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The NBA has paused a proposed trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors while it investigates potential salary cap circumvention involving Leonard’s endorsement deals. The June 30 a…
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones was removed after six perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves on July 8, 2026, at PNC Park, as the club adhered to a strict post-surgery pitch count. The 24-yea…
Austin, Texas — On Thursday, July 9, Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2027 recruiting cycle, announced he reclassified to the 2026 class and committed to the University of Texas, choosing the Longhorns…
New York officials this week opened five free, illuminated pitches across the city for overnight use during the World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced. The measure aims to accommodate a surge in local participation as…
SAN FRANCISCO — Toronto Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease came within three outs of history on Thursday, July 9, 2026, carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants before surrendering a leadoff…
Frisco, Texas: Head Coach Joey McGuire said Tuesday at Big 12 Football Media Days that Will Hammond could start for Texas Tech in Week One against Abilene Christian, pending clearance from team doctors and medical staff;…
St. Louis. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Wednesday night, with Alec Burleson and José Fermín homering and Michael McGreevy pitching 6 1/3 innings. Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker produced early run-…
In a recent appearance on Fox News’ “The Will Cain Show,” ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith defended earlier remarks suggesting the Los Angeles Lakers could not win an NBA championship if built around “three White dudes,…
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard and WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark said on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, that she is hopeful of playing in Wednesday night’s road game against the Los Angeles Sparks, as she nears a return from a…
Detroit. Michigan State will play Arkansas at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Nov. 26, officials announced Wednesday, July 8, with coaches Tom Izzo and John Calipari confirming the nonconference matchup; the game is sc…
United States – UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has publicly apologized to fellow American fighter Dustin Poirier for earlier comments dismissing Poirier’s depression and questioning the legitimacy of his mental health …
In Chicago on Monday night, CM Punk made a dramatic return to WWE’s “Monday Night Raw,” replacing an injured Cody Rhodes in the main event and defeating Sami Zayn to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship. Zayn, who had…
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Linda Noskova reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon on Wednesday, becoming the second Czech woman into the last four this year with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Belgium’s Elise Mertens…
The United States men’s national soccer team has released a public statement in English and Spanish following its 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The loss, described by analysts as a …
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, significantly easing Russia’s potential return to full participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. …
West Indies clinched a 1-0 Test series victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday after the rain-affected second and final Test in North Sound, Antigua, ended in a high-scoring draw. Sri Lanka, having won the toss, declared at 54…
Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States was his final World Cup appearance after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, 2026. The match at Dallas Stadium …
Birmingham. Alabama will face St. John's in the RxBenefits C.M. Newton Classic on Dec. 12 at Legacy Arena, organizers announced Tuesday. The game is a rematch of last season's meeting at Madison Square Garden, where Alab…
Knoxville, Tennessee. The University of Tennessee officially unveiled orange Adidas jerseys across multiple sports on Monday after completing an offseason switch from Nike; Peyton Manning gave an initial public look last…
NEW YORK — Folarin Balogun was reinstated to play for the United States in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended a ban stemming from a red card he received in the United States’ prior match against Bosnia and He…
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, his agency Creative Artists Agency confirmed on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. The deal replaces Mitchell’s p…
LeBron James will not participate in any in-person free agency meetings this offseason, according to a report on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by NBA insider Chris Haynes. Instead, his agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, wil…
Philadelphia, United States – The Philadelphia 76ers have officially acquired Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade finalized on Monday, July 6, 2026, once the NBA’s July moratorium ended at 12:01 p.m. …
World football governing body FIFA has come under fire from UEFA after overturning a World Cup red-card suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun following personal intervention from U.S. President Donald Trum…
Mexico City: Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, July 5, 2026, putting the Three Lions into the World Cup quarter-finals. Harry Kane converted a pena…