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Mariners trade for LHP Caleb Ferguson, bring up slugger Tyler Locklear
The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen by acquiring veteran left-hander Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of several roster moves on Wednesday.,The Pirates received minor league right-hander Jeter Martinez, rated a top-30 prospect in the Seattle organization by MLB Pipeline (No...

Lakers' Luka Doncic shows off summer shred in Men's Health
After plenty of attention was brought to Luka Doncic's fitness level following his shocking February trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, the five-time All-Star has been putting another surprise together this offseason.,After reports of an improved physique surfaced earlier this summer, a profile in Men...

Eagles DT Jalen Carter makes training camp debut
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter participated in his first training camp practice on Monday morning.,The 2024 Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro selection was sidelined for last week's sessions with a shoulder injury.,Head coach Nick Sirianni said Monday that wide receiver DeVonta Smi...

Matchup of All-Stars, NL's top teams when Cubs, Brewers open series
It seems only appropriate that a three-game series between the teams with the two best records in the National League begins on Monday with a stellar pitching matchup.,The Chicago Cubs will send All-Star left-hander Matthew Boyd (11-3, 2.20 ERA) to face the host Milwaukee Brewers, who will send All-...

Blake Perkins’ walk-off single lifts Brewers past Marlins
Blake Perkins hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-2 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday.,Eric Haase singled with one out in the ninth and Brice Turang followed with a double before Cade Gibson (2-5) intentionall...

Marlins display power to beat Brewers
Heriberto Hernandez, Dane Myers and Agustin Ramirez each homered as the visiting Miami Marlins pounded out a 7-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.,Hernandez had a three-run shot in the fifth inning off Milwaukee starter Jose Quintana to put Miami up 5-3. Myers added a two-run hom...

Reports: Diamondbacks trade OF Randal Grichuk to Royals
The Arizona Diamondbacks are trading outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, per multiple reports.,Grichuk, a 12-year veteran, has played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, and the Diamondbacks. This season, he has posted seven home run...

Focused Brewers set to put red-hot run up against Marlins
The Milwaukee Brewers won their final seven games before the All-Star break and have not cooled off upon their return, winning five of six to take over first place in the National League Central.,The Brewers will try to continue their surge when they open a three-game series against the visiting Mia...
Luka Doncic Embraces Leadership Role as Lakers Shift Focus Beyond LeBron
Luka Doncic is taking the reins in Los Angeles, transforming the Lakers' identity as LeBron James nears the end of his legendary career....

Rangers activate RHP Jon Gray after spending season on IL
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday activated right-hander Jon Gray, who will be looking to make his season debut after sustaining a fractured right wrist in spring training.,In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated right-handed reliever Luke Jackson for assignment.,Gray, 33, went on the 60-day in...

Report: European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change
The 2025 Ryder Cup is getting off to a congenial start.,According to a report by Telegraph Sport on Monday, Team Europe captain Luke Donald has agreed to extricate his counterpart Keegan Bradley from a potentially sticky situation.,It was assumed that when Bradley was named Team USA captain, he woul...

Mariners up next for RHP Brandon Woodruff, streaking Brewers
Maybe it's just a coincidence, but the Milwaukee Brewers haven't lost since right-hander Brandon Woodruff returned to their rotation.,The Brewers won their 10th game in a row Sunday, defeating the host Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to pull into a tie with the Chicago Cubs atop the National League's Centra...

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman (wrist) exits game vs. Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman departed Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit in the left wrist by a pitch from left-hander Jose Quintana in the bottom of the sixth inning.,Freeman tried to let an inside sinker from Quintana pass under his hands, but the pit...

49ers put WRs Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall on PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall on the active/physically unable to perform list on Friday.,Aiyuk is still recovering from an ACL tear in his right knee that occurred against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 20, 2024. He may not be ready when the regular s...
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?...

Ducks ink G Lukas Dostal to five-year contract extension
Goaltender Lukas Dostal reached a five-year contract extension to remain with the Anaheim Ducks, the team announced Thursday.,Per The Athletic, the deal is for $32.5 million and carries a $6.5 average annual value.,"Lukas has proven he is a No. 1 goaltender and we are so pleased to get this deal don...

Report: Bucks bringing back F Chris Livingston
The Milwaukee Bucks, after waiving Chris Livingston earlier this month, are re-signing the forward to a guaranteed one-year, $2.3 million contract, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.,Livingston, 21, was released on July 2 before his contract became guaranteed for his third season on Tuesday. Milw...

Report: LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers
Despite an offseason of rumors and speculation, LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Lakers and James have not engaged in talks about a trade or buyout, and the NBA's all-time leading scorer is expected to report t...
Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star Nod Is a Cool Moment, And a Burning Reminder of MLB's Flaws
With five MLB starts, Jacob Misiorowski is the most random All-Star ever... and the perfect face for a league that’s papering over decades of its own self-inflicted wounds....

Brewers finding ways to win, while Nationals' struggles continue
The potential tying run had just reached base Saturday when Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin had a premonition.,"We felt like we were going to win the game," he said.,And he was right, thanks to his RBI single that capped a three-run rally that gave them a 6-5 win over Washington. The co...