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Revolution acquire D Cody Baker from Sounders
The New England Revolution have traded their first-round pick in the 2027 MLS SuperDraft to the Seattle Sounders in order to acquire defender Cody Baker on loan.,Baker, 22, has appeared in 31 matches for the Sounders over the last four seasons and contributed one assist.,"Cody Baker is a promising y...
Why Tigers Should Consider Moving Tarik Skubal at the Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal's looming free agency could force the Detroit Tigers into a franchise-changing trade deadline decision this season....
Three Heisman Trophy Sleepers Worth Betting Before the 2026 Season
Looking for value in the Heisman Trophy race? Here are three longshot quarterbacks who could outperform their preseason odds in 2026....
A's DFA RHP Aaron Civale, reportedly call up prospect Tommy White
The Athletics designated veteran pitcher Aaron Civale for assignment on a busy day of moves that were announced on MLB.com's transactions log on Wednesday ahead of their return from the All-Star break on Friday. ,Right-handed reliever Yunior Tur was selected to the major league roster in Civale's pl...
England coach Thomas Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over strategy
England suffered yet another World Cup disappointment at the hands of Argentina, 2-1, on Wednesday in Atlanta. However, head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed "no regrets" over the strategy that led them there.,After controlling much of the early play and taking a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute, England se...
Sporting KC hope reinforcements spark turnaround against St. Louis City
Sporting Kansas City hope new faces can improve their Western Conference-worst standing as they resume their 2026 MLS season against host St. Louis City on Thursday night.,Sporting KC (3-9-2, 11 points) has added defenders Emir Karic and Moises Mosquera, amid a vow from majority owner Peter Mallouk ...
Jets, F Cole Perfetti avoid arbitration with 5-year, $30M deal
The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract on Wednesday and avoided an arbitration hearing.,Perfetti, 24, filed for arbitration as a restricted free agent on July 5, with a hearing date to be announced.,Perfetti recorded 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) with ...
Messi leads Argentina rally, extends England's decades of disappointment
ATLANTA -- Five minutes from erasing decades of anguish, England turned passive. The painful result: two more assists for Lionel Messi, one more World Cup final for Argentina.,"We were so close," England coach Thomas Tuchel said following the 2-1 defeat Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium during a dour pos...
Argentina rally to oust England, return to World Cup final
ATLANTA -- Enzo Fernandez changed England's weekend plans and Lautaro Martinez booked Argentina in the World Cup final with the game-winner seven minutes later in another dramatic comeback and 2-1 win for the defending world champs at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.,Two possessions after he ...
England vs. Argentina Best Bets: Three Picks for the World Cup Semifinal
Get our best bets for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, including team total, both teams to score and player prop picks....
Fire, Mystics meet for first time since 4-overtime epic
The Portland Fire and Washington Mystics will be hard-pressed to repeat the drama that accompanied their previous meeting.,Thursday night's rematch in Washington comes 18 days after the Mystics defeated the Fire in four overtimes. That 124-123 game -- which featured 21 ties and 12 lead changes -- ma...
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal
The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of President Donald Trump.,FairSquare, a nonprofit organization and advocacy group, asked the IOC to investigate, among several i...
Mystics dominate second half to beat Tempo for 3rd time
Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds for the visiting Washington Mystics on Tuesday night in their 79-62 victory over the Toronto Tempo.,It was Iriafen's 10th double-double of the season.,Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Mystics (12-10), who have won all three meetings wi...
Lionel Messi undefeated when ENG-ARG ref Ismael Elfath works
Major League Soccer referee Ismail Elfath has never overseen a Lionel Messi loss or draw -- only wins.,That's why his appointment to Argentina's World Cup semifinal against England on Wednesday angered English fans and led to accusations of fixing the tournament for another Messi title.,Elfath, an A...
Police close investigation involving Jets QB Geno Smith
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will not be charged for a June incident in which a woman accused him of battery, the Davie, Fla., police department said Tuesday. The investigation is no longer active.,On June 21, a woman called 911, claiming to have been assaulted by Smith at his home. The woma...
England, Argentina anticipate 'special game' in World Cup semifinal
ATLANTA -- England are one win away from their first World Cup final appearance in 60 years.,To get there, all they'll have to do is beat an Argentina side looking to become the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and '62.,The two sides with a heated World Cup history face off on Wednes...
Report: FIFA to hand out discipline for Cup comments
There has been no shortage of complaining by coaches and players at the 2026 World Cup.,FIFA has definitely taken note, but, just like four years ago after the games in Qatar, the governing body will wait until after the tournament has concluded before sanctioning those who have crossed the line.,Ac...
Gold medal gymnast Suni Lee returning ahead of LA28
United States gymnast Suni Lee announced on social media Tuesday that she is returning to the sport after not competing since the 2024 Paris Olympics.,Lee, 23, helped the United States win gold in the team competition at Paris and grabbed individual bronze medals in the all-around competition and th...
Revs sign homegrown D Peyton Miller to extension
The New England Revolution signed homegrown defender Peyton Miller to a multi-year contract extension Tuesday.,The deal runs through the 2028-29 season and includes an additional club option for 2029-30.,Miller, 18, has recorded a career-high three goals through 12 MLS matches (six starts) this seas...
Scottie Scheffler uses spare time to prepare title defense at The Open
Scottie Scheffler found himself in an unfamiliar position last weekend.,He had no work to do.,The World No. 1 missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open last Friday, marking the first time he failed to advance to the third round of a PGA Tour tournament in nearly four years.,He doesn't intend to ha...