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Raiders tiptoe around release of DT Christian Wilkins
Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll refused to comment on the reported human resources complaint that led to the team releasing $110 million defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.,Carroll said Tuesday that he had nothing to add on the matter beyond his July 25 comment that the Raiders saw "no clear pa...
Local favorite Ben Griffin looks to work magic at Wyndham
Ben Griffin looks to rebound from missing the cut in each of his last two tournaments when he tees off at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday.,Griffin, a former University of North Carolina standout, admitted on Tuesday that he relishes playing in the tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greens...
49ers sign former UFL DE Jaylon Allen
The San Francisco 49ers signed former UFL edge rusher Jaylon Allen on Tuesday.,Allen, 25, originally joined the Denver Broncos as a 2024 undrafted free agent but was later waived with an injury settlement.,Allen worked out with the 49ers last weekend following a similar tryout with the Arizona Cardi...
Lions CB Terrion Arnold (hamstring) exits practice
Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold left Tuesday's practice and is being evaluated for a hamstring injury, the team announced.,Arnold, 22, limped off the field and worked with a trainer on the sidelines, according to reports.,Detroit selected Arnold with the 24th overall pick of the 202...
Report: Marc Lasry considering bid for Connecticut Sun
Billionaire Marc Lasry is looking into making a bid to buy the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA, Sportico reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.,The owners of the Sun have been exploring the possibility of selling the franchise. In May, owner Mohegan Tribe hired Allen & Company, an investment bank, ...
Cowboys LT Tyler Guyton avoids ACL tear, out 4-6 weeks
An MRI revealed that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton did not tear his ACL in practice on Monday.,Guyton, 24, avoided the season-ending injury but will miss four to six weeks with a bone fracture in his right knee.,He was injured when his leg got rolled up on during a padded practice at train...
Astros hunt for missing offense, home victory against Nationals
Perhaps the greatest display of evidence showcasing the Houston Astros' offensive struggles came Monday in the opener of a three-game home interleague series against the Washington Nationals.,Four Houston pitchers -- starter Framber Valdez and relievers Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader -- comb...
Lionel Messi’s MLS All-Star Snub Exposes League’s Leadership Woes
Lionel Messi's All-Star Game absence sparked a suspension, a PR storm, and criticism of MLS leadership. Here's how the league let the moment spiral out of control....
Four NHL Teams Poised to Make a Big Leap in 2025
Utah, Anaheim, Seattle and San Jose headline the NHL’s most improved Western Conference teams heading into the 2025 season. Who’s ready for a leap?...
MLB Best Bets July 30: Top Predictions for Tuesday's Baseball Slate
Get Tuesday's top MLB betting picks, including Royals vs. Braves over/under, Tigers' run line vs. D-backs, and Mariners' moneyline vs. A’s and struggling Luis Severino....
D-backs (and Tigers) await news on Eugenio Suarez's hand
There was plenty of drama during the first game of the Arizona-Detroit series on Monday night, though it had little to do with the outcome. The Tigers and Diamondbacks will play the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday evening in Detroit.,The Diamondbacks and the many trade suitors for Eu...
Canada's Eugenie Bouchard wins opener in last event
Eugenie Bouchard, opening the final tournament of her career, earned a 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 win over Emiliana Arango on Monday in her hometown event, the National Bank Open in Montreal.,Bouchard, 31, plans to retire after the current event. She was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world in 2014, when she rea...
Riley Adams' homer lifts Nationals past Astros
Riley Adams clubbed a two-out, tie-breaking home run in the seventh inning, and the visiting Washington Nationals rode a strong pitching performance to a 2-1 victory over the reeling Houston Astros on Monday.,Adams socked his sixth homer this season to right field off Astros reliever Bryan King (3-2...
Tigers' Troy Melton dominates D-backs, earns first career win
Troy Melton tossed seven shutout innings to collect his first career victory as the host Detroit Tigers downed the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Monday night.,Melton (1-1) scattered five singles and didn't issue a walk while striking out five in his second career start after being promoted fr...
Tigers' Troy Melton dominates Diamondbacks, earns first career win
Troy Melton tossed seven shutout innings to collect his first career victory as the host Detroit Tigers downed the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-1, on Monday night.,Melton (1-1) scattered five singles and didn't issue a walk while striking out five in his second career start after being promoted ...
Broncos, WR Courtland Sutton reach four-year extension
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton's deal is worth $92 million, per multiple reports. The Broncos confirmed the four-year ...
Broncos, WR Courtland Sutton reach four-year, $92M extension
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton's deal is worth $92 million, per multiple reports. The Broncos confirmed the four-year ...
Cubs announce extension for baseball operations boss Jed Hoyer
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer entered 2025 without a contract beyond this season.,But with the Cubs sharing the National League's best record with the Milwaukee Brewers entering Monday's play, Hoyer has been rewarded with a multiyear extension announced prior to the Cubs' s...
Sparks F Cameron Brink to return from ACL tear vs. Aces
Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink will make her season debut Tuesday against the visiting Las Vegas Aces after missing the team's first 25 games due to a torn left ACL that has required 13 months of rehabilitation.,Brink and Sparks coach Lynne Roberts confirmed Brink's availability after prac...
Tigers shut down Reese Olson, acquire RHP Chris Paddack from Twins
After losing starting pitcher Reese Olson for the remainder of the season, the Detroit Tigers quickly bolstered their pitching staff in a trade with a division rival Monday.,With Olson (shoulder strain) moving to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, Detroit acquired right-handers Chris Paddac...