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UFC Freedom 250 Falls Short of Super Bowl Hype but Delivers Massive Win
Dana White predicted Super Bowl-sized ratings, but UFC Freedom 250 still shattered viewership records with 17 million viewers across the Americas....
ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev survives upset bid in Germany
Germany's Alexander Zverev was the only one of the top four seeds to escape the upset bug during quarterfinal action on Friday at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany.,The top-seeded Zverev held off Belgium's Raphael Collignon 7-6 (10), 7-6 (2) as both players uncorked 14 aces and lost no servi...
Davis Alexander eyes share of CFL history as Alouettes face Elks
Davis Alexander will look to match a CFL record for consecutive starts with a victory on Saturday when he guides the Montreal Alouettes into Edmonton to face the Elks.,The quarterback improved to 13-0 in the regular season with a pair of impressive victories to the start the campaign for the Alouett...
Carson Kelly crashes grand slam as Cubs thrash Blue Jays
Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight his six-RBI performance, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 16-2 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon.,Kelly belted his grand slam to highlight a seven-run first inning for the Cubs. He had an opportunity for another grand ...
Two hot teams in North Carolina, Oklahoma clash in MCWS final
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes and Oklahoma's Skip Johnson took a similarly long path toward becoming Division I head coaches.,Beginning Saturday, Forbes' Tar Heels will square off with Johnson's Sooners in the best-of-three Men's College World Series Championship Series in Omaha, Neb.,Forbes was...
Titans make Jeffery Simmons highest-paid DT in NFL history
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a rich contract extension with star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons on Friday.,The Titans did not reveal financial terms, but multiple reports have Simmons receiving a three-year extension worth $105.8 million -- with $100 million guaranteed -- through the 2030 season...
5-star CB John Meredith III picks Texas over Texas A&M
Five-star cornerback John Meredith III announced his commitment to Texas on Friday.,Meredith is ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the Class of 2027 by the 247Sports composite.,The Fort Worth, Texas, prospect chose the Longhorns over Texas A&M following official visits to both.,Coach Steve Sarki...
Canada's Ismael Kone undergoes major leg surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone underwent surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg that occurred in Thursday's match against Qatar.,"Last night, Ismael Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a lower limb fracture," Canada Soccer said in a statement on Friday. "He is expected to ma...
CF Montreal extend G Thomas Gillier's loan through December
CF Montreal extended goalkeeper Thomas Gillier's loan from Bologna FC through December 2026.,The transaction announced Friday includes an option to further extend the deal through June 2027.,Gillier, 22, has recorded three clean sheets in 14 starts this season with Montreal.,"Since his arrival, he s...
Chad Kelly, Argonauts take aim at Redblacks
East Division rivals Toronto and Ottawa are both seeking their first win of the young season on Saturday afternoon in the nation's capital.,The visiting Argonauts (0-1) opened the 2026 CFL campaign with a 37-30 loss at Montreal on June 12. The Redblacks (0-1) have been idle since a 29-21 home loss t...
Two-time Cup winner Ron Francis rejoins Pens as advisor
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis rejoined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday as a special advisor for hockey operations.,The Hall of Fame forward played eight of his 23 NHL seasons in Pittsburgh, winning back-to-back championships in 1990-91 and 1991-92.,"Ron has a deep affinity for the city o...
Elena Rybakina (hip) WDs from Bad Homburg
Discomfort in her right hip prompted World No. 2 Elena Rybakina to withdraw from the Bad Homburg Open on Friday.,Rybakina's decision to remove herself from the upcoming WTA 500 grass-court tournament comes one day after her unexpected ouster from the Berlin Tennis Open. It also comes with Wimbledon ...
Doug Gottlieb, Green Bay agree on contract extension through 2030-31 season
Green Bay and men's basketball head coach Doug Gottlieb have agreed to a contract extension through the 2030-31 season.,The move follows a significant turnaround from his first season in 2024-25, when the Phoenix finished 4-28. Last season, Green Bay posted an 18-15 record, including a 17-10 edge in...
Yankees Are Proving They're World Series Favorites Even Without Aaron Judge
The Yankees continue to win without Aaron Judge, showcasing the depth and pitching needed to make a serious World Series run....
MLB Best Bets Today: Brewers and Mariners Lead Friday Card
Check out Friday's MLB best bets featuring Brewers F5 behind Jacob Misiorowski and a Mariners first-five play against the Red Sox....
D-backs building steam entering series vs. streaking Twins
Thanks to Corbin Carroll, the Arizona Diamondbacks enter the weekend feeling better about their season.,Carroll helped the Diamondbacks enjoy a rare day off at home before they open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Phoenix. ,Carroll hit a grand slam in the second in...
Braves acquire C Joey Bart in trade with Pirates
The Atlanta Braves continued their search for a backup catcher on Thursday, acquiring Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for right-handed reliever Hunter Stratton.,Bart, 29, is a Georgia native who played for Georgia Tech. He hit .259 with two homers and six RBIs in 21 games for the P...
Cubs test recent turnaround against streaking Blue Jays
Although riding quite the hot streak at the plate, Pete Crow-Armstrong was quick to pour cold water on the Chicago Cubs' recent run of success.,After all, back-to-back series wins -- against the two worst teams in the National League, mind you -- came right after Chicago posted a 0-9-1 record in the...
After first win, Tiger-Cats feeling confident with Lions set to visit
After pulling off a road win last week in Winnipeg to make up for losing the home opener the week before, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will try to defend home field on Friday night when they take on the BC Lions.,Hamilton's 37-27 win over the Blue Bombers featured a balanced offensive effort. Bo Levi Mit...
Jesse Marsch on Ismael Kone's injury: 'Could hear the bone snap'
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone was scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured left leg after sustaining the ugly injury in his national team's 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday in Vancouver.,Coach Jesse Marsch said postmatch, according to The Athletic, that he "could hear the bone snap.","Your heart go...