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Agreement raising hackles as Trump fumes over favoritism to Iran

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:53:15 GMT

DUBAI/WASHINGTON/PARIS: Leaked details of a proposed agreement to end the war in the Gulf, shared by Western, Pakistani, and Iranian sources on Friday, appeared to favor Iran, drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the reports were inaccurate.

Different versions of the agreement were given to Reuters by Western officials, Pakistani mediators, and senior I

Applegreen to open Popeyes chicken restaurants across Ireland

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:57:54 GMT

DUBLIN, Ireland: Applegreen plans to create up to 450 new jobs through a deal to open Popeyes chicken restaurants at its roadside locations.

As part of the agreement, the Irish company will invest about six million euros to launch Popeyes outlets at several sites across Ireland over the next four years. The first location is expected to open in the coming weeks at Midway, Junction 17 on the M7 in Portlaoise.

Federal judge rules $100,000 H-1B fee lacked authority

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:56:43 GMT

BOSTON, Massachusetts: A federal judge has invalidated a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas, ruling that the charge amounted to a tax that was never authorized by Congress.

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin issued the decision Monday in a lawsuit brought by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging the fee, which Trump announced in September and which sharply increased the cos

MLB roundup: Guardians spoil return of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run homer off Tarik Skubal, spoiling the American League Cy Young Award winner's return from left elbow surgery, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Skubal (3-3), making his first start since April 29, pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits. The impending f

Tigers place RHP Jack Flaherty (leg) on 15-day injured list

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:25:05 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of a strain of the peroneal tendons along the outside of his left ankle and foot.

The Tigers lost the starting pitcher's services just as ace Tarik Skubal, who had left elbow surgery, was activated from the 15-day IL and made his first start since April 29 in a 3-1 lo

Guardians star Jose Ramirez (fractured hand) headed to IL

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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Cleveland Guardians perennial All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez will be placed on the injured list after sustaining a hamate bone fracture in his left hand during Saturday's 3-1 home win over the Detroit Tigers.

Ramirez sustained the injury on a swing and left the game at the start of the sixth inning.

'He had a similar injury, I think, to his right hand a few

Daniel Schneemann blast lifts Guardians past Tigers

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:19:07 GMT

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Skubal (3-3), making his first start since April 24, pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits. The impending f

Noelvi Marte's 8th inning solo HR lifts Reds over Diamondbacks

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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Noelvi Marte blasted a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 win against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.

Juan Morillo (1-3) replaced Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka to start the eighth and served up Marte's second home run of the season to left-c

Golden Knights C William Karlsson ruled out for Game 6

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:40:22 GMT

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Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals due to a left arm injury.

Karlsson sustained the injury Thursday during a 4-2 loss in Game 5 to the host Carolina Hurricanes.

Karlsson was injured in the second period when he took a hard hit from Carolina defenseman Sean Walker. Karlsson's left arm s

All-Star G James Harden arrested on misdemeanor gun charge

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:19:17 GMT

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested earlier Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.

Harris, 36, was traveling through downtown Houston when the group of five with which he was driving was stopped by police at approximately 3:40 a.m. When Harden drove up behind another vehicle, an officer spotted a h

Mets expect SS Francisco Lindor to return in June

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:19:39 GMT

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The Mets expect Francisco Lindor back in a New York uniform by the end of the month, though the exact date of the star shortstop's return is unknown.

Lindor has been out since April 23 with a left calf strain.

David Stearns, the team's president of baseball operations, addressed the Lindor situation on Friday before the Mets' 7-5 win over the visiting Atlanta B

Aaron Boone: Yankees don't owe Aroldis Chapman apology

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:40:29 GMT

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't interested in giving Aroldis Chapman the apology that he is seeking.

Chapman hasn't been too keen with the manner in which the Yankees treated him toward the end of the 2022 season, even going so far to say that general manager Brian Cashman needs to say he's sorry. The eight-time All-Star was ruled out of New York's America

Tigers' Tarik Skubal set to return vs. Guardians

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will be back on the mound Saturday for the Detroit Tigers, a mere 38 days after surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow.

Skubal (3-2, 2.70 ERA) will oppose fellow left-hander Joey Cantillo (4-3, 4.57) of the Guardians in an afternoon matchup in Cleveland.

Michael Soroka, Diamondbacks set sights on reeling Reds

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:40:27 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka will try to continue winning games at a steady pace when he faces the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.

Even though Soroka (8-3, 3.28 ERA) is looking more like the pitcher who went 13-4 for the Atlanta Braves in 2019 -- becoming at age 21 the youngest pitcher in team history to make the All-Star Game -- h

Twins' Royce Lewis heating up ahead of rematch vs. Cards

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:40:28 GMT

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Royce Lewis endured one of the lowest points of his career after a slow start this season led to a demotion to the minor leagues last month.

But the Minnesota Twins also know about the high points that can be provided by Lewis, 27, the top overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft.

They hope he is on the path to a hot streak after his eighth-inning home run tied t

NYU Abu Dhabi, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi researchers develop injectable device to control nerves without surgery

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:29:20 GMT

ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions.

The device, ab

MLB roundup: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fans 15 Phils in 1-hit gem

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 batters in his first career complete game, a one-hit gem, as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Friday.

Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer for Milwaukee, but the standout star for the Brewers was clearly Misiorowski (8-2), whose previous career highs were seven innings and 12 strik

Fielding error dooms Reds against Diamondbacks

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:19:17 GMT

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder Blake Dunn dropped a fly ball with two outs in the ninth to score the go-ahead run and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks went on to a 5-2 win in the opener of the three-game series on Friday evening.

Geraldo Perdomo came up with runners on first and second against Cincinnati reliever Brock Burke (2-3) and hit a sinking liner to Dunn in l

Tanner Bibee, Guardians keep Tigers off-balance in win

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:05:12 GMT

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Tanner Bibee struck out eight over seven-plus innings in a combined two-hitter and Brayan Rocchio had an RBI triple as the Cleveland Guardians never trailed in a 3-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

Patrick Bailey and Steven Kwan added run-scoring singles for the Guardians, who snapped their four-game losing streak. Cleveland moved within pe

After epic comeback, Knicks head to San Antonio on brink of NBA title

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:25:06 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs now own the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, but they refuse to be counted out yet.

While the New York Knicks look to clinch their first NBA title since 1973, the Spurs aim to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Saturday night.

New York holds a 3-1 lead after overcoming a 29-point deficit in

RHP Daniel Espino to make long-awaited arrival in Cleveland

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:05:18 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians called up former top prospect Daniel Espino ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers.

The 25-year-old right-hander was Cleveland's first-round pick (24th overall) in the 2019 draft and is in line to make his long-awaited major league debut.

Espino was called up from

Lightning duo leads NHL's First All-Star Team

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov and Vezina winner Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are among six players voted to the NHL First All-Star Team, the league announced Friday.

The Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, winner of the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, also was named along with Ted Lindsay Award winner (most outstanding player) Con

Utah athletics becomes first to close private equity deal

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:19:07 GMT

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The University of Utah finalized a groundbreaking partnership with a private equity firm on Friday to help fund the school's 19 athletic programs.

The deal with New York-based Otro Capital creates a new company called Crimson Brand Partners, which will manage the athletic department's commercial operations including events at stadiums and arenas, branding, licensing and

Report: P Daniel Espino to make long-awaited arrival in Cleveland

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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Daniel Espino reportedly is closer than ever to making his major league debut with the Cleveland Guardians.

Espino, a right-handed pitcher, is expected to be called up from Triple-A Columbus on Friday before the Guardians open a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers, The Athletic reported.

Right-hander Codi Heuer

Cardinals carry positive vibes into series opener vs. Twins

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:25:07 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals landed in Minnesota with their confidence sky high.

A 5-4 loss in Thursday's series finale at the New York Mets did little to dampen the Cardinals' spirits. They had earned victories in their previous six games in a row, and they will look to get back to their winning ways when they open a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Frida

Shohei Ohtani likely to play as division-leading White Sox, Dodgers square off

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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A weekend series between two division leaders -- the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers -- already was minus one Japanese slugger as Chicago's Munetaka Murakami remains on the injured list with a strained right hamstring.

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts, however, alleviated fears that star Shohei Ohtani might be out for the opener of a three-game series in Chica

Reds stumble into series against similarly struggling D-backs

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:40:28 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds couldn't correct their downward spiral while on the road, so they will try to level things out when they start a six-game homestand against the equally struggling Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.

The Reds have lost six of their last seven games, most recently falling 5-4 against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon in the decisive contest

Padres optimistic Fernando Tatis Jr.'s rise can continue vs. Orioles

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:19:07 GMT

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The San Diego Padres would like to see more signs of a power stroke returning for Fernando Tatis Jr.

The next chance for Tatis to muscle up comes in the opener of a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

San Diego is coming off a 5-4 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, a contest capped by Tatis' walk-off home run in the

Red Sox sliding, Rangers rising ahead of weekend series

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:55:06 GMT

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Third baseman Caleb Durbin is hot, but the same can't be said for the Boston Red Sox.

Boston will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak. Most recently, the Red Sox fell 7-5 at Tampa Bay on Wednesday, when Durbin went 3-for-4 and homered twice.

Durbin struggled at

Ex-LB Darron Lee indicted on first-degree murder in girlfriend's death

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:40:40 GMT

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Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the case of his girlfriend's death earlier this year.

A grand jury returned the indictment on Tuesday, USA Today and others reported. Hamilton County (Tenn.) District Attorney Coty Wamp told local outlet WTVC that prosecutors dismissed a charge of tampering with evidence and

Yankees eyeing payback in Toronto during AL East clash

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:19:07 GMT

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The New York Yankees did not enjoy their visits to Toronto to play the Blue Jays last season.

They hope to set a better precedent Friday night when they visit the Blue Jays to open a three-game series.

In their first visit to Toronto last season, the Yankees were swept in a four-game series June 30-July 3. New York lost two of three during its next visit, July

Tigers aim to continue red-hot June in series vs. Guardians

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:55:18 GMT

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All hands are on deck and all options are on the table as the Detroit Tigers make their first visit to Cleveland on Friday night since their 2025 American League wild-card series.

The Tigers are 7 1/2 games behind the two-time defending AL Central Division champion Guardians and eight back of the first-place Chicago White Sox. Manager A.J. Hinch has made it clear t

GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:05:11 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche want to sign star defenseman Cale Makar to a contract extension so he completes his career with the team, president of hockey operations and general manager Joe Sakic said on Thursday.

Makar, 27, is eligible to sign an extension on July 1 to his six-year, $54 million contract that runs through the 2026-27 season. He has played his entire career

Browns re-sign starting S Ronnie Hickman

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:05:27 GMT

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Cleveland Browns starting safety Ronnie Hickman signed his restricted free agent tender on Thursday.

Contract terms were not announced. Multiple reports said Hickman, 24, will earn $5.8 million in 2026 and become an unrestricted free agent after the season.

The April 17 deadline had passed for restricted free agents to sign with another team, which would have

Dodgers place C Will Smith (neck) on injured list

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation and recalled fellow catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City in advance of Thursday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 10-day IL move is retroactive to Monday.

Smith, 31, has not appeared in a game since Friday, with manager Dave Roberts or

Rams make late pivot, elect to cancel mandatory minicamp

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:05:10 GMT

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The Los Angeles Rams' minicamp next week was mandatory in name only, with head coach Sean McVay deciding he already has seen enough from one of the Super Bowl favorites and canceled the two days of workouts next week.

While the Rams no longer will have to be on the field Monday and Tuesday at their facility in Woodland Hills, Calif., the presence of the players will st

Dodgers to place C Will Smith (neck) on injured list

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:22 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will place All-Star Will Smith on the injured list with neck discomfort and recall fellow catcher Chuckie Robinson from Oklahoma City in advance of Thursday's road game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to manager Dave Roberts.

The 10-day IL move will be retroactive to Monday.

Smith, 31, has not appeared in a game since Frida

Tigers' Tarik Skubal (elbow) to return to mound vs. Guardians

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:25:13 GMT

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Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return from the injured list on Saturday as the Tigers take on the host Cleveland Guardians, Detroit manager A.J. Hinch announced Thursday.

Skubal, a left-hander, underwent surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow.

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Pirates, after thrilling win, look for repeat victory vs. Dodgers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:05:06 GMT

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A dream game years in the making for Tyler Callihan has the host Pittsburgh Pirates carrying momentum into the decisive contest of the three-game series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.

The Dodgers will send left-hander Justin Wrobleski (7-2, 2.62 ERA) to the mound as they look to bounce back after letting a five-run lead slip away during the Pirates'

First-place White Sox out to tag Braves with first series sweep of season

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:40:24 GMT

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The major-league-leading Atlanta Braves lost three consecutive games in the first week of April but have not suffered a series sweep this season.

The surging -- and now division-leading -- Chicago White Sox will aim to change that on Thursday night in the finale of their three-game series against the visiting Braves.

Chicago edged Atlanta 2-1 on Wednesday

MLB roundup: Giants cap rally from 8-run deficit with walk-off slam

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:40:27 GMT

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Bryce Eldridge launched a walk-off grand slam with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied from an eight-run deficit with 10 runs over the final two innings to shock the visiting Washington Nationals 11-10 on Wednesday.

Matt Chapman and Rafael Devers homered as part of a five-run eighth that got the Giants back in the game. San

Knicks cap greatest-ever Finals comeback with OG Anunoby's tip-in

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:19:10 GMT

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NEW YORK -- OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left Wednesday night capped the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 to move within one win of a championship.

The Knicks, who trailed by 29 points in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first title since 197

Davis Martin, White Sox hold down Braves, grab first in AL Central

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:40:20 GMT

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Davis Martin pitched six shutout innings and Derek Hill and Luisangel Acuna drove in runs in the fourth to boost the host Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.

Chicago secured a series victory against the major-league-leading Braves, stopping Atlanta's string of four straight series wins. The White Sox won the opener of the

Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa after deal with Browns falls through

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:55:08 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed A.J. Epenesa on Wednesday after the former Buffalo Bills defensive end failed a physical with the Cleveland Browns.

The Eagles did not announce terms of the contract with Epenesa, who in March agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million with Cleveland, according to reports. The Browns opted out after Epenesa, 27, failed his me

Fernando Tatis Jr. rips walk-off homer as Padres rally to beat Reds

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:19:07 GMT

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a game-ending home run with two outs in the ninth inning as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.

Tatis hit a line drive just over the left field wall against Reds right-hander Chase Petty for his second home run of the season -- both coming in the past 11 games.

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Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) on injured list

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:05:12 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he departed Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with hamstring tightness.

An MRI exam Wednesday revealed that Acuna has a left hamstring strain.

In corresponding moves, the Braves selected the contract of first baseman Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Gwinnett,

Yanks' Carlos Rodon continues success vs. Guardians in sweep

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:25:12 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. had a two-run triple and three RBIs and Trent Grisham scored three times as the visiting New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 8-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

The Yankees are 10-4 since May 24 and have the second-best record in the American League, a few percentage points behind the Tampa Bay Rays.

Texas Tech AD: School supports Brendan Sorsby, not out to 'engineer his eligibility'

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt said he understands the concerns of his colleagues regarding the case of Brendan Sorsby but backed the school's commitment to seeing the quarterback through treatment for a gambling addiction.

Hocutt made his extensive comments in a statement issued Wednesday.

Sorsby, who trans

Crew sign veteran free agent D Brooks Lennon

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:11 GMT

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The Columbus Crew have signed veteran defender Brooks Lennon in free agency.

Lennon, 28, is under contract through June 2027 with club options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

He has 12 goals and 42 assists in 257 MLS matches with Real Salt Lake (2017-19) and Atlanta United (2020-25).

'Brooks is a proven MLS player whose versatility and skill set are

Browns sign 1st-round pick WR KC Concepcion

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:19:04 GMT

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The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick KC Concepcion to his four-year rookie contract on Wednesday.

Concepcion, the 24th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $19.7 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $10.8 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the wide receiver from Texas A&M.

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Reports: Myles Garrett's revised deal includes $37M guaranteed in '26

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:55:12 GMT

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Defensive end Myles Garrett's revised deal with the Los Angeles Rams includes a $5.5 million raise for this season, according to numbers reported by multiple outlets Wednesday.

The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year was acquired by the Rams in a June 1 trade that sent Pro Bowl pass rusher Jared Verse and three draft picks, including a first-round selection i

Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.

The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.

St. Louis, which will attempt to match a season high with its sixth straight victory. has won thre

White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery will try for encore vs. Braves

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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Twelve Chicago White Sox players have made their major league debuts this season.

On Wednesday night, the club will look to build on the momentum created by its latest new arrival and take a series from the team with the best record in baseball.

Host Chicago rallied for a 6-5, 10-inning victory against the Atlanta Braves in Tuesday's opener of a three-game seri

Fresh off ending skid, Reds chase series win vs. Padres

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:55:06 GMT

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Rookie Sal Stewart said it felt like the Cincinnati Reds were treading in quicksand Monday night after their fifth straight loss.

He dragged them out of it Tuesday night by cracking his 13th homer, a two-run shot in the top of the 11th inning that gave the Reds a much-needed 5-3 road victory over the reeling San Diego Padres.

Stewart and Cincinnati will aim to

Yankees, Guardians bring worn-down bullpens into series finale

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:55:13 GMT

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Terrific work by the bullpen has allowed the New York Yankees to win the first two games of their road series against the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-2, 2.88 ERA) will be counted on to give the team some length in the finale Wednesday afternoon, when he starts against Cleveland left-hander Parker Messick

MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league debut to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Montgomery connected against Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (0-1) in the bottom of the 10th after Atlanta's Mauricio Dubon hit a go-ahead single against Grant Taylor on the first p

Sal Stewart bashes go-ahead homer in 11th as Reds top Padres

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:55:14 GMT

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Sal Stewart clouted a two-run homer in the 11th inning Tuesday night and the visiting Cincinnati Reds snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Yuki Matsui (0-1) retired leadoff man JJ Bleday on a fly ball to right that advanced automatic runner Blake Dunn to third. Stewart then drilled a hanging splitter over the center field wa

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s blast continues Yankees' surge past Guardians

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:19:06 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning off Tim Herrin, lifting the visiting New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over the American League Central Division-leading Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Chisholm led off the eighth with a towering, 360-foot drive to right field that landed deep in the lower bowl, delighting the sizable contingent of

Reports: NHLPA wants investigation before Oilers hire Mike Babcock

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:19:10 GMT

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The NHL Players' Association has requested that the league conduct an investigation of coach Mike Babcock as the Edmonton Oilers move toward hiring him, TSN and The Athletic reported Tuesday.

Independent hockey insider Frank Seravalli added that the union specifically asked the NHL to step in and delay the Oilers' hiring of Babcock until the league can

Texas Tech title wagers surge after Brendan Sorsby injunction

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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In an ironic twist, the injunction that opened the door for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play next season despite previously placing bets on his own team has led to a surge of wagers backing the Red Raiders to win the national championship.

Texas Tech was being offered at +2000 by BetMGM before Monday's ruling. F

Reports: Bengals restructure Joe Burrow's, save $10M in cap space

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:41:13 GMT

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The Cincinnati Bengals have created $10 million in salary cap space this coming season by restructuring Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow's contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

The Bengals moved from near the bottom of the league in effective cap room, $7.1 million, per reports, to in the middle. The team could hav

LAFC acquire D Yevhen Cheberko from Crew

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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Los Angeles FC acquired defender Yevhen Cheberko from the Columbus Crew on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 international roster slot.

The 28-year-old Ukrainian international will be added to the LAFC roster after the MLS secondary transfer window opens July 13.

Cheberko has recorded one goal and one assist in 94 appearances across all competitions since joini

Rapids GK Zack Steffen out for season after shoulder surgery

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:23 GMT

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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen underwent successful shoulder surgery and will be out of action for a period of five to six months, the club announced Tuesday.

Steffen, 31, was acquired from English Premier League side Manchester City in January 2024.

He began his pro career with the Columbus Crew (2017-19) and was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in

Brendan Sorsby's case against NCAA set for 2027, after upcoming season

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:19 GMT

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility case against the NCAA is set for trial on Feb. 8, 2027, long after the end of the college regular season and extending past the College Football Playoff.

Sorsby was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after it found he had bet about $90,000 on college and pro sports in a four-year

Long-time Browns G Joel Bitonio retires after 12 seasons

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:19:10 GMT

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Seven-time Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

Bitonio, 34, officially called it a career after starting all 17 games in each of the past two seasons and all 178 in which he has appeared since being selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2014 NFL Dra

Padres ride positive vibes into rematch vs. Reds

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:25:15 GMT

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Maybe it was because the San Diego Padres executed in a way they haven't for most of the past two weeks.

Or perhaps it was because they were playing the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who also have struggled to win games lately.

Either way, the Padres finally received some run production Monday night during a 6-2 win. San Diego now has an opportunity to secure a ser

Surging Yankees continue 'gritty' series vs. Guardians

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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It's still early June, but this week's series between the visiting New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians has the feel of a postseason matchup.

The Guardians will look to even the three-game set at one win apiece on Tuesday night after New York emerged with a 7-5 victory in 10 innings on Monday.

Both managers turned to their bullpens early and ofte

MLB roundup: Brewers outslug A's 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:40:34 GMT

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Christian Yelich slid home ahead of the throw on an infield grounder in the 12th inning, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a wild 15-14 comeback victory over the Athletics on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Las Vegas, the future home of the A's.

Each team scored four times in the 10th. William Contreras belted a three-run homer to cap the top of the innin

More Ohio school districts struggle with high food costs

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:22:22 GMT

Rising food and labor costs are challenging Ohio school cafeterias, with more districts struggling to keep school nutrition operations intact.

But Cincinnati’s school district is an outlier, using federal programs to make sure children get regular meals.

Erin Hysom, senior child nutrition program analyst at the Food Research and Action Center, said during the most recent school year, 62 of Cincinnati’s 65

Ohio's high school graduation rates rise as teen birth rates fall

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:17:40 GMT

The 37th edition of the Kids Count Data Book shows Ohio is performing above the national average in overall child well-being, but education remains an area where advocates say the state could improve.

The annual report, published by the federal cuts to safety-net programs, new state matching requirements and Ohio’s new Medicaid “anti-frau

Spagnola: Focusing eyes on men in the middle

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, TexasLet's label this discussion, "Concern on Hold."

There has been so much made, and for good reason, over the Dallas Cowboys' paramount need to fix the defense. The sheer numbers from last year, and not to exempt what took place in 2024, either, will explain why.

In 2025, the Cowboys ranked 30th in total defense, giving up 6,409 total yards, the second most i

Browns and Revels Turf & Tractor host 'Revels Education Summit'

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:14 GMT

Representatives from 30 high school programs attended to learn about lawn maintenance best practices

ClevelandBrowns.com

As 75 high school coaches from around Northeast and Central Ohio stood on the practice fields at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, they watched a line-marking machine paint the outline of the field.

The demonstration was a part of the "Revels Education Summit" hosted by the Browns and

2026 Opponent Preview: Green Bay Packers, Week 4

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Packers will be looking for their seventh playoff berth in eight years in 2026, and they boast a potential MVP candidate at quarterback plus a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate on the other side

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finished their offseason workout program, wrapping it up with a mandatory three-day minicamp this week. While the focus for the team during the offseaso

Hello Cleveland: Paris Johnson Jr. Attacks Improvement With Purpose

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:27:54 GMT

Left tackle looking to raise profile in run game, earn contract extension

Darren Urban

With the Cardinals ending their offseason work this week,Paris Johnson Jr.was asked if he was going to go anywhere on vacation in the downtime before training camp.

"I'll be back in Cleveland again, if you want to call that a vacation," the left tackle deadpanned.

To be clear, Johnson is going to Cleveland f

Fact or Fiction: Takeaways from spring practices

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

byJohn Schmeelk,Dan Salomone&Matt Citak

The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.

The biggest development of spring practices was the trio of veteran receivers joining the team.

John Schmeelk: FictionIt's certainly exciting to see the additions of Juju Smith-Schuster, Braxton Berrios and Odell Beckham J

2026 Opponent Preview: Minnesota Vikings, Week 3

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Vikings offense in 2025 was limited by quarterback injuries and ineffectiveness but the team now has a competition at that position plus an already-strong defense that got major reinforcements in the draft

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will conduct their final OTA practice on Thursday, leaving only next week's mandatory minicamp on the offseason program schedule. While the focus to this point h

Eagles sign DE A.J. Epenesa, G Michael Jordan

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:37:35 GMT

The team adds veteran depth along the trenches at the conclusion of the team's minicamp.

PhiladelphiaEagles.com

The Eagles have signed defensive end A.J. Epenesa and guard Michael Jordan. Linebackers Chandler Martin and Isiah King have been waived in corresponding roster moves.

Epenesa was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Iowa, accumulating 24 sacks, 135 tackles,

OTAs Blog: Meet the newcomers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:45:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyWednesday, June 10Meet the newcomers:The Steelers held their annual rookie luncheon on Wednesday at Acrisure Stadium, an opportunity for the team to introduce the rookies to the Pittsburgh community.The rookie class was on hand, including draft picks and undrafted players, as well as Coach Mike McCarthy.Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was recognized during the luncheon as the Steelers 2025 recipient of the Jo

Mailbag: Are People Sleeping on Ravens' Rookie Wide Receivers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:46:01 GMT

byRyan Mink&Clifton Brown

@draftuncut: Is Elijah Sarratt the biggest sleeper on the entire roster heading into 2026? 👀 The production, hands and fit with Lamar are being massively overlooked.

Brown:It's too early to project the biggest sleeper on the roster, but I like Sarratt's potential.

As you pointed out in your infographic,Sarratt has a history of being underrated. He didn'

Mick Shots: Variety is spice of these OTAs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, TexasThese OTA practices remind me of those weekend farmer's markets. A lot of variety out there, but not a whole lot of permanency.

In other words, a lot of play and scheme installation in these practices. A lot of positional experimentation. A lot of rotation between first team, second team and even third team personnel. A lot of positional drills, including specia

On the Rise in 2026 | S.S. Mailbag

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

In our latest mailbag, Bucs fans have questions about areas of likely team improvement this season, Emeka Egbuka's prospects in 2026, standout UDFAs and more

Scott Smith

As of this writing, Rueben Bain Jr. is a co-favorite with the New York Jets' David Bailey to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2026. It's not hard to connect the dots on why that national sentiment exists.

First and

Browns sign WR KC Concepcion

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:22:40 GMT

Browns have signed all 10 of their 2026 draft picks

ClevelandBrowns.com

The Cleveland Browns have signed WR KC Concepcion. The team has now signed all 10 of their 2026 draft picks.

K.C. Concepcion | WR | Texas A&M | First Round (24thoverall)

Last name is pronounced con-SEPP-see-ownAppeared in 38 career games at Texas A&M (2025) and NC

Enter for a chance to win Browns VIP experiences

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:13 GMT

Deadline to enter is Jan. 4, 2027

ClevelandBrowns.com

Enter for a chance to win exclusive Browns VIP experiences, courtesy of CrossCountry Mortgage.

Throughout the season, winners will be selected for once-in-a-lifetime Browns experiences, including the following:

Behind-the-scenes tour of CrossCountry Mortgage Campus
VIP Training Camp experience
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2026 Opponent Preview: Cleveland Browns, Week 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Browns have a quarterback competition and a completely revamped offensive line to sort through but also have a new head coach, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and an array of young skill-position talent

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the middle of their three-day mandatory minicamp, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playb

Colston Lovelandexhibiting consistency, growthheading intoYear 2

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:22:42 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

13 months after being drafted No. 10 overall by the Bears, tight end Colston Loveland is enjoying participating in OTAs and veteran minicamp for the first time.

"All glory to God for being healthy, being out there with the teammates during OTAs," Loveland said. "This is fun. Where else would you rather be?"

This time last year, Loveland was rehabbing from an injury he sustained during his

Updates: Downs already competing with Dak

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:31:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

June 9

Caleb Downs#13 DBHeight: 6-0Weight: 206 lbsCollege: Ohio State

5:00 p.m. --As Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs goes through his first NFL offseason, he's getting to do so by competing against some of the top offensive talent in the NFL, which he believes only benefits him more.

"I think it's a tremendous blessing for me just to be able to speed up my grow

OTAs Blog: Taking his reps

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Teresa VarleyTuesday, June 9Taking his reps:Coach Mike McCarthy made it clear on Tuesday that the final Steelers OTA practices were a perfect opportunity for young players to get plenty of reps."I think the big thing for us this week is really the distribution of the reps," said McCarthy. "We're in a really good spot as far as what we've been able to accomplish with the football team, so we're really trying to get as many

Lunchbreak: ESPN's Central Question for Vikings 2026 Minicamp

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:11 GMT

Rob Kleifield

Minicamps are underway, which means temperatures and topics are getting hotter.

On Monday, ESPN NFL Nation reporters set the stage for a crucial phase of the offseason by outlining one key thing to watch from each of the 17 teams hitting the field to develop and compete this week in the mandatory part of their offseason program.

For instance, will so and so show up? How many reps is Play

Chicago Bears announce 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:14:07 GMT

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have announced their 2026 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching fellows. The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program's objective is to use NFL club's preparations in advance of the regular season to give opportunities to observe, participate and gain experience, with the ultimate goal of earning a full-time NFL coaching position.

The four coaches joining the Bears' staff inc

Inbox: The SBA gives small fish a fair shake

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The best NFL receivers embrace the dirty work

Wes Hodkiewicz

Tom from Santa Paula, CA

Hello II. Thanks for keeping us all informed and entertained during the doldrums! NFL biz question, do you think there is anything to the FCC and DOJ reevaluating the NFL's special treatment under antitrust laws? The NFL has benefitted greatly from special exemptions that not many get under the understanding that t

A Cleveland Brown for life

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:59:05 GMT

When I watched Baker keep the football and run around the right end for the first down, clinching the playoffs and beating the Steelers, all I could think at first was that we had finally made it. I'd worked hard my whole career and hadn't made the playoffs; but that moment a team-oriented, surreal moment made it worth it.

It was also a moment in my head that I thought, "Man, it'd be really special to finish my c

2026 Opponent Preview: Cincinnati Bengals, Week 1

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Cincinnati overhauled its defense during the 2026 offseason and with the core trio of Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase-Tee Higgins should have a very high ceiling on offense

Scott Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, annually the final step in their offseason workout program. While the focus now is on playbook installation and getting all 91 players on the same page

Updates: Schotty on Thompson, Hennessy injuries

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

June 9

Jalen Thompson#34 SHeight: 5-11Weight: 190 lbsCollege: Washington State

12:00 p.m. --Last Thursday during the Cowboys' first OTAs practice open to the media, new safety Jalen Thompson was working with director of rehabilitation Britt Brown alongside DaRon Bland.

On Tuesday, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thompson is dealing with a "minor" pec st

Barcelona signs teenage Egyptian World Cup striker

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:54 GMT

MADRID, June 11 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona has completed the permanent signing of promising teenage Egyptian international striker Hamza Abdelkarim from Al Ahly.

Barcelona paid Abdelkarim's 1.5 million-euro (1.7 million U.S. dollars) release clause after the forward impressed during a loan spell that began in February, scoring 12 goals in 22 appearances for Barcelona's Under-19 side.

Despite only featuring

Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under North Carolina bill

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:36:59 GMT

Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under North Carolina bill

Salt Lake City-area bomb squad disposes explosive found at Wasatch County Library - Park Record

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:01:46 GMT

Salt Lake City-area bomb squad disposes explosive found at Wasatch County Library - Park Record

Goodwick bowls club in advertising signs row with council

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:43:41 GMT

Goodwick bowls club in advertising signs row with council

Stackpole Under the Stars is TripAdvisor Travellers Choice

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:41:51 GMT

Stackpole Under the Stars is TripAdvisor Travellers Choice

Tariff fears trigger fisheries action team

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:05:50 GMT

Tariff fears trigger fisheries action team