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Guardians place OF Chase DeLauter (ribcage) on 10-day IL
The Cleveland Guardians placed rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter on the 10-day injured list with a ribcage fracture and recalled outfielder Kahlil Watson from Triple-A Columbus.,The IL move was made retroactive to Sunday. The injury occurred Saturday when DeLauter crashed into the outfield wall.,Afte...
Reports: Gotham FC set for reunion with F Sam Kerr
Gotham FC made a massive addition to the roster Wednesday when Sam Kerr of Australia was added on a free transfer following a productive 6 1/2 seasons with Chelsea of the Women's Super League, multiple outlets reported.,During her stay in England, Kerr scored 116 goals in 158 matches and helped Chel...
Disappointing Angel City FC fire coach Alexander Straus
Angel City FC fired coach Alexander Straus on Wednesday in the midst of a disappointing campaign.,The club is 1-6-1 over its last eight matches and sits in 12th place in the 16-team NWSL.,The slide began after Angels City (4-6-1, 13 points) won their first three games of the season.,Senior assistant...
Brazil's Neymar takes part in training: 'Did you miss me?'
Neymar returned to the Brazil practice field on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a calf injury last month.,The 34-year-old, who has scored more goals than anyone in Brazilian international history (79), briefly worked with teammates on the field before resuming work on the sideline. ,As...
Blue Jays send RHP Max Scherzer back to IL with back spasms
One week after he returned from the injured list, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer will miss more time after he was put back on the 15-day IL on Wednesday with back spasms.,The Blue Jays will fill out the pitching staff by recalling right-hander Chad Dallas from Triple-A Buffalo in advanc...
Olympian Jenny Simpson collapses during race, rushed to hospital
Jenny Simpson, an Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1500-meters runner, collapsed after suffering a medical episode on Tuesday during an event in Raleigh, N.C. ,Per Let's Run, a track and field website, Simpson did not have a pulse before CPR was administered. She was then transported to a ...
Mariners recall IF/OF Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners recalled utility player Connor Joe ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Baltimore Orioles.,Joe, 33, was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on May 22 after hitting .182 with one home run and three RBIs over 18 games to begin the season.,As a corresponding move, Seattle optioned outfie...
Angels activate Vaughn Grissom from IL, DFA Trey Mancini
The Los Angeles Angels activated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the injured list before Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while infielder Trey Mancini was designated for assignment.,Grissom, 25, was retroactively placed on the IL to June 5 with a left oblique strain. He was batting ....
Broncos owner part of WTGL's new Detroit franchise
Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton is a part of an ownership group for Motor City Golf Club, the fourth WTGL women's golf franchise which was announced on Wednesday ahead of the inaugural season this fall.,The Detroit-based franchise is helmed by principals Michael Hamp, Peter Hamp and Kevin Kelleher. ...
DR Congo score 1st World Cup goal, pull out surprise draw vs. Portugal
Yoane Wissa scored a goal in first-half stoppage time and the Democratic Republic of Congo pulled off a surprising 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opening World Cup game for each side to begin Group K play at Houston on Wednesday., ,Portugal dominated possession but had just one shot on goal as DR ...
Aces' A'ja Wilson, Wings' Paige Bueckers lead early All-Star Game voting
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers lead all players in voting for this summer's WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago after the first batch of fan votes were announced on Wednesday by the league.,Wilson, a seven-time All-Star and four-time league MVP, leads the league in...
Shinnecock Hills GC sure to challenge field at US Open
When Shinnecock Hills Golf Club held the 2004 U.S. Open, only Retief Goosen and Phil Mickelson finished the week under par. When the major returned in 2018, Brooks Koepka won with a score of 1 over.,As always, the USGA's balancing act to create a difficult but "fair" test will be central to all othe...
Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on injured list
The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain.,Right-hander Casey Mize came off the 15-day IL and was scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale at Houston.,Torres, 29, exited Monday's 9-3 win against the Astros after swingi...
Ex-Phillies to manage Futures Game during All-Star week
Two former Phillies, both World Series winners, will manage the next generation of MLB players in the Futures Game in Philadelphia on July 12 as part of the festivities leading up to the All-Star Game.,Shane Victorino will manage the National League Futures team while Larry Bowa will lead the Americ...
Ryan Craig, 44, tabbed as head coach of Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights named Ryan Craig as the team's fifth head coach in franchise history on Wednesday.,The news came one day after Vegas announced that John Tortorella would not return as the bench boss. The Golden Knights' season ended Sunday with a Game 6 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in th...
Boston acquires hometown D Lilly Reale from Gotham
Boston Legacy FC acquired defender Lilly Reale from Gotham FC on Wednesday in exchange for $400,000 in allocation money and transfer funds.,The 22-year-old native of Hingham, Mass., joins her hometown club on a four-year contract through December 2029.,Reale was the 2025 NWSL Rookie of the Year and ...
USGA, R&A delaying golf ball rollback till at least 2030
The proposed "rollback" of the golf ball will not begin in 2028, the USGA and the R&A announced Wednesday in conjunction with the PGA and DP World tours.,The topic has been a flashpoint in the sport for years, and many professional players have been against new testing standards for balls aimed at c...
USGA boosts prize money to $22.5M at US Open
The 2026 U.S. Open purse is on par with that of the Masters.,On Wednesday, United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan announced the purse for the 126th edition of the U.S. Open will be $22.5 million, which represents an increase of $1 million from last year.,The winner of this week's event at Shin...
Boston Fleet win five top honors at PWHL awards event
Members of the Boston Fleet took home five of the seven individual honors at the 2026 PWHL Awards in Detroit on Tuesday night.,Boston's Aerin Frankel was named both the Billie Jean King MVP and the Goaltender of the Year.,Frankel, 26, is the first netminder to claim MVP honors. She set league record...
Rapids transfer M Connor Ronan to Aberdeen FC
The Colorado Rapids transferred midfielder Connor Ronan to Scotland's Aberdeen FC on Wednesday.,Ronan, 28, had one assist in six matches (two starts) this season, his fourth with the Rapids.,The Englishman accumulated two goals and 14 assists in 103 appearances across all competitions from 2023-26.,...