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Katie Ledecky's reign at 800 meters continues at worlds
Katie Ledecky showed the up-and-comers who is still the boss.,Ledecky won the 800 meters on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, fending off challenges from 18-year-old rising star Summer McIntosh of Canada and Australia's Lani Pallister, to continue her 13-year dominance in th...
Astros' Jeremy Pena hopes to be in lineup vs. Red Sox
Although the Houston Astros locked up three position players before Thursday's trade deadline, shortstop Jeremy Pena may have been the team's best addition this week. ,That addition: Pena was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Astros hope he'll man the shortstop position on Saturday ...
Red Sox walk off with 10th-inning win over Astros
Roman Anthony's single in the bottom of the 10th inning drove in Wilyer Abreu with the game-winning run as the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to three games by beating the visiting Houston Astros 2-1 Friday night., ,Abreu starting the inning at second base as the automatic runner and m...
Carlos Correa in comfort zone in return to Astros
A beaming Carlos Correa walked around the clubhouse prior to Friday's road game against the Boston Red Sox.,His comfort level was high and he chatted with longtime friend Jose Altuve while putting on a Houston Astros uniform for the first time since 2021.,Then it hit him -- it's like he never left t...
Dustin May now set to make Red Sox debut Wednesday
Dustin May's Boston Red Sox debut will come Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, three days later than originally planned.,Manager Alex Cora told reporters Friday that the right-hander's first start for Boston was pushed back to ensure that Lucas Giolito did not go too long between starts.,Giol...
Overwatch Midseason Championship: Virtus.pro among final playoff bids
Virtus.pro and Twisted Minds each pulled off two straight wins Friday to run through the lower brackets of their respective groups and clinch playoff berths at the Overwatch Champions Series' Midseason Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Team Liquid and Geekay Esports joined Virtus.pro and Twisted...
Anastasija Sevastova ousts two-time defending champ Jessica Pegula in Montreal
Anastasija Sevastova saved nine of 13 break points on Friday while recording a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula in the third round of the National Bank Open in Montreal on Friday.,Sevastova of Latvia had a first-serve percentage of 71 percent while rallying to up...
Commanders cleared to build new stadium in D.C.
After nearly three decades of playing in Maryland, the Washington Commanders have the green light to build a new $3.7 billion stadium in D.C. that should bring them back to the nation's capital by 2030.,The D.C. Council voted 9-3 on Friday to ratify the deal between the city and the NFL team. The si...
Tundra, Tidebound advance at Clavision Masters
Tundra Esports and Team Tidebound will meet in Saturday's upper bracket final at the Clavision Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi Dota 2 event in Zhangjiakou, China.,Tundra rallied to defeat Nigma Galaxy 2-1 and Tidebound swept Gaimin Gladiators in Friday's semifinals.,The $700,000 tournament began with 10 tea...
MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Losers: Angels, White Sox, and Everyone Else Who Froze
The 2025 MLB trade deadline delivered chaos. But not everyone came out looking sharp. From the Angels’ indecision to the Pirates’ confusion, here are the early losers....
Winners of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Padres, Blue Jays, Mariners, & More
The Padres, Blue Jays, and Mariners were among the biggest winners of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, making bold moves to chase a World Series. Check out our other winners....
Jose Altuve aims to stay hot as Astros open road trip vs. Red Sox
The Astros will kick off a nine-game road trip when they face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, and few American League hitters are coming off a better month than Houston's Jose Altuve., ,Altuve collected four hits, including a three-run home run, to help Houston defeat Washington 9-1 on Wednesday. He h...
Late bucket lifts Valkyries over Mystics, into playoff position
Kate Martin scored 14 points and Iliana Rupert added 11 as the visiting Golden State Valkyries leaned into their defense to earn a key 68-67 victory over the Washington Mystics that could have playoff implications.,Veronica Burton had 10 points with 10 assists while Temi Fagbenle had 10 points for t...
Reports: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin requests trade
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade, according to multiple reports on Thursday. ,Frustrated by the lack of progress in negotiations toward a contract extension, McLaurin sat out the first four days of training camp before reporting on Sunday. After reporting, he ...
Royals add Pirates' Bailey Falter, Giants' Mike Yastrzemski at deadline
The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline, landing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants and left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pair of deals Thursday.,Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski in exchange for minor league right-hander Yunior...
Dodgers send RHP May to Red Sox, obtain OF Alex Call from Nats
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Dustin May to the Boston in exchange for two of the Red Sox's top outfield prospects, both teams confirmed.,In a separate move, the Dodgers obtained outfielder Alex Call from the Washington Nationals in exchange for pitching prospects Eriq Swan and Sean Pa...
Terry McLaurin Trade Rumors: Five NFL Teams That Should Make a Move
Washington WR Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. Here are five NFL teams that should pursue the disgruntled star wide receiver....
Astros reunite with SS Carlos Correa, add Marlins' Jesus Sanchez
The Houston Astros turned the trade deadline into a reunion Thursday as they reacquired shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins.,Houston sent the Twins left-handed pitching prospect Matt Mikulski. The Astros will also receive cash from the Twins in the deal.,In a separate deal, the Astros a...
Reports: Cubs acquire versatile Willi Castro from Twins
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran utility player Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday afternoon ahead of the trade deadline.,The teams have not confirmed the trade.,The switch-hitting Castro, 28, is batting .245 with 10 home runs, 27 RBIs and nine s...
Reports: Astros pull off blockbuster, reunite with SS Carlos Correa
The Houston Astros turned the trade deadline into a reunion as they reacquired shortstop Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,In a separate deal, the Astros also acquired outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Miami Marlins for right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto.,Corre...