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Double swim-off steals spotlight at U.S. trials
At an event where everyone aims for a top-two finish and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, a pair of swimmers battling for eighth place stole the show at the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials in Indianapolis on Thursday.,In the men's 50-meter freestyle semifinals, Adam Chaney and Jonny Kulow (each ra...
Barry Bonds, Willie Mays' godson, attends Birmingham game
Barry Bonds paid tribute to his late godfather, Willie Mays, by attending the San Francisco Giants' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.,The contest at Rickwood Field had long been scheduled as a salute to the Negro Leagues, but the focus sharpened on Tuesday when May...
Chris Sale, Braves out to capitalize on Yanks' recent stumble
While the New York Yankees are suddenly amid their worst stretch of a strong season, the Atlanta Braves are hopeful a hot streak is starting.,The Yankees will attempt to reverse some recent subpar play Friday night when they host the Braves in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,New York ...
Phillies face D-backs for first time since 2023 NLCS loss
The Phillies will look to exact a small measure of revenge against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday when the teams open a three-game series in Philadelphia.,Manager Rob Thomson's club had the Diamondbacks pressed up against the ropes in the National League Championship Series last October...
Chelsea Gray, Aces out to take down WNBA-leading Sun
The Connecticut Sun, off to their best start in franchise history at 13-1, will face the defending WNBA champion Aces on Friday night at Las Vegas.,The matchup will also be the first time the Sun travel farther west than Dallas this season. The Sun then head to Seattle on Sunday to face the Storm.,C...
Gene Haas to operate one of SHR’s Cup charters with new team
Stewart-Haas Racing will shut down after the 2024 NASCAR season, but Gene Haas isn't getting out of the game entirely.,Haas announced Thursday that a new organization, Haas Factory Team, will retain one of Stewart-Haas' Cup Series charters beginning next season.,Haas Factory Team will also have two ...
Off to 0-2 start, Blue Bombers aim to rebound vs. Lions
The season is just two games old but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers aren't resembling the squad that has made four consecutive Grey Cup appearances.,Winnipeg stands 0-2 for the first time since 2016 and will look to halt its slow start when it hosts the BC Lions on Friday night.,The Blue Bombers lost 27-...
Panthers keeping cool as host Oilers try to force Game 7 in finals
Pressure? What pressure?,That is the attitude of the Florida Panthers are they prepare for their third chance to close out the Stanley Cup Final on Friday at the Edmonton Oilers.,The Panthers appeared well on their way to claiming the first championship in franchise history while winning the first t...
Fever heating up as Dream head in opposite direction
After a forgettable start to the season, the Indiana Fever are vying for their fourth straight win on Friday as they begin a five-game road trip in College Park, Ga., against the Atlanta Dream.,Behind rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, Indiana (6-10) has rebounded from a 1-8 start.,In their most recent...
Jonny DeLuca, Rays stave off Twins in 10 innings
Jonny DeLuca hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Yandy Diaz went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run for Tampa Bay, which won the rubber match of the three-game serie...
Reports: Patriots, RB Rhamondre Stevenson agree to 4-year extension
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots have agreed to extend his contract for four years and $36 million, including $17 million guaranteed, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Stevenson, 26, is slated to earn a base salary of $3.116 million in the final year on his rook...
Browns DE Lonnie Phelps waived after crashing car into restaurant
The Cleveland Browns waived defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday, one day after police said he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant.,Phelps faces charges of drunken driving and damaging property following the incident at the Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West.,Phelps, 23, was taken into cust...
Byeong Hun An (illness) withdraws from Travelers
Byeong Hun An withdrew from the Travelers Championship during the first round on Thursday due to illness, according to PGA Tour Communications. ,He completed the first seven holes and was 1-over before heading to the clubhouse.,An, 32, was paired with Sam Burns for the first round at TPC River Highl...
Jaguars sign veteran WR Denzel Mims
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran wide receiver Denzel Mims to a contract on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not announced by the Jaguars for Mims, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.,Mims was signed by the Steelers on Oct. 3 and placed on their practice squad. He remained...
Jarren Duran, Red Sox look to stay hot vs. Reds
Jarren Duran and the visiting Boston Red Sox can extend their winning streak to six games Friday when they open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.,Boston's streak began with two victories against the New York Yankees and includes a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox...
Byeong Hun An withdraws from Travelers
Byeong Hun An withdrew from the Travelers Championship during the first round on Thursday. ,He completed the first seven holes and was 1-over before heading to the clubhouse. The PGA Tour did not provide a reason for his exit. ,An, 32, was paired with Sam Burns for the first round at TPC River Highl...
Blackhawks re-sign F Cole Guttman to one-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed center Cole Guttman to a one-year, two-way contract for $775,000 on Thursday.,Guttman, 25, recorded four goals and four assists in 27 games for the Blackhawks in 2023-24. He added 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 39 games with Rockford of the American Hockey Leagu...
Broncos add ex-Stanford coach David Shaw to front office
The Denver Broncos added former Stanford head coach David Shaw to their front office on Thursday.,Shaw, 51, joins general manager George Paton's staff as a senior personnel executive.,Shaw and Broncos head coach Sean Payton were both on the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff in 1997.,At Stanford fr...
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence signs $275M contract
Trevor Lawrence signed a five-year contract extension on Thursday to make official his deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars worth a reported $275 million with $200 million guaranteed.,"We signed our name on the thing -- so it's official," Lawrence said after putting pen to paper on his contract along ...
Report: Saints signing free agent S Roderic Teamer
The New Orleans Saints are signing free agent safety Roderic Teamer on Thursday, multiple media outlets reported.,It's a homecoming for Teamer, a New Orleans native who also played college football there at Tulane.,Teamer, 27, spent the past three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders after breaking in...