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Opportunistic Guardians coast past Reds in Ohio Cup rubber match

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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Kyle Manzardo homered and drove in two runs and Travis Bazzana had two hits, a run and an RBI as the visiting Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday.

Gabriel Arias went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI for the Guardians, while Steven Kwan collected two hits, a run and an RBI. Jose Ramirez added

Son Heung-Min's brace leads MLS to All-Star win over Liga MX

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:55:20 GMT

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CHARLOTTE -- Son Heung-Min scored back-to-back goals in the first half as the MLS All-Stars defeated the Liga MX All-Stars 4-3 on Wednesday.

Son, a Los Angeles FC forward in his first All-Star Game, posted his goals in the 20th and 23rd minutes.

Philip Zinckernagel and Evander also scored for the MLS team, which was coached by Charlotte FC's Dean Smith. Carles G

Opportunistic Guardians coast past Reds in Ohio rubber match

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:40:33 GMT

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Kyle Manzardo homered and drove in two runs and Travis Bazzana had two hits, a run and an RBI as the visiting Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on Wednesday.

Gabriel Arias went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI, while Steven Kwan collected two hits, a run and an RBI. Jose Ramirez added two hits and a run

Big Ten notebook: Ryan Day focuses on small margins for Ohio State

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:19:02 GMT

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Ohio State began last season with 12 consecutive victories and ended it with two losses that changed the way the year will be remembered.

Ryan Day is not interested in overreacting to either stretch.

The Buckeyes followed a national championship with a trip to the Big Ten title game last season, where they lost to eventual national champion Indiana. A sec

Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami 10 days after World Cup final loss

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi returned to practice for Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina's World Cup run ended with a 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain in the final earlier this month.

The two-time defending MLS MVP missed Miami's first two matches after the World Cup break against Chicago and Montreal, b

U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady for 5th time in a row

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:45:11 GMT

NEW YORK, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, as widely expected by the market.

The move marks the Fed's fifth monetary policy meeting in a row with a wait-and-see stance, while expectations for an interest rate hike have been building for the coming months.

The year-on-year growth rate of the U.S. headl

Report: Browns signing S Grant Delpit to 3-year, $48M contract extension

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:40:27 GMT

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The Cleveland Browns are signing safety Grant Delpit to a three-year, $48 million contract extension that includes $35 million in guaranteed money, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

Delpit, 27, was entering the last year of a three-year, $36 million extension signed in 2023 that has no more guaranteed salary. He now will be under contract through the 2029 sea

Cam Schlittler, Davis Martin determined to end July on high note as Yanks face White Sox

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:05:05 GMT

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New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler posted a 1.48 ERA in May, but it swelled to 3.38 for games pitched in June.

He is back to his usual stinginess in Juiy, with a 2.05 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will try to send that number skyrocketing as they host the Yankees for the third game in their four-game series on Wednesday night.

Schlittler (10-6,

Cubs rising, Cardinals fading in NL Central

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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Two teams trending in different directions will meet when the Chicago Cubs continue a four-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Chicago has won four of its last five games and has built a 5 1/2-game lead as the first wild card in the National League.

Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner had two RBIs apiece in Tuesday's 10-2 win

Rested Joe Ryan returns as Twins chase series win vs. Royals

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:40:24 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will need right-hander Joe Ryan at full strength down the stretch in hopes of contending for an American League postseason spot.

After a brief pause in his routine, Ryan (6-6, 3.38 ERA) will look to get back on track in the second contest of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

The All-Star will m

Brady Singer could make swan-song start for Reds vs. Guardians

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:05:06 GMT

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A potential trade target as the MLB trade deadline approaches will take the mound for his current team when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Reds right-hander Brady Singer (5-9, 4.53 ERA) is rapidly emerging as one of the most coveted rental starting pitchers on the market with the trade

MLB roundup: Gleyber Torres drives in 5 as Tigers pound Orioles

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:05:08 GMT

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Gleyber Torres homered and drove in five runs and the host Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they batted in a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Eduardo Valencia, recalled from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the series, hit a pair of homers among four hits and drove in four runs as the Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak. Kevin McGonigle had four

Big Ten notebook: Lincoln Riley very confident in USC's trajectory

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:55:19 GMT

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After a strong start to his Southern California tenure, coach Lincoln Riley has lost some momentum in Los Angeles.

The Trojans, who reached the top five in the Associated Press poll each of his first two seasons in 2022 and '23, haven't reached the top 10 in either of the past two seasons or won double-digit games since his first campaign.

USC is still lo

Reds' bullpen outduels Guardians' Gavin Williams to split doubleheader

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:55:06 GMT

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JJ Bleday homered and five relievers combined to toss a three-hit shutout as the Cincinnati Reds edged the visiting Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Tuesday in Game 2 of a day-night doubleheader.

Jose Franco (1-0) allowed just one hit over 3 2/3 innings to earn his first major league win as the Reds earned a split. Cleveland, which won the opener 6-5 to snap a five-game

Brewers' Jake Bauers breaks toe on foul ball, return timeline TBD

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:40:48 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers fractured his right big toe from a foul ball on Monday night in a 3-0 loss to host San Francisco.

Bauers, 30, is getting a follow-up MRI/CT to determine a timeline for his return.

He fouled a 3-2 pitch from Giants starter Tyler Mahle in the fifth inning and grounded out on the next pitch. Bauers was replaced

Report: Browns making Denzel Ward highest-paid DB in NFL history

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:19:02 GMT

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Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward and the Cleveland Browns have agreed on a two-year, $62.2 million contract extension that includes $52.3 million guaranteed, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Tuesday.

Ward, 29, had two years left on a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension signed in 2022, though it includes no further guaranteed m

Whitecaps transfer USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:40:21 GMT

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The Vancouver Whitecaps transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC on Tuesday.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports said Vancouver would receive a $2 million transfer fee. The club said it also retained a sell-on percentage in case Middlesbrough were to transfer Berhalter in the

Guardians get past Reds with safety squeeze

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:19:08 GMT

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Brayan Rocchio brought home Chase DeLauter with a safety squeeze in the eighth inning as the visiting Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 Tuesday in Game 1 of a split doubleheader.

The Guardians snapped a season-high five-game losing streak. The game was a makeup after Monday's scheduled game was postponed due to rain.

Game 2 starts at 7:10 p.m. E

Ohio State signs record $17M jersey patch deal with Chase

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:55:05 GMT

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Ohio State announced a lucrative jersey patch agreement with the banking institution JPMorganChase on Tuesday.

The record-setting deal is worth a reported $17 million per year and includes patches for all 36 Buckeyes teams.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a news release that the partnership includes bran

MLB-best Dodgers getting healthier ahead of series vs. Mariners

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:19:09 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers return home for the first time since before the All-Star break and are planning to welcome back reinforcements for a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

When the series opens Tuesday, Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez is expected to be activated from the injured list. On Wednesday, closer Edwin Diaz is expected to make his re

Surging Yankees vie for another win vs. White Sox

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:55:06 GMT

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Even as injuries keep mounting for the New York Yankees, the club's victory total is following suit.

After defeating the White Sox 9-5 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series in Chicago, the Yankees can secure at least a split with a win Tuesday night .

New York has won four of its past five games to pull 2 1/2 games behind the Tampa Bay for t

Nationals, in thick of wild-card race, turn to hot Cade Cavalli vs. Jays

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:05:04 GMT

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Cade Cavalli will look to continue his torrid stretch and help the Washington Nationals bounce back against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Toronto took the opening game of the three-game series 3-2 on Monday behind some stellar bullpen work after Max Scherzer kicked things off in his return to Nationals Park.

The Blue Jays' Shane Bieber (2-1, 4.70 ERA)

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduces Middle East's first robotically assisted bronchoscopy platform

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:10:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi introduced the first robotically-assisted bronchoscopy technology in the Middle East, enabling access to the smallest lung nodules deep within the lungs, often the earliest visible signs of lung cancer, supporting accurate diagnosis at early stages without the need for open surgery.

The MONARCH platform enables physicians to guide a flexible endoscope

MLB roundup: Marlins end 12-game skid by overtaking Phillies in ninth

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:25:14 GMT

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Griffin Conine's walk-off single capped a three-run ninth inning for the Miami Marlins, who snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with an 8-7 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

Heriberto Hernandez and Conine homered for Miami, which had not won since July 9. The Marlins appeared destined for another defeat before Hernandez's two-run sing

Over 390,000 customers lose power as tornado tears through northeast Wisconsin

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:58:43 GMT

Wisconsin [US], July 28 (ANI): More than 390,000 customers across parts of the US were without power on Monday (local time) after severe thunderstorms swept through the Midwest, while an 'extremely dangerous' tornado ripped through Menasha and Appleton in northeast US state Wisconsin, damaging homes, uprooting trees and prompting authorities to urge residents to stay indoors, CNN reported.

According to CNN, the t

Ali Sanchez's first homer helps Yankees complete rally vs. White Sox

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. had two hits and two RBIs and Ali Sanchez blasted his first major league homer in the eighth inning to break the game open as the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Monday.

New York overcame an early three-run deficit for its fourth win in five games. The Yankees moved within 2 1/2 games of the idle Tampa Bay Rays

Rays, Rangers open clash of AL division leaders

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:55:20 GMT

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After a slow start out of the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays regrouped to have an outstanding week and will look to start another one Tuesday night when they host the Texas Rangers in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Following a four-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox right after the break, the Rays won six of seven, taking three of four in Toronto before shutting down

Guardians, Reds resume Battle for Ohio Cup following rainout

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:25:18 GMT

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After severe thunderstorms and heavy rains washed out Monday night's scheduled opener of a three-game series, the Battle for the Ohio Cup picks back up Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland captured the final two games of the three-game set between the clubs in Cleveland on May 15-17. Cleveland can re-c

Guardians-Reds postponed, set for doubleheader Tuesday

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:40:21 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds will have to wait another day to begin the latest installment of the Ohio Cup.

Monday night's series opener in Cincinnati was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.

The makeup game will begin at 1:40 p.m. local time, with the second game remaining at its originally sched

Twins, Royals on differing trajectories ahead of AL Central series

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:37 GMT

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With a week until the trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins find themselves with different priorities ahead of the series opener of a three-game set on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

Entering Monday's games, Minnesota sits a game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third and final American League wild-card spot. The Twins, who have won four of the

Sixers give 'King James' royal welcome to Philadelphia

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40:28 GMT

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After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the second round of the 2026 postseason, superstar LeBron James wrote that he was 'done,' but on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers officially welcomed the four-time MVP and four-time NBA champion into the fold.

James, who turns 42 in December, signed a two-year deal worth $8 million to join a star-studded Sixers rost

Reds place Spencer Steer (wrist) on 10-day IL

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:25:13 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds placed versatile infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right wrist sprain.

Steer was injured while making an awkward swing on Sunday when facing St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy in the fifth inning. He fouled off the pitch and began shaking the hand.

A trainer and Reds manager Terry Francona h

Browns' Jerry Jeudy: Clip didn't indicate his preferred QB1

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:19:04 GMT

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Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy insists he wasn't weighing in on Cleveland's starting quarterback battle during a livestream clip that quickly went viral.

Jeudy flashes four fingers in the TikTok video, taken by many to indicate his support for the player who wears that jersey number, Deshaun Watson.

'Yall cut the clip perfectly for that narrative,' Jeudy posted

North Carolina places top Bill Belichick aide on leave

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:55:25 GMT

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North Carolina placed football general manager Michael Lombardi, one of head coach Bill Belichick's top aides, on paid administrative leave.

The school announced Monday that the move is effective immediately but declined to provide further details. The Tar Heels open their second season under the legendary coach on Au

Astros upbeat heading to SoCal for Angels series despite blowout loss

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:55:20 GMT

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Despite being on the wrong end of a 12-3 thumping on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada was upbeat before his team boarded a plane for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels that begins Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

After all, it was good week for the Astros, who won five in row before Sunday's loss to the American League C

Sizzling Red Sox enjoying turnaround that hasn't come for skidding A's

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:55:13 GMT

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The Athletics' season has been in a free fall in recent weeks and there is likely no recovering from the latest blow.

The Athletics could learn Monday that All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers requires season-ending knee surgery before they later take the field against the Boston Red Sox at West Sacramento, Calif.

Langeliers reportedly sustained a torn meniscus

Off IL, Jays' Max Scherzer looks to cool down Nationals, CJ Abrams

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:05:11 GMT

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Max Scherzer will try to cool down red-hot CJ Abrams when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Washington Nationals for the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.

Scherzer, who won a World Series with the Nationals in 2019, will come off the injured list and make the start on his 42nd birthday.

Abrams will look to continue his torrid run. In a 10-7 win agai

LHP David Peterson, a key pickup for Cubs, open series at Cardinals

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:05:05 GMT

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David Peterson has been a welcome addition to the Chicago Cubs' rotation. In three of his four starts since he was acquired in a trade from the New York Mets on June 25, the left-hander has held opponents to two runs or fewer.

He won two of those three, including his most recent appearance -- an 11-2 triumph against the visiting Detroit Tigers last Tuesday. He di

Riding record losing skid, Marlins face challenge vs. Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:55:08 GMT

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The Miami Marlins will be heading into uncharted waters when they open a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

The Marlins have lost a franchise-record 12 consecutive games, setting the new mark with a 5-3 loss to the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Miami blew a two-run lead with six outs to go in its latest setback.

Reds, Guardians renew Battle for Ohio Cup in Cincinnati

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:40:21 GMT

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The Battle for the Ohio Cup resumes Monday night as the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a three-game series.

Cleveland captured the final two games of the three-game set the Guardians hosted in mid-May. The Guardians can re-capture the Ohio Cup if they can duplicate that feat on the road.

The

MLB roundup: Marlins blow lead to Padres, lose club-record 12th straight

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:05:18 GMT

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Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill homered in the four-run eighth inning to help the visiting San Diego Padres rally for a 5-3 win on Sunday and extend the Miami Marlins' losing streak to a franchise-record 12 straight games.

Machado also had an RBI double in the fifth that sparked the comeback after being down 3-0. Jake Cronenworth contributed three hits and scored t

Baseball Hall of Fame worth the wait for Kent, Jones, Beltran

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:55:12 GMT

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Few Baseball Hall of Famers have waited longer than Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to feel like rookies one more time.

'This is the closest thing to my first at-bat in the big leagues,' Beltran said as he opened his speech Sunday afternoon. 'Where I feel excited to be here, but at the same time, I feel very nervous.'

It's fina

Baseball Hall of Fame worth the wait for three '26 inductees

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:40:35 GMT

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Few Baseball Hall of Famers have waited longer than Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to feel like rookies one more time.

'This is the closest thing to my first at-bat in the big leagues,' Beltran said as he opened his speech Sunday afternoon. 'Where I feel excited to be here, but at the same time, I feel very nervous.'

It's fina

Drew Rasmussen, Rays one-hit Guardians to complete series sweep

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:25:13 GMT

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Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while Chandler Simpson manufactured the game's lone run as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 1-0 win Sunday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Rasmussen (9-5) walked one and struck out nine. Garrett Cleavinger pitched a scoreless eighth inning before Bryan Baker work

Reds push across three runs in 10th to knock off Cardinals

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds scored three times in the top of the 10th inning to take a 5-3 win against the host St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game set on Sunday.

Andrew Abbott allowed two runs on three hits and fanned four in six innings for the Reds. Brock Burke (4-4) retired all four batters he faced in the eighth and ninth and Julian Garcia picked up hi

Mario Hezonja back in NBA, signs deal with Cavs

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:19:06 GMT

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Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA for the first time since 2020 after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported Sunday.

The deal for the Croatia native, who was the fifth overall selection in the 2015 draft, is reportedly worth $2.8 million.

Hezonja, 31, has spent the last six years in the EuroLeague and the last four at Real Madri

Drew Rasmussen, Rays blank Guardians to complete series sweep

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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Rasmussen (9-5) walked one and struck out nine. Garrett Cleavinger pitched a scoreless eighth inning before Bryan Baker work

Cardinals strive to take another step forward vs. Reds

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:25:14 GMT

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Despite struggling as a group for most of July, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to hang close in the National League playoff picture.

Their next chance to make progress comes Sunday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

To make a genuine postseason push over the final third of the regular season, the Card

Twins shuffle rotation ahead of finale vs. Athletics

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:19:17 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will try to win a series with their rotation facing a mound of uncertainty.

The next test for the Twins will arrive Sunday afternoon when they take on the Athletics in the decisive contest of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

The Athletics won Friday's opener 2-0, and Minnesota bounced back for a 2-0 victory on Saturday evening.

CJ Abrams making difference for Nationals against Diamondbacks

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:19:05 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to subdue All-Star CJ Abrams and the host Washington Nationals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Abrams finished a triple short of the cycle and drove in three runs in Washington's 5-3 win on Saturday. The Diamondbacks hold the third and final wild-card spot in the National League, while the Nat

Steady Yandy Diaz, Rays aim for series sweep of Guardians

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:05:05 GMT

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Yandy Diaz bolstered his case as one of the best players in Tampa Bay Rays history on Saturday, and the veteran designated hitter shows no signs of slowing down.

Diaz and the Rays look to wrap up a successful weekend on Sunday when they go for a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Cleveland has lost four straight games and score

LAFC maintain strong run with rout of Sporting Kansas City

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:55:12 GMT

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Los Angeles FC continued their hot run of form with a 4-0 thumping of visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Denis Bouanga tallied a brace and an assist as he and Son Heung-min extended their scoring streaks to three games. LAFC (10-5-3, 33 points) maintained their perfect record since the World Cup break.

Both Kansas City (4-11-2, 14 points) center b

MLB roundup: Salvador Perez breaks Royals' all-time homers record

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:40:21 GMT

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Nick Loftin hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth, Salvador Perez set the franchise home run record and the visiting Kansas City Royals squeaked by the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Saturday.

Perez's seventh-inning blast was his 318th career homer, surpassing Hall of Famer George Brett on the franchise's all-time list. It was also Perez's 31st homer against the Tigers.

Defenses rule as Minnesota United, Whitecaps play to scoreless draw

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:55:11 GMT

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Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender made five saves in a 0-0 draw with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn.

The performance was a big upgrade for the United, who were blown out by Vancouver earlier this season.

Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stopped three shots, but the Whitecaps (10-3-3, 33 points) remained win

Cardinals support Andre Pallante with big 6th inning to down Reds

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:19:12 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals broke open a pitcher's duel Saturday night with a six-run sixth inning to support right-hander Andre Pallante in a 7-0 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Burleson, Ivan Herrera and Blaze Jordan all had key hits for the Cardinals, who came in having dropped seven of nine.

Pallante (11-6) allowed two hits in seven innings. H

Columbus rallies to beat rival Cincinnati

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:55:13 GMT

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Daniel Gazdag's first-half penalty kick and Patrick Schulte's four saves led the host Columbus Crew to a 2-1 comeback win over FC Cincinnati in the latest Hell Is Real derby on Saturday.

The Crew (5-8-4, 19 points) had one win in their previous six matches while Cincinnati (6-6-5, 23 points) had a three-match point streak

Nick Martinez stifles Guardians as Rays roll to victory

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:05:10 GMT

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Nick Martinez tossed six shutout innings and Yandy Diaz recorded his 1,000th career hit with Tampa Bay as the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Martinez (10-2) allowed four singles with no walks and five strikeouts. He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 19 of his 20 starts this season.

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RFA Cole Sillinger signs 3-year deal with Blue Jackets

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:05:11 GMT

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Restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The deal, announced Saturday, spans through the 2028-29 season.

The move comes one day after the Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by signing goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract.

Reds go for series win vs. Cardinals in bid to close NL wild-card gap

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:19:13 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds know they face a tough road to potentially get into the playoffs. They sit six games behind Arizona in the National League wild-card race, as the Diamondbacks hold the final spot, with five other teams between them.

But with three straight wins and five in seven games since the All-Star break, the Reds want to keep the good times rolling Saturday n

Brewers pin hopes on Robert Gasser to rebound against Rockies

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:55:15 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind left-hander Robert Gasser and even their three-game series on Saturday night against the visiting Colorado Rockies, who are within one victory of matching their win total for all of last season.

Gasser (2-4, 4.91 ERA) will oppose right-hander Ryan Feltner (3-4, 5

Nick Fortes, Rays focus on continuing success in rematch vs. Guardians

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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Catcher Nick Fortes has emerged as an unlikely force for the Tampa Bay Rays, who will continue their three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Fortes is 11-for-19 during a five-game hitting streak, including four hits with two RBIs in an 11-3 win over the Guardians on Friday.

The Rays reportedly are in the mar

Struggling Hunter Brown, hot Sean Burke face off as Astros visit White Sox

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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For most of the season, the Houston Astros have relied on a solid bullpen in hopes of hanging around in a winnable American League West.

Ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night, the Astros hope to ease the pressure on their weary relievers.

Houston, which won its fourth straight game with a 9-5 vict

Marlins host Padres, eager to prevent tying franchise losing streak

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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Playing decent baseball hasn't been enough for the Miami Marlins.

They'll need to dig deeper if they hope to avoid tying their franchise record for the longest losing streak.

Miami has lost 10 straight games heading into its matchup on Saturday afternoon against the visiting San Diego Padres.

The Marlins have lost 11 games in a row three times, most recent

Pirates' Paul Skenes, facing Cubs, pursues fourth straight win

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:05:08 GMT

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Paul Skenes has won each of his past three trips to the mound following a nine-start winless skid.

The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner will look to continue his hot streak on Saturday when the Pittsburgh Pirates aim to even their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

Dansby Swanson had an RBI single in the 10th inning and Seiya S

MLB roundup: Tarik Skubal fans 12 as trade deadline nears

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:55:10 GMT

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Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night, delivering arguably his best outing of the season in what could have been his final home start with Detroit.

Skubal, who is headed to free agency, has been the subject of massive speculation over whether the Tigers will deal him be

Use of cannabis on the rise among pregnant Ohioans

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:37:27 GMT

Marijuana use is increasing across Ohio and experts said many pregnant women who are using cannabis may not be aware of the risks.

Ohioans spent more than $836 million on non-medical marijuana products in 2025, the first full year of legal non-medical sales.

Alisha Nelson, executive director of the nonprofit OneOhio Recovery Foundation, established to distribute funds from the national opioid settlement to

Ohio teachers continue fight to regain power on pension board

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:13:14 GMT

Ohio educators are pushing for passage of House Bill 719, which would permanently reverse changes made last year shifting the 11-member State Teachers Retirement System board to a majority made up of political appointees.

A court has temporarily blocked the legislative amendment from going into effect.<

Ohio residents worried state is unprepared for effects of Medicaid cuts

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:26:13 GMT

An Ohio mother who relies on the home- and community-based services Medicaid waiver said she is worried about how the family will manage after cuts to the federal program go into effect next year.

Sarah Bloom Anderson's 14-year-old daughter lives with a severe neurodevelopmental disability. Anderson pointed out the Medicaid waiver has allowed her daughter, who requires a wheelchair and feeding tube, to live at h

States' arts funding declines, but Ohio bucks trend with modest growth

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:19:07 GMT

By Anthony Morris / Broadcast version by Terri Dee reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration.

About half the 100,000 audience members who attend productions by The Children’s Theatre of

As Ohio arts funding declines, performances persevere

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:19:07 GMT

By Anthony Morris / Broadcast version by Terri Dee reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration.

About half the 100,000 audience members who attend productions by The Children’s Theatre of

Updates: Revel's great news, Locke evaluated

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

July 29

Shavon Revel Jr.#28 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 198 lbsCollege: East Carolina

2 p.m.- A big year could be on the horizon for Shavon Revel. The former third-round pick was slowed as a rookie due to his recovery from a devastating knee injury suffered in his final collegiate season.

That means this offseason marks his first fully healthy one with the Cowboys, and it'

Coby Bryant bringing 'tough,' 'nasty' style to Bears defense

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

Ahead of the Bears' first training camp practiceWednesday, defensive coordinator Dennis Allenofferedhighpraise forsafety CobyBryant,theteam's top free-agentacquisition,who played an integral role on the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX-winning defense last season.

"I love his play style," Allen told reporters Wednesday. "I think itepitomizes the way that we want to play the game. He plays fast. He plays

Denzel Ward signs 2-year contract extension with the Browns

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:02:15 GMT

In his eight seasons in Cleveland, Ward has established himself as one of the top corners in the NFL

Kelsey Russo

CBDenzel Wardwho has played high school, college and professional football all in the state of Ohio is staying home.

Ward is continuing his career with the Browns as he signed a two-year contract extension. This marks his second extension with Cleveland, after he inked a five-year extens

Mick Shots: Opening camp impressions out west

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Mickey Spagnola

OXNARD, Calif.Welcome to the Dallas Cowboys 20th training camp here at the River Ridge Sports Complex, and within three days, one mass organizational press conference and the first practice on Wednesday, although no more than one of those OTA deals as the NFL CBA mandates three ramp-up workouts, and already we have developed a theme out here.

Call it the 3-Cs Training Camp.<

Marc's Top 5 Texans Offseason Moves Heading Into Camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:00:45 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to Texans All-Access onSpotifyorApple Podcastsso you never miss an episode especially now that we're in Training Camp mode with daily content coming your way.

The offseason is officially over. John Harris and I sat down on the eve of Training Camp 2026 to count down the five biggest offseason moves for your Houston Texans, and I have to tell yo

8 things we learned on first day of Bears training camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:04:32 GMT

Larry Mayer

General manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson spoke to the media Tuesday at Halas Hall as the Bears kicked off training camp. Here are eight things we learned from the duo:

(1) Johnson is excited to begin training camp in part because it presents the opportunity for the Bears to establish who they are as a team.

"This is our chance to forge our identity," he said. "This

Updates: DaRon Bland, Ezeiruaku cleared for camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

July 28

DaRon Bland#26 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 202 lbsCollege: Fresno State

12:30 p.m. --The Cowboys are beginning their 2026 training camp with plenty of great news, and that most definitely includes DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Both have been managed carefully throughout their rehab process and in OTAs and minicamp, with the hopes of avoiding the Cowboys' PUP (

Updates: Bland, Ezeiruaku cleared for Cowboys camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.com

July 28

DaRon Bland#26 CBHeight: 6-2Weight: 202 lbsCollege: Fresno State

12:30 p.m. --The Cowboys are beginning their 2026 training camp with plenty of great news, and that most definitely includes DaRon Bland and Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Both have been managed carefully throughout their rehab process and in OTAs and minicamp, with the hopes of avoiding the Cowboys' PUP (

Jaguars Announce Training Camp Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:29 GMT

JACKSONVILLEThe Jacksonville Jaguars have announced that two coaches will join the staff as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program: Zach Banner and Kyle Williams. Banner and Williams will be with the team through the end of training camp.

For over 30 years, the league-wide fellowship program has helped outstanding coaches gain exposure to NFL training camps and offseas

Meet the 2026 Haslam Sports Group Business Fellowship Class

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:25 GMT

Four recent college graduates will work closely alongside business industry professionals with the Browns for a yearlong fellowship

Brian D'Aguanno

Each member of the 2026 Haslam Sports Group Business Fellowship Class can remember exactly where they were when they received the phone call offering them a spot in this year's class.

The importance and impact of the position made those acceptance calls im

Jets WR Garrett Wilson Determined to Return to Form

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:10:00 GMT

Named by NFL.com as the Green & Whites Potential Non-QB Team MVP Candidate

Jack Bell

By any yardstick, personal or otherwise, the 2025 NFL season was not what Jets WR1Garrett Wilsonexpected or ever envisioned.

He appeared in only 7 games after sustaining a season-ending sprained knee in the Week 10 victory over Cleveland and did not eclipse 1,000 yards receiving for the first time across his fir

1-on-1 with John Harbaugh: Vacation is over; time to work

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:20:00 GMT

Dan Salomone

Vacation is over. Time to get back to work.

In the NFL, the only relatively quiet period rests between the end of spring practices in mid-June and the start of training camp in late July.

John Harbaugh, as he embarks on his 19th season as a head coach and first with the Giants, spent time in Montana. There, he and his wife, Ingrid, celebrated their 35th anniversary with a busy itinerary.<

Browns 2026 Training Camp: How to Watch, Listen & Follow

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:58:43 GMT

TV, Radio and Digital information for the Browns 2026 Training Camp

Kelsey Russo

The Browns 2026 Training Camp, built by by Gregory Industries in association with Fastenal and RC Cola, will feature nine free open practices for fans that run from July 31 - August 12 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

Check out the different ways to tune into training camp as the Browns prepare for the 2026 season.

Mailbag: Any ex-UFL players to keep an eye on

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:00:24 GMT

byDallas Cowboys Mailbag,Patrik Walker&Tommy Yarrish

(Editor's Note: Time to check the mail! The DallasCowboys.com staff writers answer your questions here in 'Mailbag' presented by Miller Lite.)

Of the UFL player signings in 2026, is there a player that we should keep an eye on who might make an impact on this roster?Paul Mantilla/San Jose, CA

Patrik:Lately, I ha

Football Knows No Borders: Welcome to Browns Italia

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:20 GMT

As the Cleveland Browns and the Italian Federation of American Football launch a new partnership, Browns fans are about to discover one of Europe's fastest-growing football communitiesand one of the world's top Flag Football programs

ClevelandBrowns.com

Football has always been about more than geography.

The game may have been born in the United States, but today its language is spoken far beyond NF

New Additions Byard, Jones Hope to Put Patriots Defense Over the Top

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:52:04 GMT

Two veteran free agent additions Kevin Byard and DreMont Jones are looking to reinforce the Patriots defense and build off a stellar playoff run.

Mike Dussault

FOXBOROUGH, Ma - The Patriots defense didn't need an overhaul after an impressive first season under head coach Mike Vrabel. After finishing the regular season ranked fourth in points and yards and 11th in EPA, the unit peaked during the team's run

Ravens Signing Offensive Lineman Hakeem Adeniji

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:26:00 GMT

Quentin Corpuel

The Ravens have beefed up their depth along the offensive line.

Along with reportedly signing veteran wideout Chris Moore, the Ravens also reportedly signed tackle Hakeem Adeniji, according toESPNs Jeremy Fowler. Baltimore brought Adeniji in for a tryout on Friday.

Adeniji most recently played for the Dallas Cowboys, where he was on the field for 77 snaps last season as a reserve offen

49ers Sign TE Tanner McLachlan, Waive TE Khalil Dinkins

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:13:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed TE Tanner McLachlan to a one-year deal. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived/non-football injury TE Khalil Dinkins.

McLachlan (6-5, 244) was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round (194th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. Throughout his two-year NFL career with the Bengals (2024-25) and Los Angeles Chargers (2025) he ha

2nd LD Writethru: U.S. Fed holds interest rate steady for 5th time in a row

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:45:02 GMT

NEW YORK, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, as widely expected by the market.

The move marks the Fed's fifth monetary policy meeting in a row with a wait-and-see stance, while expectations for an interest rate hike have been building for the coming months.

The year-on-year growth rate of the U.S. hea