Aug 5 (Reuters) – FIFA said on Wednesday its leadership reaffirmed “full support” for President Gianni Infantino at a crisis meeting with senior officials of world soccer’s governing body in Morocco. (Reporting by Chris Thomas in Mexico City; Editing by Nia Williams) Brought to you by www.srnnews.co
The Cleveland Guardians recalled highly touted shortstop Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus prior to Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets. Genao, Cleveland’s No. 2 prospect, will bat ninth and play third base against the Mets tonight in his major league debut. Third baseman Gabriel Arias was d
The Los Angeles Angels placed right-handed reliever Sam Bachman on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to right forearm radial nerve inflammation. The move was retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Angeles recalled left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Bachman pitche
Jackson Koivun is not so different from any other 21-year-old in that in his free time he goes to movies — like the new Spider-Man blockbuster — and does some fishing, not always successfully. “I did not, unfortunately,” Koivun responded Wednesday when asked if he caught any fish. “Yeah, I tried, I
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — As Chicago Bears tackle Darnell Wright started giving out credit Wednesday after signing a record-setting contract extension, an obvious person he had to cite was general manager Ryan Poles. After all, Poles not only had just signed Wright to his four-year, $116 million exte
The Pittsburgh Pirates released struggling veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday as they gear up for a playoff push. The club made the move following a nightmarish stretch in which the three-time All-Star could never seem to get on track. The Pirates, who entered Wednesday 3 1/2 games
TORONTO, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that he did not have confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the handling of his proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup. “The idea that proper governance is not to disclose to your clo
A spot on the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball’s intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, “The Hoop Collective.” “If LeBron wants to play, he’ll get a roster spot,” said
Carson Beck makes his NFL debut and Kenny Pickett starts for his fifth team in four years. Welcome to the NFL preseason. If you want to see starters play, wait until next month when the games count in the standings. Or watch joint practices. The exhibition schedule kicks off Thursday night with Beck
The Toronto Blue Jays did not have All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the host Houston Astros because of hamstring tightness. Kazuma Okamoto started at first base and batted second for the Blue Jays after Guerrero looked uncomfortable r
The Detroit Lions named Detroit Pistons executive Richard Haddad as the team’s new president and CEO to replace Ron Wood, who is set to retire from the organization. Haddad is set to join the Lions in September after 14 years at Pistons Sports & Entertainment, where he served as the NBA organization
The Texas Rangers activated left-hander Cody Bradford for the first time since internal brace surgery on his left elbow over a year ago and placed left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the paternity list. Bradford, 28, will start Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants after last pitching in the m
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Kevin Gausman in advance of his expected team debut Friday on the road against the Kansas City Royals. In a corresponding move, left-hander Antoine Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Gausman, 35, was acquired in a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
New York City FC forward Arnau Farnos had surgery to repair a fractured lower left leg and ankle, the team announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old Spaniard signed a first-team contract with NYCFC on April 24 and appeared in 11 matches, scoring his first goal in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Farnos was
The Washington Commanders are set to sign four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday. Diggs, 32, played last season with the New England Patriots and posted his seventh 1,000-yard campaign in the past eight years. ESPN reported Diggs is getting a one-year d
The Chicago White Sox designated former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays for assignment on Wednesday. Hays, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, batted .233 with a homer and seven RBIs in 12 games. Hays, 31, landed on the 10-day IL on May 4 with a left calf strain and was transferred to t
The Toronto Blue Jays placed rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left knee inflammation. Yesavage left Tuesday night’s start against the host Houston Astros in the bottom of the third inning after experiencing discomfort. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI on
Former Duke star Tommy Amaker will return to Durham, N.C., on Dec. 4 when his Harvard squad visits the Blue Devils. Amaker was an All-American point guard and four-year starter under former coach Mike Krzyzewski (1983-87). He averaged 8.5 points, 5.1 assists and 1.9 steals in 138 games from 1983-87.
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL, the organization announced Wednesday. Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after going down following a pass rush play. The injury was quickly feared to be an ACL tear, as the second-yea
Saquon Barkley saw a clip of Barry Sanders on NFL Films when he was a kid that left a lasting impression. It wasn’t Sanders juking half the defense on one of his dynamic touchdown runs. Instead, the Hall of Fame running back who inspired a generation of running backs with his sensational, elusive, s
Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will not take the field in the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the status for Love, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. Wit
The San Francisco 49ers addressed the wide receiver position by signing KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The 49ers also signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to a one-year deal — financial terms were not disclosed on either deal — and waived fellow defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sampl
The Pittsburgh Pirates will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported. The reported move comes just under six months after the team signed Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract. Per reports, second baseman Ronny Simon will be recalled from Triple-A Ind
Aug 5 (Reuters) – LIV Golf has secured a new lead investor in a deal expected to be agreed in September, Chief Executive Scott O’Neil said on Wednesday, providing a funding boost for the breakaway circuit as it prepares for a future without backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). S
Tests confirmed that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher Jalon Walker sustained a torn ACL and miss the upcoming season, the team announced on Wednesday. Walker was carted off the field at training camp on Tuesday after suffering the injury during a two-minute simulation in a non-padded 11-on-11 practice. T
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) – The National Women’s Soccer League will get an early start to the season next year, kicking off in February to move in line with a busy international calendar that includes the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The regular season will kick off on February 11 in Los Angeles, three d
Bijan Robinson is thrilled to remain with the Atlanta Falcons. The star running back achieved one of his goals on Wednesday morning by signing a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season. While financial terms were not disclosed by the team, multiple outlets reported the extension is val
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Drew Brees of three decades ago was disinclined to indulge fantasies of becoming a pro football star, believing instead that baseball was the sport he’d play in college. “Look, I was 6-foot, 170 pounds,” the New Orleans Saints’ career passing leader said in an interview with T
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Robert Saleh sees being in the NFL as a blessing no matter if it’s the first, second or even third time around with yet another team. “We’re the luckiest people in the world,” Saleh said. His second chance as an NFL head coach came in Tennessee with the Titans, and he has lot
The New York Mets will pay more than $8.1 million to Pittsburgh as part of this week’s trade that sent pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pirates for minor league infielder Sammy Stafura, covering most of the nearly $13.4 million remaining on the right-hander’s contract. Pittsburgh will in effect pay Weaver
