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
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
