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All-Star Game starting lineups to play the percentages
The National League will frontload its batting order with left-handed hitters, while the American League will counter with mostly right-handers at the top for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.,National League manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will open the game with potentially...
Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup
Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of soccer player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup.,A 25-year-old midfielder on South Africa's national team, Adams was found dead at a home in the Schotsche Kloof ne...
Matt Fitzpatrick carries major momentum into The Open
As he prepared for The Open Championship this week in his native England, Matt Fitzpatrick shared his thoughts on how gambling influences fan behavior at golf tournaments.,"It's a great question because you just look at all the messages people get -- footballers, tennis players, you name it, everyon...
Mardy Fish wins third Tahoe American Century Championship
Former tennis standout Mardy Fish might have a burgeoning golf career on his hands.,The 44-year-old Fish won his third American Century Championship going away on Sunday, securing the victory with 72 points at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev.,Fish, who once peaked at No. 7 in the world ...
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game with knee injury after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a left knee injury after running into the outfield wall.,Matthews slammed against the wall while trying to catch a Josh Jung fly in the bottom of the first. The ball slipped out o...
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers after running into the outfield wall.,Matthews slammed his back and head against the wall while trying to catch a Josh Jung fly in the bottom of the first. The ball slipped out of his gl...
Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup Criticism
Christian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible....
Matt Fitzpatrick surges, Rory McIlroy struggles in fog-shortened Scottish Open
Michael Thorbjornsen and England's Matt Fitzpatrick are tied at 11 under through a partial third round of the fog-hampered Genesis Scottish Open after play was suspended Saturday in North Berwick, Scotland.,That sets up a potentially long day of play Sunday at The Renaissance Club. ,Johnny Keefer sh...
South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup
Jayden Adams died at age 25 after playing in three World Cup games last month for South Africa, the country's football players union confirmed Saturday.,No official cause of death was released. ,"The South African Football Players Union (SAFPU) is devastated by the untimely passing of Mamelodi Sundo...
Nick Martinez, Ceddanne Rafaela named to AL All-Star roster
Right-hander Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela of the Boston Red Sox were named as roster replacements Friday on the American League All-Star team.,Both Martinez and Rafaela are first-time All-Stars. ,Martinez replaces Boston Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez, who i...
UCLA lands potential top draft pick, Serbian star Nikola Kusturica
Serbian star Nikola Kusturica is headed to UCLA after a heated recruitment battle for the versatile forward projected to be among the top picks in the 2028 NBA Draft. ,Kusturica, who is 17, scored 37 points against the United States in the FIBA U17 World Cup championship game on Sunday. ,Michigan, K...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras added to AL All-Star roster: NL also makes changes
Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was named to replace Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.,Also, three National League pitching changes include replacements for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Milwaukee Brewers star Jacob Misiorow...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras named to AL All-Star roster
Willson Contreras of the Red Sox was named to replace Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the American League All-Star Game roster.,Contreras, 34, earned his fourth All-Star Game selection while batting .284 with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs in 86 games this season, his first with the Red Sox.,In...
Red Sox activate LHP Patrick Sandoval 2 years after TJ surgery
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval's long road back to the major leagues -- two years after undergoing Tommy John surgery -- resulted in him being activated from the 60-day injured list by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Per MassLive, Sandoval will start on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, replacing ...
Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies
Once believed to be a temporary emergency addition to the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finding a comfort level when left-hander Eric Lauer takes the mound.,After Lauer was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays, then acquired in a May trade for a player to be named late...
Report: Patrick Ewing, Steve Clifford joining Wizards staff
Patrick Ewing is returning to the coaching ranks, joining the Washington Wizards as an assistant to head coach Brian Keefe, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Ewing, 63, had been serving as an ambassador for the New York Knicks, with whom he starred from 1985-2000. His first coaching position came as an ass...
Patrick Rodgers (back) WDs from John Deere Classic
Patrick Rodgers withdrew from the John Deere Classic prior to Thursday's first round due to a back injury.,Austin Cook replaced Rodgers in the 11:50 a.m. ET tee time at the No. 10 hole at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.,Rodgers, 34, has recorded five top-25 finishes and made the cut in 16 of 19 starts...
Sharks sign D Jacob Trouba, G Eric Comrie
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Jacob Trouba on Wednesday to a four-year, $33 million contract.,The Sharks also signed goaltender Eric Comrie to a two-year, $2.3 million deal.,Trouba, 32, collected 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) and 31 penalty minutes in 81 regular-season games with Anaheim ...
Why Miami Football Is Poised to Return to College Football's Elite
Miami came within one play of reaching the top of college football. Here's why the Hurricanes could finally complete their return in 2026....
Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland headed to Monday playoff at Travelers
Norway's Viktor Hovland and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler ended regulation tied atop the leaderboard and will return Monday for a playoff at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.,They finished at 21-under 259 after Sunday's fourth round at TPC River Highlands, where darkness became an issue ...