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Galaxy extend D Jakob Glesnes through 2028-29
The LA Galaxy signed star defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.,The team acquired Glesnes the 31-year-old Norwegian center back from the Philadelphia Union in December.,Glesnes, the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, is a two-time MLS Best XI selection and a three-ti...

Unbeaten Miami (Ohio) faces UMass, keeps goals in sight
After securing the first unbeaten regular season in the 80-year history of the Mid-American Conference, No. 20 Miami (Ohio) looks to continue its historic run into the postseason against UMass in the quarterfinal round of the MAC tournament on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio.,The RedHawks (31-0) enter t...

Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz inks 8-year, $64M extension
Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Schmaltz was in line to be an unrestricted free agent this summer before agreeing to a deal that runs through 2033-34.,"There was never a doubt that Utah is where I want to play the rest of my caree...

Roger Federer joins Forbes' list of billionaires
Tennis legend Roger Federer is the sports world's newest billionaire, appearing on the recently announced Forbes World's Billionaires List.,The 20-time Grand Slam winner and winner of 103 singles titles on the ATP Tour has an estimated fortune of about $1.1 billion, according to Forbes.,Other athlet...

Colts signing QB Daniel Jones to 2-year, $88M deal
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract with quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday.,The deal includes $50 million guaranteed at signing, $60 million guaranteed for injury, and carries a maximum value of $100 million -- the largest two-year contract in NFL history, agents Br...

Official: 'Under no circumstance' will Iran participate in World Cup
Iran's sports minister said there is no way that the nation's soccer team will compete in this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America.,Ahmad Donyamali addressed the situation in the wake of combined American and Israeli attacks against his Middle East nation in an interview with state television.,...

Conor Daly to drive for DRR in Indianapolis 500
Conor Daly announced plans Wednesday to compete in the 2026 Indianapolis 500 for Dryer & Reinbold Racing.,The 34-year-old Indiana native will attempt to make his 13th start in the showcase race on May 24.,"Having a chance to go racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway again at Indy 500 with DRR mea...

Report: Colts nearing 2-year deal with QB Daniel Jones
The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones have made "significant progress" on a two-year extension and could finalize the deal Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,The two sides reportedly have been working diligently since the Colts placed the transition tag on the 28-year-old veteran earlier...

Report: Florida International fires Jeremy Ballard
Florida International fired men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard on Wednesday after eight seasons and a 113-141 record, ESPN reported.,Ballard, 44, guided the Panthers to just one postseason appearance, reaching the CIT second round in his first year at the Westchester, Fla., program in 2018-19.,Fl...

Alex Bowman (vertigo) remains sidelined for Las Vegas
NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman will miss his second straight race on Sunday while battling vertigo.,Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday that Justin Allgaier will pilot the No. 48 Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.,Anthony Alfredo replaced Bowman last Sunday at Phoenix Raceway and fini...

PGA Tour CEO shares vision for potential 26-event season, match-play postseason
Urgency remains a factor for the PGA Tour product overhaul, but CEO Brian Rolapp said getting the final vision for the future of the sport right is the ongoing focus.,Rolapp unveiled plans Wednesday to double the number of signature events to 16, add in the four existing majors and designate a secon...

Report: NFL explores adding game on Thanksgiving Eve
The NFL is considering the addition of a Thanksgiving Eve game to the schedule as soon as the 2026 season, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Adding a potential contest on Wednesday, Nov. 25, to the traditional menu of Thursday games would follow the league's recent trend of expanding its holiday offerings.,T...

Report: Commanders signing LB K'Lavon Chaisson
The Washington Commanders are in agreement with outside linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson on a one-year, $12 million deal, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,Chaisson, 26, joins his fourth team in four seasons following a breakout campaign with the New England Patriots in 2025. He set career highs in sacks (...
Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena Spark Beef in Mariners Organization
An awkward World Baseball Classic moment between Mariners teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena sparks debate....

Adrian Autry dismissed as Syracuse basketball coach
Syracuse fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry on Wednesday, three years after he replaced legendary coach Jim Boeheim.,Under Autry, who played for Boeheim and was an assistant coach on his staff, the Orange finished 49-48 with no NCAA Tournament appearances. They didn't make the tournament in t...

Reports: Adrian Autry out as Syracuse basketball coach
Syracuse fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry on Wednesday, three years after he replaced legendary coach Jim Boeheim, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Under Autry, who played for Boeheim and was an assistant coach on his staff, the Orange finished 49-48 with no NCAA Tournament appearances....

Reports: Ravens sign pass rusher Trey Hendrickson after nixing Crosby trade
Pass rusher Trey Hendrickson came to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $112 million contract less than 24 hours after the team nixed the Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. ,Hendrickson spent the past two seasons in contractual tumult with the AFC North...

Struggling Nuggets strive to get right against Rockets
The Denver Nuggets waited nearly four months to get their starting lineup intact again, and now the task is to return to that unit's early season success.,Denver started 8-2 with its opening-day lineup together but has lost its first two games since it reunited last week. The Nuggets will try to get...

WNBA, players union conclude overnight meeting without new CBA
A meeting between WNBA representatives and the players association ended early Wednesday morning without a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, multiple outlets reported.,The meeting, held at a New York hotel, began at 5 p.m. Tuesday and ended about 12 hours later, ESPN reported. League of...

Clemson ready to shed ACC tourney infamy, starting with Wake Forest
Of the seven charter members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson is the only one never to capture an ACC men's basketball tournament title.,That's the painful legacy the fifth-seeded Tigers will try to erase this week as they tip off in the ACC tournament for the 73rd time.,Clemson (22-9) will...