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Crosby, Wilkins give the Raiders one of the NFL's more talented defensive lines
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- Lamar Jackson sidelined again with a lingering illness after practicing once since start of camp
- Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
- The 49ers offensive line tested in camp without All-Pro Trent Williams
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Amazon Prime Video's global reach was a major factor in 11-year agreement with NBA
- Wizards re-sign F Anthony Gill, who has played 4 seasons with Washington
- Belgium Cats will play Paris Games without point guard Julie Allemand
- Patty Mills has played his best ball for Australia. He's back to take on a stacked Olympic field
- Home of the 76ers, Flyers needs a new naming rights deal after Wells Fargo pulls out
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Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
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Flyers sign All-Star Travis Konecny to an 8-year extension worth $70 million
- Buffalo Sabres agree to sign goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a 5-year, $23.75 million contract
- Oilers hire Bowman as GM less than 3 years since he resigned after Blackhawks sexual assault scandal
- Bulls, Blackhawks owners unveil $7 billion plan to transform area around United Center
- Buffalo Sabres avert arbitration by agreeing to sign forward Beck Malenstyn to a 2-year contract
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Who is getting paid and how in the landmark settlement of NCAA antitrust cases
- Rising star Ali Mulhall advances to women's amateur final vs. 5-time champ Kelsey Chugg
- Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
- Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at Iowa State, UCF
- The Utah Checkdown podcast: Fall camp eve, and previewing Iowa State, UCF
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Rising star Ali Mulhall advances to women's amateur final vs. 5-time champ Kelsey Chugg
- Choi takes 2-shot lead after two rounds of the Senior British Open at Carnoustie
- Lauren Coughlin leads LPGA Tour's CPKC Women's Open in chilly Calgary
- Jacob Bridgeman shoots an 8-under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead
- Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind
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Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
- Head of Canada Soccer says Olympics drone-spying scandal may be part of 'systemic ethical shortcoming'
- Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics
- Swanson's 2 goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
- San Diego FC signs Northern Ireland international Patrick McNair to a 3-year contract
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What to watch for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Rugby gold at stake, Gauff makes debut Saturday, July 27
- Chinese-Chilean table tennis player makes Olympics debut at age 58 in the Paris Games
- Naomi Osaka is in a better place as she returns to the Olympics and Roland Garros at Paris Games
- Olympic tennis schedule has Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in action Saturday
- Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of 2024 Olympic tennis
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Verstappen in defensive mode against hard-charging McLaren, takes 10-place penalty at Belgian GP
- Alpine principal Bruno Famin to step down. F1 team may drop homemade Renault engine in 2026
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- F1 driver Esteban Ocon to join American Haas team from next season
- NHRA drag racing great John Force released from hospital 1 month after fiery, 300-mph crash
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Mariners bolster bullpen acquiring Yimi García from the Toronto Blue Jays
Tim Booth, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 6:52 p.m. | Save Story
The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen acquiring right-hander Yimi García from Toronto with top prospect Jonatan Clase part of the return going back to the Blue Jays. Just hours after Seattle made a big splash at the plate by acquiring Randy Arozarena from Tampa Bay, the Mariners addressed another need by adding another arm to their bullpen. García has appeared in 29 games and has a 2.70 ERA with 42 strikeouts and just eight walks. García missed about a month due to a nerve issue in his elbow, but returned to the Blue Jays bullpen following the All-Star break. Clase has appeared in 19 games this season for Seattle and batted .195 while playing both center and left field.
Phillies deal outfielder Pache, reliever Domínguez to Baltimore for 2023 All-Star outfielder Hays
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. It's a deal that fills needs for both teams as they lead the East Division in both leagues. Hays got off to a terrible start and has just three homers and 14 RBIs in 63 games this season for the Orioles. Baltimore entered Friday at 61-41 and held a two-game lead over the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. The Phillies boast the best record in baseball at 64-38.
Choi takes 2-shot lead after two rounds of the Senior British Open at Carnoustie
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
K.J. Choi of South Korea has a two-shot lead at the Senior British Open after carding a second consecutive 3-under 69. He eagled the par-5 12th hole at Carnoustie and has a two-round total of 6-under 138. Overnight leader Stephen Ames is Choi's nearest chaser on Friday going into the weekend. The naturalized Canadian citizen from Trinidad shot par for the day. Australia's Richard Green and Irishman Padraig Harrington are three strokes off the lead. Harrington is well placed to become the fifth man to win the British Open and Senior British Open.
Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen. Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves for the Mariners but struggled over his last nine outings, going 1-2 with a 6.45 ERA and two blown saves. He was dealt hours after Seattle acquired Yimi García from Toronto. Mets pitchers Drew Smith and Brooks Raley are out for the season after Tommy John surgery.
Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture
Victoria Milko, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Tahitian dancers in palm leaf skirts mingled with surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Games commenced in French Polynesia on Friday morning, some 10,000 miles away from Paris. Steps from the ocean and near the lush green mountains of Tahiti, the event was heavily focused on Polynesian culture. Visitors were welcome with Tahitian singing, dancing and ceremonies. It was announced that the surfing competition would start the following day. The competition will take place on the world-famous waves of Teahupo'o, setting the Olympic record for the competition held furthest away from a host city.
Latest tests show Seine water quality was substandard when Paris mayor took a dip
Paris, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:59 p.m. | Save Story
just as the Paris Olympics start. Heavy rain during the opening ceremony revived concerns over whether the long-polluted waterway will be clean enough to host swimming competitions, since water quality is deeply linked with the weather in the French capital. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a highly publicized dip last week in a bid to ease fears. The Seine will be used for marathon swimming and triathlon.
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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman scratched, returning to Los Angeles to be with family
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Dodgers starting lineup for a game at Houston and will return to Los Angeles to be with his family, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts did not detail the reason said there was no timetable for when Freeman will rejoin the team. Freeman is hitting .288 with 16 home runs and 67 RBIs. Cavan Biggio replaced him at first base,
Mike Trout gets good news after MRI on left knee, timeline for return remains to be determined
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change. The Los Angeles Angels star says an MRI on his left knee came back clean and that he is hoping to resume his rehab soon. Trout began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday but exited the game after just two innings because of soreness in his left knee. Trout said that turned out to be some scar tissue that broke up in the knee while jogging on the field. He was slated to be Salt Lake's designated hitter on Wednesday, but returned to Southern California to have the knee examined.
Despite trading Arozarena and Eflin, budget-conscious Rays say they aren't giving up on the season
Fred Goodall, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Tampa Bay Rays insist they haven't given up on the season. Nevertheless, president of baseball operations Erik Neander concedes the decision to part ways with star outfielder Randy Arozarena and pitcher Zach Eflin before next week's trade deadline probably won't enhance the team's chances of earning a sixth consecutive playoff berth. Neander , though, is confident the moves will help the budget-conscious franchise down the road. The fourth-place Rays entered play Friday night, one game over .500 and trailing the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles by 9 1-2 games. At 52-51, they were sixth in a race for three AL wild-card spots.
Who is getting paid and how in the landmark settlement of NCAA antitrust cases
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Highlights from the 100-page $2.78 billion settlement agreement filed between the NCAA, college sports' wealthiest conferences and plaintiffs representing hundreds of thousands of former and current student-athletes.
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences. The deal also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters. The document was filed in federal court in the Northern District of California, a little more than two months after the framework of an agreement was announced. The deal must still be approved by a judge.
Brewers' Murphy remains optimistic Yelich will return this year but concedes surgery is inevitable
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says it's inevitable that Christian Yelich will have to undergo surgery at some point on his ailing back but remains optimistic that the All-Star outfielder can return this season. Yelich had said Thursday at his annual charity event benefiting veterans and the Milwaukee community that no surgery is planned at his point as he attempts to work his way back from a back issue that has landed him on the injured list twice this season.
For Ukrainian athletes, joy mixes with sorrow at the Paris Olympics
Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
For Ukrainian competitors in Paris for the Olympics, joy goes hand in hand with sorrow. Athletes are striving to enjoy the dream of competing at one of the world's most prestigious sports events while carrying the burden of the war back home. Ukrainian badminton player Polina Buhrova says she experiences a mix of emotions while trying to enjoy her first Olympics but getting upset reading the news from Ukraine. She says she's ready to show "how strong we are." Fencer Olga Kharlan says preparing for the Games was especially challenging because she had to train abroad due to Russia's war and had not seen her family in a long time.
Crosby, Wilkins give the Raiders one of the NFL's more talented defensive lines
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line is ranked ninth in the NFL by Pro Football Focus and the the offseason signing of tackle Christian Wilkins is one of the major reasons why. Wilkins, who spent five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, finally gives end Maxx Crosby a running mate on his level. The defensive line has performed well early in training camp in 11-on-11 drills. Quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew are being forced to make quick decisions and their passes often wind up on the ground or in a defender's hands. Crosby says winning football games is all that matters.
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could return to team Monday in Philadelphia
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
we're shooting for Monday in Philly, but we'll see also how these next couple of days go." Stanton is on the injured list for the eighth time in six years. He played in 69 of the Yankees' first 79 games _ none in the field _ and is hitting .246 with 18 homers and 45 RBIs.
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle. This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the family's SUV. As practice was ending Friday, Terry Pegula escorted his wife by hand to the team gathered near the goal line, where a video posted by the Bills shows Kim Pegula raising her left arm and joining hands with left tackle Dion Dawkins as quarterback Josh Allen breaks the huddle.
Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says
Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
French interior minister congratulated security forces after no major incident was reported during the opening ceremony. A massive security operation was deployed to keep the event safe. The capital's streets were blocked off, with squadrons of police patrolling and imposing metal-fence security barriers erected like an iron curtain on both sides of the River Seine. Up to 45,000 police and gendarmes as well as 10,000 soldiers have been deployed for Olympic security. The long-awaited parade of about 10,000 athletes on the river came as France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and "criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe.
Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
John Leicester And Megan Janetsky, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century. The four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony Friday unfurled along the Seine River. On-and-off showers didn't seem to hamper the enthusiasm of the athletes. Some held umbrellas as they rode boats down the river. It marked a showcase of the city's resilience as authorities investigated suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's high-speed rail network. Crowds crammed along the River Seine and watched from balconies, "oohing" and "aahing" as Olympic teams paraded in boats along the waterway.
