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Rams WR Puka Nacua in line to play Week 1
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
Report: Seahawks agree to 1-year deal with OL Connor Williams
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
Pair of Ukrainians notch sweeps in Toronto
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
Angels reinstate 3B Anthony Rendon; Luis Rengifo has season-ending surgery
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
Diamondbacks-Guardians rained out; twin bill Wednesday
The Cleveland Guardians' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was rained out Tuesday, setting up an afternoon doubleheader for Wednesday.,The st
Jhonattan Vegas relishes drought-busting win for family’s sake
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
Kellie Harrington retires after retaining Olympic lightweight title
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
U.S. volleyball defeats Poland, will meet rival Brazil in semis
PARIS -- The United States women's volleyball team was barely tested in its Olympic quarterfinal against Poland as the defending champions knocked out
Japan’s Kei Nishikori scores long-awaited win in Montreal
Japan's Kei Nishikori ended a three-year drought by defeating American teen Alex Michelsen 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Omnium B
Billy Bean, among first pro athletes to come out, dies at 60
Billy Bean, one of the first athletes in American team sports to come out as gay, died Tuesday, 11 months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leu
Steelers LB Alex Highsmith injures groin
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a groin injury at practice Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin said.,Tomlin did not provide mor
Sophia Smith powers USWNT to gold medal match
Sophia Smith scored in the 95th minute as the U.S. women's national team advanced to the gold medal match of the Paris Olympics with a 1-0 victory ove
Charles Barkley reverses course, will not retire from TV
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said Tuesday he no longer plans to retire as a television analyst after the upcoming season and instead inten
Europe's new Ryder Cup system still excludes LIV events
As the European Ryder Cup team moves to streamline its qualification process for 2025 roster spots, LIV Golf tournaments continue to be excluded as a
College Football Preseason Power Rankings: Top 12 Teams in the Nation
As college football grows closer to kicking off at the end of August, these are Deadspin's top 12 ranked teams heading into the 2024 campaign.
France, Germany, Serbia reach men's basketball semifinals
PARIS -- Franz Wagner and Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and became the first team to reach the semifinals of th
Former Tulsa, Louisville football coach Steve Kragthorpe dies at 59
Former Louisville and Tulsa football coach Steve Kragthorpe has died at 59.,Both schools announced his death, which came Sunday night, on social media
Crew acquire D Andres Herrera via loan from River Plate
The Columbus Crew acquired defender Andres Herrera via loan on Tuesday from River Plate of Argentine Primera Division. ,The loan will run through next
Tuesday August 6 Best Sports Betting Picks for Olympics Men's Basketball & MLB Predictions
These are our top sports betting picks for August 6, 2024 including predictions for Team USA men's basketball and Tuesday's MLB slate of games.
Knicks name Jalen Brunson team captain
Jalen Brunson will serve as captain of the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 season.,The team announced the appointment, making the guard the 36th captai
Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley (torn pec) out indefinitely
Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is out indefinitely after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle, coach Dan Campbell announced Tuesday.,Moseley h
Reports: 49ers grant WR Brandon Aiyuk permission to seek trade
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk received permission from the 49ers to seek a trade, a significant development signaling contract talks are unlikely to be
Canada revokes track coach Rana Reider's Olympic credential amid new allegations
The Canadian Olympic Committee revoked the Olympic accreditation of personal track coach Rana Reider on Tuesday amid allegations of sexual and emotion
Germany knocks off Greece to reach men's basketball semifinals
PARIS -- Franz Wagner and Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece, 76-63, on Tuesday and became the first team to reach the semifinals of
Clayton Kershaw seeks bounce-back effort vs. Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw will take another crack at finding his top form when he faces the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesda
Woeful White Sox look to avoid AL infamy vs. A's
One day after matching the American League record for consecutive defeats, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to end their epic skid when they continu
Red Sox, with bullpen reinforcements coming, face Royals
As the visiting Boston Red Sox prepare for the middle game of a pivotal three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, they expect to soon receive
Tyler Mahle set for Rangers debut against Astros
Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle will step on a major league mound for the first time in 15-plus months when the Rangers face the Houston Astros on Tues
Shota Imanaga, Cubs out to slow surging Twins
As Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga walked into Wrigley Field on Friday, he bought an extra cup of coffee that he eventually gave to a fan.,Iman
Cardinals attempt to shake slump in opener vs. Rays
With his St. Louis Cardinals fading in the National League wild-card race, manager Oliver Marmol assured reporters that the team understands the big p
Nationals seeking momentum with Giants in town
MacKenzie Gore hopes to see more progress when he takes the mound for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game seri
Elly De La Cruz raises Reds' optimism in Marlins series
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell still believes he has a playoff team.,"We're not where we want to be yet," Bell said on Monday, "but we have a lot
Sean Manaea dominant again as Mets blank Cardinals
Sean Manaea struck out 10 batters in seven innings as the visiting New York Mets blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Monday in a makeup game from May
Athletics to sell their share of Oakland Coliseum
The Oakland Athletics on Monday reached an agreement to sell their 50 percent ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum to the African American Sports &
Five Reasons Why Team USA Men's Basketball Will Win Gold Medal at 2024 Paris Olympics
Team USA men's basketball team is a lock to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. These are the five reasons why.
Brewers' Colin Rea to face Braves' Bryce Elder instead of Chris Sale
Milwaukee's Colin Rea will be on the mound when the Brewers begin a three-game road series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.,But instead of a sho
Poland men’s volleyball ends jinx, will meet U.S. in semis
PARIS -- Poland beat Slovenia in men's volleyball on Monday to finally cross the quarterfinal hurdle having been eliminated in the last eight at every
Dutch men win gold over France in 3x3 basketball
PARIS -- The Netherlands won gold in the men's 3x3 basketball by edging France 18-17 in overtime in the final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, just a
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. carries torrid stretch into O's series
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. aims to extend his 17-game hit Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series against the vi
Olympic Women’s Golf Competition: Preview, Best Bets
When it comes to the field for the Olympic Women's Golf Competition, it seems there's Nelly Korda, a massive gap, then everybody else.,That's how the
'Punt God' Matt Araiza enjoying second chance with Chiefs
Matt Araiza, who earned the nickname "Punt God" for his high, lengthy boots, often wondered if his NFL career was over before it even started.,He was
France downs Egypt, will face Spain for gold in men's soccer
PARIS -- Hosts France will play an Olympic men's football final for the first time in 40 years and will face Spain for the gold medal after beating Eg
Red-hot Dylan Cease aims to pitch Padres past Pirates
July was a month to remember for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease. The right-hander will look to keep the good times rolling when he takes the mound a
Mondo Duplantis tops own pole vault record; USA's Allman repeats in discus
PARIS -- Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke his own world record in the pole vault by clearing 6.25 meters on Monday.,Duplantis retained his Olympic pole
Georgia No. 1 in USA Today Coaches Poll
Georgia received all but nine first-place votes and is ranked No. 1 in the 2024 preseason USA Today Coaches Poll.,No. 2 Ohio State received seven of t
Aaron Judge's next challenge comes as Yankees meet Angels
Aaron Judge is producing numbers similar to 2022 when he broke the American League single-season home run record, and the New York Yankees' main power
Report: Chiefs make Harrison Butker highest-paid kicker
The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Harrison Butker to a four-year extension that will make him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, according to ESPN
NFL lifts gambling ban for Broncos DE Eyioma Uwazurike
The NFL reinstated Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike from his gambling suspension on Monday.,He was suspended indefinitely last July after
Blackhawks, first-round pick Marek Vanacker agree to 3-year deal
The Chicago Blackhawks and first-round draft pick Marek Vanacker agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2026-27 s
Reign sign Swiss F Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic through 2025
The Seattle Reign announced the signing Monday of forward Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic through the 2025 season.,The 33-year-old Swiss veteran returns to the
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