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Cubs riding high in NL, welcome runs-hungry Royals
After posting a series win to begin the second half of the regular season, the Chicago Cubs take a share of the National League's best record into an interleague series with the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.,Chicago (59-40) had its four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in a 6-1 home se...
Reports: Chiefs sign DE George Karlaftis to four-year extension
The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year, $93 million extension, including $62 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports Sunday.,Kansas City selected Karlaftis, 24, in the second round of the 2022 draft. He's grown into a staple of their vaunted defense...
Donald Trump Pushes for Return of 'Redskins' and 'Indians' Team Names
Donald Trump took to social media calling for the Commanders and Guardians to revert to their old team names. Cleveland responded. Washington stayed silent. Why?...
Isaac Jones Drops 36 in Summer League, Makes Strong Case for Kings Roster Spot
Former undrafted big Isaac Jones scored 36 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to the NBA Summer League final. Is a full-time NBA contract next?...
MLB Cries Poor, Wants More: Rob Manfred’s Illogical Expansion Plan
MLB claims it's broke and headed for a lockout. So why is Rob Manfred fast-tracking two more expansion teams? Follow the illogical trail here....
MLB Best Bets for July 20th: Sunday's Top Baseball Picks, Props
Today’s MLB card features sharp value on first five innings plays and a sneaky plus-money strikeout prop. Don’t miss Sunday’s top bets....
New York City FC outshoot Sporting KC but settle for draw
Daniel Salloi scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as Sporting Kansas City rallied for a 1-1 draw with visiting New York City FC on Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan.,Salloi celebrated his 29th birthday in style, getting to the right spot outside the box and scoring his first goal in eight game...
Petar Musa has big day (2 goals, 1 assist) as FC Dallas blank St. Louis City
Petar Musa set up the first goal and added a second-half brace Saturday night as FC Dallas secured a rare home win, blanking St. Louis City SC 3-0 in Frisco, Texas.,Musa continued a torrid midseason run that has seen him tally seven goals in the last seven fixtures and a team-high 11 for the season....
Martin Ojeda scores twice as Orlando City edge Revs
Martin Ojeda scored his team-leading 11th and 12th goals to lift Orlando City SC to a 2-1 victory over the host New England Revolution on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,Ojeda's second multi-goal performance this season helped Orlando (10-6-8, 38 points) snap a four-match winless run and earn it...
Connor Zilisch claims rain-shortened Xfinity Series race at Dover
Lest anyone doubt the all-around natural racing talent of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch, the rookie claimed a series best fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on the season in Saturday's rain-shortened BetRivers 200 at the one-mile Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Del., ,Zilisch led 77 of the race's 134 ...
Philadelphia Eagles Get Their Super Bowl Rings, But Oddsmakers Already Doubt a Repeat
Despite flashy rings and a loaded roster, the Philadelphia Eagles are not betting favorites to defend their Super Bowl title in 2025. Here’s why sportsbooks might be doubting Philly....
Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Return to the NBA: Monks, Chess, and a Comeback Season
Victor Wembanyama is cleared for NBA action after a blood clot scare. While recovering, the Spurs star trained with Shaolin monks and prepped a hometown chess tournament....
NHL Defensemen Trade Watch: Rasmus Andersson Headlines the Offseason Block
The NHL free-agent frenzy is over, but the trade winds are just starting. Rasmus Andersson, Dougie Hamilton, and Erik Karlsson headline a trio of defensemen who could shake up the offseason....
Best Bets for UFC 318: Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier & More
UFC 318 betting picks include Max Holloway's chances of getting his revenge on Dustin Poirier, Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio, and more top picks for Saturday night....
Dustin Poirier Leaves UFC With a Legacy No Belt Could Ever Measure
Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier faces Max Holloway one last time in a New Orleans homecoming at UFC 318. The cult hero exits MMA as one of the sport’s most beloved warriors....
Sabrina Ionescu wins WNBA 3-point Contest
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu won her second WNBA 3-point Contest on Friday in Indianapolis as part of All-Star weekend festivities.,Natasha Cloud made it a clean sweep for the Liberty, as Ionescu's first-year teammate won the skills competition.,Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark was set to c...
Sporting KC seek better 90-minute effort vs. New York City FC
Sporting Kansas City fell just short of coming back from a big first-half deficit their last time out. They hope for a better fate on Saturday night as they face New York City FC in Kansas City, Kan.,Kansas City (6-11-5, 23 points) trailed the Seattle Sounders 3-0 at halftime, but despite converting...
Desperate for points, Orlando City and Revolution clash
Both Orlando City and the New England Revolution will attempt to rebound from devastating defeats when they meet on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,For Orlando (9-6-8, 35 points), it was a late collapse in the form of two goals conceded after the 87th minute in a 2-1 home loss to New York City F...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
MLS Is Keeping Lionel Messi Happy: But What Is the League Getting in Return?
Messi’s move to MLS was billed as a transformational moment. A year later, his growing influence at Inter Miami raises questions about what the league is truly gaining....