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D.C. United extend defender Lucas Bartlett's contract through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The 27-year-old center back's deal also includes an option

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams joined his new teammates on the practice field Thursday, marking his first appearance since signing a one-ye

PARIS -- The United States beat Brazil in a thrilling five-setter at the Paris Games on Thursday to move into a second straight Olympic women's volley

GUYANCOURT, France -- Switzerland's Morgane Metraux led the Olympic women's golf contest after Thursday's second round, propelled by a sensational fro

GREENSBORO, N.C. --The start of the first round of the Wyndham Championship was delayed at least into Thursday afternoon as the region deals with heav

These are our top betting picks and predictions for the Olympics on Thursday August 8th, including bets for men's basketball, track, and a bonus MLB p

Parker Meadows has made a big impact for the Detroit Tigers since coming off the injured list.,The rookie center fielder produced his third straight t

Kyle Schwarber is heating up his power bat at a good time for the Philadelphia Phillies.,Schwarber has gone deep five times in the past four games, to

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to stay in the National League wild-card chase, they will need veterans Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to pr

For most of Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels survived pitching to Aaron Judge while the New York Yankees struggled to get Zach Neto out.,The Angels h

The Baltimore Orioles hope that Jackson Holliday can continue his recent success against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night in the decisive

On paper, Jackson Merrill might be a rookie but at the plate, he's got the clutch bat of a veteran.,On Wednesday, the 21-year-old delivered the game-t

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, a first-time All-Star this year, is set to face the host Miami Marlins in the finale of a four-game series

For the second time in three days in Washington, the San Francisco Giants will have the chance to move above .500 and inch closer to contention for a

Ian Happ clubbed a two-run homer and four Chicago relievers combined for five scoreless innings as the Cubs beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 8-2 on W

Brian Kelly usually figures some things out in his third year with a program. LSU could be primed to surprise some folks in the SEC this season.

Although he has put together an impressive 2024 season on the PGA Tour, Akshay Bhatia isn't completely satisfied heading into this week's Wyndham Cham

There will be no medals for the United States in beach volleyball for the first time since it became an Olympic sport in 1996.,Miles Partain and Andy

Naomi Osaka didn't face a break point in cruising to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over ninth-seeded Ons Jabeur on Wednesday in the first round of the National B

The United States has scored two decisive victories over Serbia in the lead up to Thursday's showdown in the semifinals of the men's basketball tourna

The well-rested Ottawa Redblacks will look to remain perfect at home on Thursday when they return from their bye to host the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Rookie Luis Gil survived five walks in five scoreless innings as the host New York Yankees recorded a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wedne

PARIS -- Australia's Keegan Palmer held off American Tom Schaar at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday to defend his title from the Tokyo Games and become

Former first-round draft pick Jeremy Lamb announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday after 10 seasons with four teams.,Lamb, who last played i

The NFL Top 100 list always finds a way to create controversy, but these five players were dramatically snubbed from this year's list.

PARIS -- China's Li Fabin retained the 61kg Olympic weightlifting title with a dominant performance and total lift of 310kg at the Paris Games on Wedn

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will return to mixed-martial arts this fall after nearly three years away from competition.,The Profes

The Oakland Athletics reinstated All-Star closer Mason Miller from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.,The 25-year-old right-hander has not pitched

Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs was helped off the practice field Wednesday after an apparent ankle injury.,Downs did not put any weight on his

Tennessee Titans linebacker Garret Wallow will miss the 2024 season with a torn pectoral muscle.,Coach Brian Callahan confirmed the practice injury on

The New York Yankees needed a big spark, so they acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins at the MLB Trade Deadline, and he's all that and mo

It's been a big year for Tarik Skubal.,Not only was the Detroit Tigers left-hander selected to his first All-Star Game, but he also was enshrined in S

After a rocky debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, right-hander Erick Fedde will look to rebound during his first start at home for his new team.,Fedde

Facing the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night in the finale of a crucial three-game series, the Kansas City Royals' bullpen remains under heig

What does Blake Snell have in store for an encore?,Last Friday in Cincinnati, Snell threw his first career complete game in a no-hitter against the Re

Right-hander Bowden Francis will try to defeat the Baltimore Orioles again on Wednesday night and help the host Toronto Blue Jays clinch a series vict

A pair of veteran pitchers will square off for the second time in a week on Wednesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the

Good luck trying to stop the San Diego Padres.,The Padres have been rolling since the schedule resumed after the All-Star break, winning 12 of 15 game

Alejandro Kirk keyed a five-run sixth inning with a three-run home run as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Tuesday

The first full week of preseason football is almost among us, and these are our top NFL betting picks and predictions for week one of the preseason.

In an Olympic rarity, no U.S. women's beach volleyball team will win a medal this year.,The last remaining U.S. duo, reigning world champs Sara Hughes

Left-hander Nick Lodolo used six strong innings to pick up a win in a battle of former first-round picks and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the host Mia

All signs are pointing toward Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua being good to go for the team's regular-season opener against the Detroit Lion

Offensive lineman Connor Williams agreed to a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks worth up to $6 million, ESPN reported Tuesday night.,The contrac

No. 11 seed Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine pulled off a 6-0, 6-2 sweep of German Tatjana Maria on Tuesday in the first round of the National Bank Open in To

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon's return to the lineup was delayed Tuesday -- not by his health but by inclement weather for the sched

The Cleveland Guardians' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was rained out Tuesday, setting up an afternoon doubleheader for Wednesday.,The st

By winning the 3M Open two weeks ago, Jhonattan Vegas changed his FedEx Cup equation.,The PGA Tour veteran from Venezuela rocketed into the top 70 of

PARIS -- Kellie Harrington beat Yang Wenlu of China by split decision Tuesday in the final of the lightweight category at the Paris Olympics to retain

PARIS -- The United States women's volleyball team was barely tested in its Olympic quarterfinal against Poland as the defending champions knocked out