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Brewers overcome rough first inning to take down rival Cubs
Christian Yelich had a two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky first inning from All-Star rookie Jacob Misiorowski to rally for an 8-4 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday in the opener of the three-game series between NL Central leaders.,The Brewers, who moved into firs...
Legendary Cubs 2B Ryne Sandberg dies at 65
Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a longtime Chicago Cubs star who was one of the game's greatest-ever second basemen, died on Monday at age 65.,Sandberg battled prostate cancer for more than a year.,The Cubs tweeted, "With great sadness, we share that Ryne Sandberg has passed away today.",<bloc...
Broncos, WR Courtland Sutton reach four-year extension
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton's deal is worth $92 million, per multiple reports. The Broncos confirmed the four-year ...
Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Former MLB manager Dusty Baker is reportedly set to manage Nicaragua during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.,Baker, 76, retired from the major leagues two years ago after winning a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022 and being named National League Manager of the Year three times. Baker is ...
Broncos, WR Courtland Sutton reach four-year, $92M extension
The Denver Broncos and wide receiver Courtland Sutton agreed to a four-year contract extension on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton's deal is worth $92 million, per multiple reports. The Broncos confirmed the four-year ...
Royals All-Star Kris Bubic (rotator cuff strain) done for season
The Kansas City Royals announced left-hander Kris Bubic will miss the remainder of the season with a left rotator cuff strain. ,Bubic, an All-Star this season, walked the first four batters he faced on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians on just 21 pitches. He left the game with two outs in the...
Cubs announce extension for baseball operations boss Jed Hoyer
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer entered 2025 without a contract beyond this season.,But with the Cubs sharing the National League's best record with the Milwaukee Brewers entering Monday's play, Hoyer has been rewarded with a multiyear extension announced prior to the Cubs' s...
Red Bull adviser confirms Max Verstappen staying for 2026
Red Bull Racing will have Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen for at least another season.,Team adviser Helmut Marko said Monday that the four-time defending F1 champion would return to the team in 2026 despite reported interest from Mercedes.,A widely reported exit clause in Verstappen's Red Bull co...
Sparks F Cameron Brink to return from ACL tear vs. Aces
Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink will make her season debut Tuesday against the visiting Las Vegas Aces after missing the team's first 25 games due to a torn left ACL that has required 13 months of rehabilitation.,Brink and Sparks coach Lynne Roberts confirmed Brink's availability after prac...
Aces visit ex-point guard Kelsey Plum and red-hot Sparks
After splitting a pair of games against her former team on the road earlier this season, the Los Angeles Sparks' Kelsey Plum now gets the opportunity to play host to old friends when the Las Vegas Aces pay a visit Tuesday.,The Sparks (11-14) are on a season-best five game winning streak with the las...
Tigers shut down Reese Olson, acquire RHP Chris Paddack from Twins
After losing starting pitcher Reese Olson for the remainder of the season, the Detroit Tigers quickly bolstered their pitching staff in a trade with a division rival Monday.,With Olson (shoulder strain) moving to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, Detroit acquired right-handers Chris Paddac...
Reports: Rays deal C Danny Jansen to Brewers, get Marlins C Nick Fortes
The Tampa Bay Rays got younger at catcher Monday, using a pair of reported trades to swap Danny Jansen out for Nick Fortes.,The Rays dealt Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infield prospect Jadher Areinamo, MLB.com and The Athletic reported. Separately, the Rays are acquiring Fortes fr...
Canadian teen, American Brianna Do among AIG Women's Open qualifiers
American Brianna Do and Canadian Anna Huang were among the 17 players to earn spots in this week's AIG Women's Open via Monday's 18-hole qualifier.,The AIG Women's Open begins Thursday at Wales' Royal Porthcawl.,Huang, the youngest player on the Ladies European Tour at 16, posted the low round Monda...
Sky's Angel Reese, Ariel Atkins could sit out again vs. Mystics
After a blockbuster matchup on Sunday that did not feature either team's headliner, the Chicago Sky hit the road to face the Washington Mystics Tuesday night in a game where both sides might need to rely on rookies to help stop their slides.,When the Sky suffered a 93-78 loss to the Indiana Fever in...
Tigers acquire RHP Chris Paddack from Twins
The Detroit Tigers bolstered their pitching staff in a trade with a division rival Monday, acquiring right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league catcher Enrique Jimenez.,The main piece of the trade is Paddack, a 29-year-old starting pitcher who ...
Former CoD world champion Assault retires
Former Call of Duty world champion Adam "Assault" Garcia announced his retirement from competition after Team WaR was eliminated from the Esports World Cup.,Assault, 29, was named MVP while winning the CoD World League Championship with Evil Geniuses in 2018. During his lengthy career, Assault also ...
Broncos extend contract of WR Courtland Sutton
The Denver Broncos agreed on a four-year, $92 million contract extension with wide receiver Courtland Sutton on Monday, and head coach Sean Payton is eager to get the team's No. 1 target back in the flow of the offense.,Sutton has been participating in individual drills during the first week of trai...
Dream riding high off big wins as they return home to meet Valkyries
Fresh off two of the season's most impressive wins, the Atlanta Dream return home for the first time in more than three weeks to face the slumping Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday in College Park, Ga.,Atlanta (15-10) went 3-3 during its recent six-game road trip, which was cut in half by the All-St...
Titans WR Treylon Burks (collarbone) waived/injured
Wide receiver Treylon Burks was waived/injured by the Tennessee Titans Monday, two days after sustaining a fractured collarbone.,Burks was reportedly expected to miss the start of the season due to the injury, which occurred Saturday in practice while Burks was making a diving catch along the sideli...
Report: Bengals, DE Trey Hendrickson make progress, 'not close' on guarantees
One holdout defensive end is under contract, but there is still ground to gain in negotiations between the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson.,Hendrickson, the NFL leader in sacks last season with 17.5, is training in Florida while Cincinnati gets ready for the regular season. The Bengals have ...