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Josh Harris' bid to purchase the Washington Commanders could be approved before the start of training camp next monthRead more...

One year ago, who would have thought that Julian Alvarez would be the breakout star of the World Cup instead of Gio Reyna, or that TCU backup Max Duggan would lead the Horned Frogs to a national championship game on the 1-yard line of 2022's closing? Trying to predict which figures will rise to the forefront in 2023...Read more...

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent another knee surgery after being forced out of the playoff series loss to the Phoenix SunsRead more...

Sweetness. The Refrigerator. Broadway Joe. Over the years, the NFL has seen some great players step onto the field, and some of them have garnered nicknames that fit them to a tee. A good or great nickname should explain something about the person it's attached to. Something about their personality, ability on the...Read more...

If and not when could be the new general guideline for Lonzo Ball suiting up for the Chicago BullsRead more...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the host Detroit TigersRead more...

Of the 58 players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, 46 went the traditional route: They played collegiately. NBA teams have drafted a handful of players outside of that pathway for years, especially in the second round. Nearly 80 percent of players selected coming through the college ranks might appear normal. Except...Read more...

Scoot Henderson is not the ideal 2023 NBA basketball player. That archetype is a 6-foot-7 or taller shooter with good defensive instincts. Henderson is 6-foot-2 and his jump shot is still a work in progress. With the profile of a franchise point guard prospect from 2002, Henderson is considered the second- or...Read more...

We'd wondered when Middle Eastern regimes would come for U.S. sports. They've got their mitts all over soccer now, warping how that sport works in Europe. They've completely altered golf. Boxing too. And yet it seemed that North America was the last frontier.Read more...

Two surprise teams in the National League West will get an opportunity to show off their playoff-contending form to one another when the Arizona Diamondbacks kick off a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday nightRead more...

When Padres manager Bob Melvin and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez exchange lineup cards in San Diego on Friday night, they also could exchange notes on ejectionsRead more...

Recent history suggests the Boston Red Sox will be in good hands Friday night when right-hander Brayan Bello takes the mound for the start of a three-game road series against the Chicago White SoxRead more...

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The Milwaukee Brewers hope to find their offense when they open a 10-game road trip with a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday nightRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays will start a nine-game homestand Friday night against the Oakland Athletics on a positive note after finishing a 4-5 road trip with two straight winsRead more...

While the Texas Rangers enjoyed a night off in Manhattan, the New York Yankees experienced a nightmarish performance in the BronxRead more...

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to rebound after a two-game sweep at the hands of the National League East-leading Atlanta BravesRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles look to maintain their success at Camden Yards when they began a nine-game homestand on Friday with the opener of a three-game set against the Seattle MarinersRead more...

Like many players on the Kansas City Royals, pitcher Zack Greinke has had a troublesome June as play heats up and the bad teams get even more separated from the goodRead more...

The Pittsburgh Pirates, who have the majors' longest active losing streak at 10 games, will try again for a victory on Friday night against the host Miami MarlinsRead more...

After a day off to savor 11 straight wins, the Cincinnati Reds look to match their longest win streak in the modern era on Friday when they host another red-hot club, the Atlanta BravesRead more...

The Detroit Tigers turned their fortunes around in Minnesota last weekend. They can move closer to first place in the American League Central with another successful series against the Twins this weekendRead more...

Blake Snell struck out 11 and did not allow a run for the fourth time in his last five starts as the visiting San Diego Padres avoided a four-game sweep and ended the San Francisco Giants' winning streak at 10 games with an easy 10-0 victory Thursday afternoon.Read more...

Rookie Bryan Woo took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners hit four home runs, cruising to a 10-2 win over the host New York Yankees to avoid a series sweep on Thursday nightRead more...

MJ Melendez's two-out infield single in the ninth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 Thursday night in St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

Scoot Henderson rated as the best pure point guard in the draft, and the Portland Trail Blazers didn't blink when the 19-year-old was available with the third overall pick Thursday nightRead more...

Charlotte selected Brandon Miller with the No. 2 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, ending weeks of buzz that the Hornets were leaning another directionRead more...

Garrett Cooper slugged a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 6-4 win over the slumping Pittsburgh PiratesRead more...

As expected, the San Antonio Spurs chose French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday in New YorkRead more...

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. were named All-Star Game starters for their respective leagues Thursday after Phase 1 of fan votingRead more...

Title-chasing leads to strange bedfellows. Steph Curry has now been tasked with accomplishing what Kevin Durant failed - dragging Chris Paul's withering body to an NBA title. He's no longer an All-Star caliber player, but there's still something left. Now, the future Hall of Famer will be imported into a system unlike...Read more...

Blake Snell had 11 strikeouts and did not allow a run for the fourth time in his last five starts as the visiting San Diego Padres avoided a four-game sweep and ended the San Francisco Giants' winning streak at 10 games with an easy 10-0 victory Thursday afternoonRead more...

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back inflammationRead more...

The Chicago White Sox activated right-hander Lance Lynn from the bereavement list on Thursday, while right-hander Jimmy Lambert was optioned to Triple-A CharlotteRead more...

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever Tayler Scott from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday for cash considerationsRead more...

The Houston Astros are expected to call up outfielder Bligh Madris in advance of their three-game road series that starts Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Athletic reportedRead more...

The Colorado Rockies return to the mile-high altitude of Denver in the midst of a harrowing plungeRead more...

The Tampa Bay Rays are benching shortstop Wander Franco for at least two games over behavior that resulted in him not "being the best teammate.Read more...

The Qatar Investment Authority will purchase a 5-percent stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the holding company in Washington D.C. that owns the NBA's Wizards, NHL's Capitals and WNBA's Mystics, Sportico and WUSA 9 reported ThursdayRead more...

Michael Harris II had two hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to break open a scoreless deadlock, as the visiting Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-1 victory Thursday over the Philadelphia PhilliesRead more...

Every amateur couples therapist I've ever encountered on the web or on Twitter threads talks about passive-aggressiveness as a relationship killer. This offseason, the Portland Blazers, and Damian Lillard seem to have conflicting goals. The Miami Heat's interest persists, but Portland has reportedly shut down all...Read more...

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Willie Calhoun on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left quad strainRead more...

Ketel Marte's three-run blast powered the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory and a delayed series win over the host Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Josh Bell homered to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Oakland Athletics 6-1 on Thursday afternoon and earn a sweep of the three-game seriesRead more...

Byron Buxton hit a pair of tape-measure home runs and Joe Ryan scattered three hits while tossing Minnesota's first complete game shutout in more than five years as the Twins blanked the Boston Red Sox, 6-0, to earn a split of their four-game series on Thursday afternoon in MinneapolisRead more...

The Washington Wizards and Golden State are finalizing a trade that would send Chris Paul to the Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole and picks, ESPN and The Athletic reported ThursdayRead more...

After nine years in Boston, Marcus Smart was sent packing to Memphis. On the surface, it might sound like a raw deal for Smart, but his arrival in Tennessee could be the best thing to happen to the Memphis Grizzlies since Ja Morant fell in their laps four years ago. Smart isn't a superstar, but much of what he brings...Read more...

The bitter feud between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers will be renewed in a three-game series starting Friday at Los Angeles during a week when another footnote was added to the long-running sagaRead more...

The Golden State Warriors have been the model franchise for how to keep a core group together. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green were able to stay united for a decade for a few different reasons - salary cap increase, luck, well-timed contracts - but No. 1 on that list is they spent money.

The Los Angeles Lakers moved up in Thursday night's second round, acquiring Indiana's 40th pick in exchange for No. 47 and cash, ESPN reportedRead more...