July 25 (Reuters) – The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week’s tournament in Montreal, saying the recurring absence of top players from ATP 1000 events had become a broader issue for the sport. Sinner withdrew on Friday to pri
One of the biggest questions entering training camp for not only the Kansas City Chiefs but the entire NFL took a big step toward being answered on Friday. Speaking with reporters less than a week before camp opens, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is cleared to fully par
Simply making the WNBA 3-point contest wasn’t enough for Dallas Wings star Azzi Fudd. She made some history, too. Fudd became the first rookie to win the 3-point event, catching fire in the championship round to defeat the Portland Fire’s Bridget Carleton 30-19 on Friday in Chicago. The No. 1 pick i
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union recognizing contributions to American thought and culture. Kaepernick and rock star Bruce Springsteen were honored Friday night with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Ci
July 25 (Reuters) – England gymnast Gabriel Langton was conscious and speaking with doctors after being taken to hospital following a heavy fall during the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games on Friday, team officials said. The 19-year-old crashed headfirst to the floor after he ca
President Donald Trump, asked to weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, said Friday that James might be a racist. In a White House press conference, Fox News’ Peter Doocy mentioned the Friday news that James intends to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, then asked the
Mets outfielder Juan Soto experienced left calf soreness and was replaced during his team’s 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in New York on Friday night. The slugger was given Wednesday off to help him recover from a calf issue. He was in the lineup batting second Friday as the designated hitter,
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) – Noah Lyles underlined his claim as the king of American track again on Friday, winning the 100 metres final in a world-leading 9.79 seconds at the U.S. Championships, in an “off year” in which he is still determined to put on a show. The Olympic champion
The New England Revolution traded defender Brayan Ceballos to CF Montreal on Friday in exchange for up to $850,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). The payments were divided into $500,000 in 2026 GAM, $250,000 in 2027 GAM and up to $100,000 in conditional GAM. The Revs also retained a percentage o
Quentin Halys continued his remarkable run through the Generali Open by beating Yannick Hanfmann 6-4, 7-6 (2) to reach the final in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Halys, who knocked off No. 2 seed Valentin Vacherot early on in this event, advanced to his second tour-level final behind 11 aces against three dou
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day…… Want to join us in philly?? Peace,” Embiid wrote. His recruitment skills were on point and James — the four-time NBA champio
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been cleared to participate in the start of training camp, checking off one of the major goals that the two-time MVP set for himself when he underwent surgery late last year to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. Mahomes said Friday h
San Diego FC signed Tunisia national team member Elias Achouri through the 2028-29 season on Friday. The forward/midfielder still needs to obtain a visa before he can play for San Diego FC. Achouri, 27, appeared in all three of Tunisia’s group-play matches in the just-concluded World Cup. He has fou
Colorado Rapids midfielder Wayne Frederick signed a multiyear contract through the 2029-30 season with a club option for 2030-31, the club announced Friday. Frederick, 22, is enjoying a career season, setting personal bests in goals (two), assists (five), starts (10), appearances (13) and minutes (9
Those NBA schedule-makers who have been stuck in limbo can go ahead and hit overdrive now. LeBron James might have made their work pretty simple. Opening night, go ahead and expect Philadelphia at New York. Christmas Day, go ahead and expect Philadelphia on the schedule. National television games, g
Mayar Sherif continued her recent strong play by saving 11 of 18 break points (61.1%) and posting a 7-6 (4), 6-7 (2), 6-4 victory over Spain’s Paula Badosa on Friday to reach the semifinals of the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open in Germany. Sherif defeated Badosa on Monday in the title match of the Iasi Ope
The Milwaukee Brewers activated infielder David Hamilton off the injured list Friday and designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. Hamilton was in the starting lineup at third base and batting ninth Friday for the series opener against Colorado. Hamilton, who was placed on the 10-day IL o
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee Thursday night on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, according to a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The 46-year-old was stopped Thursday around 6:18 p.m. and “p
July 24 (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from next month’s U.S. Open tune-up event in Montreal, tournament organisers said on Friday. Sinner’s withdrawal is expected to make world number two Alexander Zverev and Canadian Felix
John Tortorella wants to be an NHL head coach again. Tortorella, 68, insisted as much to The Athletic while making his first public comments since the Vegas Golden Knights announced that he would not return to the team as their head coach. That came after he guided the Golden Knights to a run to the
By Alexander Smith LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) – SailGP’s U.S. team, who have largely performed best in lighter breezes, are preparing for speed based on the weekend weather forecast for the 13 crews lining up on the Solent, off Britain’s maritime city of Portsmouth. “This weekend looks like it’s goin
Bryson DeChambeau admitted that he felt like he could have contended for the victory at the Open Championship last weekend if not for a two-shot penalty and a poor performance on one hole. Speaking after completing the first round of the LIV Golf United Kingdom, DeChambeau’s comments were in respons
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely has moved from primary candidate to Republican nominee in his quest to win a seat in Congress — and his opponent is familiar. Feely, who counts the New York Jets among his former employers, is campaigning to win Arizona’s First Congressional District, a hotly contested se
By Frank Pingue July 24 (Reuters) – LeBron James has decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the final chapter of his NBA career, he said on Friday, forgoing bigger paydays for one more shot at a championship with a franchise that has not won a title in 43 years. The league’s all-time leading sco
Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton’s season is over before it began. The Panthers placed Scourton on injured reserve on Friday, one day after he injured his right knee on a wet field during the team’s first practice of training camp. Multiple media outlets reported Scourton sustained a torn A
(AP) – A blockbuster nonconference game between national champion Michigan and Duke, scheduled for Dec. 21, has been canceled, multiple outlets reported Friday. The game was set to be played at Madison Square Garden and streamed on Prime Video as part of a three-game agreement with the Blue Devils.
By Philip O’Connor STOCKHOLM, July 24 (Reuters) – Norway’s football association (NFF) will consider making an ethics complaint to FIFA over the decision to suspend a ban imposed on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup after an intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump, an NFF spokesperson
Trevor Larnach and Luke Keaschall delivered back-to-back RBI singles off Erik Sabrowski with two outs in the 12th inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 victory over the host Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon to earn a split of the four-game series. Larnach drove in automatic runner Ryan J
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled two alternate uniforms designed to connect the current team to its rich California history. At an event for season-ticket holders next to SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, the Rams revealed a new uniform that pays tribute to their 1951 NFL champion
At age 33, Woody Kincaid still has elite finishing pace, as he proved while winning the men’s 10,000-meter race on Thursday at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in New York. Kincaid edged Grant Fisher by 0.80 seconds with a winning time of 30 minutes, 13.66 seconds thanks to a last lap o
