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Toronto FC eager to continue to collect points vs. Austin FC
Toronto FC will look to build on a seven-week undefeated stretch when they host offensively challenged Austin FC Saturday afternoon.,The Reds (3-2-2, 11 points) reside in sixth place in the Eastern Conference despite conceding more goals (11) and they have scored (10). ,Toronto earned points in its ...
Dynamo sign Mattheo Dimareli, 16, as homegrown player
The Dynamo signed 16-year-old Houston native Mattheo Dimareli as a homegrown player on Friday.,The Dynamo Academy product signed an MLS Next Pro contract through June 2027 and will join the first team on an MLS contract in July 2027. The forward's deal is guaranteed through 2027-28 with options in e...
Auston Matthews: 'Can't predict the future' with Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews told reporters Thursday that he wasn't willing to speculate on his long-term future with the team.,Matthews was confident he will be fully healthy after undergoing surgery to repair the torn medial collateral ligament in his left knee last month. The star ...
Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.,Verlander, 43, landed on the 15-day injured list on April 5 with left hip inflammation. The three-time Cy Young Award winner pitched a bullpen sess...
Defending champ Justin Thomas among elite field at RBC Heritage
The famed red and white lighthouse that overlooks Harbour Town Golf Links symbolizes the RBC Heritage and has become synonymous with a deep breath and a "vacation" vibe after the Masters., ,Juxtaposed with that, though, is the fact that the Heritage is in its fourth year as a PGA Tour "signature eve...
Reports: Jorge Soler's suspension reduced from 7 to 4 games
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler's suspension was reduced from seven to four games by Major League Baseball following his appeal, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Soler, 34, reportedly will begin serving his ban on Wednesday as Los Angeles plays the third contest of its four-ga...
Phillies place RHP Zach Pop (calf) on injured list
The Phillies placed right-hander Zach Pop on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right calf strain.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 29-year-old reliever, who has no decisions and a 3.68 ERA through seven appearances this season.,Pop is 8-6 with a 4.83 ERA in 170 career games (one star...
Report: Terrance Arceneaux transfers to George Washington
Former Houston and North Carolina State guard Terrance Arceneaux is transferring to George Washington, Field of 68 reported Wednesday.,Arceneaux averaged just 3.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 30 games off the bench last season with the Wolfpack.,He transferred to North Carolina State after playing thr...
Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos
Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.,Last week, the New York Post published photos of the pair at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., stating that ...
Justin Rose withdraws from RBC Heritage after latest Masters miss
Justin Rose withdrew from the RBC Heritage a day after losing the lead on the back nine at the Masters and settling for a tie for third.,Rose, who lost in a playoff to Rory McIlroy at Augusta National last year, surged into the lead with three consecutive birdies to finish his front nine. However, h...
Why Reuniting Azzi Fudd With Paige Bueckers in WNBA Draft Actually Makes Sense
Azzi Fudd goes No. 1 to the Dalllas Wings—why the pick makes sense beyond the headlines about her relationship....
Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali (ACL) out for season
Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali will miss the rest of the season with a torn right ACL, the club announced on Tuesday.,The 27-year-old Palestine international also sustained meniscus damage in his knee during Sunday's 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City.,Abou Ali leads Columbus and is tied ...
Capitals, Blue Jackets play finale with all eyes on Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin may be playing his final NHL game when the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.,Or he may not be. Either way, he isn't playoff-bound, as the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-2 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated both the Capitals and the Blue Jac...
Indiana lands Notre Dame’s Markus Burton among 3 transfers
Indiana picked up three commitments from the transfer portal on Monday, one of whom doesn't have to leave the state to enroll at his new school.,Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke forward Darren Harris and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf each announced they are joining the Hoosiers.,Burton has be...
Capitals meet Blue Jackets in fight to retain chance of playoff berth
Alex Ovechkin may be playing his final National Hockey League game when the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.,Or he may not be.,Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, is nearing the end of his 21st NHL season and is in the final season of a five-year co...
Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL
The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday.,Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.,Pena, 28, su...
Masters Musings: 5 Takeaways from 2026 at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- After spending seven days roaming virtually every yard of Augusta National Golf Club, from the historic clubhouse to hours at "Amen Corner" on the other side of the expansive property, here are five takeaways from a memorable 2026 Masters Tournament.,SCHEFFLER'S FLOCK GROWING,Scottie...
Mirra Andreeva outlasts Anastasia Potapova in Linz for 2nd 2026 title
Top-seeded Mirra Andreeva won her second WTA title of the season by rallying for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over unseeded local competitor Anastasia Potapova in the championship match of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz on Sunday.,It's the fifth overall WTA singles title for the 18-year-old Russian after ...
Rapids rout Dynamo behind brace from newcomer Kosi Thompson
Kosi Thompson scored two goals in his Colorado debut on Saturday night to help lead the Rapids to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Dynamo in Commerce City, Colo.,Thompson, who was traded from Toronto FC on March 26, made an immediate impact with his new team, scoring his first two goals of the season....
Blue Jackets cool off Canadiens, remain in playoff race
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 5-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.,Blue Jackets goalie Jet Greaves stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced, Kirill Marchenko finished with a goal and an assist, Adam Fan...