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Columbus travels to Cincinnati for 'Hell is Real Derby' rematch
With pole positioning in the Supporters' Shield race, FC Cincinnati are set to host the Columbus Crew in the "Hell is Real Derby" Saturday night.,Cincinnati (13-5-3, 42 points) is on a four-match winning streak, including a 2-1 home win against Chicago last Saturday night that vaulted it into first ...
Way Too Early to Panic About Cooper Flagg After NBA Summer League Debut
Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League debut didn’t go to plan, but it’s far too early to worry. Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks still see the upside in their No. 1 pick....
Cooper Flagg scores 10 in Summer League debut; Mavs edge Lakers
Dallas Mavericks rookie and No. 1 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg contributed 10 points, six rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes in his Las Vegas Summer League debut Thursday as the Mavericks edged the Los Angeles Lakers 87-85.,Flagg added three steals and a block. He went scoreless during the secon...
DOJ sues California over trans athlete participation
The Department of Justice followed through on a threat to sue the California public school system, taking legal action on Wednesday in a case involving a transgender high school athlete.,The filing in the Central District of California targets a pair of defendants, the California Department of Educa...
Penguins trade Vladislav Kolyachonok to Stars for Mathew Dumba, draft pick
The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday in exchange for defenseman Mathew Dumba and a 2028 second-round draft pick. ,Kolyachonok, 24, recorded a combined seven points (two goals, five assists) and averaged 13:01 of ice time in 35 games with...
Jayson Tatum's Path Back to Boston Requires a Year Off
Jayson Tatum’s absence could be exactly what the Boston Celtics need to reset and rediscover team basketball as the team enters their next chapter as a unit....
Interest, ticket costs explode for Cooper Flagg's Summer League debut
Catching Cooper Flagg in his first NBA game at the Las Vegas Summer League on Thursday night has become the hottest ticket on that circuit since Victor Wembanyama's debut with the San Antonio Spurs in 2023.,Flagg was picked first overall in the 2025 draft and his arrival with the Dallas Mavericks so...
NBA Summer League sees record prices for admission
Those looking to watch No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg take on Bronny James in NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas on Thursday better be prepared to dig deep into their wallets.,According to several ticket marketplaces, tickets to the first day's set of games are among the most expensive in NBA Summer Lea...
State of Kansas extends deadline for Chiefs, Royals stadium funding
Kansas remains in the running to provide the future home of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.,A committee in the Kansas state legislature extended a deadline Monday for the NFL and Major League Baseball franchises to accept state financing for new stadiums.,The original deadline came and went on Ju...
Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, others in 3-team trade
The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum, center/forward Kelly Olynyk and forward Cam Whitmore from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bay and the draft rights to guard Micah Peavy, along with sending two seco...
Sounders set to lean into home prowess against Crew
Seattle forward Jesus Ferreira believes no one can match the Sounders on their home pitch.,"We know that at home, nobody can compete with our fans and with our style of play," Ferreira said.,Seattle will put that to the test again Sunday when it hosts the Columbus Crew in an intriguing contest betwe...
Fluminense eliminate Al Hilal to reach Club World Cup semis
Substitute Hercules scored his second goal in as many second-half appearances to lift Fluminense into the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Al Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Fla.,Martinelli also scored late in the first half to continue a fabulous tournament for the Rio de...
Report: UFC confirms plans for event at White House in 2026
UFC plans to take its show to the White House when the United States puts on its 250th birthday celebration in 2026.,The UFC confirmed to The Athletic on Friday that plans are underway to host a slate of fights on the White House grounds in Washington D.C., next year, with an expected summer date no...
President Trump: UFC card coming to White House in '26
The Octagon likely is coming to the White House next year.,President Donald Trump plans to have the UFC hold a fight card at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2026 as part of the United States' 250th birthday celebration.,The Republican president, who is close with UFC president Dana White, made the annou...
Club World Cup surprises Al Hilal, Fluminense battle for semifinal berth
Two of the surprise teams of the FIFA Club World Cup will meet in Friday's first quarterfinal between Al Hilal and Fluminense in Orlando, Fla.,Al Hilal pulled off the tournament's single most notable upset so far, a 4-3 extra-time victory over English giants Manchester City on Monday.,Perhaps the re...
Report: Mavericks re-sign G Dante Exum
Free agent guard Dante Exum is signing a one-year contract to return to Dallas, ESPN reported on Wednesday, as the Mavericks are quickly adding depth to the position while nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving recovers from a knee injury.,Dallas also is bringing in point guard D'Angelo Russell on a two-ye...
Corey Perry, 40, one of five players to sign with LA Kings
Corey Perry, who recently enjoyed his 40th birthday this past May, signed a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.,The Kings also announced agreements with former Canadiens right winger Joel Armia, former Devils defenseman Brian Dumoulin, former Stars defenseman Cody C...
Jimmy Haslam, Browns celebrate $600M stadium funding in state budget
A new home for the Dawg Pound with a retractable roof might be back on track upon the formal approval of a two-year Ohio state budget plan that sets aside $600 million for the Cleveland Browns' stadium construction plan.,The state unveiled plans to use a trove of unclaimed funds that stem from forgo...
Crew owner sells stake in club at $900M valuation
Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10 percent stake in the Columbus Crew to the Edwards family at a franchise valuation of $900 million, Sportico reported Tuesday.,The Edwards family was already a partner in the MLS club and now owns 30 percent of the team, with Haslam Sports Group -- the parent company...
WNBA All-Star starters announced, led by Nneka Ogwumike
Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike was named to her 10th WNBA All-Star Game when the starters were announced Monday afternoon.,Ogwumike tied Tamika Catchings and Brittney Griner for the third-most All-Star selections in league history, trailing legends Sue Bird (13) and Diana Taurasi (11).,In her ...