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Rory McIlroy saves Scottish Open round with late birdie barrage
By the time Rory McIlroy reached the sixth tee box, he could already sense he wasn't far from the danger zone at the Scottish Open on Thursday. ,After a 332-yard drive, McIlroy reached the green in two and had a putt for birdie on the par-4 first. He took five there after a three-putt for bogey, had...
Former Cubs, Phillies manager Lee Elia dies at 87
Former major league manager Lee Elia died on Wednesday, a week before his 88th birthday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday.,"Elia was a valued contributor to the Phillies for much of his half century in professional baseball," the team said in a statement. "The third base coach for the...
Panthers bring back F Mackie Samoskevich on 1-year contract
The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers re-signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year contract on Thursday, the team announced.,The Panthers did not disclose financial terms, though multiple sources reported the value is $775,000, the league minimum.,Samoskevich, 22, played...
USWNT legend Tobin Heath announces retirement
Tobin Heath, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion with the United States Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer on her podcast "The RE-CAP Show" on Thursday.,The announcement comes after Heath, 37, struggled with a long-term left knee injury, whic...
Colin Rea silences Twins, PCA parks pair of HRs to lead Cubs over Minnesota
Pete Crow-Armstrong crushed a pair of home runs and right-hander Colin Rae handled the rest as the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins in an 8-1 blowout in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon. ,Rea (7-3) scattered three hits and struck out five in seven innings in what became a light workout behind ...
Reports: OKC, Jalen Williams near $287M contract extension
All-NBA forward Jalen Williams and the big-spending Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a five-year supermax contract extension with a value that could inflate to $287 million. ,ESPN reported Williams' deal was agreed to on Thursday to cap a whirlwind week for the NBA champions.,Williams is the thi...
Report: Reign make Mia Fishel NWSL's highest-paid in transfer from Chelsea
Mia Fishel is joining Seattle Reign FC from Chelsea on a permanent transfer, signing a long-term deal through 2029 that reportedly will make her the highest-paid player in the NWSL. ,Fishel, welcomed in the official announcement to Seattle as "Big Fish," will reach cumulative earnings of $2.5 millio...
Athletics' Brent Rooker joins Home Run Derby field
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker was the latest to commit to Monday's Home Run Derby, leaving the event at Atlanta one participant short of a full field.,Rooker, who was named to the American League All-Star roster as a reserve Sunday, has 19 home runs and 50 RBIs through 94 games after hitt...
Angel City FC sign North Carolina M Evelyn Shores
Angel City FC signed former North Carolina midfielder Evelyn Shores to a contract through 2028.,Shores, 20, won a national championship with the Tar Heels in 2024 and represents the U.S. Under-23 team.,"We know Evelyn has the quality to help our team over many years," ACFC sporting director Mark Par...
Orioles trade RHP Bryan Baker to Rays for draft pick
The Baltimore Orioles traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for the 37th pick in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft.,The move gives the Orioles four of the first 37 and seven of the top 93 selections in the draft. The first three rounds will take place on Su...
Report: USC OL DJ Wingfield hires attorney in NCAA eligibility battle
Southern California offensive lineman DJ Wingfield is hiring an attorney to contest his eligibility for the 2025 season, On3 reported Thursday.,Wingfield transferred from Purdue to USC after the 2024 season, believing he could play one more season due to an NCAA waiver for players with at least one ...
5-star DL prospect Lamar Brown picks LSU
LSU and coach Brian Kelly scored a huge win Thursday, keeping local product Lamar Brown -- the nation's No. 1 defensive lineman in the Class of 2026 -- home.,The 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect plays at University Laboratory High School in Baton Rouge. He chose the Tigers over Miami, Texas and Texas A&...
Report: Inter Miami in talks to sign M Rodrigo De Paul
Inter Miami CF are reportedly in talks to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, a close friend and Argentina teammate of superstar Lionel Messi.,The Athletic reported Thursday that the La Liga side is open to an agreement and that De Paul has been on Miami's radar "for some time.",De Paul...
EWC Club Champion to claim record $7M grand prize
The 2025 Esports World Cup officially opened this week with more than 2,000 players from 200 clubs around the world slated to compete in 25 tournaments across 24 titles in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,The event runs through Aug. 24 and is billed as the world's largest esports and gaming festival. It featur...
Rookie of Year Sarah Fillier signs extension with Sirens
Reigning Professional Women's Hockey League Rookie of the Year Sarah Fillier signed a two-year extension Thursday with the New York Sirens.,The 25-year-old Canadian forward was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 PWHL Draft.,Fillier tied for the league lead with 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) in 30...
Amanda Anisimova, Iga Swiatek reach first Wimbledon finals
No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova fought off World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and the scorching temperatures to reach her first final at a major event on Thursday at Wimbledon.,Anisimova cashed in the third of her three match points in the decider to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours, 37 minutes.,In just one yea...
Patrick Reed acknowledges 'uphill battle' to make Ryder Cup team
Even with the nickname "Captain America," Patrick Reed knows he's a longshot to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team as a competitor on the LIV Golf circuit.,"I think it all comes down to next week at The Open," Reed said Thursday ahead of the LIV Golf Andalucia event at Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, ...
Amazon adds Kevin Harlan, analysts to NBA broadcasts
Amazon Prime Video has hired veteran broadcaster Kevin Harlan to call NBA games during the 2025-26 season, the streamer announced Thursday.,Amazon, which is part of the new 11-year, $76 billion NBA rights deal that takes effect this fall, also confirmed the hirings of Brent Barry, Dell Curry and Sta...
Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez (ACL) out for season
Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Thursday.,The 26-year-old forward sustained the injury during Tuesday night's road win against the San Jose Earthquakes in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.,Vazquez will undergo su...
Livvy Dunne Tried to Buy Babe Ruth’s Old Apartment, But NYC Told Her to Kick Rocks
Livvy Dunne’s bid to buy Babe Ruth’s former NYC apartment was denied by a co-op board, possibly over her social media posts....