The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list on Friday to highlight six roster moves made prior to the opener of their three-game series against the Houston Astros. In addition to regaining Seager’s services for the first time since he injured his lower back on Jun
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his left-mid back area. McClanahan was removed from Thursday’s game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning. The two-time All-Star hit Ezequiel Duran to
The New York Mets scratched veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday. Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters that “talks have intensified” regarding Peralta. Peralta has attracted interest from other teams ahead of Monday’s tra
July 31 (Reuters) – Favourite Ryu Hae-ran held the halfway lead at the Women’s British Open after recovering from a rocky start to her second round to post a two-under 69 and reach seven under for the tournament at a sun-baked Royal Lytham on Friday. World number three Ryu, who came into the week as
The Toronto Tempo acquired power forward Aneesah Morrow from the Connecticut Sun on Friday for a 2028 second-round draft pick and the rights to veteran Russian forward Maria Kliundikova. Morrow, who ranks eighth in the WNBA with 8.9 rebounds, addresses Toronto’s issues on the glass. The expansion Te
The Detroit Tigers scratched right-hander Casey Mize with a non-injury designation ahead of Friday’s game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif. Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, may be joining two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in departing Detroit a
The Vancouver Goldeneyes are moving Cara Gardner Morey to head coach after serving as general manager during their inaugural PWHL season in 2025-26. Gardner Morey, 47, previously served as head coach of the women’s ice hockey team at Princeton from 2017-25. “I’m excited to return to coaching,” she s
Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced Friday that the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was on leave “until further notice.” JJ Watt
The Colorado Rapids announced the signing of French midfielder Youssef Maziz on Friday. Maziz, 28, is signed through 2027-28 with an option for 2028-29 and will occupy an international roster slot. He spent the past three seasons with Belgian first-division side OH Leuven, logging 15 goals and 16 as
U.S. women’s national team defender Emily Sonnett will miss the rest of the NWSL season for Gotham FC following knee surgery. Gotham announced Friday that Sonnett, 32, underwent surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in her left knee. She sustained the injury in the first half of last Friday’s
The San Francisco Giants are shutting down outfielder Harrison Bader for the season after he reportedly crashed his scooter into the back of a fire truck. The Giants confirmed earlier this week that Bader was in an accident last weekend that aggravated a left foot injury that has kept him sidelined
The Green Bay Packers activated tight end Tucker Kraft from the physically unable to perform list on Friday. Kraft, 25, had surgery last November to repair a torn right ACL and is expected to be eased back into practice. “No team (drills),” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said before Friday’s session at
CBS Sports has placed No. 1 football analyst Tony Romo on indefinite leave following his arrest on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The news was announced Friday in a terse statement from the network. “Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” read the stateme
By Steve Holland and Bo Erickson CAMP DAVID, MARYLAND, July 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters at Camp David that he did not speak with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the world soccer governing body offering stakes to external investors. FIFA said on Tuesday i
Austin FC signed Spanish midfielder Jorge Alastuey to a first-team contract on Friday. Alastuey, 23, is signed through the end of the 2026 season with options through 2027-28. “I’m very happy to sign a contract with the first team and I want to thank the Club, and all my coaches and teammates, for t
Second-year forward Jamir Watkins could miss the 2026-27 season for the Washington Wizards after undergoing surgery to reconstruct his torn left ACL. The Wizards said Watkins underwent surgery on Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. It was performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams III,
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension on Friday. Novak, 29, posted 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) in 82 games in his first full season with the Penguins in 2025-26. Acquired in a trade with Nashville in March 2025, Novak has 159 point
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins haven’t forgotten the sting from the day of the trade deadline last year. Their latest feel-good win added yet more fuel for the front office to be in buy mode this time instead of the massive sell-off last summer. After being no-hit through six innings by Kans
Baker Mayfield feels ‘disrespected’ by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield feels “disrespected” by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is focused on playing his best football. The two-time Pro Bowl quarterback didn’t get the contract extension he
By Lucy Thomson July 31 (Reuters) – Non-profit fan network Football Supporters Europe (FSE) has opposed FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup and called for reform in the world soccer body amid widespread criticism of the plan. UEFA nations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup
July 31 (Reuters) – The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is set for a record crowd this year despite criticism of Formula One’s new rules from some fans and drivers, according to circuit founder and race promoter Bobby Epstein. The race at the Circuit of the Americas is scheduled for October 25 as
By Elvira Pollina July 31 (Reuters) – FIFA is studying whether to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition, according to a document seen by Reuters, in a move that could reshape soccer’s showpiece tournament when it celebrates its centennial. World soccer’s governing body wants
July 31 (Reuters) – North American football chief Victor Montagliani is “making moves” towards challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in next March’s election, The i Paper reported on Friday, citing sources. The report comes amid growing scrutiny of Infantino, who is facing the first s
LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) – British finance minister John Healey said on Friday he was proud that English and European soccer authorities had galvanised the opposition to FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, a proposal that he said now appeared to be collapsing. “I think FIFA’s plans are f
July 31 (Reuters) – Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, resigned with immediate effect on Friday in protest at proposals to sell a stake in the World Cup, calling the plan “a bad deal for football”. Cordeiro, a former banker and ex-U.S. Soccer Federation vice presiden
July 31 (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and runner-up Karolina Muchova will spearhead Czech Republic’s challenge in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, while hosts China will look to reigning Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen to carry their hopes this year. • Italy will be bolstered by w
July 30 (Reuters) – UEFA and its 55 member nations voted on Thursday to boycott all FIFA tournaments in protest at the global governing body’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, while CONCACAF rejected the proposal to bring in private investors. The following are quotes and reactions: ENGLISH FA
Dalton Rushing hit a three-run homer, Mookie Betts added a two-run double and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-2 victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday to win their fourth consecutive series since the All-Star break. Roki Sasaki (5-5) gave up two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 inning
July 31 (Reuters) – With the U.S. Open approaching, Novak Djokovic’s return to the Cincinnati Open tune-up highlights the challenge facing the 39-year-old as he seeks to preserve his body while building match sharpness to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title. Since capturing the U.S. Open trophy in
Second-seeded Ben Shelton showed his resolve on Thursday, rallying for a 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over France’s Ugo Humbert to advance to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. Shelton hit just 62.2% of his first serves but navigated his serve well regardless, winning 70.4% of his
