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Williams boss James Vowles signs long-term extension
Williams Racing announced a long-term extension Thursday for team principal James Vowles.,Vowles, 45, joined Williams in 2023 following an unprecedented run of success at Mercedes.,Following a ninth-place finish in 2024, the Williams team has climbed to fifth through 10 races this season.,"He has sp...

Stars sign F Matt Duchene to 4-year, $18M contract
Pending unrestricted free agent forward Matt Duchene re-signed with the Dallas Stars on Thursday on a four-year, $18 million contract.,Duchene, who would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1, recorded a team-leading 82 points (30 goals, career-high 52 assists) in 82 games last season. He a...

2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova to retire after U.S. Open
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova plans to retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.,Kvitova, 35, announced her intentions Thursday on both Instagram and X., ,"I've been privileged to reach incredible heights over the past 19 years since becoming a professional tennis player,...
Three Ways New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Can Fix the Stale Golf Schedule
New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has major work ahead. Here are three ways he can fix the Tour’s stale schedule, including shaking up signature events and thinking globally....
MLB Top Prospects 2025: Bubba Chandler, Jordan Lawlar, Chase Burns Near Big League Call-Ups
A look at MLB’s top prospects likely to be promoted soon, including Bubba Chandler, Jordan Lawlar, Chase Burns, and more as teams eye midseason roster boosts....

Phillies' Bryson Stott finding his swing entering finale vs. Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is optimistic that his June swoon is nearing an end following a string of encouraging at-bats.,Stott will look to build on a successful night when the visiting Phillies conclude a four-game series against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.,Philadelphia h...
NBA Finals Game 6 Best Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks, Odds, and Predictions
Get the best bets, odds, and predictions for Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night....

Kevin Gausman aims to complete Jays' sweep of Diamondbacks
The Toronto Blue Jays will send right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound on Thursday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,Gausman (5-5, 4.08 ERA) is 6-1 with a 2.22 ERA in nine career games (eight starts) against the Diamondbacks but has not faced them sin...

Cubs' Jameson Taillon looks to stay strong in clash vs. Brewers
Right-hander Jameson Taillon will try to win his sixth consecutive start on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a shortened series.,The two teams had their game on Wednesday night postponed because of rain. It will be made up as part of a day-night do...

Nationals try to end skid against suddenly hot Rockies
The Washington Nationals will look to end an 11-game losing streak and try to avoid completing an 0-7 homestand when they host the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday.,Washington began the homestand after getting swept by the New York Mets, looking to get well against a ...

Astros pull away from A's with seven-run 6th inning
Jose Altuve and Victor Caratini each slammed a three-run homer during a seven-run seventh inning to help the Houston Astros maul the Athletics 11-4 on Wednesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Mauricio Dubon also homered as Houston racked up a season-high 20 hits while winning for the seventh time ...

Cesar Montes lifts Mexico past Suriname, into Gold Cup quarters
Defender Cesar Montes doubled his career international scoring tally by connecting on two goals Wednesday night as Mexico defeated Suriname 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.,Mexico (2-0-0, 6 points) moved ahead of Costa Rica (2-0-0, 6 points) atop Grou...

Rockies' home-run outburst continues with another win against Nationals
Michael Toglia hit his third home run in two games, German Marquez pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the visiting Colorado Rockies sent the Washington Nationals to their 11th consecutive loss, 3-1 on Wednesday night.,Jordan Beck had two hits including a homer for the Rockies, who have won four str...

Eric Lauer fans eight as Blue Jays cruise past Diamondbacks
Eric Lauer struck out a season-best eight, Bo Bichette homered among three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Wednesday night.,Lauer (3-1) allowed one run, four hits and one walk in five-plus innings to help the Blue Jays clinch the three-game series wit...

ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev advance in Halle
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Marcos Giron in the first round Wednesday at the Terra Wortmann Open in Halle, Germany. Overpowering Giron with his serve, Zverev had 10 aces and never faced a break point while winning 28 of 34 points on first serve (82 percent)...

Brewers-Cubs postponed, will make up game Aug. 18
Wednesday night's game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of split doubleheader on Monday, Aug. 18., ,Game 1 will be the rescheduled game that will begin at 1:20 p.m. CT. Game 2, the original game scheduled for Aug. 1...

Blackhawks retain F Ryan Donato with four-year, $16M deal
Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.,Donato, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but instead chose to sign a deal through the 2028-29 season with Chicago.,Last season, Donato led the Blackhawk...

Former DB Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination
Ramzee Robinson, a former NFL defensive back who then served as director of player engagement for the Kansas City Chiefs, filed a lawsuit against the franchise for wrongful termination. The suit accuses the Chiefs of discriminating against Robinson because he is Black.,A nine-year employee with Kans...

Pirates-Tigers postponed, will play doubleheader Thursday
The Wednesday night contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Detroit Tigers was postponed due to inclement weather.,The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is slated to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET with the nightcap scheduled for 5:40 p.m. ET.,Tigers...

Sebastian Korda to miss Wimbledon with leg injury
Sebastian Korda will miss the rest of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a leg injury.,The 24-year-old American announced Wednesday that he has a stress fracture in his right shin and is currently using crutches and a boot.,"Unfortunately no Wimbledon for me this year," Korda wrote on...