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George Russell not focused on title fight with Kimi Antonelli yet
George Russell said he is treating his battle for the Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli like a marathon.,As the schedule resumes with Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Italy's Antonelli holds a nine-point lead over England's Russell with Monaco's Charles Leclerc of Ferrari ...

Jack Adams Award finalists: Jon Cooper, Dan Muse, Lindy Ruff
Tampa Bay's Jon Cooper, Pittsburgh's Dan Muse and Buffalo's Lindy Ruff are the three finalists for the 2026 Jack Adams Award, the league announced Friday.,The award, which is presented annually to the top coach in the NHL as voted on by the National Broadcasters' Association, will be announced at a ...

Report: Russell Wilson in talks to go into television
Quarterback Russell Wilson has been involved in serious talks to go into television as he contemplates the end of his NFL playing career, The Athletic reported Friday.,Replacing Matt Ryan at CBS' "The NFL Today" pregame show appears to be the preferred landing spot, per the outlet. Wilson has worked...

Kimi Antonelli expects Mercedes’ rivals to close gap at Miami GP
Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.,Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits t...

Phillies place LHP Kyle Backhus (elbow) on injured list
The Phillies placed left-hander Kyle Backhus on the 15-day injured list Thursday with elbow inflammation.,Philadelphia recalled right-hander Trevor Richards from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding transaction.,Backhus, 28, has no decisions and a 4.66 ERA in 10 appearances (one start) in his f...

Hornets' Moussa Diabate wins NBA Hustle Award
Charlotte Hornets big man Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle Award on Thursday.,A first-time winner, Diabate ranked in the top 11 in six of the nine hustle categories used to determine the award recipient, including first in offensive box-outs per minute (0.0537) and fourt...

Giants WR Darius Slayton (core surgery) to miss offseason program
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton underwent core muscle surgery after the 2025 season and won't participate in the majority of the offseason program. ,The Giants expect him to be fully cleared for training camp and could still have interest in signing veteran free agent Odell Beckham Jr., the New ...
Rockets Still Facing Uphill Battle Following Game 5 Upset Against Lakers
The Rockets stunned the Lakers in Game 5 without Kevin Durant, but can they force a Game 7? Full playoff breakdown and odds....
Yordan Alvarez Powers Early AL MVP Lead in 2026
Yordan Alvarez is dominating MLB in 2026 and leading the early AL MVP race, but Ben Rice and Aaron Judge still have time....

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL
Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.,Mize, 27, is on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain. The 2025 All-Star appeared to be in pain after a second-inning ...

Astros look for spark in doubleheader vs. Orioles
After quite a bit of idle time this week, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are in store for a busy day of baseball when they meet for Thursday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.,Wednesday night's game was postponed because of weather concerns. So that means that each team has played just one ga...

Two-way Florida football player ranked No. 1 in 2028 class by 247Sports
A'mir Sears, a rising high school junior being compared to two-way NFL player Travis Hunter, is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028, according to 247Sports, which released its first rankings for the group on Wednesday.,He also received the first -- and only, for now -- 5-star ranking in the class....

Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32
Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.,The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.,The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, ...

Cubs' Justin Steele (elbow) sidelined late in Tommy John recovery
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele has been shut down in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday.,Steele, who last pitched for Chicago on April 7, 2025, was trending towards a return in late May or early June, but has now stopped throwing as he deals with a left...

Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup
The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America,One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover the...

Justin Rose debuting clubs from F1's McLaren at Cadillac Championship
Justin Rose raised some eyebrows with the announcement that he will debut new McLaren Golf clubs at this week's Cadillac Championship in Miami.,It's part of the Formula One racing team's launch into the golf space and coincides with this week's Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.,On the surface it looks lik...

Dash sign USL Super League MVP Emina Ekic
The Houston Dash signed USL Super League Player of the Year Emina Ekic through the 2027 NWSL season.,The deal announced Tuesday with the 26-year-old midfielder includes a mutual option for 2028.,Ekic joins the Dash on a transfer from Lexington SC of the USL Super League.,She was named that league's ...

Steelers place rare contract tender on Aaron Rodgers
If Aaron Rodgers plays another season, the Steelers want to make sure it's with Pittsburgh.,The franchise placed the rare right-of-first-refusal tender on unrestricted free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.,The move means Rodgers can accept a 10-percent raise from la...
Why Top NBA Draft Prospects Aren’t Guaranteed Stars
Breaking down the 2026 NBA Draft class, including top prospects and underrated sleepers....

Report: FIFA adding another yellow card amnesty for World Cup
FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card "amnesty" period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday.,The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card ...