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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh repeated a rallying cry for players to be paid as conference revenues climb with billion-dollar network agreements.Read more...

AlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo is sidelined indefinitely following surgery to repair a broken hand.Read more...

The Cleveland Browns acquired kicker Dustin Hopkins from the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday and installed him as their starter, cutting Cade York, multiple outlets reported.Read more...

The New York Times set a high standard in early May when it posted the following headline: "The Tampa Rays Are Better Than Everyone. At Everything."Read more...

Iga Swiatek counts the 2022 U.S. Open among her four career Grand Slam titles, and the 22-year-old Polish star is favored to claim No. 5 in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.Read more...

The Atlanta Braves reinstated All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from the 10-day injured list on Monday.Read more...

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Ventrell Miller will miss the upcoming season with an Achilles injury.Read more...

UCLA coach Chip Kelly named redshirt junior Ethan Garbers as the starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against Coastal Carolina.Read more...

The agent for Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett is seeking trade partners, ESPN reported Monday.Read more...

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have forged a new rivalry at the top of men's tennis, and they could be headed for a third epic showdown this summer.Read more...

National Weather Service warnings for Tropical Storm Idalia issued on Monday set provisional alternate travel plans in motion for No. 14 Florida.Read more...

The Boston Celtics are a franchise that's used to making history. As one of the most storied organizations in North American professional sports, making national headlines is nothing new in Beantown. Celtics guard Jaylen Brown made history of his own earlier this summer when he signed the richest contract (for now) in...Read more...

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly cutting wideout Breshad Perriman, a former first-round draft pick.Read more...

We're about to find out a lot about the Black players and coaches who are employed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.Read more...

The New England Patriots acquired offensive lineman Vederian Lowe from the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.Read more...

Thou shalt not assault players" is one of the most stringently enforced coaching commandments there is. You'd think that legendary Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes getting yeeted up out of Columbus would serve as a warning for all future generations to abide by. And yet, on Sunday, this video of a Benjamin E. Mays High...Read more...

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract Monday worth $775,000.Read more...

The Atlantic Coast Conference is nearing a decision about adding Stanford, Cal and SMU, ESPN reported Monday.Read more...

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld tore his ACL in his only series played in Friday's final preseason game, ESPN and the Detroit Free Press reported Monday.Read more...

The Washington Capitals extended general manager Brian MacLellan's contract and added president of hockey operations to his title on Monday.Read more...

World No. 1 Lilia Vu and No. 2 Nelly Korda lead the list of nine automatic qualifiers announced Monday for the U.S. Solheim Cup team.Read more...

Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is set to begin the 2023 season as Houston's starter.Read more...

It might be hard for most to believe, but Lionel Messi played in his first MLS game Saturday night. I know, I know, you've been seeing the highlights and stats before now, but his first steps into the North American game have come in the Leagues Cup, a tournament invented by MLS and Liga MX this year, and the US Open...Read more...

After playing an emotional series on the East Coast against the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers will return home Monday night for a move back into National League West play against the surging Arizona Diamondbacks.Read more...

Two teams struggling to keep pace in the National League wild-card race will send rookie left-handers to the mound when the Cincinnati Reds and host San Francisco Giants open a key three-game series Monday night.Read more...

Thirty years ago, the Colorado Rockies were an expansion team destined for a 95-loss season and the Atlanta Braves were a perennial contender.Read more...

Back in 1995, when the Seattle Mariners were chasing their first postseason berth, outfielder Jay Buhner was asked about the wild card.Read more...

After a rare relief appearance, Kansas City right-hander Zack Greinke will return to a more familiar role on Monday night when the Royals begin a three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.Read more...

The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball on the strength of an eight-game winning streak.Read more...

The San Diego Padres will try to revive their fading playoff hopes when they visit the reeling St. Louis Cardinals this week.Read more...

The Minnesota Twins hold a six-game lead in the American League Central with 31 games remaining. Whether Rocco Baldelli's squad can hold on to win their first division title since 2020 could be determined over the next 10 days.Read more...

The Texas Rangers have spent this season following the path of the 2022 New York Mets, who reversed years of underachievement after the hiring of a well-respected veteran manager.Read more...

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros will switch locations for their second meeting in as many weeks, beginning a three-game series Monday night in Boston.Read more...

It has been a tale of two seasons for shortstop Trea Turner. But luckily for the Philadelphia Phillies, their $300 million offseason acquisition seems to be peaking at the right time.Read more...

The Toronto Blue Jays hope to turn around a disappointing start to their six-game homestand when they open a three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday night.Read more...

The Baltimore Orioles know the pressures of a pennant race could surface, but they're intent on just winning as many games as possible.Read more...

After dropping two of three games to the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, the New York Yankees will look to get back on track during their 10-game road trip when they open a four-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Monday.Read more...

Michael A. Taylor walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 13th inning to drive in the winning run as the Minnesota Twins rallied from a 5-0 deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 7-6 on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.Read more...

Mike Boone scored on an 11-yard go-ahead touchdown run in the third quarter on Sunday as the Houston Texans recorded a 17-13 victory over the host New Orleans Saints in the preseason finale for both teams.Read more...

The New England Patriots have acquired offensive tackle Vederian Lowe in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, theScore.com reported Sunday night.Read more...

Megan Khang used a birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff on Sunday, then won the CPKC Women's Open on the first extra hole to just get past South Korea's Jin Young Ko at Vancouver.Read more...

Quarterback P.J. Walker, brought in to back up Chicago starter Justin Fields, was released by the Bears on Sunday.Read more...

Patrick Bailey laced a bases-clearing double in a four-run fifth inning, the Rogers twins stalled an Atlanta rally and the host San Francisco Giants avoided a three-game sweep with an 8-5 victory over the Braves on Sunday night.Read more...

After massive struggles on the offensive line last season, the Los Angeles Rams made another move to shore up the issue by acquiring Kevin Dotson from the Pittsburgh Steelers.Read more...

Toronto Blue Jays infielders Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman both departed with injuries during Sunday's 10-7, 11-inning loss to the Cleveland Guardians.Read more...

Elizabeth Williams had 23 points and Kahleah Copper scored 18, highlighted by a go-ahead 3-pointer with just over 2 minutes to play, as the visiting Chicago Sky overcame a 14-point deficit to win 90-85 over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.Read more...

The Colorado Rockies released left fielder Jurickson Profar on Sunday and promoted first baseman Hunter Goodman, who had a big day in his major league debut against the host Baltimore Orioles.Read more...

Arike Ogunbowale scored a game-high 29 points, including a critical three-point play with 19.9 seconds left, as the Dallas Wings overcame a 12-point first half deficit to stop the host Phoenix Mercury 77-74 on Sunday.Read more...

The Cleveland Guardians designated right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard for assignment following Sunday's 10-7 win in 11 innings over the Toronto Blue Jays.Read more...

Long seen as a rising star on the PGA Tour, Viktor Hovland has officially arrived.Read more...