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Top USC hoops recruit Alijah Arenas to miss 6-8 months (knee)
USC five-star recruit Alijah Arenas suffered a knee injury that will require surgery and keep him off the court between six and eight months, the university announced on Wednesday.,Arenas, the son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, had just returned to the practice court, having recovered from ...
Rapids move D Chidozie Awaziem to France's FC Nantes
The Colorado Rapids transferred defender Chidozie Awaziem to FC Nantes in France's Ligue 1 on Wednesday.,Awaziem, 28, had one assist over 20 games, all starts, this season for Colorado. The native of Enugu, Nigeria, had two assists in seven matches, all starts, for FC Cincinnati last season.,"We're ...
Jon Rahm supports Sergio Garcia as future Ryder Cup captain
There are still two months until the next Ryder Cup, but Jon Rahm already has thoughts on which golfer should captain Team Europe six years hence.,With Ryder Cup officials revealing Tuesday that Spain's Camiral Golf Resort will host the 2031 competition, Rahm believes countryman Sergio Garcia makes ...
McLeod Bethel-Thompson in spotlight as Alouettes take on Stampeders
Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be back behind center when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.,Bethel-Thompson, 37, will be running the Alouettes (4-2) after starter Davis Alexander was placed on the six-game injured list due to a lingering hamstring problem.,A...
Chris Gotterup doesn’t know about ‘heaters,’ even if he’s on one
The past two weeks for Chris Gotterup have been nothing short of incredible. And everyone wants to know why.,After winning the Genesis Scottish Open and following that up with a third-place finish at The Open, Gotterup -- set to compete at the 3M Open in Blahine, Minn. this weekend -- doesn't have m...
Storm eager for Skylar Diggins' return; Sky eager for next win
The extent of the personal issues that have sidelined Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins is uncertain, but the Storm are certain any absence involving the veteran guard stings.,"We have to understand who Sky is and what she is for us, not only for this team, this organization, but in the (WNBA)," Sea...
Fever, Aces meet with momentum-building on their minds
It's not inaccurate to say the Indiana Fever remain a work in progress.,It's also not inaccurate to say that Indiana needs to figure it out sooner instead of later.,Hamstrung by injuries and inconsistency, the Fever try to get back over .500 Thursday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces.,Indiana ...
Sparks visit Sun with eyes on fourth straight win
The Los Angeles Sparks will look to extend their season-high winning streak to four games on Thursday night when they visit the struggling Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Sparks (9-14) lost seven of nine games before beginning their current run of good fortune with a 92-88 victory over the ...
Big Ten notebook: Oregon somehow chasing redemption after playoff loss
Oregon was perfect all the way through its first season in the Big Ten, mowing through the regular season at 12-0 and handling Penn State in the conference championship game. ,Then the Ducks were dropped by eventual national champion Ohio State, 41-21, in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at...
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman walks it off vs. Twins; Ohtani wallops another
Freddie Freeman hit a game-ending two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his fifth consecutive game and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled out a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.,The Dodgers' ninth-inning rally started with two outs on an infie...
Packers move Bo Melton from WR to CB for training camp
The Green Bay Packers are shifting Bo Melton from wide receiver to cornerback during training camp to see what he can do in the defensive secondary.,Melton, 26, made eight receptions on 17 targets for 91 yards in 17 games as a second-year reserve last season, and has 24 career catches for 309 yards ...
Broncos QB Bo Nix visited Drew Brees during busy offseason
Bo Nix has drawn comparison to Drew Brees early in his NFL career, so it came as little surprise that the Denver Broncos' second-year quarterback spent some time this offseason with the Hall of Famer.,Brees won a Super Bowl while playing for Sean Payton for 15 seasons in New Orleans, and Payton saw ...
Brewers swat 17 hits to sink Mariners, start new streak
Quinn Priester pitched seven solid innings and the Milwaukee Brewers amassed 17 hits to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 10-2 Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series.,Leadoff hitter Brice Turang went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBIs for the Brewers, who bounced back after managi...
Cardinals rookie DE Walter Nolen III (calf) to miss start of camp
Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Walter Nolen III is sidelined with a calf injury and there is no timeline for his return.,The 21-year-old defensive lineman, selected 16th overall in the 2025 draft, was injured in offseason workouts, coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Wednesday.,Gannon didn't...
Players angle for FedEx Cup points at 3M Open
Most of the world's elite golfers are taking the week off after the Open Championship, but for the second tier of PGA Tour players, it's time to lock in and bolster their resumes.,With two weeks to go in the regular season, players will be all business at the 3M Open, beginning Thursday at TPC Twin ...
Tigers star LHP Tarik Skubal placed on paternity list
Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list Wednesday with his wife close to giving birth to the couple's second child.,Skubal is slated to start Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. A player can miss three games while on the list.,"It'll be a thre...
Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal
One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. ,Blackmon, 26, has 10 career interceptions, 21 passes defensed and 300 tackles in five seasons with the I...
Rangers activate RHP Jon Gray after spending season on IL
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday activated right-hander Jon Gray, who will be looking to make his season debut after sustaining a fractured right wrist in spring training.,In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated right-handed reliever Luke Jackson for assignment.,Gray, 33, went on the 60-day in...
Golf Glance: Race for FedExCup points hits Twin Cities
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The Open Championship (Scottie Scheffler); Barracuda Championship (Ryan Gerard),THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 24-27,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 7...
UGA 4-star commit Chace Calicut charged in connection with shooting
Chace Calicut, a four-star safety committed to the University of Georgia, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an alleged shooting on July 6 in Houston, according to multiple media outlets.,Calicut, a rising senior at Houston North Shore High School who co...