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Trump administration reaches deal to keep 3 D.C. munis open
The Trump administration and the National Links Trust announced a deal over the weekend that will keep Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses open, ending a heated standoff between the sides.,At the end of 2025, the administration terminated a 50-year lease agreement the National Park Servi...

Argentina places M Gianluca Prestianni on preliminary roster
Despite facing a FIFA suspension that would include the first two games of the World Cup, Argentina placed midfielder Gianluca Prestianni on its preliminary roster of 55 players.,Also included in the group is forward Lionel Messi, who still has not confirmed that he will play in the tournament for t...

Report: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama eligible for Game 5 despite elbow
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is expected to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday after the NBA elected to impose no further discipline for his elbow in Game 4, ESPN reported Monday.,Wembanyama connected on an elbow to the fac...

Report: Steelers agree to 4-year extension with K Chris Boswell
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with veteran kicker Chris Boswell, according to a report from ESPN.,The deal is reportedly for four years and $28 million, matching the highest average annual salary for a kicker in NFL history ($7 million), per ESPN, with the ide...

Kyle Schwarber, Phillies strut into series vs. Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber will take a four-game home-run streak into the opener of a three-game series Tuesday when the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Boston to face the Red Sox.,Schwarber has five total home runs in his last four games, and 16 home runs this season, as the Phillies have gone 10-3 since April...

Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning, the university announced Monday.,A first-team All-SEC selection last season, Hardy underwent surgery after the shooting and is alert and moving around, according to ESPN...
Sean Strickland Proves Doubters Wrong Again With UFC 328 Title Win
Sean Strickland stunned Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, becoming a two-time UFC middleweight champion in a massive upset victory....
WWE Backlash 2026 Results: Jacob Fatu Becomes a Star Against Roman Reigns
WWE Backlash 2026 featured Jacob Fatu’s breakout moment, John Cena’s shocking announcement and a stellar Iyo Sky vs. Asuka match....

Astros look to wake up bats going into home series vs. Mariners
After recording at least 10 hits in seven consecutive road games through the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the Houston Astros followed a four-hit performance on Saturday by scratching out only three singles to drop the series rubber match 5-0 on Sunday.,The Astros will open a ...

Jack McGlynn nets brace as Dynamo cruise past LAFC
Jack McGlynn recorded his second career brace and Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz added goals as the Houston Dynamo rolled to a 4-1 victory over host Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.,Lawrence Ennali had two assists as Houston won for the fourth time in its last five MLS matches.,Jonathan Bond made five ...

Nick Castellanos homers in 9th, Padres beat Cards in 10th
Manny Machado's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday capped a San Diego Padres' comeback that gave them a 3-2 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,Ramon Laureano was placed on second base to start the bottom of the 10th and Jackson Merrill was intentionally walked. But Gordon ...

Austin, Minnesota score late but play to 2-2 draw
Anthony Markanich and Joaquin Pereyra scored late goals for the Minnesota United but they could only manage a 2-2 tie with Austin FC on Sunday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Austin's Christian Ramirez scored the tying goal in the 79th minute, while teammate Myrto Uzuni had the only first-half tally.,Jam...

After strong finish, Cavaliers set sights on leveling Pistons series
A classic one-on-one duel between star guards James Harden and Cade Cunningham decided Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.,Harden scored seven points in the final 90 seconds, allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull out a 116-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons for their first victory...

Nick Castellanos homers in 9th, Padres beat Cardinals
Manny Machado's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday capped a San Diego Padres' comeback that gave them a 3-2 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,Ramon Laureano was placed on second to start the bottom of the 10th and Jackson Merrill was intentionally walked. But Gordon Grace...

Pistons say Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert questionable for Game 4
The Detroit Pistons upgraded guard Kevin Huerter to questionable but downgraded fellow guard Caris LeVert to questionable ahead of Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.,Huerter (adductor) made brief appearances in four games during the first round against the Orlando Magic, posting six p...

Marine Johannes lifts Liberty past Mystics in OT
Marine Johannes had a career-high 25 points and made two key plays in overtime as the visiting New York Liberty held off the Washington Mystics 98-93 Sunday afternoon.,Johannes also tied a career high with six 3-pointers. Breanna Stewart had 23 points for the Liberty, who played without injured star...

Kristoffer Reitan nabs first PGA win at signature Truist Championship
Norway's Kristoffer Reitan shot 2-under-par 69 to win for the first time on the PGA Tour, capturing the Truist Championship on Sunday in Charlotte.,While others in a four-way tie for first place on the back nine dropped strokes, Reitan stayed steady in his 15th start on tour and became the second No...

Andrew Abbott, Elly De La Cruz lead Reds past Astros
Andrew Abbott worked six shutout innings, Elly De La Cruz recorded a three-hit game, and the Cincinnati Reds claimed the rubber match of a three-game interleague series against the visiting Houston Astros with a 5-0 victory on Sunday.,Abbott (2-2) dazzled in his second career appearance against the ...

QB R.J. Day, son of Ohio St, coach, commits to Northwestern
Rising senior quarterback R.J. Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, announced his 2027 commitment to Northwestern on Sunday on social media.,He chose the Big Ten Wildcats over schools which included Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati and South Florida.,A three-year starter, Day has set career marks in p...

FURIA, Spirit improve to 2-0 at PGL Astana 2026
FURIA and Team Spirit each recorded a sweep on Sunday to improve to 2-0 in the group stage of the $800,000 PGL Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan.,FURIA dispatched HEROIC after posting a 13-4 win on Mirage and 13-7 victory on Inferno.,Team Spirit, in turn, toppled MongolZ with a 13-11 triumph on Dust II and ...