sarr opens as NBA ROY favorite over Zaccharie Risacher
Alexandre Sarr might have lost out on being the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, but oddsmakers expect him to make a more immediate impact on the league than countryman Zaccharie Risacher.,Selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Wizards, Sarr opened as the +350 favorite at DraftKings to win Rookie of t...
Bucks Gaming advances in NBA 2K League 5v5 playoffs
Bucks Gaming swept Pacers Gaming on Wednesday in one of four games in the first round of the NBA 2K League 5v5 playoffs in Washington.,Artreyo "Dimez" Boyd had 23 points and 13 assists in the Bucks' 78-76 overtime win in Game 1 and followed that with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the clin...
Seth Waugh steps down as PGA of America CEO
Seth Waugh is stepping down as chief executive officer of the PGA of America, the organization announced Wednesday. ,Waugh, who had been in the position since August 2018, plans to fill an advisory role. ,"On behalf of the more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, we are grateful for Seth'...
Jurickson Profar, Padres eye sweep of Nationals
San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar felt disrespected when Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez ordered an intentional walk to Luis Arraez in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday night, bringing Profar to the plate.,Profar stroked a bases-loaded, two-run single to give San Diego a 7...
Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk headline Hockey Hall of Fame class
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its next seven members on Tuesday, with NHL stars Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk and Shea Weber among the Class of 2024.,Women's hockey stars Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl were also elected in the player category, and executives Colin Campbell and David Poi...
2024 MLB All-Star Game National League Ballot: Who Should Be Voted In?
We built out the perfect 2024 MLB All-Star Game ballot for the National League, headlined by Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper....
Jurickson Profar back in Padres' lineup, Fernando Tatis Jr. still out
Left fielder Jurickson Profar returned to the San Diego Padres' lineup on Sunday, while right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was not among the starting group.,Profar has been battling left patellar tendinitis and he left Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The knee was still bothersome as he mi...
Ultra hand FaZe first loss at CDL Stage 4 Major qualifying
The Toronto Ultra handed the Atlanta FaZe their first loss in the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Major on Friday, opening Week 4 -- the final week of qualifying -- with a 3-2 win in a matchup of the top two teams in the standings.,With teams playing seven qualifying games, the Ultra and FaZe sit tied...
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar leave game early
Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. sustained a left triceps contusion when he was hit by a pitch in the third inning on Friday in San Diego's 9-5 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers.,Milwaukee right-hander Colin Rea hit Tatis in the left elbow with a first-pitch sinker. Tatis initially stayed i...
Predicting Surprise 2024 NBA Offseason Moves: LeBron Leaves Lakers, Clippers Rebuild, & More
The NBA offseason is always exciting, so these three offseason surprises shouldn't shock anyone....
Five NBA Teams Facing The Most Pressure This Summer
These five NBA teams will feel the most heat to improve this offseason as their timeline to win is on the line....