Iga Swiatek was defeated by China’s Zheng Qinwen with scores of 6-2, 7-5 in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics on Thursday. This loss is surprising for Swiatek, who is ranked No. 1 and has…
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Rafael Nadal is uncertain about whether he will compete in Paris again after his Olympics end with a loss in doubles
When Rafael Nadal’s Paris Games ended with a doubles loss, marking the possible end of his Olympic career, he took in the applause as he left the stadium, a place central to his legacy because…
Happ blasts a 2-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs rack up 17 hits in a 13-4 thrashing of the Cincinnati Reds
Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs collected 17 hits, including nine doubles, in a 13-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. Seiya Suzuki, Patrick…
Broncos QB battle: Sean Payton appears to have whittled competition down to two as training camp progresses
The quarterback competition for the Denver Broncos appears to be narrowing down to two candidates. During the recent training camp practice, Jarrett Stidham took the reps with the first-team offense, a slot that was scheduled…
McLaren CEO Defends Team Amidst Driver Contract Disputes and Palou Controversy
McLaren CEO Zak Brown contends that the team’s reputation for driver-related controversies and contract disputes is unjust. He attributes the latest turmoil to Alex Palou’s unexpected decision in 2023 to remain with Chip Ganassi Racing…
Alonso homers to kick off a 15-2 blowout win for the New York Mets against the Minnesota Twins
Pete Alonso homered to kick off a six-run fourth inning, and the New York Mets routed the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Monday night. The game, the first of an interleague series between playoff contenders, turned…
Tom Aspinall Suggests One-Night Heavyweight Tournament for UFC 309 After Rapid TKO Victory
Tom Aspinall has put forward a novel and somewhat improbable suggestion for a one-night heavyweight tournament at UFC 309. This comes after his triumphant defense of the interim heavyweight title with a rapid 60-second TKO…
Athletics Unlikely to Sell Key Players, Including Brent Rooker, Before the MLB Trade Deadline
The Oakland Athletics are not expected to be major sellers before the upcoming MLB trade deadline, indicating that key players like star outfielder Brent Rooker might remain with the team. According to Jon Heyman of…
Stephan Jaeger’s journey to Olympic golf travels from Germany to Tennessee
Stephan Jaeger often introduces himself with his golf score rather than talking about his German background, his slight Tennessee accent, or the journey that took him to Le Golf National for the Paris Olympics. Xander…
The Dallas Cowboys start training camp focusing more on achieving playoff success than on dealing with contract issues
Owner Jerry Jones is aware of the situation as the Dallas Cowboys kicked off training camp on Thursday. Quarterback Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding…
Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens is stepping away from camp to support his wife, Simone Biles, at the Olympics
Most NFL players wouldn’t take five days off during crucial training camp battles. But Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Chicago Bears, isn’t like most players. The sixth-year backup is stepping away to support his…
San Diego Padres’ Dylan Cease carries a no-hit bid into the 8th inning against the Washington Nationals
Dylan Cease of the San Diego Padres has kept the Washington Nationals hitless through eight innings. Cease has thrown 103 pitches, including 63 strikes, and has faced one batter more than the minimum. The 28-year-old…
Turner puts Toronto Blue Jays ahead, Guerrero hits fifth home run in six games in Toronto’s 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay Rays
Justin Turner broke the tie with a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his fifth home run in six games to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory…
The Los Angeles Rams have adjusted Matthew Stafford’s contract to prevent a holdout, but they haven’t extended the quarterback’s deal
The Los Angeles Rams have resolved their situation with quarterback Matthew Stafford to prevent a potential holdout during training camp, which begins Wednesday at Loyola Marymount University. Coach Sean McVay stated that the resolution does…
Brandon Lowe smacks a two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2, pushing their record above .500.
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run, helping the Tampa Bay Rays win their third game in four outings with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr.…
José Soriano holds Mariners to one run through the 8th inning as Los Angeles Angels defeat struggling Seattle Mariners 5-1
José Soriano pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just one run, while Luis Rengifo returned from injury with a crucial two-run single as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Tuesday night. The…
Burleson and Goldschmidt each homered in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves
Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four home runs for the Cardinals after being moved down in the batting order, helping St. Louis defeat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Sunday to secure the series win. Cardinals…
Palacios, Arozarena, Siri, and Caballero contribute as Tampa Bay Rays defeat New York Yankees 6-4 despite Judge hitting his 35th homer
Richie Palacios started the game with a home run against Marcus Stroman, kicking off Tampa Bay’s four home runs. Jose Siri also hit a home run and took a leisurely trot around the bases. The…
James scores clutch basket with 8 seconds remaining, securing victory as U.S. team narrowly defeats South Sudan 101-100 to avoid an upset
LeBron James rescued the U.S. team from what would have been a surprising defeat. James scored a crucial layup with 8 seconds remaining on Saturday, securing a 101-100 victory over South Sudan in London. The…
Ortiz pitches seven solid innings, Cruz drives in three runs as Pittsburgh Pirates extend win streak to six with 4-1 victory against Philadelphia Phillies
Luis Ortiz pitched seven scoreless innings, Oneil Cruz hit a home run and drove in three runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia…