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Whitecaps-Fire match postponed due to air quality conditions
Thursday's match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and host Chicago Fire was postponed until Oct. 6. The local air quality was deemed to be too dangerous for players and fans to attend the outdoor event at Soldier Field, as Chicago and much of the Great Lakes area has been impacted by wildfire smoke.,...
Angel Reese, Dream look to build momentum against skidding Tempo
The Atlanta Dream have won just twice in their last eight games.,Both games shared a few key highlights: Angel Reese contributed a double-double, and the Dream's defense provided a boost to their offense.,Atlanta (14-10) will try to continue both trends when it visits Toronto (10-14) on Friday. The ...
ACC notebook: Dabo Swinney trusts Clemson's QB options
Clemson didn't bring a quarterback to ACC media days, but the Tigers' most important position battle still followed Dabo Swinney to Charlotte on Thursday.,Christopher Vizzina remains the favorite to replace Cade Klubnik, though Swinney stopped short of formally ending a competition that also include...
LeBron James praises Lakers, declines to reveal next team at public appearance
LeBron James did a live taping of his podcast on Thursday in New York, but he made it clear from the jump that he wasn't there to break news.,James and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton took the stage at Fanatics Fest to record an episode of James' "Mind the Game" podcast, and with an estimated ...
Pirates acquire OF Robert Hassell III from Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.,Hassell, 24, made his major league debut last season and played 70 games for the Nationals, but this season he has not made it ou...
Report: NBA opens investigation into Gary Trent new Bucks' contract
The NBA has opened an investigation on Gary Trent Jr.'s four-year, $64 million agreement with the Milwaukee Bucks for a possible salary cap violation, a league spokesman told ESPN on Thursday.,Trent, who spent the last two seasons in Milwaukee, re-signed on Saturday and paperwork was filed with the ...
Red Sox, Rays ready for twin bill, hoping break did not slow their rolls
The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays certainly hope their players had a restful MLB All-Star break.,It will be a busy return to play for the American League East rivals on Friday as they begin a four-game, three-day series with a day-night doubleheader in Boston.,The Red Sox return to play with a n...
Liberty-Wings postponed till Monday due to travel delays
The WNBA postponed Thursday's game between the New York Liberty and host Dallas Wings due to the Liberty's charter flight being beset by mechanical issues.,The game was rescheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.,The Liberty were still in New York City as of Thursday morning, the New York Post re...
Revolution acquire D Cody Baker from Sounders
The New England Revolution have traded their first-round pick in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft to the Seattle Sounders in order to acquire defender Cody Baker on loan.,Baker, 22, has appeared in 31 matches for the Sounders over the last four seasons and contributed one assist.,"Cody Baker is a promising y...
WNBA All-Star rosters: Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson vs. Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart
Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson will team up against Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart and Clark's Indiana teammate, Kelsey Mitchell, in the WNBA All-Star Game on July 25 in Chicago.,Basketball Hall of Famers Teresa Weatherspoon and Cynthia Cooper served as this year's general managers and drafted the t...
Dan Brown, Sungjae Im hold early Open lead with Bryson DeChambeau right behind
England's Dan Brown and South Korea's Sungjae Im are the early clubhouse leaders at The Open Championship with 4-under-par 66s on Thursday at Southport, England.,Bryson DeChambeau rolled in a couple of late birdies to pull into a share of the lead before he bogeyed the last hole at Royal Birkdale Go...
Why Tigers Should Consider Moving Tarik Skubal at the Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal's looming free agency could force the Detroit Tigers into a franchise-changing trade deadline decision this season....
Three Heisman Trophy Sleepers Worth Betting Before the 2026 Season
Looking for value in the Heisman Trophy race? Here are three longshot quarterbacks who could outperform their preseason odds in 2026....
A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White
The Athletics designated veteran pitcher Aaron Civale for assignment on a busy day of moves that were announced on MLB.com's transactions log on Wednesday ahead of their return from the All-Star break on Friday. ,Right-handed reliever Yunior Tur was selected to the major league roster in Civale's pl...
Jalen Brunson honored three times at 2026 ESPY Awards
Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.,Hosted by Marcello Hernandez of "Saturday Night Live" fame Wednesday evening at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York, the show kicked off with Brunson winning t...
Jalen Brunson wins ‘Best Championship Performance’ at 2026 ESPY Awards
The 2026 ESPY Awards were hosted by Marcello Hernandez of "Saturday Night Live" fame on Wednesday evening at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.,In the first major award of the evening, Jalen Brunson won "Best Championship Performance" for guiding the New York Knicks to their fi...
Tyrese Haliburton Adds Fuel Onto LeBron James’ Free Agency Speculation
Tyrese Haliburton added fuel to LeBron James free agency speculation ahead of their joint appearance at Fanatics Fest and the Mind of the Game podcast....
Bare Knuckle Boxing Hires Former PFL Executive Loren Mack as CMO
Former PFL executive Loren Mack has joined Bare Knuckle Boxing as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of strategy....
AL Pitching Shines Again in Midsummer Classic Shutout Win
The American League continued its dominance of the All-Star Game with a 4-0 victory fueled by elite pitching and an MVP performance from Cody Bellinger....
Jordan Walker's Finish Made 2026 Home Run Derby One to Remember
Jordan Walker completed a stunning comeback against Kyle Schwarber to win the 2026 Home Run Derby in one of the event's greatest finishes....