The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million extension on Monday, according to multiple reports. The extension begins with the 2027 season. Wyatt will make $12.94 million this season in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract. Wyatt, 28, play
Oklahoma star quarterback John Mateer had his 2025 season sabotaged by a broken thumb on his throwing hand but says he is at full strength entering the upcoming campaign. Mateer had his throwing motion tweaked in the offseason and said he is stronger physically and mentally during his Monday session
The New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list on Monday ahead of the opening game of their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Robert, 28, had been out since April 27 with a lumbar spine disc herniation in his back. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox via
July 20 (Reuters) – World soccer’s governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final. Tensions boiled over after Spain secured their second World Cup
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday. Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries. However, the former first-round pick
July 20 (Reuters) – Notah Begay III, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour whose foundation supports Native American youth and their communities, was named the 2026 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award on Monday. The honour is given annually to a player sharing the late Stewart’s values of character, c
July 20 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi said Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain had left “immense” pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s final in East Ruthe
Mobii Systems Group Ltd., which provided the “Any Shot, Any Time” live features during LIV Golf’s broadcasts, sued golf league for $1.13 million last week, referencing unpaid invoices and lost revenue, ESPN reported. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Miami on Friday, claims that LIV did n
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, multiple outlets reported Monday. According to the New York Post, the Rockies will receive a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander Nick Frasso and outfielder Landyn Vidourek Halvors
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the New York Liberty in Arlington, Texas. The Wings (17-8) announced the decision was based on “rest” for Bueckers, who was involved in a scary fall during the fourth quarter of her team’s 90-82 win over the Los Ange
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been medically cleared for football activities just over two months after being shot in the upper leg, head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Monday. Hardy was shot while attending an outdoor concert on May 10 in Laurel, Miss. “We anticipate he will make a recovery,
The Philadelphia Phillies are set to recall right-hander Alex McFarlane from Double-A Reading in advance of Monday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple outlets reported. McFarlane, 25, was called up to the major leagues for the first time earlier this season but did not appear i
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey kicked off conference media days in Tampa on Monday with a clarification for anyone doubting the seriousness of internal conversations about splitting from the NCAA. “So they’re real. People have talked about that,” Sankey said. “They’ve opined about the frustrations tha
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police are searching for the people responsible for a weekend break-in at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Police in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia, were called to the home early Saturday for
St. Louis City SC signed defender Jaziel Orozco to a contract extension through the 2028-29 MLS season. The deal announced Monday with the 22-year-old Mexico native includes an option for 2029-30. Orozco has recorded one goal in 17 appearances for St. Louis since signing with the club in 2025. He ap
The New York Yankees optioned right-hander Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre on Monday. Rodriguez, 22, was recalled Sunday before the second game of a split doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers to fill the designated 27th roster spot. He did not pitch in the game. After makin
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers suffered a scary fall late in her team’s 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday in Arlington, Texas, leaving with 3:33 to play and not returning. As Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was dribbling down the court, she was fouled and lost her balance. She tu
The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list Monday. Buxton was placed on the IL with a right hip strain on July 7, a move that prevented him from playing in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. He was voted to start in that game for the American League. Buxton,
Nashville SC acquired 18-year-old striker Zidane Yanez from New York City FC on Monday in exchange for up to $275,000 in general allocation money. NYCFC receives a guaranteed $50,000 in GAM in 2027 and up to $225,000 based on performance incentives, and also retains a percentage of any future transf
Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros began a five-week parental leave on Monday following the birth of his family’s second child. The NWSL club announced that lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as acting coach until Amoros returns in early September. “I’m incredibly grateful to everyone
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns over high-level interference and visa difficulties for some fans overshadowed the action on the fie
World No. 13 golfer Brooke Henderson announced her engagement to Minnesota Twins prospect Ricky Castro over social media. The pair’s post on Instagram Sunday came one week after Henderson nearly won the Evian Championship, losing in a playoff to Haeran Ryu of South Korea. Henderson officially became
NFL owners expect to finalize a contract extension with commissioner Roger Goodell “in the coming months,” Front Office Sports reported Monday. Goodell’s current contract expires in March 2027. The extension would keep him place to oversee negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with
The All-Star break did little to slow down the resurgent Boston Red Sox. Now they’ll take on another streaking AL East team as the race for postseason spots begins to simmer. The Red Sox completed a sweep of division-leading Tampa Bay on Sunday, extending their run to 13 games without a loss. The fr
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year, the university confirmed on Monday. The announcement follows two major misconduct investigations into the Wolverines’ football program: former head coach Sherrone Moore’s firing in December 2025 over an impermiss
NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – The World Cup wrapped up on Sunday, with Spain crowned champions after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final in front of a capacity crowd at New York New Jersey stadium. Here are some takeaways from the tournament, which was co-hosted by the United States,
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he strained his right flexor during a rehab start. Kolek was injured on Saturday while pitching for Triple-A Omaha to get him ready to return to the major league squad as soon as this week after an ex
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese left Sunday’s 93-91 win over the visiting Chicago Sky early in the fourth quarter after injuring her left leg during a layup attempt and did not return. Just 15 seconds into the fourth, Reese was driving for a layup when she appeared to roll her ankle as she release
By KaranPrashant Saxena July 19 (Reuters) – Tennis players will be required to clear a one-time gene test to compete on the women’s tour, the WTA said after updating its eligibility policy on Sunday. The WTA said the once-in-a-lifetime test for the SRY gene, which helps in determining biological sex
Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix. Kepler drove in automatic runner Jorge Barrosa with one out against Luis Gastelum (1-1), completing Arizona’s come
