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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...
MLB draft, Day 2: Yankees take Luke Pettitte, son of Andy
A Pettitte could be back in pinstripes before long.,The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the 2026 MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia.,Andy Pettitte was a 22nd-rounder back in 1990...
Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen (elbow) on IL
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injury list Sunday with inflammation in his pitching elbow.,Gallen reported elbow soreness to the team on Saturday and he was scratched from Sunday's scheduled start against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.,Gallen, 30, was sent back ...
Holloway-McGregor drives record MMA handle for UFC 329
Max Holloway made quick work of Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Saturday night, but the main event still drove record betting for at least one major sportsbook.,"Conor McGregor-Max Holloway was the most-bet MMA event in BetMGM history," trading manager Alex Rella said. "There was heavy action on McGreg...
‘Ted Lasso’ actor makes professional soccer debut
Cristo Fernandez, an actor best known for playing a professional soccer player on "Ted Lasso," officially took his first stab at the real thing this weekend.,Fernandez, who appeared as recurring character Danny Rojas on the hit streaming series, made his USL debut for El Paso in its USL Cup match ag...
Hot-shooting Sparks visit faltering Dream
Looking to extend their hot-shooting stretch, the visiting Los Angeles Sparks begin a four-game road trip Monday against the Atlanta Dream in College Park, Ga.,Los Angeles (10-11) has eclipsed the 100-point mark in back-to-back games, most recently drilling 14 3-pointers in a 102-87 victory over the...
Taj Bradley pitches 7 strong innings as Twins down Angels
Taj Bradley tossed seven strong innings, and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third, helping the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.,Bradley (9-3) overcame solo homers by Josh Lowe and rookie Denzer Guzman to win his third straight star...
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game with knee injury after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a left knee injury after running into the outfield wall.,Matthews slammed against the wall while trying to catch a Josh Jung fly in the bottom of the first. The ball slipped out o...
Astros OF Brice Matthews leaves game after hitting wall
Houston Astros center fielder Brice Matthews left in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers after running into the outfield wall.,Matthews slammed his back and head against the wall while trying to catch a Josh Jung fly in the bottom of the first. The ball slipped out of his gl...
Pirates explode for 10-run inning while wiping out Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in the fourth inning of a 14-5 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday to sweep the three-game series.,Pirates ace Paul Skenes (8-8) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings.,Brewers starter Robert Gasser (2-4) surrendere...
Mariners starter Emerson Hancock leaves with hand injury
Seattle Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning after suffering an injury to his pitching hand.,In the bottom of the first, Hancock fielded a hard comebacker from leadoff man Yandy Diaz with his bare hand. He completed that play and we...
Mets' Marcus Semien (hip) begins rehab assignment
New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien took the next step toward returning from a left hip flexor strain by beginning a minor league rehab assignment Sunday.,Semien joined Double-A Binghamton for its series finale against the Hartford Yard Goats for his first action since June 24, one day before...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Blue Jays' Dylan Cease selected to start All-Star Game
Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies has been tabbed to start for the National League, while Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays will start for the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia.,Sanchez, a 29-year-old left-hander making his second All-Star Game appearan...
Red Sox recall Brayan Bello from Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Brayan Bello from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, adding a fresh arm before their final game ahead of the All-Star break.,Bello could be used behind rookie starter Payton Tolle in the series finale against the New York Mets, with Boston trying to avoid stretchi...
England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts Now
England survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far....
Why the Warriors Need To Forget the Future and Chase LeBron Now
NBA free agency has changed. Find out why the Warriors should embrace risk, pursue LeBron James, and capitalize on the league's new financial landscape....
Sparks part ways with GM Raegan Pebley
The Los Angeles Sparks parted ways with general manager Raegan Pebley on Sunday.,Pebley, 50, was hired by the Sparks on Jan. 5, 2024, after a 21-year head coaching career split between Utah State, Fresno State and TCU. The Sparks posted an 8-32 record with Pebley in 2024, a 21-23 mark in 2025 and a ...
Mathieu van der Poel wins hilly, hot Tour de France Stage 9
Belgian-born Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel powered through the heat and hills of central France on Sunday to win Stage 9 of the Tour de France.,Known as "The Flying Dutchman," van der Poel needed three hours, 27 minutes, 51 seconds to complete the heat-shortened stage from Malemort to Ussel and...