Aug 8 (Reuters) – Surfing’s 11-times world champion Kelly Slater showed he still has what it takes to foot it with the best at the Tahiti Pro on Saturday, scoring the highest heat total of the first day in huge and wild waves. The 54-year-old, who retired from full-time competition in 2024, clocked
Jake McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs and four runs to help the visiting Colorado Rockies break a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 8-5 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. McCarthy is only the second player in the live-ball era (since 1920) to fill a
Aug 9 (Reuters) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a setback in her U.S. Open build-up after she was beaten 7-6(3) 4-6 6-4 by Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round of the Canadian Open in Toronto on Saturday. The 16th-seeded Alexandrova fought a hard battle lasting nearly two a
Caitlin Clark won’t be suspended for her eighth technical of the season, after all. In the third quarter of Saturday’s 90-86 win over the Sky in Chicago, the Indiana Fever star was assessed a technical foul for making contact with an official. That was her eighth technical of the season. By rule, an
BOSTON (AP) — The way the things have gone for the Boston Red Sox since early July, it wouldn’t have been surprising if they pulled off another comeback. Instead, they loaded the bases against Athletics reliever Hogan Harris after scoring a run, but Ian White lined out solidly to center field to end
Drew Brees overcame questions about his height, injury history and ability to become one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. The New Orleans Saints legend was acknowledged for his spectacular career when he highlighted this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which also includes wide receiv
After being ejected for committing a hard foul on the Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham on Saturday in Chicago, Sky guard DiJonai Carrington took to social media to insinuate her ejection had something to do with race. Shortly after the ejection, reportedly while she was still in the locker room, Ca
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday he is nearly fully recovered from the car crash that has limited him this summer and is ready to coach the team’s first exhibition game on Thursday night. Shanahan has been working his way back to full speed since the c
Aug 8 (Reuters) – FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body’s statutes and democratic procedures. The statement came amid an increasingly bitter s
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Brees stood on stage next to his bronze bust, in front of Who Dat Nation, and took his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Getting benched three times in the NFL helped him get there. “Marty Schottenheimer, one of the greatest coaches and motivators to ever coach this ga
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees’ annual Old-Timer’s Day on Saturday after tearing an Achilles tendon playing the outfield at the event last year. With former teammate Jorge Posada catching him, Rivera threw 11 pitches to four batters. The 56-year-old faced Mickey
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. The memo says the topic will be discussed further by a task force
The Boston Red Sox sent recently acquired catcher Adley Rutschman on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Worcester, moving him closer to his debut with his new club. Rutschman, 28, was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday along with fellow catcher Jake Rodgers and cash for Carlos Narvaez, three
Like he did so many times in his 11-year professional football Hall of Fame career, Roger Craig delivered the goods at Saturday’s induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Craig, 66, who waited 28 years before getting the call, waited until the end of his nine-minute recorded speech to reveal the heartbre
The White Sox called up top pitching prospects Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith on Saturday to provide immediate help to the bullpen as the American Central League race tightens. Both pitchers are expected to be starters long-term, but the White Sox have recently converted them to relief pitchers at
The Boston Red Sox scratched right fielder Wilyer Abreu from the starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Athletics with swelling in his lower right leg. Eli White was moved from left field to right, while Jarren Duran was inserted into the lineup in left field. Abreu, 27, sustained the injur
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Roger Craig revealed during his induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he has vascular dementia. The former San Francisco 49ers star running back spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby were suspended from team drills at practice Saturday following their fight the day before, giving rookie QB Fernando Mendoza his first opportunity in training camp to run the starting offense. “We have ve
The Los Angeles Galaxy continued to address their deficiencies by signing midfielder Sergi Roberto on Saturday. A native of Spain, Roberto spent his first 18 seasons with FC Barcelona before moving to Italy to play two seasons with Como 1907. Roberto not only helped Barcelona earn 25 trophies, his e
The Washington Commanders made three additions to their offensive line Saturday, announcing the signings of center Daniel Brunskill, tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere and guard Max Scharping. The Commanders also released wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. and guard Timothy McKay, while defensive tackle D.J. D
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive lineman Lane Johnson said Saturday that his 14th season would “probably” be his last. Johnson missed four days of training camp this week for personal reasons before he returned Friday. The 36-year-old Johnson was a first-round pick in 2013 a
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and pass rusher Maxx Crosby were held out of Saturday’s training camp practice for violating the team rules prohibiting fights when they went chest to chest during the Friday session. “We have very clear expectations on how we want to practice and how we want to go a
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden limped off the field with an apparent leg injury following an awkward landing making a contested catch in Saturday’s training camp practice. Trainer Andre Tucker escorted Burden as he walked gingerly away from the field and into Halas Hall. A second-round pick (39th
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed offensive tackle Geron Christian and the veteran of seven NFL seasons participated in practice Saturday, multiple media outlets reported. Christian, 29, has 63 games of experience, spending time with the Washington Commanders (2018-20), Houston Texans (2021, 2023), Ka
The U.S. Senate took no action on the Protect College Sports Act, adjourning for summer recess early Saturday with a promise the Senate will consider the bill next month. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have been leading the bipartisan move in Washington, D.C., to try to rein i
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson told reporters on Saturday that the 2026 season probably will be his last. “As you get older, things change in your life, priorities. Your children get older, parents get older. Just puts things into perspective,” Johnson told reporters. “Looking
Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen sustained a torn Achilles and was carted off the field during Friday’s practice, multiple media outlets reported. Henningsen, 27, will miss his second straight season after tearing his other Achilles exactly one year to the day of Friday’s injury. He
Whether it’s called the “tush push” or the “brotherly shove,” the Philadelphia Eagles plan on using their signature short-yardage play during the 2026 season. “It’s going to be a part of what we do. It’s been an extremely effective play here,” the team’s new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion, said
Washington Commanders star left tackle Laremy Tunsil suffered an apparent undisclosed injury Saturday morning during practice in Ashburn, Va. Multiple media outlets reported Tunsil appeared to be injured following a 1-on-1 rep with Commanders edge rusher Odafe Oweh. Tunsil, a five-time Pro Bowl sele
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Friday night aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters. Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical center in Rosario and his hom
