The Atlanta Braves reinstated star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s series opener against the host New York Mets. The five-time All-Star is batting .251 with seven homers, 22 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 53 games during an injury-plagued campaign. Acuna, 28,
July 27 (Reuters) – LeBron James will wear No. 23 with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team said on Monday as they officially announced the signing of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The Sixers took to their social media channels to post a photo of James’ blue jersey hanging in a locker stall along w
The Washington Commanders parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on Monday, just before the start of training camp. “The team will have no further comment at this time,” the Commanders said in a statement. Steele, 48, joined head coach Dan Quinn’s staff in March following three seasons as the
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel’s separation agreement reportedly includes a lump sum payment of more than $7 million. Other perks will include a $108,000 contribution to his retirement account and $82,000 toward attorney fees as well as eligibility for tickets to Wolverines games and golf p
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former pitcher Chan Ho Park became the first Korean to purchase a stake in a major league club, the second significant addition in the past week to the Athletics’ ownership structure as they prepare to move to Las Vegas in 2028. Park, the first Korean major league player who pitched
Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy insists he wasn’t weighing in on Cleveland’s starting quarterback battle during a livestream clip that quickly went viral. Jeudy flashes four fingers in the TikTok video, taken by many to indicate his support for the player who wears that jersey number, Deshaun Watso
North Carolina placed football general manager Michael Lombardi, one of head coach Bill Belichick’s top aides, on paid administrative leave. The school announced Monday that the move is effective immediately but declined to provide further details. The Tar Heels open their second season under the le
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife is hospitalized in stable condition in Virginia after being shot by the couple’s son in their home on Sunday night, ESPN reported. A woman identified by ESPN’s sources as Mia Bieniemy, 57, was being treated for “serious injuries” in Loudo
The heat is on several NFL coaches — and it has nothing to do with the soon-to-be steamy dog days of training camp. The regular season is still more than six weeks away, but some coaches already face questions about their job security. For a few, such as the New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Tampa Bay’s T
The Atlanta Braves called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minor leagues, and a few days later he finally appeared in his first big league game since 2024. After throwing three scoreless innings in relief and earning the win at Baltimore, he was immediately designated for assignment. “I ha
Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler by 3 strokes BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes in only his third start as a professional by holding off Scottie Scheffler with a closing 5-under 66 for a tournament-record 25-under
By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, July 27 (Reuters) – The shattering of Irish sport’s most famous curse reverberated far beyond the western county of Mayo after their All-Ireland Gaelic football victory drew cheers from famous descendants including former U.S. President Joe Biden, Canadian Premier Mark Carn
July 27 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion. In an open letter published on Monday, Infantino, 56, said detra
For the second time in less than a week, the Athletics’ Las Vegas venture added a second high-profile investor. And this group features investors set to break a barrier with the purchase, including a former major leaguer and a K-pop star. Chan Ho Park, who pitched for 17 seasons in the majors, is se
By Karolos Grohmann and Amlan Chakraborty July 27 (Reuters) – When cricket returns to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, it will bring far more than bats, balls and wickets. Its inclusion reflects a strategic calculation by Olympic leaders that the surest route to billions of new viewers runs thro
The Athletics acquired well-traveled right-hander Scott Blewett from the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday for cash considerations. The Cardinals designated Blewett, 30, for assignment after he appeared in one game for the team this season. He allowed one hit and two walks with two strikeouts in two inn
The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder’s two-year, $12 million offer sheet on forward Spencer Jones ahead of Sunday night’s deadline, ESPN reported. The Thunder had offered Jones, a restricted free agent, the fully-guaranteed contract on Saturday, and the Nuggets had until 11:59 p
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams’ first practice of training camp Sunday was also the first time they’ve lined up as a full defense with Myles Garrett on the edge. The experience left everybody on the field excited about what could be possible this season for the Rams. “We’ve been looking for
The Detroit Lions will be without starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph when training camp begins, as they were placed on the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. The Lions also placed veteran tight end Tyler Conklin — signed as a free agent in March — on the PUP list with an injur
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Puerto Rico and Curaçao may be small islands, but the support they showed was massive as elite center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Both joined slugging second baseman Jeff Kent as the newest members before a
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-hander Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Felix Doroteo. Pittsburgh designated Urquidy for assignment Friday after he struggled during a brief five-game stint with the Pirates. The 31-year-old went 0-1 with an
Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill homered in the four-run eighth inning to help the visiting San Diego Padres rally for a 5-3 win on Sunday and extend the Miami Marlins’ losing streak to a franchise-record 12 straight games. Machado also had an RBI double in the fifth that sparked the comeback after
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan walked onto the practice field and stood next to general manager John Lynch, watching his San Francisco 49ers practice for about 30 minutes. Shanahan’s presence that has been a constant the past decade was a welcome sight on Sunday for the first trainin
Max Scherzer will celebrate his 42nd birthday by returning to the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation against one of his former teams. Manager John Schneider announced Sunday that Scherzer will come off the injured list to start Monday’s series opener against the Nationals in Washington. Rookie right-hander
Championship Series MVP Jadelyn Allchin homered, doubled and drove in three runs to lead the Utah Talons to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Bandits on Sunday at College Station, Texas, to win the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship for the second straight year. Allchin hit a two-run homer
Freddy Peralta believes he may have made his final start for the New York Mets on Sunday, with the struggling club expected to trade the right-hander before the Aug. 3 deadline. Peralta conceded the likelihood of a move after allowing three runs — two earned — on six hits and two walks over four inn
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Few Baseball Hall of Famers have waited longer than Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to feel like rookies one more time. “This is the closest thing to my first at-bat in the big leagues,” Beltran said as he opened his speech Sunday afternoon. “Where I feel excited to be
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) – Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed the 200 metres prize in a pristine sprint on the final day of the U.S. national championships on Sunday, where the world champion Noah Lyles pulled up short on the men’s side. Jefferson-Wooden completed the sprint double i
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) – Noah Lyles gave fans a fright at the U.S. national championships on Sunday when he pulled up suffering from leg cramps down the final straight of the 200 metres final but the American later played down the issue. All appeared to be business as usual for w
(In paragraph 1 removes incorrect reference to time being personal best) By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) – Teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus capped his summer school break in spectacular fashion on Sunday, the 17-year-old claiming the U.S. 800 metres title in 1:43.48 as his rapid rise continued.
