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Philip Zinckernagel makes history as Fire blank Montreal
The Chicago Fire won their seventh match on the road of the 2025 campaign, with a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on a rather temperate summer night at Stade Saputo. Midfielder Philip Zinckernagel tied a league record when he provided the assist on Chicago's second goal, recording a goal contribution f...

Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox
Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.,Imanaga (7-3) allowed just five hits, while striking out five and walking one, helping the Cubs take the w...

Martin Ojeda scores twice as Orlando City edge Revs
Martin Ojeda scored his team-leading 11th and 12th goals to lift Orlando City SC to a 2-1 victory over the host New England Revolution on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,Ojeda's second multi-goal performance this season helped Orlando (10-6-8, 38 points) snap a four-match winless run and earn it...

Texans agree to deal with rookie OT Aireontae Ersery
After signing one of their top rookies -- second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins -- to a fully guaranteed deal earlier this week, the Houston Texans reportedly agreed to terms with another Day 2 pick Saturday. KPRC 2 Houston reported that the Texans have reached a deal with offensive tackle Aireo...

Connor Zilisch claims rain-shortened Xfinity Series race at Dover
Lest anyone doubt the all-around natural racing talent of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch, the rookie claimed a series best fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on the season in Saturday's rain-shortened BetRivers 200 at the one-mile Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Del., ,Zilisch led 77 of the race's 134 ...

Rams ink rookie TE Terrance Ferguson, finalize 2025 draft class
The Los Angeles Rams officially signed tight end Terrance Ferguson to a four-year, $9.71 million rookie contract on Saturday, finalizing their 2025 draft class just ahead of training camp.,Ferguson, the 46th overall pick out of Oregon, received approximately $8.05 million in guaranteed money, roughl...

Nationals sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits to $8.2 million bonus
The Washington Nationals signed first overall draft pick Eli Willits to an $8.2 million bonus on Saturday.,The bonus amount is a record for a high-school player. The old mark was the $8.19 million Jackson Holliday received from the Baltimore Orioles in 2022.,Willits, a shortstop who doesn't turn 18 ...

After bizarre double-ball shot, Rory McIlroy six back at Open
Golfers are sometimes described as magicians, but Rory McIlroy even surprised himself when he appeared to turn one golf ball into two during the third round of the Open Championship on Saturday.,The highlight of McIlroy's 5-under-par 66 was a 56-foot eagle that electrified the crowd at Royal Portrus...

Team Spirit sweep Falcons to win Esports World Cup
Team Spirit won the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2025 championship Saturday with a 3-0 sweep of Team Falcons in the grand final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Spirit collected $1 million and 1,000 EWC club points with three straight wins on green in 40 minutes, 40 minutes and 35 minutes. Falcons pocketed $500...

Sinclaire Johnson breaks U.S. women's record in mile
Sinclaire Johnson ran the fastest mile ever by an American woman on Saturday in London.,Johnson, 27, clocked a time of 4 minutes and 16.32 seconds at a Diamond League outdoor meet.,She shaved three-hundredths of a second off the previous mark set by Nikki Hiltz at 4:16.35 in 2023.,Johnson finished f...

Rory McIlroy laughs off bizarre shot that digs up second golf ball
Golfers are sometimes described as magicians, but Rory McIlroy even surprised himself when he appeared to turn one golf ball into two during the third round of the Open Championship on Saturday.,McIlroy worked his way into contention at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland by making three b...

Tiger-Cats looking for second straight win over RedBlacks
Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats look to take down the host Ottawa RedBlacks for the second straight weekend on Sunday in the Canadian capital.,Mitchell's 3-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Lawler with 1:54 remaining lifted the Tiger-Cats to a 23-20 victory over the RedBlacks last Saturday i...

John Parry drains first hole-in-one at this year's Open
England's John Parry delivered the first hole-in-one of this year's Open Championship on Saturday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.,The 38-year-old European tour veteran aced the 192-yard, par-3 13th hole when his 8-iron off the tee landed in front of the green, bounced a couple of times and dr...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Dustin Poirier Leaves UFC With a Legacy No Belt Could Ever Measure
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier faces Max Holloway one last time in a New Orleans homecoming at UFC 318. The cult hero exits MMA as one of the sport’s most beloved warriors....

Report: Von Miller's deal with Commanders could net him $10.5M
Von Miller's one-year deal with the Washington Commanders gives him a chance to earn $10.5 million, NFL Network reported Saturday.,The deal is worth $6.1 million but reportedly can give the three-time All-Pro another $4.4 million in incentives.,Miller, 36, is the NFL's active leader in sacks with 12...

Cardinals, D-backs continue battle of potential NL wild-card contenders
The Arizona Diamondbacks opened a critical series against the St. Louis Cardinals without All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.,Fortunately, Adrian Del Castillo stepped in with three hits in his first game this season to lead the D-backs to a 7-3 victory on Friday. ,Now, Arizona will look to continue...