Cleveland Cavaliers are sending veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to multiple reports on Friday. The move creates roster and financial flexibility for the Cavaliers, who continue to attempt to lure James Harden back into the fol
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After answering six minutes’ worth of questions about why the Seattle Seahawks are working on a contract with cornerback Terrion Arnold, coach Mike Macdonald was asked about the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Macdonald made it clear he was not duck
Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was suspended for eight games for violating the NFL personal conduct policy and won’t be in uniform before November. Pearce, afforded an appeal of the punishment handed down Friday according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, declined his option to c
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt to the active roster and the veteran will start Friday’s road game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In a corresponding move, right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Bassitt, 37, last pitched for the Orioles on June 3 befor
The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star Tony Gonsolin to a major league deal, while putting the right-hander on the 15-day injured list. Gonsolin, 32, is still in recovery for a pair of major elbow surgeries, with the second last year consisting of the insertion of an internal brace along with
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season. The team announced Friday that the ceremony will take place following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center against the Celtics, who retir
Atlanta United are finalizing a massive deal to acquire forward Breel Embolo from French side Rennes, The Athletic reported Friday. The reported $18 million transfer fee would make the 29-year-old Swiss international one of the top five most expensive players in MLS history. Embolo tallied 10 goals
The New York Red Bulls exercised their option to purchase forward Mijahir Jimenez from Panama’s CD Plaza Amador for an undisclosed fee on Friday. The 19-year-old Panamanian signed a two-year MLS contract through 2027-28 with team options through 2030-31. He will occupy an international roster slot.
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list in a series of moves ahead of Friday’s series opener at Detroit. Martin, 29, is dealing with a blister on his right middle finger. He was ejected in the third inning of Thursday’s 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds after
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday that the 2028 Midsummer Classic will be at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The 2007 game was played in the picturesque waterfr
Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera is ready to rejoin the rotation for the first time since being carted off the field with a hamstring injury on June 23. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Friday that Cabrera will come off the 15-day injured list and start Sunday’s home game against the St. Lou
Arizona Cardinals rookie guard Chase Bisontis could be sidelined an extended period of time. Bisontis was carted to the locker room Thursday night after a Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman fell on his left knee during the third quarter of Arizona’s 27-14 preseason victory. “Not good,” Cardinals he
By KaranPrashant Saxena Aug 14 (Reuters) – A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reached a definitive agreement to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, the Premier League club’s owners Fenway Sports Group said on Friday. A source familiar with the matter said the stake is about one-thir
The Kansas City Royals will play the Boston Red Sox at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2027. Major League Baseball announced the participants and date for the fourth edition of the event on Friday. The Philadelphia Phillies posted a 7-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins there
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey and send it to the rafters at the Target Center on Feb. 28 after a game against the Boston Celtics. Selected by Minnesota directly out of high school with the No. 5 overall pick in 1995, Garnett is the Timberwolves’ a
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of veteran guard Bradley Beal on Thursday night. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported it was a two-year, $13.2 million deal for the three-time All-Star. Beal, 33, had declined his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers earlier this summe
Noah Gragson signed a contract extension with Front Row Motorsports, keeping him with the organization through at least the 2027 Cup Series season. Front Row Motorsports announced the deal Friday, noting that options exist that extend the contract beyond next year. Gragson, 28, has struggled mightil
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday night’s preseason opener. The second-year signal-caller experienced difficulty breathing after completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards in the 19-13 loss to the visiting Tennessee Ti
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday’s preseason opener, ESPN reported. A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter. Before leaving, he completed 4 of 7 passes for 23 yards in the 27-7 loss to
Robert MacIntyre withdrew from the FedEx St. Jude Championship prior to the start of the second round on Friday. PGA Tour Communications did not list a reason for MacIntyre, who limped to a 12-over 82 during the first round at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The 30-year-old left-hander from Scotland sat 1
Aug 14 (Reuters) – A growing rift within Asian soccer over the future of FIFA has burst into the open with Qatar challenging the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in a sweeping attack on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Qatar Football Association Pres
The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park, Major League Baseball announced Friday. The 98th Midsummer Classic will be the first held at the 42,000-seat Bay Area ballpark since 2007. “With its passionate fanbase, world-class ballpark, and rich baseball history, San Fran
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Formula E hopes to see female drivers competing at championship level within the next two to three years, the all-electric series’ chief executive Jeff Dodds said on Friday. Speaking to reporters ahead of a weekend that will mark 50 years since a woman last
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) – The blockbuster sale of the Los Angeles Lakers this week keeps alive a sports gold rush among North America’s billionaire elite, with pricey media rights, skyrocketing attendance and insatiable fans helping drive prices sky-high. Venture capitalist Joshua
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen. The Dodgers took a two-run lead into the ninth inning Thursday night with Diaz, the highest-paid closer in baseb
Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami’s four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon. Other than Owen Caissie’s shutout-spoiling homer to lead off the ninth, Ashcraft (12-5) did not
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Schwarber grew up in Middletown, Ohio, played college ball at Indiana and spent his first six major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old Philadelphia Phillies slugger added another thoroughly Midwestern highlight to his well-decorated career Thursday nig
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco’s backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday night. Tony Pollard ran for a touchdown and Joey Slye kicked four field goals for the Tit
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday night’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. “I’m not too concerned,” deGrom said following a 7-0 loss to the Angels. “I mean, hopefully I’ll
Aug 14 (Reuters) – Here is a timeline of events where FIFA president Gianni Infantino introduced a proposal to sell a slice of the World Cup’s commercial future that backfired and sparked a global revolt in the sport: July 19 – The first 48-team World Cup concludes at New York New Jersey stadium wit
