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Browns starting LB Jordan Hicks announces retirement
Cleveland Browns starting linebacker Jordan Hicks announced his retirement over social media on Friday.,A veteran of 10 NFL seasons, Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team referred to as a personal matter.,"Football has given me more than I could have ever imagined," Hic...
Whitecaps vie to regroup vs. visiting Sporting Kansas City
The Vancouver Whitecaps endured a stretch of five straight MLS road matches and now look to focus on their pursuit of first place when they host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (12-5-6, 42 points) are one point behind first-place San Diego FC in the Western Conference. The two ...
Brad Stuver, Austin FC seek success vs. struggling D.C. United
Brad Stuver and Austin FC will try to come down off the high of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game played in their home stadium when they return to league action at D.C. United on Saturday night.,Stuver earned the start in goal for the MLS team against LIGA MX on Wednesday and made two saves in his 34 minut...
Toronto FC continue uphill battle vs. Charlotte FC
Toronto FC will attempt to continue to chip away at a sizable deficit in the Eastern Conference standings on Saturday night when they visit Charlotte FC.,With 11 matches remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC (5-12-6, 21 points) reside 12 points out of ninth place for the conference's final pla...
Hurricanes F Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45M extension
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the team.,The deal, announced late Thursday night, will begin in the 2026-27 season. ,Blake, who will turn 22 on Aug. 3, will play the final season of his entry-level deal in 2025-26. He could hav...
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba in question vs. FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami will host FC Cincinnati in a matchup of two of the top five teams in the Eastern Conference on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,FC Cincinnati (15-6-3, 48 points) blanked Inter Miami 3-0 on July 16 and surged to the top spot in the conference following a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake...
M's hope to have Josh Naylor in lineup Friday vs. Angels
All things considered, the Seattle Mariners probably couldn't have asked for a better start to their seven-game road trip leading into the trade deadline.,They will look to maintain the momentum when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., in the second contest of a four...
A's pursue second straight win over banged-up Astros
One of the foremost challenges facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and his injury-strapped roster is utilizing the revolving door of players recalled from the minors or acquired off waivers.,In the opener of a four-game series against the Athletics on Thursday, the Astros started three players ...
Pair of surging teams meet as Guardians visit Royals
The Cleveland Guardians will look to rebound from a rare misstep and regain their footing on Friday when they open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals.,The Guardians had won four in a row and 11 of 13 games overall before seeing their bid for a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Or...
Cardinals hope to extend power surge against Padres
The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to regain traction in the National League wild-card race after enduring a lengthy slide.,That effort continues Friday night when they host the San Diego Padres in the second game of a four-game series.,After losing five of their first six games after the All-Star b...
Tigers, Blue Jays trending in opposite directions after break
The Toronto Blue Jays didn't cool off in their first road game since the All-Star break, rolling to an 11-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.,The teams will play the second game of a four-game series on Friday night.,Toronto was held scoreless until the sixth, then racked up all of its ru...
Orioles, after skid-stopping win, open homestand vs. Rockies
The Baltimore Orioles ought to have a somewhat rosy outlook after winning again.,And as a bonus, they return home for a Friday night game against the major-league-worst Colorado Rockies.,The Orioles have gone 2-5 since the All-Star break, including three straight losses before winning 4-3 on Thursda...
Napheesa Collier looks to strengthen MVP resume as Lynx host Aces
How does Courtney Williams size up Minnesota Lynx teammate and Most Valuable Player candidate Napheesa Collier?,"Aura, man. Everybody knows she's a bonafide superstar," Williams said. "That's why she's one of one. You don't really find superstars that give it up the way she (does). The most humble p...
Trump signs executive order to address issues in college sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that aims to bring stability to college sports while preventing college athletes from becoming professionals.,The president's order includes guidelines that would preserve athletic scholarships based on an athletic department's annual reve...
Commanders linebacker Von Miller still confident in pass rushing
Eight-time All-Pro linebacker and new Washington Commander Von Miller is 36 years old and hasn't notched double-digit sacks since 2018. Yet his confidence in his passing ability is unwavering.,"I can still roll out of bed at 36 years old with my shoes on and rush the passer," Miller said Thursday. "...
Report: Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga in no hurry to sign new deal
Restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga will not accept the Golden State Warriors' current contract proposals, ESPN reported Thursday.,The report added that Kuminga is in no hurry to sign a deal with the Warriors as he explores outside options.,The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings have reach...
Mariners acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi.,The move gives Seattle an offensive upgrade at first base, where incumbent Luke Raley was hitting .220 with four homers a...
Reports: Mariners acquire 1B Josh Naylor from D-backs
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Although the news was not yet confirmed by the teams, reports indicated that the Mariners would send left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia and right-hander Ashton Izzi to ...
Rafael Devers, Juan Soto face familiar foes as Mets visit Giants
Rafael Devers and Juan Soto get an opportunity to reintroduce themselves to familiar foes for their new teams when the New York Mets open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.,While the Giants haven't, Devers has seen the Mets this season, although he did so whil...
Nationals, Twins meet up with questions lingering as trade deadline looms
A feeling of uncertainty hangs over the Minnesota Twins as they return home to open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night in Minneapolis.,After a 2-4 road trip against the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, the Twins have dropped to four games below .500. The tr...