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USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang injured in England
U.S. men's national team striker Patrick Agyemang left his club match in England on a stretcher Monday.,Agyemang, 25, landed awkwardly after jumping to challenge for the ball late in the first half of Derby County's 2-0 win against Stoke City. He was replaced by Jaydon Banel in the 41st minute.,Agye...
Wisconsin G John Blackwell to test portal, NBA draft interest
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal with plans to gauge interest during the NBA draft process.,Blackwell told ESPN on Monday that he made the decision based on his desire to compete for a national championship.,Blackwell, a shooting guard with the Badgers, had 20-plus poin...
Sky trade F Angel Reese to Dream for 2 first-rounders
The Chicago Sky traded two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday.,In exchange, Chicago receives Atlanta's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and the right to swap second-round picks in 2028.,Reese, 23, led the WNBA in rebounding in each of her first two seasons, averaging ...
More than 100 WNBA free agents hit the market Monday
WNBA free agency begins Monday, just one week before the 2026 WNBA Draft.,It will be a frantic week as more than 100 players are on the market, their contracts having been tied to the expiration of the previous collective bargaining agreement in 2025.,Now, players will benefit from a new CBA, which ...
Hawks sign veteran C Tony Bradley
The Atlanta Hawks announced the signing of veteran center Tony Bradley on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Bradley, 28, has played for five NBA teams through eight seasons, most recently the Indiana Pacers.,He averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.9 minutes in 38 games (three starts) this season...
Report: North Carolina search focuses on Billy Donovan
North Carolina's coaching search is focused "solely" on Billy Donovan, The Field of 68 reported.,Donovan, who currently coaches the Chicago Bulls, led Florida to back-to-back national championships in 2006-07.,Sunday's report said the Tar Heels are "going to go hard after him" and "expect to know mo...
Phillies work to get bats going in series opener against Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies hope the challenge of a tough ballpark will awaken their slumbering bats when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park on Monday night.,The Phillies are 5-4 in large part because of an inconsistent offense. Their 4-1 loss at Colorad...
Guardians' start time on Tuesday moved up due to cold
The Guardians moved the start time of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals from 6:10 to 1:10 p.m. ET due to expected frigid temperatures in Cleveland.,Fans who are unable to attend the daytime start can exchange their tickets for another eligible game.,The Guardians (6-4) open the series wi...
After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels
Chris Sale wasn't feeling his best in his most recent start.,Not that the Athletics could tell.,The Atlanta Braves' ace allowed only one hit over six innings -- a solo homer by Shea Langeliers -- in a 5-1 victory last Wednesday.,Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA), a left-hander, is scheduled to return to the moun...
Rays activating SS Taylor Walls for home opener
The Tampa Bay Rays activated shortstop Taylor Walls from the 10-day injured list ahead of their home opener on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, according to MLB.TV.,Fellow shortstop and top prospect Carson Williams was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.,Walls, 29, landed on the IL ...
Lamar Jackson attends Ravens' voluntary workouts
As the Baltimore Ravens became the first team to report for offseason workouts Monday, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson was front and center.,Participation is voluntary and there was some question about whether the veteran quarterback would report as the two sides work on a contract e...
Cavaliers aim to clinch home playoff series in clash vs. Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers are guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but there's more to play for as the regular-season finale approaches.,The Cavaliers (49-29) are seeking to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.,Cleveland reduced its magic number to one on Su...
Pistons cruising into playoffs as Magic battling for seeding
After clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Detroit Pistons have a chance to finish with 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history and the first time in 20 years.,Detroit (57-21) heads into the final week of the regular season with four games remaining, including ...
Ailing Ryan Feltner to make scheduled start for Rockies against Astros
Ryan Feltner had a scary moment in his first start of the season, but it wasn't as frightening as the one the Colorado Rockies' right-hander experienced three years ago.,Feltner took a line drive off his hip in Toronto on Tuesday and left the game after three innings with tightness in his right glut...
Nationals strive to end five-game skid in matchup vs. Cardinals
The optimism of the opening days of the season has begun to fade for the Washington Nationals as they open a three-game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.,After winning three of four games out of the gate, the Nationals have dropped five straight after the Los Angeles Dodge...
Soaring Brewers, struggling Red Sox to clash in Boston
If the Boston Red Sox are going to break out of their season-opening funk this week, the turnaround will need to start against the Milwaukee Brewers, who are tied for the best record in baseball.,The teams will open their lone interleague series of the season on Monday night, playing the first of th...
Padres' offense waking up just in time as torrid Pirates await
The San Diego Padres are starting to improve following a rough start to the season as they head to Pittsburgh to face the red-hot Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set.,The Padres won a series for the first time this season when they beat the Red Sox in Boston in back-to-back gam...
Dodgers return to scene of World Series triumph as Blue Jays await rematch
The Los Angeles Dodgers will return to the scene of high drama Monday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the sequel to the 2025 World Series.,The three-game set will have trouble living up to the classic series that took seven games -- and 11 innings in the final contest -- to decide, w...
On a roll at home, White Sox host Orioles in search of 4th consecutive win
All the Chicago White Sox needed was to go home.,After starting the season 1-5 on the road, the White Sox are coming off a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays and will look for their fourth consecutive win Monday night when they host the struggling Baltimore Orioles.,The White Sox had not started their h...
Tigers, Twins focus on turning the page
The Detroit Tigers do not have to spend much time dwelling about their prime-time loss against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,On Monday, the Tigers will welcome a new day, a new opponent and a new city.,Detroit will open a four-game series at the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis. I...