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Winners and Losers of 2024 NHL Free Agency
With the dust mostly settled from a frenetic NHL free agency period, let's break down the winners and losers of hockey’s offseason to date....
Steve Stricker, Duffy Waldorf co-lead senior major at Firestone
Defending champion Steve Stricker is tied with Duffy Waldorf atop the leaderboard at the Kaulig Companies Championship after Thursday's first round at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.,At the major previously known as the Senior Players Championship, Stricker and Waldorf fired matching rounds o...
Uruguayan players fight with fans after Copa defeat
A scuffle on the field spilled into the stands after a Copa America semifinal match on Wednesday in Charlotte, with Uruguayan players getting into a fight with spectators.,Immediately following the final whistle that ended Colombia's 1-0 win over Uruguay, players engaged in some shoving at the cente...
10-man Colombia edges Uruguay, advances to Copa final
Jefferson Lerma headed in James Rodriguez's corner kick late in the first half and 10-man Colombia held on to reach its first Copa America final in 23 years with a 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Wednesday in Charlotte.,Colombia was considerably the better team for the opening 45 minutes, only to be for...
Francis Ngannou named chairman of PFL expansion league in Africa
Former MMA champion Francis Ngannou will serve as chairman of PFL Africa, the Professional Fighters League's newest regional league.,PFL made the announcement Wednesday that PFL Africa will launch in 2025, following PFL Europe, which started in 2023, and PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa), whic...
Sixers sign 16-year veteran G Eric Gordon
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of 16-year veteran Eric Gordon on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal with the 35-year-old shooting guard were not disclosed.,Gordon averaged 11.0 points and shot 37.8 percent from 3-point range in 68 games (24 starts) for the Phoenix Suns in 2023-24.,"Eric is a...
Wednesday July 10 Sports Betting Picks For 7/10/2024 MLB Slate & Copa America Semifinal Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for July 10th's MLB slate with a prediction on the Copa America semifinal as well....
Lionel Messi, Argentina roll past Canada into Copa final
Lionel Messi scored his first goal in Copa America 2024, helping defending champion Argentina defeat Canada 2-0 on Tuesday in a semifinal match at East Rutherford, N.J.,Argentina will play either Uruguay or Colombia in the final at Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday in pursuit of its record 16th Copa A...
Hurricane Beryl damages NRG Stadium roof
NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, sustained damage from Hurricane Beryl, which has left more than 2 million residents without power and caused deaths in Texas and Louisiana.,The hurricane, which made landfall on Monday as a Category 1 with winds whipping over 80 mph, left roads covered in deb...
Colombia, Uruguay reach Copa semis with records in sight
Two national teams in pursuit of formidable records will square off when Uruguay and Colombia meet in Wednesday's Copa America semifinal in Charlotte, N.C.,Colombia has tied its own all-time record by going 27 consecutive matches without a defeat, while Uruguay has history on its side as it bids for...
Tuesday July 9 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB Slate & Copa America Predictions
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for July 9, 2024 including picks for the MLB slate of games and Argentina vs. Canada in Copa America semifinals....
Canada ready for role of giant slayers in Copa semis vs. Argentina
Yes, Canada will show up for its Copa America semifinal against Argentina on Tuesday in East Rutherford, N.J., even though Canadian coach Jesse Marsch admits the billing could be David vs. Goliath.,Argentina, ranked No. 1 in the world, is the defending champion of Copa America 2021 and the 2022 Worl...
Argentina's dramatic Copa win drives record ratings
Defending Copa America champion Argentina's 4-2 victory over Ecuador in a penalty shootout on Thursday drew a record 1,869,000 million viewers on Fox.,The match -- the most watched Copa America non-U.S. quarterfinal telecast in U.S. English-language television history -- finished up 482 percent from...
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to senior VP and GM
The Washington Capitals promoted Chris Patrick to senior vice president and general manager on Monday.,Brian MacLellan, the GM for the past 10 seasons, retains his position as president of hockey operations.,Patrick will report to MacLellan, who will remain responsible for "all aspects of hockey ope...
PGA to name 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tuesday
The PGA of America will announce the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain at noon ET on Tuesday in New York.,Tiger Woods is considered the leading candidate for the post, if his busy schedule allows it.,"We're still talking," Woods, 48, told reporters at the PGA Championship in May. "There's nothing that has...
Lionel Messi & Four Stars to Watch in Copa America Semifinals
Lionel Messi headlines the Copa America semifinals, but don't sleep on these four superstars that will be ready to impress the world....
Uruguay outlasts Brazil in PKs to reach Copa semis
Manuel Ugarte booted the decisive penalty kick and Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals by following up a scoreless tie in regulation with a 4-2 edge in penalties against Brazil on Saturday night at Las Vegas.,Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur and Giorgian de Arrascaeta also converted ...
Uruguay outduels Brazil on PKs to reach Copa semis
Manuel Ugarte booted in the clinching penalty kick and Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals after following up a scoreless tie in regulation with a 4-2 edge in penalties over Brazil on Saturday night at Las Vegas.,Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur and Giorgian de Arrascaeta also conver...
Colombia routs Panama to reach Copa America semis
Heavily favored Colombia got a goal and an assist from James Rodriguez in the opening 15 minutes and went on to defeat upstart Panama 5-0 in a quarterfinal match of Copa America in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday.,Rodriguez also added an assist to a soul-crushing score just before the half as Colombia ...
Davis Thompson pursuing first PGA Tour win at John Deere Classic
Davis Thompson shot 9-under-par 62 to move into the lead in the John Deere Classic in Saturday's third round at Silvis, Ill., seeking to secure his first victory on the PGA Tour after recent strong outings.,Thompson goes into Sunday's final round at 21-under 192 with a two-stroke advantage on Eric C...