49 sec. ago
CHICAGO (AP) — The nation's first women's professional baseball league in nearly 30 years is about to embark on its inaugural season in what marks a major milestone in the scattered history of the sport in the United States.
The Women's Pro Baseball League is also part of a timeline that goes back to the very beginning of the sport.
"Women have always been part of this game," said Kat Williams, the chief executive officer of the International Women's Baseball Center. "We've always played, we've always umpired, we've always coached. And in some of the earliest references in the 17th century, the earliest references to something like a game of baseball, it was women that were playing it."
Next up is the WPBL, which plays its first game Saturday. The league has four teams — New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco — for its first year, but the 15 regular-season games for each club and the playoffs will be held at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The ballpark has a seating capacity of 5,200, and Springfield hosted one of the earliest paid women's games when the Blondes faced the Brunettes on Sept. 11, 1875.
Kelsie Whitmore, Mo'ne Davis and Ayami Sato are among the marquee names expected to play in the league's first season. Each team will have 15 active players for the seven-inning games.
#Baseball #we 've #games #springfield
The Women's Pro Baseball League is also part of a timeline that goes back to the very beginning of the sport.
"Women have always been part of this game," said Kat Williams, the chief executive officer of the International Women's Baseball Center. "We've always played, we've always umpired, we've always coached. And in some of the earliest references in the 17th century, the earliest references to something like a game of baseball, it was women that were playing it."
Next up is the WPBL, which plays its first game Saturday. The league has four teams — New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco — for its first year, but the 15 regular-season games for each club and the playoffs will be held at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The ballpark has a seating capacity of 5,200, and Springfield hosted one of the earliest paid women's games when the Blondes faced the Brunettes on Sept. 11, 1875.
Kelsie Whitmore, Mo'ne Davis and Ayami Sato are among the marquee names expected to play in the league's first season. Each team will have 15 active players for the seven-inning games.
#Baseball #we 've #games #springfield
10 mins. ago
When NBC took over the Sunday Night Baseball franchise from ESPN this year, one thing they did differently was put out a schedule for the entire season.
They did retain the right to flex late-season games into that Sunday night time slot, as they do for NFL games, and Wednesday the network announced that the game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30 has been flexed and will be the featured Sunday Night Baseball game.
That game was originally scheduled for 2:10 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. Instead it will begin at 6 p.m. CT. As of the time of this post, tickets for that game had not yet been updated in the MLB Ballpark app, but I am sure they will be soon.
The original Sunday Night Baseball scheduled game for Aug. 30 was Astros at Mets. That game will move to 3 p.m. ET and it will still be carried on NBC and Peacock.
Mark your calendars!
#night
They did retain the right to flex late-season games into that Sunday night time slot, as they do for NFL games, and Wednesday the network announced that the game between the Cubs and Reds at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30 has been flexed and will be the featured Sunday Night Baseball game.
That game was originally scheduled for 2:10 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. Instead it will begin at 6 p.m. CT. As of the time of this post, tickets for that game had not yet been updated in the MLB Ballpark app, but I am sure they will be soon.
The original Sunday Night Baseball scheduled game for Aug. 30 was Astros at Mets. That game will move to 3 p.m. ET and it will still be carried on NBC and Peacock.
Mark your calendars!
#night
13 mins. ago
Not much to report on, as inclement weather wiped out games for Lehigh Valley, Reading, and Jersey Shore on Tuesday night. But the two teams that avoided the East coast rain were victorious.
The Threshers scored 13 runs across the fifth and sixth innings to record an easy win over the Hammerheads. Victor Cardoza was the biggest contributor with three hits including his first home run of the season. First baseman Nolan Beltran also had three hits and scored three runs, while third baseman Robert Phelps had two hits and three RBI out of the leadoff spot.
With that run support, the Threshers pitching staff didn't have to be great. Starter Sean Youngerman allowed two runs in four innings, and Giussepe Velasquez earned the win by giving up one run in two innings.
The Phillies went up 3-0 thanks in part to a Nelson Prieto home run in the fourth. The Rockies began to come back, but RBI singles by Juan Parra and Francisco Renteria established a four-run lead that would withstand some shaky relief pitching by David Victorino in the eighth. (Runs scored on a bases loaded walk and a wild pitch).
Samuel Ortiz gave up one run in five innings to earn the win, and Jose Romero pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his second save of the season.
#innings #three #first #season
The Threshers scored 13 runs across the fifth and sixth innings to record an easy win over the Hammerheads. Victor Cardoza was the biggest contributor with three hits including his first home run of the season. First baseman Nolan Beltran also had three hits and scored three runs, while third baseman Robert Phelps had two hits and three RBI out of the leadoff spot.
With that run support, the Threshers pitching staff didn't have to be great. Starter Sean Youngerman allowed two runs in four innings, and Giussepe Velasquez earned the win by giving up one run in two innings.
The Phillies went up 3-0 thanks in part to a Nelson Prieto home run in the fourth. The Rockies began to come back, but RBI singles by Juan Parra and Francisco Renteria established a four-run lead that would withstand some shaky relief pitching by David Victorino in the eighth. (Runs scored on a bases loaded walk and a wild pitch).
Samuel Ortiz gave up one run in five innings to earn the win, and Jose Romero pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his second save of the season.
#innings #three #first #season
21 mins. ago
Lawrence Shankland says being named Rangers captain has exceeded the dream he had of playing for his boyhood team.
The 30-year-old striker only joined the club two months ago from Hearts, where he also wore the armband and scored 88 goals in 171 games.
The Scotland forward succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and League Cup during his 11 years in Govan.
The news comes two days before Derek McInnes' side starts their league campaign at Dundee United on Friday (20:00 BST).
"As a lifelong supporter, it was a dream to be here in the first place, but to get the opportunity to captain the club is a huge honour," Shankland said.
#dream #lawrence
The 30-year-old striker only joined the club two months ago from Hearts, where he also wore the armband and scored 88 goals in 171 games.
The Scotland forward succeeds previous long-serving captain James Tavernier, who led the Ibrox side to a Europa League final and won the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and League Cup during his 11 years in Govan.
The news comes two days before Derek McInnes' side starts their league campaign at Dundee United on Friday (20:00 BST).
"As a lifelong supporter, it was a dream to be here in the first place, but to get the opportunity to captain the club is a huge honour," Shankland said.
#dream #lawrence
26 mins. ago
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Their journeys to professional golf couldn't have been more contrasting. Lydia Ko was a child prodigy; Ryan Fox was a late bloomer who didn't turn pro until age 25. Ko rose to fame when, at 14, she became the youngest winner of a tour event and, at 18, became the youngest major winner. Fox was 39 when he won his first major at the British Open two weeks ago.
But they are united by their homeland of New Zealand and by shared experiences in team rooms. Those moments began with pranks at the 2010 World Amateur Teams Championships. These days, the New Zealand bonding sessions play out on a far bigger stage—at the past three Olympic games.
"We went to World Team Ams when I was 14," Ko recalled on Wednesday at the AIG Women's British Open at Royal Lytham. "I don't know if I'm allowed to say it, but he may or may not have tricked me to think my ***** e glass was—I thought it was my ***** e glass—but it was red wine. He's always been the same."
Which is why, two weeks ago, Ko was in tears watching from the U.S. as Fox took the British Open by the scruff of the neck with weekend rounds of 62-68 at Royal Birkdale. Fox stole the claret jug from clubhouse leader Cameron Young with three-under performance in his final six holes, including a walk-off birdie on the 72nd to win by one.
"I was on the West Coast in the U.S. so there was quite a bit of time difference," Ko said Wednesday. "I went to go work out and everywhere I went I was like, 'Please turn on the Open.' It ended up not working on the TV, so I had my trainer turn it on my cell phone and I [also] had it on my cell phone. I can't remember my work out at all."
#british
But they are united by their homeland of New Zealand and by shared experiences in team rooms. Those moments began with pranks at the 2010 World Amateur Teams Championships. These days, the New Zealand bonding sessions play out on a far bigger stage—at the past three Olympic games.
"We went to World Team Ams when I was 14," Ko recalled on Wednesday at the AIG Women's British Open at Royal Lytham. "I don't know if I'm allowed to say it, but he may or may not have tricked me to think my ***** e glass was—I thought it was my ***** e glass—but it was red wine. He's always been the same."
Which is why, two weeks ago, Ko was in tears watching from the U.S. as Fox took the British Open by the scruff of the neck with weekend rounds of 62-68 at Royal Birkdale. Fox stole the claret jug from clubhouse leader Cameron Young with three-under performance in his final six holes, including a walk-off birdie on the 72nd to win by one.
"I was on the West Coast in the U.S. so there was quite a bit of time difference," Ko said Wednesday. "I went to go work out and everywhere I went I was like, 'Please turn on the Open.' It ended up not working on the TV, so I had my trainer turn it on my cell phone and I [also] had it on my cell phone. I can't remember my work out at all."
#british
27 mins. ago
Josh Kerr isn't done chasing history.
Just 11 days after brilliantly breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's world mile record, which had stood for 27 years, he was back on the track to start his Commonwealth Games campaign at Scotstoun.
The mile has returned to the athletics programme here for the first time in six decades, 72 years after both Roger Bannister and John Landy dipped below four minutes at the old Empire Games in a race dubbed the "Miracle Mile".
By contrast, all 13 qualifiers for Saturday's final have broken that fabled barrier. Kerr came through the slower of the two heats with ease, but Australia's Cameron Myers underlined why he's viewed as the sport's next big thing, his time just a little over a second slower than Kerr's new 3:42.66 world best.
"It's going to be a war out there," said Kerr. "This is home ground. This is our track, where we grew up racing and where we learned the sport. It's our crowd as well.
#slower #hicham
Just 11 days after brilliantly breaking Hicham El Guerrouj's world mile record, which had stood for 27 years, he was back on the track to start his Commonwealth Games campaign at Scotstoun.
The mile has returned to the athletics programme here for the first time in six decades, 72 years after both Roger Bannister and John Landy dipped below four minutes at the old Empire Games in a race dubbed the "Miracle Mile".
By contrast, all 13 qualifiers for Saturday's final have broken that fabled barrier. Kerr came through the slower of the two heats with ease, but Australia's Cameron Myers underlined why he's viewed as the sport's next big thing, his time just a little over a second slower than Kerr's new 3:42.66 world best.
"It's going to be a war out there," said Kerr. "This is home ground. This is our track, where we grew up racing and where we learned the sport. It's our crowd as well.
#slower #hicham
37 mins. ago
For the better part of fourteen seasons, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks have become the soundtrack of the summer for Astros fans throughout the Bayou City and beyond.
Robert joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to discuss a myriad of topics.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how impressed were you by Hunter Brown's performance on Saturday Night in Chicago?
A: I would say a 10 because it's the best he's looked since he's come back. He had the fastball command and, with Hunter, he's one of the guys where you always know that he's eventually going to figure it out. It's literally just a matter of time, and it seems like that time came in Chicago.
Q: I know it's just one in the line of another series, but does it feel like these upcoming games with the Rangers have even more importance in late July?
#like #steve
Robert joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes to discuss a myriad of topics.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how impressed were you by Hunter Brown's performance on Saturday Night in Chicago?
A: I would say a 10 because it's the best he's looked since he's come back. He had the fastball command and, with Hunter, he's one of the guys where you always know that he's eventually going to figure it out. It's literally just a matter of time, and it seems like that time came in Chicago.
Q: I know it's just one in the line of another series, but does it feel like these upcoming games with the Rangers have even more importance in late July?
#like #steve
38 mins. ago
It was seemingly a plea of desperation.
Following another post-All Star Game defeat, this time a 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins that secured their fourth consecutive series loss to start the second half and dropped them to 3-8 in their last 11 games, Bryce Harper uttered a statement of fact we all know to be true.
"I think we need some help."
Here's Harper's full quote to media covering the team in Miami (courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia):
"I think we need some help," he said after the loss. "I think we've proved (ourselves) pretty much all year. We've done a pretty good job. But any time you can get some help in here, some reinforcements, I think it helps."
#we 've #time #need #pretty
Following another post-All Star Game defeat, this time a 1-0 loss to the Miami Marlins that secured their fourth consecutive series loss to start the second half and dropped them to 3-8 in their last 11 games, Bryce Harper uttered a statement of fact we all know to be true.
"I think we need some help."
Here's Harper's full quote to media covering the team in Miami (courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia):
"I think we need some help," he said after the loss. "I think we've proved (ourselves) pretty much all year. We've done a pretty good job. But any time you can get some help in here, some reinforcements, I think it helps."
#we 've #time #need #pretty
42 mins. ago
The NCAA ruled that San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello committed a minor infraction as Tennessee baseball coach in 2022, according to an athletics department document obtained by Knox News through a public records request.
It's a belated decision.
Vitello left UT to become the Giants manager in October 2025. And the violation was committed during his recruitment of Kansas transfer shortstop Maui Ahuna, who now plays for the Giants' Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.
This was the second violation reported that involved Vitello and Ahuna. The first appeared on a 2022 report, which found that UT booked a flight for Ahuna's recruiting visit before receiving his academic transcript.
The combination of the two violations led to Vitello's three-game suspension in the 2023 season and Ahuna missing eight games before he was ruled eligible.
#ruled #violation
It's a belated decision.
Vitello left UT to become the Giants manager in October 2025. And the violation was committed during his recruitment of Kansas transfer shortstop Maui Ahuna, who now plays for the Giants' Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.
This was the second violation reported that involved Vitello and Ahuna. The first appeared on a 2022 report, which found that UT booked a flight for Ahuna's recruiting visit before receiving his academic transcript.
The combination of the two violations led to Vitello's three-game suspension in the 2023 season and Ahuna missing eight games before he was ruled eligible.
#ruled #violation
43 mins. ago
I recently released my first batch of my favorite NFL win totals to bet for the 2026-27 season. A derivative futures market off of that one is whether or not a team will make the postseason, which is what I'll explore in this article.
I like trying to find some longer shots in these markets, where our preseason priors might end up being far off and the returns from our wagers can loom larger. I found three teams with some asymmetry worth exploiting.
Here are a few NFL playoff make/miss wagers that I like right now:
The Rams have the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl, and yet I am interested in their market to miss the playoffs entirely. So, what gives?
Among NFL teams, Los Angeles is one where injury risk looms the largest. A 37-year old Matthew Stafford came into last season with serious concerns about his back injuries, sitting out most of training camp and all of preseason, while getting multiple pain injections into his spine. While Stafford went on to nullify those concerns — playing in all 17 games and winning MVP — it doesn't change the fact that he's now a year older and still has a heightened injury possibility compared to other QBs. If Stafford got hurt, the Rams would have to rely on rookie first-round pick QB Ty Simpson.
#wagers
I like trying to find some longer shots in these markets, where our preseason priors might end up being far off and the returns from our wagers can loom larger. I found three teams with some asymmetry worth exploiting.
Here are a few NFL playoff make/miss wagers that I like right now:
The Rams have the shortest odds to win the Super Bowl, and yet I am interested in their market to miss the playoffs entirely. So, what gives?
Among NFL teams, Los Angeles is one where injury risk looms the largest. A 37-year old Matthew Stafford came into last season with serious concerns about his back injuries, sitting out most of training camp and all of preseason, while getting multiple pain injections into his spine. While Stafford went on to nullify those concerns — playing in all 17 games and winning MVP — it doesn't change the fact that he's now a year older and still has a heightened injury possibility compared to other QBs. If Stafford got hurt, the Rams would have to rely on rookie first-round pick QB Ty Simpson.
#wagers
55 mins. ago
USC football plays Penn State this season. Nittany Lions Wire looked at PSU pass rusher Max Granville.
"Granville enrolled early at Penn State before a season ending injury caused him to miss the 2025 season. In his true freshman season however, he appeared in seven games, logging a tackle and a pass breakup. Since Granville can play in a hybrid role, many project that not only will he start at the "Leo" spot(off the edge/outside linebacker), but that he can rotate easily between both. He has the size and length to use his bend around offensive tackles but the lateral range to set the edge in a linebacker role. It is because of this versatility that Granville is expected to log double digit sacks."
Clearly, Max Granville is expected to be a high-impact player on the Penn State defense. What is tricky about USC's attempt to counteract him is that he could play different positions and line up at different spots on the field. Penn State can change up its defensive looks in an attempt to confuse USC quarterback Jayden Maiava. USC's offensive line ****** ignments need to be very clear. Communication at the offensive line before the snap has to be precise, consistent and well-integrated. USC is playing Penn State on the road, so the Trojans have to have a system in place for communicating signals which is reliable and won't create mix-ups. USC cannot allow Max Granville to make negative plays which throw a monkey wrench into the Trojans' offensive possessions.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC opposing player scouting report - Max Granville, Penn State
#state #offensive #line #pass
"Granville enrolled early at Penn State before a season ending injury caused him to miss the 2025 season. In his true freshman season however, he appeared in seven games, logging a tackle and a pass breakup. Since Granville can play in a hybrid role, many project that not only will he start at the "Leo" spot(off the edge/outside linebacker), but that he can rotate easily between both. He has the size and length to use his bend around offensive tackles but the lateral range to set the edge in a linebacker role. It is because of this versatility that Granville is expected to log double digit sacks."
Clearly, Max Granville is expected to be a high-impact player on the Penn State defense. What is tricky about USC's attempt to counteract him is that he could play different positions and line up at different spots on the field. Penn State can change up its defensive looks in an attempt to confuse USC quarterback Jayden Maiava. USC's offensive line ****** ignments need to be very clear. Communication at the offensive line before the snap has to be precise, consistent and well-integrated. USC is playing Penn State on the road, so the Trojans have to have a system in place for communicating signals which is reliable and won't create mix-ups. USC cannot allow Max Granville to make negative plays which throw a monkey wrench into the Trojans' offensive possessions.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC opposing player scouting report - Max Granville, Penn State
#state #offensive #line #pass
1 hr. ago
We continue the countdown to the start of the Arizona Cardinals' regular season. Today, Wednesday, July 29, is 46 days away from the Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener on Sept. 13 on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.
With 46 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1946 season for the Cardinals.
In 1946, the Cardinals didn't have a terrible season. They went 6-5, but that meant a third-place finish in the division. They never won or lost more than 2 games in a row.
In the 10-team league, they were third on offense, scoring 23.6 points per game, but they were sixth in poinst allowed, giving up 18.0 per game.
Quarterback Paul Christman led the Cardinals in passing. He passed for 1,656 yards, 13 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He led the NFL, averaging 16.6 yards per completion.
#cardinals #season #yards #today
With 46 days until Week 1, let's look back at the 1946 season for the Cardinals.
In 1946, the Cardinals didn't have a terrible season. They went 6-5, but that meant a third-place finish in the division. They never won or lost more than 2 games in a row.
In the 10-team league, they were third on offense, scoring 23.6 points per game, but they were sixth in poinst allowed, giving up 18.0 per game.
Quarterback Paul Christman led the Cardinals in passing. He passed for 1,656 yards, 13 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. He led the NFL, averaging 16.6 yards per completion.
#cardinals #season #yards #today
1 hr. ago
The WNBA schedule has two games on tap tonight, but who's playing Wednesday?
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
Here's a look at WNBA TV schedule, results, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark's appeal on her 7th technical foul of the season, and more:
Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings, 8 p.m. ET, USA
Golden State Valkyries at Phoenix Mercury, 10 p.m. ET, USA | CNBC
Washington Mystics 92, Connecticut Sun 82; box score: Connecticut Sun at Washington Mystics
#schedule #fever #atlanta
2 hours ago
Michaela Walsh delivered a punch-perfect display to guarantee herself at least bronze, dominating Scotland's Lara Brown in their featherweight quarter-final, but Caitlin Fryers bowed out in the flyweight division.
The defending Commonwealth Games champion put on an exhibition of counter-punching to win every round on all five cards, sweeping into Friday's semi-final where she will face Fiji's Jasmine Daunakamakama.
It is Walsh's fourth Commonwealth Games and the Holy Family fighter has now medalled in each, winning gold four years ago with silvers in 2018 and 2014.
However, it's performance rather than podium which is driving the 33-year-old this time.
"Medals don't define happiness," Walsh told BBC Sport NI.
#michaela
The defending Commonwealth Games champion put on an exhibition of counter-punching to win every round on all five cards, sweeping into Friday's semi-final where she will face Fiji's Jasmine Daunakamakama.
It is Walsh's fourth Commonwealth Games and the Holy Family fighter has now medalled in each, winning gold four years ago with silvers in 2018 and 2014.
However, it's performance rather than podium which is driving the 33-year-old this time.
"Medals don't define happiness," Walsh told BBC Sport NI.
#michaela
2 hours ago
The first training camp practice for the Indianapolis Colts is set to begin on Wednesday morning, and we'll keep you up to date with everything that takes place.
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
Practice will begin at 10:00 AM. We will update this article as Wednesday's practice unfolds.
Colts' Josh Downs, Tyler Warren on Daniel Jones' return from injury (Link)
Chris Ballard with high praise for Colts late Day 3 draft pick (Link)
#josh
There will certainly be plenty to watch for over the next month of practices and preseason games, with playing time and roster spots up for grabs at several position groups as the Colts enter a now-or-never season, and GM Chris Ballard knows it.
Practice will begin at 10:00 AM. We will update this article as Wednesday's practice unfolds.
Colts' Josh Downs, Tyler Warren on Daniel Jones' return from injury (Link)
Chris Ballard with high praise for Colts late Day 3 draft pick (Link)
#josh
2 hours ago
Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Rayan "in principle" in the event that Bournemouth opt to sell the attacker this summer.
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
#download
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A reputable source on X (formerly Twitter) insisted that fans should keep a close eye on this story as it develops, with the Merseysiders simultaneously pursuing Bradley Barcola at PSG.
The Brazilian enjoyed an impressive first half-season in the Premier League, registering seven goal contributions (five goals and two **** ists) in 15 games.
At 19 years of age, the right-sided winger has already impressed in a campaign that uniquely frustrated wide players as the English top-flight shifted towards more physical play and set-pieces.
#download
2 hours ago
The Atlanta Falcons are adding an experienced quarterback as injuries prevent their top two options from practicing.
Atlanta is signing former Baltimore Ravens backup Cooper Rush, according to multiple reports. The move comes as Tua Tagovailoa deals with back tightness and Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined while recovering from a knee injury.
Rush gives Atlanta a healthy quarterback capable of handling training camp repetitions while the organization evaluates Tagovailoa and Penix. The Falcons entered the offseason expecting the two left-handed former first-round picks to compete for the starting job, but their health has complicated the early portion of camp.
Penix is returning from surgery to repair the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season. Tagovailoa joined Atlanta on a one-year contract after being released by Miami and was positioned to receive significant work while Penix completed his rehabilitation.
Rush, 32, spent last season behind Lamar Jackson in Baltimore after signing a two-year contract. He appeared in four games and made two starts while Jackson dealt with a hamstring injury, completing 34 of 52 passes for 303 yards with four interceptions and no touchdowns.
#penix #rush #injury #signing
Atlanta is signing former Baltimore Ravens backup Cooper Rush, according to multiple reports. The move comes as Tua Tagovailoa deals with back tightness and Michael Penix Jr. remains sidelined while recovering from a knee injury.
Rush gives Atlanta a healthy quarterback capable of handling training camp repetitions while the organization evaluates Tagovailoa and Penix. The Falcons entered the offseason expecting the two left-handed former first-round picks to compete for the starting job, but their health has complicated the early portion of camp.
Penix is returning from surgery to repair the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season. Tagovailoa joined Atlanta on a one-year contract after being released by Miami and was positioned to receive significant work while Penix completed his rehabilitation.
Rush, 32, spent last season behind Lamar Jackson in Baltimore after signing a two-year contract. He appeared in four games and made two starts while Jackson dealt with a hamstring injury, completing 34 of 52 passes for 303 yards with four interceptions and no touchdowns.
#penix #rush #injury #signing
2 hours ago
The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández and optioned left-hander Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The move comes after Monday's game, where Thomas gave up 11 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the New York Mets. Hernández is back with Atlanta after appearing for the club last week, as he continues to bounce between the Braves and Triple-A Gwinnett as a bullpen depth option.
Tuesday's washout in New York leads to a split doubleheader at Citi Field today. Games will be at 1:10 and 7:10 ET.
Boston Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead is heading to the 10-day injured list due to a broken wrist.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald will undergo Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the rest of 2026 and likely all of 2027.
#gwinnett #ndez
The move comes after Monday's game, where Thomas gave up 11 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the New York Mets. Hernández is back with Atlanta after appearing for the club last week, as he continues to bounce between the Braves and Triple-A Gwinnett as a bullpen depth option.
Tuesday's washout in New York leads to a split doubleheader at Citi Field today. Games will be at 1:10 and 7:10 ET.
Boston Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead is heading to the 10-day injured list due to a broken wrist.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald will undergo Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the rest of 2026 and likely all of 2027.
#gwinnett #ndez
2 hours ago
Wide receiver River Cracraft is back with the Commanders.
Cracraft played two games for the team last season and the Commanders announced his signing on Wednesday morning. They also confirmed the signing of punter Matt Haack.
Cracraft returned a pair of punts during last year's stint in Washington. He had 32 catches for 374 yards and three touchdowns in 53 games for the Dolphins, 49ers and Broncos before landing with the Commanders.
The Commanders released linebacker Andre Carter and tight end Anthony Firkser to create **** e on the roster for the new arrivals. They also announced that they have activated cornerback Fred Davis from the non-football illness list.
#cracraft #games #announced
Cracraft played two games for the team last season and the Commanders announced his signing on Wednesday morning. They also confirmed the signing of punter Matt Haack.
Cracraft returned a pair of punts during last year's stint in Washington. He had 32 catches for 374 yards and three touchdowns in 53 games for the Dolphins, 49ers and Broncos before landing with the Commanders.
The Commanders released linebacker Andre Carter and tight end Anthony Firkser to create **** e on the roster for the new arrivals. They also announced that they have activated cornerback Fred Davis from the non-football illness list.
#cracraft #games #announced
2 hours ago
Chelsea are looking to sell striker Liam Delap this summer with three clubs strongly interested according to reports.
The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer on a six-year contract after triggering his £30 million release clause. However, Delap has yet to show his previous form at Stamford Bridge with the 23-year-old scoring just three times in 47 games for the club.
With another busy summer on the transfer market for Chelsea, the club are now looking to raise funds with the sale of Delap.
According to journalist Pete Hall of The i Paper, three teams are keen on signing the 23-year-old. The Trio of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton are all said to be interested with a fee likely to be between £35 million to £40 million.
#delap #according #looking
The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer on a six-year contract after triggering his £30 million release clause. However, Delap has yet to show his previous form at Stamford Bridge with the 23-year-old scoring just three times in 47 games for the club.
With another busy summer on the transfer market for Chelsea, the club are now looking to raise funds with the sale of Delap.
According to journalist Pete Hall of The i Paper, three teams are keen on signing the 23-year-old. The Trio of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton are all said to be interested with a fee likely to be between £35 million to £40 million.
#delap #according #looking
6 hours ago
Salah-Eddine is not part of Gian Piero Gasperini's coaching plan.
The left-back, a key figure during the World Cup with Morocco, is still on the way out after returning from his loan spell at PSV. Roma are looking for the best way to capitalize on his potential.
The 2002-born player could soon leave the capital, as he's being eyed by several foreign clubs, including Olympiacos.
In his last spell in the Netherlands, he played 25 games (1,630 minutes), earning one ******* ist, three yellow cards, and one red card.
As reported by Corriere della Sera, after a year on loan at PSV, the Dutch full-back is ready to leave the capital permanently.
#capital
The left-back, a key figure during the World Cup with Morocco, is still on the way out after returning from his loan spell at PSV. Roma are looking for the best way to capitalize on his potential.
The 2002-born player could soon leave the capital, as he's being eyed by several foreign clubs, including Olympiacos.
In his last spell in the Netherlands, he played 25 games (1,630 minutes), earning one ******* ist, three yellow cards, and one red card.
As reported by Corriere della Sera, after a year on loan at PSV, the Dutch full-back is ready to leave the capital permanently.
#capital
8 hours ago
LAS VEGAS – Down a couple of bigs, the Portland Fire had an opportunity to test the Aces' size and depth at the Michelob ULTRA Arena Tuesday night.
However, despite missing NaLyssa Smith and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, the defending WNBA champions did not let that faze them.
Coming off the All-Star break — wounded by a 100-99 road defeat to Washington on July 22 — the Aces showed no signs of rust, particularly on offense, brushing aside the Fire, 98-83, on their first visit to Sin City.
The win clinched a season sweep of Portland for Las Vegas (19-8). It was the Aces' fourth victory in their last six games. Head coach Becky Hammon's group never trailed and led by as many as 18 points.
"Pretty good," Hammon said when asked to grade her team's return to action. "Except for that third quarter (Fire outscored the Aces 27-26), we gave up too much there, [but] pretty good. Good job; everybody is just trying to get into a flow. It's hard to replicate game flow in one day of practice, but it was a good game to kind of get back into our groove a little bit."
#good #FIRE #game
However, despite missing NaLyssa Smith and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus, the defending WNBA champions did not let that faze them.
Coming off the All-Star break — wounded by a 100-99 road defeat to Washington on July 22 — the Aces showed no signs of rust, particularly on offense, brushing aside the Fire, 98-83, on their first visit to Sin City.
The win clinched a season sweep of Portland for Las Vegas (19-8). It was the Aces' fourth victory in their last six games. Head coach Becky Hammon's group never trailed and led by as many as 18 points.
"Pretty good," Hammon said when asked to grade her team's return to action. "Except for that third quarter (Fire outscored the Aces 27-26), we gave up too much there, [but] pretty good. Good job; everybody is just trying to get into a flow. It's hard to replicate game flow in one day of practice, but it was a good game to kind of get back into our groove a little bit."
#good #FIRE #game
9 hours ago
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on fire in the last few weeks. They have won six of their last seven games, including four straight. Their victory on Tuesday over the Seattle Storm also set a new WNBA record.
The Fever have scored at least 100 points throughout their winning streak, breaking the previous mark. Clark has been playing well and leading her team to its huge turnaround after a slow start to the season.
MORE: Slo-Mo of Caitlin Clark's ankle breaker is a must-see
The three-time All-Star led the way versus Seattle with a team-high 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting. She added four rebounds and seven ****** ists in the 105-95 win.
Indiana's 100-point scoring stretch started on July 17 when it defeated the Storm 110-107. The team followed it up with a 108-88 triumph over the New York Liberty the next night. Its third consecutive 100-plus point game came on Wednesday when it beat the Connecticut Sun 123-88.
#Seattle
The Fever have scored at least 100 points throughout their winning streak, breaking the previous mark. Clark has been playing well and leading her team to its huge turnaround after a slow start to the season.
MORE: Slo-Mo of Caitlin Clark's ankle breaker is a must-see
The three-time All-Star led the way versus Seattle with a team-high 32 points on 9-for-14 shooting. She added four rebounds and seven ****** ists in the 105-95 win.
Indiana's 100-point scoring stretch started on July 17 when it defeated the Storm 110-107. The team followed it up with a 108-88 triumph over the New York Liberty the next night. Its third consecutive 100-plus point game came on Wednesday when it beat the Connecticut Sun 123-88.
#Seattle
9 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Preparations for the next men's World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 ****** le.
The ASEAN Cup has kicked off in Phnom Penh, and host Cambodia has already lost its opening games 2-1 to Singapore and 5-1 to Indonesia in Group A.
The biennial tournament features 10 national teams from the region of 650 million, and there's more on the minds of coaches and players than the trophy on offer in late August.
With Asian qualification for the 2030 World Cup starting next year, Southeast Asia's soccer powerhouses such as Indonesia — the only team from the region to appear on the global stage, when it competed as the Dutch East Indies in 1938 — Thailand and Vietnam, have an opportunity to start preparations early.
ASEAN Football Federation president Khiev Sameth said getting another team from the region into the World Cup is within reach.
#World #preparations #next #already
The ASEAN Cup has kicked off in Phnom Penh, and host Cambodia has already lost its opening games 2-1 to Singapore and 5-1 to Indonesia in Group A.
The biennial tournament features 10 national teams from the region of 650 million, and there's more on the minds of coaches and players than the trophy on offer in late August.
With Asian qualification for the 2030 World Cup starting next year, Southeast Asia's soccer powerhouses such as Indonesia — the only team from the region to appear on the global stage, when it competed as the Dutch East Indies in 1938 — Thailand and Vietnam, have an opportunity to start preparations early.
ASEAN Football Federation president Khiev Sameth said getting another team from the region into the World Cup is within reach.
#World #preparations #next #already
9 hours ago
Cyclist William Salter says he wants to show people what a "small nation like Wales can do" as they aim for a first Commonwealth Games team pursuit medal on the track.
The 19-year-old is part of Wales' five-rider men's endurance squad for the Games and is due to compete in the team pursuit, as well as the individual pursuit and points race.
Wales has never won a Commonwealth medal in the team pursuit but finished fourth in 2018 and 2022.
"We're really driving for being medal competitive, especially for the team pursuit, that's where we're really focussing our energy," Salter told BBC Points West.
"For Wales it's something we've been driving for, especially for the last few Commonwealth Games - they were so close last time.
#games #team
The 19-year-old is part of Wales' five-rider men's endurance squad for the Games and is due to compete in the team pursuit, as well as the individual pursuit and points race.
Wales has never won a Commonwealth medal in the team pursuit but finished fourth in 2018 and 2022.
"We're really driving for being medal competitive, especially for the team pursuit, that's where we're really focussing our energy," Salter told BBC Points West.
"For Wales it's something we've been driving for, especially for the last few Commonwealth Games - they were so close last time.
#games #team
9 hours ago
Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt said he's back to 100% health after a shortened 2025 season.
Alt spoke to reporters as veterans reported on Tuesday and said he can't wait to get the pads back on soon.
"I'm ready to rock and roll," Alt said.
Alt only played six games in 2025 due to a severe high right ankle injury that required surgery. The offensive tackle suffered the injury in Week 9 against the ******* ans.
His absence, plus the absence of fellow Pro Bowl tackle Rashawn Slater, put the Chargers' offensive line in a bad spot, and it showed throughout the season. Justin Herbert was sacked a career-high 54 times.
#chargers
Alt spoke to reporters as veterans reported on Tuesday and said he can't wait to get the pads back on soon.
"I'm ready to rock and roll," Alt said.
Alt only played six games in 2025 due to a severe high right ankle injury that required surgery. The offensive tackle suffered the injury in Week 9 against the ******* ans.
His absence, plus the absence of fellow Pro Bowl tackle Rashawn Slater, put the Chargers' offensive line in a bad spot, and it showed throughout the season. Justin Herbert was sacked a career-high 54 times.
#chargers
9 hours ago
The Indiana Fever said neither the team nor Sophie Cunningham were aware of the "Support Sophie Cunningham" rally held outside Climate Pledge Arena ahead of their game Tuesday against the Seattle Storm. The event was held in support of the Fever guard's recent comments regarding transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"Neither our organization nor Sophie had any knowledge of this demonstration and no contact with its organizers," a statement from the Fever reads. "Our only goal as a team, whether at home or away, is to win basketball games and make Fever fans for life, and we are united in that mission."
The event was organized by Women are Real, Brandi Kruse and Known Heretic, and comes after Cunningham said in an ESPN profile that she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms and in sport who "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
She reinforced those beliefs ahead of last week's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"It's kind of common sense, and I think I'll always believe in that," Cunningham said. "I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. So I stand on what I said, and I'll always believe that."
#cunningham
"Neither our organization nor Sophie had any knowledge of this demonstration and no contact with its organizers," a statement from the Fever reads. "Our only goal as a team, whether at home or away, is to win basketball games and make Fever fans for life, and we are united in that mission."
The event was organized by Women are Real, Brandi Kruse and Known Heretic, and comes after Cunningham said in an ESPN profile that she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms and in sport who "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
She reinforced those beliefs ahead of last week's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"It's kind of common sense, and I think I'll always believe in that," Cunningham said. "I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. So I stand on what I said, and I'll always believe that."
#cunningham
9 hours ago
The Indiana Fever said neither the team nor Sophie Cunningham were aware of the "Support Sophie Cunningham" rally held outside Climate Pledge Arena ahead of their game Tuesday against the Seattle Storm. The event was held in support of the Fever guard's recent comments regarding transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
"Neither our organization nor Sophie had any knowledge of this demonstration and no contact with its organizers," a statement from the Fever reads. "Our only goal as a team, whether at home or away, is to win basketball games and make Fever fans for life, and we are united in that mission."
The event was organized by Women are Real, Brandi Kruse and Known Heretic, and comes after Cunningham said in an ESPN profile that she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms and in sport who "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
She reinforced those beliefs ahead of last week's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"It's kind of common sense, and I think I'll always believe in that," Cunningham said. "I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. So I stand on what I said, and I'll always believe that."
#sophie #girls #held
"Neither our organization nor Sophie had any knowledge of this demonstration and no contact with its organizers," a statement from the Fever reads. "Our only goal as a team, whether at home or away, is to win basketball games and make Fever fans for life, and we are united in that mission."
The event was organized by Women are Real, Brandi Kruse and Known Heretic, and comes after Cunningham said in an ESPN profile that she wanted to protect young girls in locker rooms and in sport who "shouldn't have to go against biological men."
She reinforced those beliefs ahead of last week's game vs. the Connecticut Sun.
"It's kind of common sense, and I think I'll always believe in that," Cunningham said. "I think it's really important to protect children, and that's little girls who are also involved in that category. So I stand on what I said, and I'll always believe that."
#sophie #girls #held
10 hours ago
For most athletes at these Commonwealth Games, winning a gold medal on the opening night could not be eclipsed.
But when Scotland's Faye Rogers returns to the pool at Tollcross on Wednesday, what happens next is something she will cherish just as much as standing on top of the podium last Friday.
The 23-year-old didn't just win the S10 200 individual medley - she owned it. A winning margin of just over 2.5 seconds is an eternity over four lengths of the pool.
But when she stands on the block for her next event, it will be an entirely different challenge, because Para-athlete Rogers will race the 200m ****** erfly.
Five years ago, that was her event. And she was good at it. She'd qualified for the Team GB Olympic trials and was set to move to Aberdeen to study as well as train under Patrick Miley, father of Olympian Hannah.
#next #wednesday
But when Scotland's Faye Rogers returns to the pool at Tollcross on Wednesday, what happens next is something she will cherish just as much as standing on top of the podium last Friday.
The 23-year-old didn't just win the S10 200 individual medley - she owned it. A winning margin of just over 2.5 seconds is an eternity over four lengths of the pool.
But when she stands on the block for her next event, it will be an entirely different challenge, because Para-athlete Rogers will race the 200m ****** erfly.
Five years ago, that was her event. And she was good at it. She'd qualified for the Team GB Olympic trials and was set to move to Aberdeen to study as well as train under Patrick Miley, father of Olympian Hannah.
#next #wednesday
10 hours ago
Box Score
After being limited to just three hits in a shutout loss last night, Milwaukee bounced back in a big way. Logan Henderson was terrific, Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each had multi-hit games, Luis Lara had three RBIs, and all nine starters recorded at least one hit as the Brewers cruised to an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
It only took the Brewers two batters to put a runner in scoring position, as Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio opened the game with back-to-back singles off Giants starter Landen Roupp. William Contreras grounded into a force at second, putting runners on the corners for Christian Yelich, who hit into an inning-ending double play. Brewers starter Logan Henderson matched Roupp in the bottom of the first, working around a pair of singles to keep San Francisco off the board. Both starters had even smoother second innings, retiring the side in order.
Roupp allowed the game's first run in the top of the third thanks to an extremely Brewers rally: Cooper Pratt drew a walk, David Hamilton laid down a sacrifice bunt, Brice Turang hit a grounder that moved Hamilton to third, and Jackson Chourio drove in Pratt with a two-out single.
That opposite field approach from Jackson pic.twitter.com/p8uhjhXjcq
#brewers #contreras
After being limited to just three hits in a shutout loss last night, Milwaukee bounced back in a big way. Logan Henderson was terrific, Jackson Chourio and William Contreras each had multi-hit games, Luis Lara had three RBIs, and all nine starters recorded at least one hit as the Brewers cruised to an 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
It only took the Brewers two batters to put a runner in scoring position, as Brice Turang and Jackson Chourio opened the game with back-to-back singles off Giants starter Landen Roupp. William Contreras grounded into a force at second, putting runners on the corners for Christian Yelich, who hit into an inning-ending double play. Brewers starter Logan Henderson matched Roupp in the bottom of the first, working around a pair of singles to keep San Francisco off the board. Both starters had even smoother second innings, retiring the side in order.
Roupp allowed the game's first run in the top of the third thanks to an extremely Brewers rally: Cooper Pratt drew a walk, David Hamilton laid down a sacrifice bunt, Brice Turang hit a grounder that moved Hamilton to third, and Jackson Chourio drove in Pratt with a two-out single.
That opposite field approach from Jackson pic.twitter.com/p8uhjhXjcq
#brewers #contreras
