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Miles Russell, 17, qualifies for U.S. Open with Charlie Woods on bag
One of the top young prospects in golf is heading to his first major championship at 17 years old.,Miles Russell played his way into the U.S. Open when he emerged from a playoff that decided the last two spots at one of the USGA's 10 final qualifying sites Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.,Russell ...
Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season
Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.,He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break...
Kurt Busch releases first comments on brother's death
NASCAR Hall of Fame member Kurt Busch released his first public comments on Monday since last month's sudden passing of younger brother Kyle Busch.,"Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, support, & love for my brother and our family," Kurt Busch posted on X. "I reflect back on the days Kyle and ...
Josef Newgarden continues dominance with 6th career win at Illinois oval
Josef Newgarden didn't let wet conditions, race delays or his competition prevent him from winning at World Wide Technology Raceway for a record sixth time on Sunday night in the IndyCar Series.,Newgarden captured the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in his No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet at the 1.25-mile...
Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
The UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled to take place on the White House's South Lawn on June 14 has been challenged by a federal lawsuit.,Billed as the first ever professional sports event on the White House grounds and a part of the nation's 250th celebration, the UFC card is scheduled to coincide wit...
Yankees’ Austin Wells letting his brain ‘catch up a little bit’
New York catcher Austin Wells addressed reporters on Sunday after the Yankees placed the four-year veteran on the 10-day injured list Saturday with cervical headaches.,"I feel better already today, so I think it just needs a couple of days, let the brain catch up a little bit and get back to work," ...
Yordan Alvarez doing damage as Astros go for sweep of A's
With nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve back in the fold and just one position player of note -- catcher Yainer Diaz -- yet to return from a stint on the injured list, it's easy to understand how the conversation turned to the Houston Astros' depth, particularly given how well they have p...
Angels reinstate Nolan Schanuel, place Jorge Soler on IL
The Los Angeles Angels made a flurry of moves on Saturday. The club reinstated infielder Nolan Schanuel from the IL, placed outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) on the IL (retroactive to June 4), selected the contract of outfielder Gustavo Campero and placed him on the 10-day IL and designated catcher O...
Richard Childress had hoped to reveal Busch extension at MIS
This weekend at Michigan International Speedway is very different than Richard Childress expected it to be.,Instead of announcing a contract extension for Kyle Busch, the longtime NASCAR owner talked to the press for the first time about the sudden, shocking death of the two-time NASCAR Cup Series c...
Memorial to resume play after brief suspension
The third round of the Memorial Tournament will resume at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, per PGA Tour Communications.,Play initially was suspended at 11:16 a.m. ET due to inclement weather.,The leaders had yet to tee off at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, when play was halted.,J.T. Poston enter...
Memorial suspended due to inclement weather
The third round of the Memorial Tournament was suspended at 11:16 a.m. ET due to inclement weather.,The leaders had yet to tee off Saturday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, when play was halted.,J.T. Poston enters the round at 9-under-par 135, one shot ahead of Ryan Gerard and three c...
Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL
The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs. the Athletics on Friday.,In a corresponding move, Houston optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-...
Jack Roush, Ford looking for key win at Michigan
Dragging behind in a 2026 season that has produced just one Victory Lane visit, Ford is in desperate need of a win.,The manufacturer is 1-for-14 thus far, with only Ryan Blaney's triumph at Phoenix three months ago to cling to in the points race.,So Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich....
Dash M Maggie Graham signs multi-year extension
The Houston Dash announced a multi-year contract extension with midfielder Maggie Graham on Friday.,The deal runs through the 2029 NWSL season for Graham, 23, who was the club's Young Player of the Year in 2025.,Graham has registered 10 goal contributions (six goals, four assists) in 32 matches (27 ...
Reports: Duke-Michigan hoops game moving to Marlins’ ballpark
Instead of playing in the World's Most Famous Arena, Duke and Michigan will clash in a baseball park more than a thousand miles away.,The highly anticipated matchup between the Blue Devils and national champion Wolverines is in the process of moving to the Miami Marlins' loanDepot Park rather than M...
Neymar, Brazil prepping for World Cup under strict 'code of conduct'
The Selecao are serious about ending their 24-year World Cup title drought.,Brazil have set up base camp at the New York Red Bulls' new state-of-the-art training facility in Morristown, N.J., and are staying nearby at The Ridge hotel. Security at the site was one of the biggest selling points for th...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.,Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dote...
Jack Nicklaus 'not exactly in favor' of bunched PGA Tour schedule
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus expressed concern about the future of the PGA Tour schedule as he spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of this weekend's Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.,"I don't want to comment on the tour's schedule because I'm not exactly in favor of what they're doing ri...
Giants sign WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, cut K Jason Sanders
The New York Giants signed veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and released kicker Jason Sanders on Tuesday.,Smith-Schuster's signing comes one day after the team added fellow wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios.,With the loss of Sanders, the Giants have two kickers on the roster: s...
Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the Norris Trophy winner on Tuesday for the first time in his career.,Werenski edged Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar as well as Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin for the honor. The award is presented to the defenseman "who demonstrates t...