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Yankees SS Anthony Volpe not in lineup vs. Nationals
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe might be out of the doghouse, but he's not in the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals on Monday.,Volpe, who leads the American League with 17 errors, was on the bench for the second consecutive night with José Caballero making the start at shortstop for t...

Astros promote LHP John Rooney
The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.,The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug. 3 in exchange for cash considerations.,Rooney takes the ros...

Cowboys' Jerry Jones fans flames with Micah Parsons, doubts holdout
Yet another abrasive turn in the dramatic contractual standoff between Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and pass rusher Micah Parsons came Friday in response to the All-Pro defender penning a farewell to the franchise.,"Any talk of trading is BS," Jones said, clarifying the Cowboys would not trade Parsons ...

Micah Parsons takes aim at Cowboys on social media over contract stalemate
The latest episode of the Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons soap opera dropped late Thursday with Parsons scrubbing the Dallas Cowboys from his social media bios and posting what could be considered a farewell video to the organization.,The profiles in his Twitter and Instagram pages both tout his Penn ...

Connor Zilisch cleared to return after breaking collarbone
Connor Zilisch has been medically cleared to return to the track and will drive the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway.,Zilisch, 19, fractured his collarbone on Aug. 9 after his celebration in Victory Lane went awry at Watkins Gle...

Aaron Boone walks back warning on Aaron Judge’s arm
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone appeared to partially retract comments he made earlier Tuesday on the state of Aaron Judge's arm.,The Yankees' captain and two-time American League MVP returned Aug. 5 from a brief stint on the injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. He has yet to...

QB Anthony Richardson to start Colts' preseason opener vs. Ravens
Anthony Richardson will start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts when they visit the Baltimore Ravens in Thursday night's preseason opener.,Richardson and veteran Daniel Jones are battling for the job and listed as co-No. 1s on the depth chart. Colts coach Shane Steichen is trying to make it ...

Kaden Honeycutt takes over Stewart Friesen's No. 52 rest of Trucks season
Kaden Honeycutt will fill in for injured Stewart Friesen in the No. 52 Toyota for the rest of the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series season.,The announcement was made by Halmar Friesen Racing on Tuesday, the day after Honeycutt was released from Niece Motorsports' No. 45 Chevrolet "effective immediately...

Colts' first 'unofficial' depth chart brings no QB clarity
The competition continues in Indianapolis, where the Colts listed "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson" as the No. 1 quarterback on their first "unofficial depth chart" released on Monday.,Sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard and 2024 undrafted rookie Jason Bean are listed behind Jones and Richardson...
Micah Parsons Demands Trade as Jerry Jones Fumbles Yet Another Star Contract
Micah Parsons wants out of Dallas after Jerry Jones ghosted him in contract talks. Sound familiar? Another star, another headache for the Cowboys....

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins 400m gold at USA Outdoor Championships
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won gold in the 400 meters at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, successfully defending her win in the event in 2023.,The world-record holder and reigning Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles, McLaughlin-Levrone won Saturday with a t...

Leagues Cup roundup: Lionel Messi injures hamstring as Inter Miami top Necaxa
Lionel Messi left with "hamstring discomfort" in the 11th minute but Inter Miami earned a 5-4 penalty shootout win against visiting Necaxa following a 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Saturday night.,Miami (1-0-1, 5 points) converted all of their penalties, with Luis Suarez cl...

Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort"
Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt "hamstring discomfort.",The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional ru...

Leagues Cup roundup: Lionel Messi injured as Inter Miami top Necaxa
Lionel Messi left injured in the 11th minute but Inter Miami earned a 5-4 penalty shootout win against visiting Necaxa following a 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Saturday night.,Miami (1-0-1, 5 points) converted all of their penalties, with Luis Suarez clinching the extra po...

Lionel Messi exits Leagues Cup match with apparent leg injury
Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa with an apparent leg injury in the 11th minute. Early signs suggest a potential hamstring strain.,The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings to a halt an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July...

Cowboys' Micah Parsons: 'I no longer want to be here'
Superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons requested a trade on Friday, declaring on social media that "I no longer want to play for the Dallas Cowboys.",Parsons, 26, has not been taking part in on-field activities at training camp while seeking a long-term extension that would make him one of the league's...

Report: ESPN to acquire RedZone, other NFL properties
ESPN has reached a deal with the NFL to purchase RedZone, NFL Network and other league holdings, The Athletic reported on Friday.,The NFL will receive equity in ESPN that "is potentially worth billions" in exchange, according to the report. An official announcement is expected next week, ending a fo...

Report: Tension between Micah Parsons, Cowboys intensifying over contract
Star pass rusher Micah Parsons is considering requesting a trade from the Dallas Cowboys or even "severing his relationship with the team" over his prolonged contract standoff, The Athletic reported Friday.,Parsons, 26, is at training camp with the team but not taking part in on-field activities. He...
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....

Cowboys G Rob Jones (neck) to miss 2-3 months
Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will be sidelined 2-3 months after breaking a bone in his neck during a weekend practice, the team confirmed Monday.,Jones was hurt in Sunday's first padded practice of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. An MRI revealed the injury, which is not expected to require surgery...