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1 week ago
Paint the Town Orange moved to Aug. 28
The event on the eve of the team's home opener against North Carolina State will include a pep rally and spirit walk.
2 weeks ago
Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies
Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.
2 weeks ago
Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record
The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.
2 weeks ago
Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title
Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.
2 weeks ago
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’
LeBron James' first "final" decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State. Nope — to all of those teams.
2 weeks ago
Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
2 weeks ago
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.
2 weeks ago
Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
NFL training camps set to open with 10 new head coaches, several QB changes and plenty of hope
The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade.
2 weeks ago
Stephen Curry to have a dedicated exhibit at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 1st for an active player
Stephen Curry is headed to the Hall of Fame, making more basketball history with a first-of-its-kind exhibit for an active player. Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc is set to open Friday, celebrating the career of a two-time MVP and the NBA's career leader in 3-pointers.
3 weeks ago
UVA to open 2027 season against Arkansas State in Week Zero
The Aug. 28, 2027, game will be the first ever matchup between the two programs.
3 weeks ago
FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain's celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.
3 weeks ago
Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.
3 weeks ago
Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success
NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting...
3 weeks ago
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make...
3 weeks ago
Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of...
3 weeks ago
World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from...
3 weeks ago
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of...
3 weeks ago
Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a ‘political football’ amid WNBA officiating debates
Conversations about WNBA officiating and Caitlin Clark have now expanded to include NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Silver said Thursday that Clark has...
3 weeks ago
Max Verstappen leaves his F1 future open but says things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull team boss
Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his "really good" relationship with Red Bull team principal...
