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Charlotte Laffar rides 'amazing' first round to Women's Scottish lead
World No. 1,184 Charlotte Laffar is the surprise name atop the leaderboard after the first round of the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open on Thursday in Gailes, Scotland.,The 32-year-old Englishwoman has six career top-10 finishes and zero wins on the Ladies European Tour, and she took a four-year br...
RHP Jesse Chavez announces retirement after 18 seasons
After 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs, right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday.,The final appearance for the 41-year-old came July 13 for the Atlanta Braves against the St. Louis Cardinals.,Chavez was traded 11 times in his career, the most of any player...
QB Justin Fields sustains dislocated toe at camp
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields is day-to-day after sustaining a dislocated toe on his right foot Thursday.,Despite the initial alarm raised when Fields left the morning practice on a cart, the team said he "avoided serious injury and significant missed time.",Fields went to the turf while m...
Austin FC sign Serbian D Mateja Djordjevic
Austin FC acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic on a free transfer Thursday from a top-flight club in his native Serbia.,Djordjevic, 22, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.,"Mateja is a highly-rated defender who, at a young age, has already gain...
2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires
Two-time Gold Glove winner Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.,Ahmed, 35, spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, then split the 2024 campaign with the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres before playing in five games this sea...
Sun to remain in Connecticut at least through 2026
The Connecticut Sun will continue to call the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., home for at least another season.,The team notified season ticket holders of that decision via email on Wednesday, likely spurred by persistent chatter that has the team either being sold or moved.,"We know there h...
Dolphins CB Artie Burns out for season with torn ACL
Artie Burns is done for the season one practice into his tenure with the Miami Dolphins. ,Burns, 30, left Wednesday's practice on crutches with a knee injury suffered in individual drills. Multiple outlets reported Thursday that Burns has a torn ACL.,He signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in th...
New York Jets Just Dodged a Bullet With Justin Fields’ Toe Injury
Justin Fields avoided a major injury Thursday, and the Jets should be thanking the football gods. They might not survive a season without him....
Orioles place closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 30-year-old right-hander, who is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 19 saves in 35 games this season.,Bautista, who has been the subject of trade ru...
NYCFC D Thiago Martins recovering from knee surgery
New York City FC defender Thiago Martins will miss four-to-six weeks after knee surgery, the club said Thursday.,The 30-year-old Brazilian is expected to make a full recovery.,NYCFC did not provide details on when the injury occurred or the exact nature of the procedure.,He has one assist in 22 MLS ...
QB Justin Fields carted off with toe injury
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn silenced the alarm over a potential season-ending injury after quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field during training camp practice Thursday morning.,Meeting with media after the workout, Glenn said he believes a player stepped on Fields' toe. ,"I don't know t...
Jets QB Justin Fields carted off with leg injury
Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during training camp practice Thursday morning. ,Fields went to the turf while moving to his right and throwing a pass in the direction of tight end Jeremy Ruckert that fell incomplete. Fields stayed on the ground, s...
3M Open 2025 Betting Picks: Best Picks, Props
The PGA Tour is back in the U.S. and so are our betting picks. Don’t miss this value-packed 3M Open breakdown including a +3500 outright shot....
Streaking Astros open series against stumbling A's
Even with four regulars on the injured list, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stuck with his scheduled off days for Jose Altuve and Cam Smith on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Undaunted, the Astros continued their resilient play with a 4-...
Division leaders clash as Blue Jays, Tigers begin series
The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers each have 60 victories, but the two division leaders have been heading in opposite directions.,The Blue Jays have won five of their six games since the All-Star break, opening up a four-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the American League E...
Jon Gray wins in season debut as Rangers sweep Athletics
Corey Seager hit a third-inning solo homer and Jonah Heim drove in the deciding run in the seventh with a two-out bloop double as the Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday to compete a three-game sweep in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers have won five of six since the All-Star break whi...
Nick Lodolo dominates Nats as Reds avoid series sweep
Nick Lodolo tossed a four-hit shutout and the visiting Cincinnati Reds averted a series sweep when they beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Wednesday.,Jake Fraley and Santiago Espinal had two hits each for the Reds, who had lost three straight.,Lodolo (8-6) struck out eight without a walk and threw...
ATP roundup: Top seed falls in Croatia; Taylor Fritz cruises in D.C.
Spain's Carlos Taberner lost a first-set tiebreaker to Francisco Cerundolo, then rallied to pull off a 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-5 upset over the top-seeded Argentinian to highlight Plava Laguna Croatia Open second-round action Wednesday in Umag, Croatia.,Cerundolo reeled off 50 winners compared to Taberner's...
Golf Glance: Race for FedExCup points hits Twin Cities
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The Open Championship (Scottie Scheffler); Barracuda Championship (Ryan Gerard),THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 24-27,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 7...
Tickets sold out for 'Chapel Bill' Belichick's debut season at North Carolina
The debut season of coach Bill Belichick at North Carolina is a home sellout.,The university announced Wednesday that all season and single-game tickets at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill have been sold.,The school, instead, is directing fans seeking tickets to SeatGeek, the official resale marketplace...