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Union aim to extend unbeaten run, take on Crew
The undermanned Philadelphia Union aim to extend their franchise-record MLS unbeaten streak to 12 matches on Sunday night when they visit the Columbus Crew.,Bruno Damiani's 10th-minute penalty kick proved just enough as the Union (12-3-4, 40 points) recorded a 1-0 road victory over the Chicago Fire ...
Astros activate RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to face Cubs
The Houston Astros activated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list to start Saturday's home game against the Chicago Cubs and optioned right-hander Nick Hernandez to Triple-A Sugar Land.,McCullers, who is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA in seven starts this season, had been out since June 13 wi...
After rugged Club World Cup lessons, Sounders face Austin FC
When the Seattle Sounders resume MLS play Saturday night against visiting Austin FC, they will look to make use of lessons learned during the FIFA Club World Cup.,The Sounders went 0-3-0 in the international tournament, but they played in what was considered the toughest group with South American ch...
Struggling St. Louis City, dragging Dynamo desperate for win
Two teams eager to reverse their fortunes tangle Saturday night when St. Louis City SC visit the Houston Dynamo.,St. Louis (3-10-6, 15 points) is coming off a 4-2 loss Wednesday night to Orlando City that dropped it to 1-10-4 in its last 15 matches. Meanwhile, Houston (5-9-5, 20 points) suffered a 3...
Report: NHL expansion team fees to top $2 billion
The next time the NHL decides to add new teams, the expansion fee is expected to be $2 billion-plus, Sportico reported on Thursday.,While expansion isn't imminent, the league updated team owners at their Wednesday meeting in Los Angeles regarding the expected price of a new club.,Per the report, the...
Manchester City thrash Juventus 5-2 in Group G finale
Jeremy Doku put on a brilliant display with plenty of support and some help from the opposition as Manchester City defeated Juventus 5-2 in the deciding match in the Club World Cup's Group G on Thursday in Orlando.,"We played well. I'm happy with the victory," Doku said. "Now we're just curious to s...
Blue Jackets bring back F Brendan Gaunce in trade with Wild
Columbus acquired former Blue Jackets forward Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild on Thursday in exchange for minor league forward Cameron Butler.,Gaunce, 31, collected one assist, four penalty minutes, seven blocked shots and 18 hits in 12 games last season, his lone campaign with the Wild.,For ...
Man City thrashes Juventus 5-2 in Group G finale
Jeremy Doku put on a brilliant display with plenty of support and some help from the opposition as Manchester City defeated Juventus 5-2 in the deciding match in Group G on Thursday in Orlando. ,Defender Pierre Kalulu's gaffe on a cross from Savinho past his own keeper nudged City into the lead, 2-1...
Cam Smith delivers for Astros in home sweep of Phillies
Cam Smith's two-out, RBI single in the bottom of the eighth broke a tie and gave the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday afternoon.,The Astros swept the three-game series that was dominated by pitching. Houston also won 1-0 and 2-0. The Astros have won five o...
NFL suspends ex-Ravens K Justin Tucker for 10 games
The NFL suspended free agent kicker Justin Tucker without pay for the first 10 games of the 2025 regular season.,The NFL said Thursday that Tucker, who was released by the Baltimore Ravens on May 5 amid a sexual misconduct investigation, violated the league's personal conduct policy.,Tucker, 35, may...
Report: Lakers' Austin Reaves declines $89M max extension
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves declined a max extension this week that would have paid him $89.2 million over the next four seasons, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Reaves, 27, is heading into the third season of a four-year, $54 million contract he signed in July 2023 as a restricted free a...
Three quick second-half tallies lift Loons over Dynamo
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace as Minnesota United tallied three times in a 11-minute span midway through the second half en route to a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Robin Lod also scored a goal and Wessel Speel finished with one save for the Loons (9-4...
Crew have little trouble dispatching Atlanta United
Jacen Russell-Rowe scored two of the host Columbus Crew's three first-half goals in a thorough 3-1 victory over flailing Atlanta United on Wednesday.,Rowe made the most of his first start since May 24 with goals in the 32nd and 42nd minutes after Andres Herrera staked the Crew (9-3-7, 34 points) to ...
Three quick tallies lift Minnesota over Houston Dynamo
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace as Minnesota United tallied three times in a 11-minute span midway through the second half en route to a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn., ,Robin Lod also scored a goal and Wessel Speel finished with one save for the Loons (9...
Columbus Crew have little trouble in dispatching Atlanta United
Jacen Russell-Rowe scored two of the host Columbus Crew's three first-half goals in a thorough 3-1 victory over flailing Atlanta United on Wednesday.,Rowe made the most of his first start since May 24 with goals in the 32nd and 42nd minutes after Andres Herrera staked the Crew (9-3-7, 34 points) to ...
Borussia Dortmund defeat Ulsan HD 1-0 to win Group F
A 36th-minute goal from Daniel Svensson was all Borussia Dortmund needed to put away winless Ulsan HD in a 1-0 Group F win in Cincinnati on Wednesday.,With the victory, as well as a draw by Fluminense, Dortmund (2-0-1, 7 points) claims the top spot in Group F to earn a July 1 matchup in the Club Wor...
Despite sale of Lakers, Jeanie Buss expected to remain governor of team for 'years'
The Los Angeles Lakers may be under new ownership, but the Buss family will still have a prominent role.,A week after news emerged that Mark Walter was purchasing controlling interest of the Lakers for a record-setting $10 billion, the two sides came together to make clear that Jeanie Buss would "re...
Report: Rockets G Fred VanVleet signing 2-year, $50M deal
Houston guard Fred VanVleet will sign a two-year, $50 million contract to remain with the Rockets, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,In conjunction with the new deal, the Rockets are declining the $44.9 million team option in VanVleet's contract for the 2025-26 season.,VanVleet, 31, has played the past tw...
Reports: Suspension reduced for Padres' Robert Suarez
San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez will begin serving a reduced two-game suspension on Wednesday, multiple outlets reported.,Suarez, 34, originally received a three-game ban from Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. Suarez dropped his...
Jeanie Buss to stay, Lakers to finalize $10B sale later in 2025
Jeanie Buss remains in charge of the Lakers and anticipates finalizing a $10 billion sale of the franchise to minority stakeholder Mark Walter later this year.,Buss said Wednesday her role is unchanged until Walter completes the purchase of the franchise her father, Jerry Buss, bought in 1979 from J...