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GK Matt Turner returns to Revolution on loan
U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner is returning to the New England Revolution on loan from French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais.,Turner, the 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, recorded 22 clean sheets in 102 MLS starts for the Revolution from 2018-22. He was also named an MLS All-Star a...

Ex-Nike CEO John Donahoe named AD at Stanford
Former Nike CEO John Donahoe will take over as the athletic director at Stanford, where he earned his graduate degree.,His first day on the job will be Sept. 8.,Donahoe, 65, comes to the position with decades of management experience. He was the CEO of Nike from 2020-24 and served on its board of di...

D-backs, A's aim to regroup ahead of series opener
Merrill Kelly was slated to start Friday's game for the Arizona Diamondbacks.,Instead, he will get to know his new teammates with the Texas Rangers.,The Diamondbacks and Athletics both were hit with big departures at Thursday's trade deadline. The squads will have to regroup on Friday night for the ...
MLB Best Bets for Friday August 1st: Top Baseball Betting Picks, Player Props
We’ve got your Friday MLB card covered with two first five inning plays and a value strikeout prop. Don’t miss these sharp bets from Deadspin....
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....

Brewers, largely unchanged after deadline, open series vs. Nats
The Milwaukee Brewers bring the best record in the National League with them when they visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series starting on Friday.,The Brewers were relatively quiet at the trade deadline, acquiring outfielder Brandon Lockridge from the San Diego Padres after obtaining ...

Favorites emerge to land disgruntled Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
A pair of AFC teams quickly emerged as the strong favorites to vie for wide receiver Terry McLaurin if the Washington Commanders grant his trade request that was reported by multiple outlets Thursday.,The Commanders are the odds-on favorite to retain McLaurin at -250 at DraftKings. But the book is a...

On 7th match point, Alex Michelsen prevails in Toronto
Alex Michelsen pulled off a comeback for a notable upset in the third round of the National Bank Open at Toronto on Thursday, but getting to the finish was no easy feat.,The 26th-seeded U.S. player emerged with a 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 win over third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, closing it out on his...

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...

Reds acquire IF/OF Miguel Andujar from A's
The Cincinnati Reds just beat the trade deadline on Thursday, dealing minor league right-handed pitcher Kenya Huggins to the Athletics in exchange for Miguel Andujar.,In a corresponding move, the Reds also transferred left-handed pitcher Wade Miley to the 60-day injured list.,Primarily a third basem...

Tigers acquire veteran RHP Charlie Morton, 41, from Orioles
The Detroit Tigers acquired veteran right-hander Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for minor league left-hander Micah Ashman.,In a separate transaction, the Orioles acquired lefty Dietrich Enns from the Tigers for cash considerations.,Morton, 41, has pitched for six d...

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...

Liberty aim to end losing skid with visit to struggling Sun
The New York Liberty look to snap a season-worst three-game losing streak when they visit the reeling Connecticut Sun on Friday night in Uncasville, Conn.,This is the first of a two-game set in Connecticut between the defending WNBA champion Liberty (17-9) and the Sun (4-21), with the second contest...

Tigers shore up bullpen with Kyle Finnegan, Paul Sewald
The Tigers beefed up their bullpen Thursday by acquiring reliever Paul Sewald from the Guardians and closer Kyle Finnegan from the Nationals.,Detroit sent a player to be named or cash considerations to Cleveland and traded pitching prospects Josh Randall and R.J. Sales to Washington.,Sewald, 35, cur...

Reports: Tigers shore up bullpen with Kyle Finnegan, Paul Sewald
The Detroit Tigers beefed up their bullpen Thursday, acquiring right-hander Paul Sewald from the Cleveland Guardians and reportedly trading for Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan.,Detroit announced the deal for Sewald, sending a player to be named or cash considerations to Cleveland. Multiple...

Rutgers introduces Keli Zinn as new athletic director
Rutgers has named former LSU executive Keli Zinn as its new athletic director.,Zinn had been the deputy athletic director and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022. Before that, she worked in the athletic departments at West Virginia and Maryland and for the Big East Conference.,"Keli Zinn bring...

Padres acquire Mason Miller, JP Sears from A's for top prospect, 3 others
The San Diego Padres are acquiring Mason Miller, the top closer on the trade market, and starter J.P. Sears from the Athletics, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.,They are paying a big price, however, sending shortstop Leo De Vries, an 18-year-old phenom, to the A's. De Vries is ranked as the...
Players to Watch in the Hall of Fame Game, from Omarion Hampton to Hendon Hooker
The Hall of Fame Game still matters. Just ask Antonio Gates. Here are five under-the-radar players to watch Thursday night in Canton....
Hall of Fame Game Best Bets: Lions vs. Chargers Prediction & Odds
NFL preseason kicks off Thursday with Lions vs. Chargers. Our Hall of Fame Game expert best betting picks include Detroit -1.5 and under 32.5 points....

Miguel Andujar homers twice to lead A's past Mariners
Miguel Andujar smashed two homers and Brent Rooker and Darell Hernaiz each hit one as the Athletics powered their way to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Jeffrey Springs pitched six solid innings to help the Athletics win for the sixth time in the...