NBA Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal to hire Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as the franchise's new head coach. Splitter succeeds Billy Donovan as the Bulls' head coach after stepping into the head coach job in Portland last season an
NBA Alex Sarr undergoes foot surgery As the Wizards ponder their options for the top overall pick in next week’s draft, their No. 2 overall pick from the 2024 draft will spend the summer rehabbing from a significant injury. Wizards forward/center Alex Sarr underwent surgery to repair a frac
SOCCER FIFA finds 'no evidence' of racist gesture by Australian referee Shaun Evans FIFA said it found no evidence that VAR official Shaun Evans intentionally made a racist hand gesture ahead of the game between Germany and Curaçao. When the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao cut pregame to show the team of vid
NBA Nikola Vucevic confident about getting NBA opportunity Nikola Vucevic had a disappointing stint in Boston after being acquired at the trade deadline, but he’s not ready to leave the NBA and consider playing in Europe, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The 35-year-old center told Montenegrin news outlet Vij
NFL RJ Harvey undergoes shoulder surgery The Broncos are hoping for more from RJ Harvey during the running back’s second year in the NFL. However, the former second-round pick will first have to recover from offseason surgery. According to Luca Evans of the Denver Post, Harvey suffered a torn l
SOCCER Chicago Fire and Inter Miami reportedly most likely MLS teams to sign Neymar after World Cup MLS has long courted global stars, and Neymar could be the next marquee arrival after the World Cup, with three clubs emerging as the likeliest landing spots. After leaving Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023, he made only seven appearances for Al-Hilal d
SOCCER Luis de la Fuente says Spain won't panic despite Cape Verde draw Coach Luis de la Fuente insisted that tournament favorites Spain won't panic after being held to a 0-0 draw by underdogs Cape Verde in their opening World Cup game Monday. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, starred as Spain were denied a debut victory in
SOCCER Alphonso Davies yet to return to full training Canada captain Alphonso Davies remained limited in the team's World Cup training session on Monday as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Davies warmed up with the team at Canada's training base but remained in return to play protocol ahead of the co-ho
MLB Braves outright Austin Wynns Wynns, 35, is a journeyman depth catcher. Over the years, he has suited up for the Orioles, Giants, Dodgers, Rockies, Reds and Athletics. He has a .228/.273/.342 line in 840 major league plate appearances. That’s well below league average but teams presum
MLB Angels designate Drew Pomeranz for assignment The Angels announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brett Kerry and recalled right-hander José Fermín from Triple-A Salt Lake. In corresponding moves, they have placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with lo
NHL Toronto Maple Leafs sign Tinus Luc Koblar The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their top prospects. Forward Tinus Luc Koblar has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. This move will move Koblar to North America on the heels of a strong performance with Team Norway at the 20
NHL Blues hire Greg Cronin and Vinny Prospal as assistant coaches The St. Louis Blues have added more head coaching experience to their bench. The club hired Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal to assistant coach roles on Jim Montgomery‘s bench. The duo will replace the departing Claude Julien and Mike Weber. St. Louis has a
MLB Ron Marinaccio and Craig Stammen suspended by MLB Major League Baseball announced that Padres right-hander Ron Marinaccio has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a pitch during the bottom of the ninth inning of Saturda
MLB Diamondbacks option Ryan Waldschmidt The Diamondbacks announced that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has been optioned to Triple-A Reno as the corresponding move. Waldschmidt came into this season as the clu
NFL Miami Dolphins sign Major Burns The Dolphins have made a number of roster moves. The team announced that safety Major Burns has been signed, while Kion Smith has been released. Fellow offensive lineman Carter Warren has been waived with an injury designation. Burns was a member of the
NFL MarShawn Lloyd addresses offseason recovery Injuries have proven to be a major issue early in MarShawn Lloyd‘s career. The third-year Packers running back is healthy now, though, and an adjusted offseason approach has given team and player optimism for a strong 2026 showing. Lloyd has only played
SOCCER Tyler Adams says Christian Pulisic will be fine for despite calf injury As far as Tyler Adams is concerned, the U.S. Men’s National Team faithful can all breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to Christian Pulisic’s status for their second FIFA World Cup game against Australia. Having won their opening game against Paraguay
MLB NY Mets place Christian Scott on IL The Mets are going to place right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is due to a hip issue, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both Sammon and Heyman say the issue is expected to be minor. Scott last pitc
MLB Spencer Strider to be shut down for 4 weeks Atlanta released a statement this afternoon stating that Strider will be shut down for four weeks before undergoing a follow-up MRI. He will then begin a throwing progression if that scan is clear. The Braves received good news on injured right-hander Spe
SOCCER Virgil van Dijk criticizes FIFA World Cup hydration breaks FIFA introduced the three-minute breaks in each half of every game at the tournament following periods of extreme heat in last summer's revamped Club World Cup. But the move has faced criticism from some, who argue that the initiative has commercial moti
SOCCER Didier Deschamps says Spain is the 'clear favourite' to win World Cup Didier Deschamps has downplayed France's status as the leading contenders for the World Cup crown, instead pointing towards a European rival as the team to beat. Speaking ahead of Les Bleus' opening fixture against Senegal, the veteran coach insisted that
MLB Royals acquire Connor Seabold The Royals have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment last week, receive minor league righty Denis Samudio and cash considerations. Kansas City
MLB NY Mets claim Zack Short The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers. Detroit designated him for assignment last week. The Mets transferred infielder Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Short is o
SOCCER Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes says he is playing with Portugal team because he owes them more Brazilian-born Matheus Nunes is proud to be representing Portugal again at a World Cup, stating the European country helped him launch his football career. The Manchester City right-back, who was born in Rio de Janeiro but moved to Lisbon when he was 12,
SOCCER Hossam Hassan says Hamza Abdelkarim will 'surprise' fans New Barcelona signing Hamza Abdelkarim is ready to star at the FIFA World Cup, and could prove that he'll be the player to one day take the mantle from Mohamed Salah as Egypt's talisman, according to head coach Hossam Hassan. The 18-year-old was a surpri
SOCCER Tunisia fire manager Sabri Lamouchi Sabri Lamouchi is expecting to be sacked as Tunisia boss. Tunisia were beaten 5-1 by Sweden in their World Cup opener and next play Japan and the Netherlands. Lamouchi anticipates the Tunisian FA to part ways with him, just one match into their campaign
NFL Jets, G Joe Tippmann agree to extension One of the New York Jets' bigger draft wins in recent memory is sticking around for the long-term. The team reportedly signed offensive lineman Joe Tippmann to a four-year, $66.4 million deal Monday.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Jordan vs Austria Jordan’s long-awaited debut on the global stage sees them begin their FIFA World Cup Group J campaign at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium against Austria, who are looking to make up for a 28-year absence from the tournament.
NFL 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk hints at potential release In what has been a wild ongoing saga for 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, this week saw some very interesting updates. The latest of those updates could be indicating an end to the troubled partnership between the two parties as Aiyuk advertises that hi
MLB Tarik Skubal's injury return wasn't his best Skubal, the two-time reigning Cy Young winner and potential trade candidate, returned to action much faster than most thought he could
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Algeria vs Argentina FIFA World Cup champions Argentina will begin the defence of their crown against Algeria in Kansas City in what could be the start of a historic chapter in world football.
NFL Browns could extend S Grant Delpit Browns safety Grant Delpit attended mandatory minicamp this week, but he did not participate in practice.
MLB Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto loses perfect game on Mookie Betts error The Dodgers have 26 no-hitters, the most of any franchise, but Yamamoto just came up short on Saturday vs. the White Sox
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Norway vs Iraq Iraq and Norway endured two very different routes to qualification, but the pair start on a level playing field at the 64,000 capacity Gillette Stadium in Foxborough as they compete in a highly-competitive World Cup Group I containing France and Senegal.
NHL Flyers working on long-term extension with Dan Vladar To no real surprise, it looks like the Flyers are planning to re-up with their most valuable player.
MLB Giants put reliever Keaton Winn on IL with elbow strain The Giantshave placed right-handerKeaton Winn on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain just days after he completed back-to-back-to-back outings.
SOCCER FIFA World Cup - Senegal vs France As France boss Didier Deschamps oversees his 20th World Cup game in charge, one of the pre-tournament favourites look to justify that tag at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey against a Senegal side who made history by qualifying.
SOCCER Amad Diallo scores in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in the World Cup Ivory Coast did not make the knockout round in three previous World Cups. Les Éléphant came to the United States set on changing that — and they are off to a great start.
MLB Astros ace Hunter Brown, out since March 31, to return to rotation Brown, who will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, is scheduled to take the mound at home against the Detroit Tigers and former teammate Framber Valdez on Tuesday. He has made four rehab starts, including a five-inning outing for Triple-A Sugar L
MLB MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Athletics On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Athletics (35-36) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (36-36) at 9:40 p.m. ET.
SOCCER Sweden gets 2 goals from Yasin Ayari and pounds Tunisia 5-1 to move atop World Cup Group F The 22-year-old scored two goals against Tunisia but had muted celebrations against the country of his father's birth.
MLB Rangers' Corey Seager out 3rd straight with mild concussion Seager missed 19 games in May and early June with lower back inflammation.
MLB MLB Preview - Los Angeles Angels vs Arizona Diamondbacks A series opener between the Arizona Diamondbacks (36-35) and Los Angeles Angels (29-43) is scheduled for Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET, at Chase Field.
SOCCER Spanish soccer player Rafa Mir sentenced to 8-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two women Rafa Mir has been sentenced by the Fourth Section of the Provincial Court of Valencia to eight and a half years in prison for a crime of sexual assault and another of injuries, as reported this Monday by the Superior Court of Justice of the Valencian Comm
MLB Braves, Spencer Strider await doctor's evaluation of elbow inflammation The morning after Spencer Strider exited early during Friday’s 7-5 loss to the Mets at Citi Field, the Braves put the right-hander on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.
MLB MLB Preview - Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs A series opener between the Chicago Cubs (37-35) and Colorado Rockies (27-45) is scheduled for Monday at 8:05 p.m. ET, at Wrigley Field.
SOCCER Atalanta hires Maurizio Sarri in third coaching change in a year Atalanta has hired Maurizio Sarri as its new coach, marking the club’s third managerial change in 12 months.
MLB Twins select Kyler Fedko The Twins are making a move, promoting outfield prospect Kyler Fedko to join the big-league team for their week-long road trip. Orlando Arcia has been designated assignment to make room on both the 26-man and the 40-man rosters.
MLB MLB Preview - Miami Marlins vs Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies (38-33), led by Bryce Harper, host Liam Hicks and the Miami Marlins (36-36) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday.
