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Revs retain GK Matt Turner through end of 2026
The New England Revolution have extended the loan for USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner through Dec. 31, 2026, the club announced Monday.,The agreement includes an option for another extension through the end of 2027, after which the Revs would have a purchase option for the 32-year-old veteran.,Turner a...
England's Joe Dean wins last-chance Open qualifier
England's Joe Dean, ranked No. 268 in the world, will compete in the 154th Open Championship after winning the inaugural Last Chance Qualifier on Monday.,The 32-year-old DP World Tour member carded a 2-under 68 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club to claim the final spot in the 156-man field in Southport, En...
Jordan Spieth eyeing more Open magic at Royal Birkdale
Jordan Spieth returns to Royal Birkdale this week with memories of one of golf's most dramatic closing stretches -- and confidence that his next run of victories is closer than recent results suggest.,Nine years after winning the 2017 Open Championship at the Southport, England, links, Spieth retrac...
Conor McGregor to undergo surgery, vows to fight again
Conor McGregor is preparing to celebrate his 38th birthday by planning a return to the Octagon after suffering a right leg injury at UFC 329, which he said will require surgery.,"Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again." McGregor wrote on Instagram on Monday. "Final fight of the c...
Former Jayhawks player facing attempted murder charge
Former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick was charged with attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee.,Vick, 29, was a guard for the Jayhawks from 2015-19 and started for coach Bill Self's 2018 Final Four squad.,He was arrested in Memphis on Saturday in connection with a July 4 shooting in the c...
Matt Fitzpatrick carries major momentum into The Open
As he prepared for The Open Championship this week in his native England, Matt Fitzpatrick shared his thoughts on how gambling influences fan behavior at golf tournaments.,"It's a great question because you just look at all the messages people get -- footballers, tennis players, you name it, everyon...
Fire looking to stay hot from deep against struggling Sun
While 3-point shooting accuracy has not always been on display for the Portland Fire, it has appeared in recent games for the expansion club.,Coming off one of their better performances from behind the arc, the Fire look to maintain their form Tuesday morning when they visit the league-worst Connect...
USWNT to face No. 1 Spain in two U.S. friendlies in October
The U.S. Women's National Team will host World No. 1 Spain in two friendlies this October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.,The Americans are the defending Olympic champions and the Spaniards are the defending FIFA Women's World Cup champions.,The teams will tangle on Oct. 10 at Audi Field in Washin...
Charlotte signs F Allan Saint-Maximin as designated player
Charlotte FC signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a designated player contract on Monday.,Saint-Maximin, 29, will also occupy an international roster slot and is signed through the 2028-29 season.,He most recently helped Ligue 1 side RC Lens win its first Coupe de France title after his stin...
Tommy Fleetwood chasing hometown heroics at The Open
Tommy Fleetwood hopes home-field advantage will lead the two-time Grand Slam runner-up to his first major title this week at The Open Championship.,The 35-year-old Englishman grew up down the road from Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, site of the final major on this season's PGA Tour calendar....
Ryan Blaney emerges from rain-soaked Georgia race with OT win
Ryan Blaney rebounded from late damage to his Ford and won a three-wide battle at the line in overtime, taking the checkers in Sunday night's wild, rain-delayed Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Ga.,The Team Penske driver led a race-high 171 laps but got a shove from Christopher Bell...
Reds place LHP Nick Lodolo (finger blister) on 15-day injured list
The Cincinnati Reds placed starting pitcher Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a blister on his left index finger.,In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled rookie right-hander Chase Petty from Triple-A Louisville.,Finger blisters have been an issue for Lodolo, who exited S...
Oilers bring back F Colton Dach on 2-year contract
The Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free agent Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract on Sunday.,The 23-year-old forward had nine points (three goals, six assists), a minus-15 rating, 47 penalty minutes, 27 blocks and 189 hits in 53 games for the Chicago Blackhawks last season before he ...
Orioles' Blaze Alexander fractures hand when hit by pitch vs. Royals
Baltimore utility player Blaze Alexander sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said.,Both benches cleared in the seventh inning after Alexander was hit by a 95-mph fastball from Royals r...
Reports: Michigan AD Warde Manuel's job in jeopardy amid investigation
Warde Manuel's 10-year tenure as Michigan athletic director is in doubt, with multiple reports Sunday that the university's board of regents will meet to discuss an investigation into the culture of the athletic department.,The board will meet Thursday in Traverse City, Mich., to review the findings...
Report: Warriors to hire Frank Vogel as associate head coach
The Golden State Warriors are adding Frank Vogel to their bench to serve as the associate head coach to Steve Kerr, ESPN reported Sunday.,Vogel, who coached the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title in 2020, takes over for Terry Stotts, who left Golden State's staff along with Jerry Stackhouse after t...
Lynx getting healthier as skidding Mercury come to town
Olivia Miles came back from injury as strong as ever. Now Napheesa Collier's return is right around the corner.,Collier won't play Monday, but the Minnesota Lynx have plenty to be excited about ahead of their game against the Phoenix Mercury in Minneapolis.,The Lynx (17-6), tied with the Las Vegas A...
Mardy Fish wins third Tahoe American Century Championship
Former tennis standout Mardy Fish might have a burgeoning golf career on his hands.,The 44-year-old Fish won his third American Century Championship going away on Sunday, securing the victory with 72 points at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev.,Fish, who once peaked at No. 7 in the world ...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler turns down All-Star invite after initial snub
Zack Wheeler doesn't need your pity.,The Philadelphia Phillies ace said he's declined an invite to the MLB All-Star Game after feeling "disrespected" over multiple snubs.,Not only was Wheeler not named an All-Star when the rosters were made official last weekend, but the 36-year-old righty also wasn...
Conor McGregor's knee 'never an issue' ahead of UFC 329, says coach
John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor's longtime coach, confirmed on Sunday afternoon that the fighter was not battling an injury entering his UFC return bout vs. Max Holloway.,The fight was stopped by the referee after just 69 seconds when the former two-division champion sustained a right leg injury in th...