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FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp moved to Tijuana
FIFA confirmed Monday that Iran relocated its planned World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico amid the war in the Middle East and security concerns.,Iran had originally selected a sports complex in Tucson, Ariz., to serve as their national team's de facto headquarters during the Wor...
Cubs place RHP Edward Cabrera on 15-day IL with finger blister
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand.,The move is retroactive to Thursday. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was called up from Triple-A Iowa to fill Cabrera's roster spot for the Cubs, who entered Sun...
Rhyne Howard, back from concussion, powers Dream past Wings
Rhyne Howard returned from missing one game with a concussion to log season highs of 25 points and eight assists on Friday as the Atlanta Dream led almost wire to wire in an 86-69 win over the Dallas Wings at College Park, Ga.,Howard hit 7 of 12 field-goal attempts and went 9 for 9 at the foul line....
Victor Wembanyama a unanimous All-Defensive first-team selection
After being named the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year last month, dominant San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was also the lone unanimous pick for the All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced on Friday night. ,Wembanyama, 22, was joined on the first team by one of his opponents ...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber returns to lineup vs. Guardians
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber will return from a three-game absence to play in Friday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Schwarber, who was sidelined due to illness, is batting second in the lineup behind Trea Turner and in front of Bryce Harper. Schwarber will serve as ...
Frost teammates are finalists for Forward of Year award
Minnesota Frost teammates Taylor Heise and Kelly Pannek were named finalists for 2026 PWHL Forward of the Year honors on Tuesday along with Brianne Jenner of the Ottawa Charge.,The award is presented to the forward who showcases the most outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular sea...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber will attempt to set a franchise record by hitting a home run in six consecutive games when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night., ,Schwarber homered in the first inning of Philadelphia's 2-1 victory over Boston on Tuesday. The slugger has gone deep six...
NBA Mock Draft 2026: Full Lottery Predictions and Prospect Fits
Breaking down all 14 lottery picks in the latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, including ideal team fits and rising NBA stars....
NBA Teams That Need the No. 1 Pick Most in the 2026 Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery could reshape several struggling franchises, including the Kings, Nets, Bulls, Grizzlies and Warriors....
Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland to settle bad-blood feud at UFC 328
Things have reached a boiling point in the middleweight division ahead of Saturday's UFC 328 event in Newark, N.J., as newly minted UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev looks to handle unfinished business against former champion Sean Strickland in the headliner of a 13-fight card., ,The friends...
Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya Solovyov
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions on Thursday.,Dewar agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, while Solovyov reached a one-year deal worth $850,000.,Both players were scheduled to be unrestricted free agents on July 1.,Dewar, ...
With new CBA, WNBA may be entering its golden era
For the WNBA, the last few years featured a sudden growth in mainstream attention thanks to Caitlin Clark and her cohorts -- coupled with heightened concerns whether that would translate into better salaries amid contentious collective bargaining negotiations.,That uncertainty is in the past. Warm-u...
A’ja Wilson favored for another WNBA MVP in GM poll
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson became the first woman to win four WNBA Most Valuable Player awards last year, and those around the league feel there's nothing stopping her from claiming a fifth.,A majority of the league's general managers picked Wilson as the MVP favorite in the WNBA GM Survey, rel...
MLB suspends Pirates RHP Chris Devenski, skipper Don Kelly
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Devenski received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,MLB also announced Pirates manager Don Kelly was handed a one-game suspension an...
Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards expected to play Game 1 vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards has received medical clearance and is expected to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, pending final sign-off after his pregame routine, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.,Per ESPN, Edwards was ...
Report: Playing status of Wolves' Anthony Edwards still unclear
Anthony Edwards is eager to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, but he still hasn't been given the green light from medical staff, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Per ESPN, Edwards was a "significant partic...
Wolves dub Anthony Edwards (knee) questionable for Game 1 vs. Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves have cracked open the door for star guard Anthony Edwards to return for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal.,Edwards, originally considered week-to-week and assumed to be out for the opener Monday at the San Antonio Spurs, was listed as questionable on Sunday even...
Stewart Cink wins Regions Tradition to clinch back-to-back majors
Less than a month ago, Stewart Cink had never won a PGA Tour Champions major.,Now he has won two.,Cink shot a 3-under-par 69 on Sunday at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Ala., taking home the title by three strokes over nearest competitor Scott Hend of Australia in breezy conditions.,"It wasn't...
Stewart Cink inches closer to major win at Regions Tradition
Stewart Cink is inching toward his second career PGA Tour Champions major title, as the veteran on Saturday shot a 1-under-par 71 to clear the field by three strokes headed into Sunday's championship round at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Ala.,Cink took home his first major championship just ...
Stewart Cink chases another major by seizing 36-hole Regions lead
Two weeks after claiming his first PGA Tour Champions major title, Stewart Cink has put himself into position to collect his second.,Cink, 52, fired a 7-under-par 65 on Friday at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Ala., to take a two-shot lead over Charlie Wi halfway through the 72-hole ...