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Mercury set for playoff tuneup vs. last-place Sparks
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) and guard Diana Taurasi talk during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Aces at Footprint Center on Sept. 1, 2024, in Phoenix. The Phoenix Mercury will be the No. 7 seed heading into the WNBA playoffs, while the Los Angeles Sparks, with the league’s worst record, are trying to end their season on…
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WTA roundup: Clara Burel, Diane Parry sail in Tunisia
Aug 28, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Clara Burel (FRA) hits a backhand against Victoria Azarenka (not pictured) in a women’s singles match on day three of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Frenchwomen Clara Burel and Diane Parry had little trouble advancing to the second round of the…
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Report: Ludvig Aberg to have knee surgery this week
Aug 4, 2024; Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France; Ludvig Aberg on no. 7 tee during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg will have arthroscopic surgery this week to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Golf Channel reported Monday. Aberg, No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking, finished…
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Union transferring M Jose Martinez to club in Sao Paulo
Aug 17, 2024; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez (8) scores during a penalty shoot out in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against Mazatlan FC at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Union are sending midfielder Jose Martinez to top-tier Brazilian club Corinthians Sao Paulo in a transfer agreement, the MLS club announced Monday.…
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Blue Jackets trade F Patrik Laine to Canadiens
Nov 29, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Patrik Laine skates during warmups before a game against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round draft pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris. The trade…
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Padres’ Joe Musgrove set to return to mound vs. Pirates
Jul 7, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) looks on during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres’ starting rotation is set to get a potentially key piece back Monday night for the first game of a three-game series with…
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NFL lifts gambling ban for Broncos DE Eyioma Uwazurike
Aug 11, 2022; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The NFL reinstated Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike from his gambling suspension on Monday. He was suspended indefinitely last July after being accused of betting on games he played in, both…
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Reds acquire 1B Ty France from Mariners
Jul 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (23) before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The Cincinnati Reds acquired first baseman Ty France from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for minor league catcher Andruw Salcedo. The Reds also received cash considerations in the…
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10 Prospects Who Could Disrupt 2024 MLB Playoffs
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images At this time last year, Evan Carter was waiting for a chance to be a difference maker before ultimately making an impact on the Texas Rangers’ run to a World Series title. Carter didn’t make his major league debut until Sept. 8 of last season and was a starter in the postseason less than one…
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Anders Vejrgang wins inaugural EA Sports FC Pro World Championship
Anders Vejrgang won the inaugural EA Sports FC Pro World Championship in Berlin. Anders Vejrgang won the inaugural EA Sports FC Pro World Championship in Berlin to claim his $250,000 share of the $1 million prize pool. Vejrgang beat Yuval Blizovsky in Saturday’s finals, outlasting the 32 players who competed in the three-day event. “I didn’t realize that I actually…
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