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
July 31 (Reuters) – FIFA said on Friday it would push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup despite European football threatening a boycott and other regional confederations rebuking the global soccer body’s plans. Switzerland-based FIFA said “incorrect me
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. made a spectacular leaping catch to rob San Francisco’s Rafael Devers of a three-run home run in the first inning of the Padres’ 4-1 loss Thursday night. Devers did get a sacrifice fly, but Tatis added on to his impressive list of home run
In what was called a precautionary move, the Los Angeles Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup for their Thursday game against the visiting Seattle Mariners due to left knee soreness. The lineup change was sparked when Ohtani reported increased knee discomfort during pregame treatmen
Deebo Samuel agreed to a one-year deal with the 49ers worth $7 million, reuniting with San Francisco following a season away from the team that drafted him. Multiple outlets reported the agreement but it was yet to be made official by the 49ers late Thursday. Samuel was a second-round pick of the 49
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula overcame a slow start and produced a 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 win over Poland’s Magdalena Frech on Thursday in the second round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington. Pegula came through in the match’s key moments, converting five break opportunities and saving 5 of 7 break points on
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
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani wasn’t in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night because of lingering soreness in his left knee that is keeping him off the mound. The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team’s de
The Indiana football team got to take quite a victory lap this offseason. A national championship is always sweet, but it probably tasted that much better coming from a program that was the losingest in college football history at this time last year. After the Hoosiers reveled in finishing off the
The Baltimore Orioles added an experienced catcher Thursday, acquiring Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. Rogers provides another option behind the plate while Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo remain on the injured list. Rutschman is dealing with infla
July 30 (Reuters) – Inter Miami’s new Brazilian midfielder Casemiro said at his unveiling on Thursday that he still had the drive to be a winner after his move to the Major League Soccer club as a free agent. The 34-year-old, who won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and later helped Man
Sean Payton wasn’t expecting a call from Drew Brees to serve as an emotional reminder of their 15 seasons together in New Orleans. Brees contacted his former coach by video call to ask Payton to serve as his presenter when the quarterback is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 8 in Ca
SEATTLE (AP) — Less than six months removed from his first NFL title, Sam Darnold briefly chuckled to himself. Darnold was asked Thursday if he feels the narratives about him have gone by the wayside. For years, the discourse on Darnold centered around him being a bust, considering his pedigree as a
Deion Sanders was in attendance to watch son Shedeur operate the Cleveland Browns’ offense in training camp on Thursday. Deion Sanders, currently the head coach at Colorado where Shedeur Sanders starred at quarterback, huddled with Browns head coach Todd Monken between the two full-squad workouts he
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 sought and plans to play out the final season of his three-year, $100 million deal. “I’ve been pretty
Washington Wizards forward Jamir Watkins had successful reconstruction surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team announced Thursday. Watkins, 25, was injured during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. The procedure on his knee was performed by Dr. Riley Williams
The Big Ten has an advocate in Indiana coach Curt Cignetti when it comes to debating the best football conference in the country. The coach of the Hoosiers doesn’t believe there’s much of an argument these days. The blunt-talking coach also took a jab at the Southeastern Conference — with its slogan
Ready or not, Fernando Mendoza knows he wasn’t drafted to be a backup with the Las Vegas Raiders. But if the drumbeat from coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek continues to play the tune of Kirk Cousins being the QB1 in Las Vegas, Mendoza said he’ll wait his turn. Kubiak said as camp b
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single. Cameron threw only 72 pitches through six innings with two walks and five strikeouts, with little sol
LIV Golf’s season-ending team championship at Michigan remains on the schedule for next month despite multiple reports that it will be canceled, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. No update on the status of the event is expected to come from LIV this week, according to the report. The $40 millio
Panthers rookie third-round pick Chris Brazzell II is out for the season just days into his first NFL training camp. The Panthers confirmed Thursday the wide receiver will undergo season-ending surgery on the lateral collateral ligament of his left knee and will be placed on injured reserve. Brazzel
July 30 (Reuters) – CONCACAF and its 41 member associations rejected FIFA’s World Cup stake sale proposal during a meeting on Thursday but stopped short of following UEFA’s plan to boycott the global showcase. The regional bloc for North America, Central America and the Caribbean said its membership
No discipline is under consideration for Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese discussing a friendly wager or side bet at the All-Star Game. Reese appears in the video shot during the team’s All-Star Game practice in Chicago, holding $400 in her hand, as she states
The PGA’s new schedule got a bit of clarity Thursday when the Arnold Palmer Invitational announced that it will be included in the new Championship Series that is slated to begin in 2028. The Arnold Palmer, at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Fla., is the third tournament this week to announce it will be i
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was removed from Thursday’s game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning. The Rays announced the left-hander had departed with mid-back tightness. The two-time All-Star hit Ezequiel Duran to open the inning and
Authorities say former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo had an open container of alcohol in his vehicle when he was arrested last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. A citation issued by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office notes an “o
Combat sports are set to unite as Jake Paul’s MVP Productions and the Professional Fighters League announced a merger Thursday. The entities are set to combine under MVP’s banner just months after MVP held its first MMA event. “We started MVP to disrupt a broken model. We wanted to give fighters fai
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart will be out several weeks with a hyperextended left knee but has “avoided major injury,” head coach Zac Taylor said Thursday. “Very fortunate, because it obviously looked bad,” Taylor said. “The good news is we’ll be getting him back sooner rather than
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Two court appearances scheduled for the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in connection with the shooting of his mother at their Virginia home have been delayed pending a mental health evaluation. Elijah Bieniemy was arrested Monday in c
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson’s disease. The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast. “I know unfortuna
