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MLB roundup: Brewers down Angels, move atop MLB standings

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:40:21 GMT

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Brice Turang drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and Jake Bauers homered for the second straight game to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.Jackson Chourio doubled and scored a run and William Contreras also doubled for Milwaukee, which moved atop the major league standings at 69-41, a half

Kevin McGonigle, Tigers pile up hits to down A's

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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Kevin McGonigle, Gleyber Torres and Max Clark each homered and drove in two runs apiece as the Detroit Tigers notched an 8-6 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

McGonigle had three hits on a night in which the Tigers reportedly dealt two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects ahead

Reports: Dodgers acquire 2-time Cy Young LHP Tarik Skubal from Tigers

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:40:24 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are landing the biggest trade piece at this year's deadline in two-time defending American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports on Saturday night.

The addition of the left-handed ace is a major boost to a Los Angeles side looking to become the first Nationa

Cristopher Sanchez's 6 strong innings help Phillies blank Orioles

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:40:19 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez struck out 11 batters in six shutout innings as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night to even the three-game series at one game apiece.

Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner each had two of Philadelphia's 10 hits and Justin Crawford provided a two-run single as the Phillies won for only the sec

Lions add veteran LB Devin White

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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The Detroit Lions signed veteran linebacker Devin White to a free-agent contract on Saturday.

White, 28, ranked third in the league with 174 tackles last season, his first with the Las Vegas Raiders. He now joins a Detroit defense featuring linebacker Jack Campbell, who was second in the NFL with 176 tackles in 2025.

White started all 17 games last season and

Davis Riley moves into lead at Rocket Classic, Rasmus Hojgaard has record day

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:25:14 GMT

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Davis Riley birdied the final two holes in a bogey-free round of 7-under-par 63 to move into the lead through the third round of the Rocket Classic on Saturday in Detroit.

Riley is at 15-under 195, meaning he'll go into Sunday's final round at Detroit Golf Club with a one-shot advantage on Michael Brennan.

Riley has two PGA Tour victories, with the most-

Athletics select LHP Ben Bowden, demote RHP Luis Morales

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:19:03 GMT

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The Athletics selected left-hander Ben Bowden from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

The 31-year-old was a second-round pick by the Colorado Rockies back in 2016, but has not had much production at the major league level.

Bowden was 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in 32 relief appearances for Las Vegas this season.

In 2021, he

Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off practice field

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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Buffalo Bills veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sustained an injury to his lower right leg on Saturday and was carted off the practice field.

The severity of the injury was not immediately known for Gardner-Johnson.

Gardner-Johnson, 28, won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 season before he was traded to the Houston Texans on March 11,

Fresh off stellar MLB debut, Tigers' Max Clark looks for encore vs. A's

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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Max Clark didn't wait long to put on a show, reaching base four times and excelling in his major league debut.

Clark will attempt to make Game No. 2 a hit as well when the Detroit Tigers battle the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

The 21-year-old Clark, the Tigers' No. 1 prospect, went 3-for-4 with a walk in his first big league outing

Visiting Yankees turn to Max Fried, looking to claim series from Cubs

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:25:14 GMT

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The visiting New York Yankees will try to keep the Chicago Cubs quiet at the plate when they meet for the second game of their three-game series on Saturday evening.

New York starter Will Warren threw 6 2/3 shutout innings in a 2-0 win in the series opener on Friday afternoon.

'That has been much of the story of the year for us,' Yankees manager Aaron Boo

White Sox hope to extend mini-streak, take series with Rays

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:05:11 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox opened a six-game road trip by using their muscle to pummel the Tampa Bay Rays in a matchup of first-place clubs Friday.

The American League Central leaders will try to keep flexing those muscles when they meet the Rays again Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Chicago won its third straight game with a four-homer night in a

Orioles take on visiting Phillies, aiming for third straight victory

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:55:13 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles have found enough ways to stay in the chase for an American League wild card. The recent formula has come in the form of comebacks this week.

'I feel like we showed that we can come back all year,' manager Craig Albernaz said. 'Like we've had some chances and shots that we've scratched and clawed to come back.'

The Orioles will look to

MLB roundup: Astros back atop AL West with rout of rival Rangers

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker slugged back-to-back home runs, Yordan Alvarez reached base four times, and the Houston Astros moved into first place in the American League West with an 11-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday.

Houston won for the ninth time in 10 games and clinched the season series against its in-state and division rival. The Ast

Dillon Dingler's slam highlights Tigers' late eruption vs. A's

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:55:19 GMT

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Dillon Dingler hit his first career grand slam and Kevin McGonigle and Ben Malgeri also homered to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 13-1 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Javier Baez had three hits and three RBIs and Max Clark had three hits, two runs and an RBI in his major league debut for the Tigers, who broke the game open with

New abuse probe raises Epstein behavior at elite US arts school

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:02:11 GMT

The investigation into a Michigan institution found 70 accounts of abuse spanning decades, including allegations involving the late financier

An investigation into a prestigious arts school in the US state of Michigan has uncovered decades of alleged sexual misconduct by dozens of faculty and staff members, while also revealing new allegations involving the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Cameron Young posts 61, joins 3-way lead at Rocket Classic

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:19:08 GMT

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It was Cameron Young's turn to fire a 9-under-par 61 at the Rocket Classic, and the World No. 3 ended the day tied for the lead with Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Fishburn on Friday at Detroit Golf Club.

After Peter Malnati kicked off the tournament with a 61 on Thursday, Young began the second round eight shots off the pace. But his back-nine 28 (seven birdies, two

Trade talk intensifying as Tigers open series vs. Athletics

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers are seven games below .500 and rating as big disappointments as the trade deadline nears.

A strong performance against the free-falling Athletics may be a necessity to avoid at least a partial teardown as the Tigers open the three-game set on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Detroit was part of the playoff field the past two sea

Tigers scratch RHP Casey Mize with trade deadline looming

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:19:04 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers scratched right-hander Casey Mize with a non-injury designation ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.

Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, may be joining two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in departing Detroit ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Both become free agents at the en

Nets sign C Moritz Wagner to multi-year contract

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:19:04 GMT

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The Brooklyn Nets signed veteran center Moritz Wagner to a multi-year contract on Friday.

Terms were not released, but ESPN reported the deal was for two years and $19 million.

Wagner, 29, spent the past five-plus seasons with the Orlando Magic. The Nets are his fifth NBA team.

The 6-foot-11 Germany native averaged 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 36 gam

Why did Zelensky leave Washington empty-handed

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:03:23 GMT

His wish list included Patriots, PAC-3 licenses and more military support. None of them materialized.

Washington D.C., July 29, 2026. On this day, a city accustomed to protocol visits and carefully orchestrated diplomatic spectacles welcomed a rather unexpected guest. Vladimir Zelensky's unofficial visit to the US took place under the pretext of attending the funeral of former Senator Lindsey Gra

Zelensky flew to a funeral and buried his last big hope

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:03:23 GMT

His wish list included Patriots, PAC-3 licenses, and more military support. None of them materialized

Washington DC, July 29, 2026. On this day, a city accustomed to protocol visits and carefully orchestrated diplomatic spectacles welcomed a rather unexpected guest. Vladimir Zelensky's unofficial visit to the US took place under the pretext of attending the funeral of former Senator Lindsey Graha

Trade talk circling as Tigers open series vs. Athletics

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:55:05 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers are seven games below .500 and rating as big disappointments as the trade deadline nears.

A strong performance against the free-falling Athletics may be a necessity to avoid at least a partial teardown as the Tigers open the three-game set on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Detroit was part of the playoff field the past two sea

With trade deadline approaching, Hunter Goodman and Rockies take on Royals

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:40:22 GMT

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Hunter Goodman wasn't picked to compete in the Home Run Derby during All-Star Week, but he has plenty of suitors now.

Goodman, the Colorado Rockies' power-hitting catcher, is drawing interest from several teams ahead of Monday's trading deadline. For now he is still with Colorado and is expected to be in the lineup when the Rockies open a three-game home series aga

Big Ten notebook: Indiana ready for more after historic '25 season

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:40:37 GMT

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The Indiana football team got to take quite a victory lap this offseason.

A national championship is always sweet, but it probably tasted that much better coming from a program that was the losingest in college football history at this time last year.

After the Hoosiers reveled in finishing off the first 16-0 season in modern college football history, coa

Orioles acquire C Jake Rogers in trade with Tigers

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:25:09 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles added an experienced catcher Thursday, acquiring Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

Rogers provides another option behind the plate while Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo remain on the injured list. Rutschman is dealing with inflammation in his left wrist, while a right should

Brewers, Angels heading in opposite directions as trade deadline looms

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:05:18 GMT

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Two teams at the opposite end of the baseball spectrum face off when the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

The Brewers entered Thursday's action 26 games over .500 and just one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the race for the best record in baseball. The A

Peter Malnati goes low to establish 2-shot lead at Rocket Classic

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:40:30 GMT

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Peter Malnati spent much of the day on 59 watch before settling for a 9-under-par 61 and a two-stroke lead at the Rocket Classic on Thursday at Detroit Golf Club.

Malnati went out in 7-under 28 and added birdies at the par-3 11th and par-4 13th hole, positioning himself to go 10 under or better at the par-70 course. Instead, he close

Stacking wins an issue for both Orioles, Phillies

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:25:09 GMT

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Momentum has been hard to come by for the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies in the past week-and-a-half.

Their next chance to generate consistency comes Friday night when the teams begin a three-game series in Baltimore.

The Orioles might have an edge after an encouraging result.

'Our guys do a great job of turning the page,' Orioles manager C

Indiana's Curt Cignetti takes jab at SEC: 'We don't cry a river'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:19:08 GMT

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The Big Ten has an advocate in Indiana coach Curt Cignetti when it comes to debating the best football conference in the country. The coach of the Hoosiers doesn't believe there's much of an argument these days.

The blunt-talking coach also took a jab at the Southeastern Conference -- with its slogan 'It Just Means More' -- without mentioning it by name after d

Report: LIV Golf remains mum on Michigan event's status

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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LIV Golf's season-ending team championship at Michigan remains on the schedule for next month despite multiple reports that it will be canceled, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

No update on the status of the event is expected to come from LIV this week, according to the report.

The $40 million event -- with $11.2 million to the winning team -- is schedu

Report: Tigers to promote top prospect Max Clark

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:08 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers are promoting outfielder Max Clark, their top-ranked prospect, for Friday's series opener against the host Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., MLB.com reported Thursday.

Clark, 21, is ranked No. 1 in the Tigers' farm system and No. 13 among all major league prospects by MLB Pipeline.

The No. 3 overall pick in the 2023

Royals ride momentum of shutout into finale vs. Twins

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:55:12 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity to win their second series in Minneapolis this season when they face the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.

Despite a forgettable 2026, Kansas City has won six of nine against the Twins this year after a 4-0 victory on Wednesday. The Royals took three of four from Minnesota at Target Field from June 4-7.

'We're ju

MLB roundup: O's rally to ruin Tarik Skubal's possible Detroit farewell

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:55:12 GMT

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Jackson Holliday drove in three runs, Colton Cowser knocked in the winning run and visiting Baltimore rallied from a seven-run deficit for a 10-9, 12-inning win, spoiling what may have been Tarik Skubal's last start as a Detroit Tiger.

Cowser's two-out single off Drew Sommers (0-2) drove home Taylor Ward after the teams each scored t

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

Colton Cowser caps 7-run comeback as Orioles stun Tigers in 12

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:19:03 GMT

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Jackson Holliday drove in three runs, Colton Cowser knocked in the winning run and the visiting Baltimore Orioles rallied from a seven-run deficit for a 10-9, 12-inning win, spoiling what may have been Tarik Skubal's last start as a Detroit Tiger on Wednesday.

Cowser's two-out single off Drew Sommers (0-2) drove home Taylor Ward after the teams each scored twice i

Defending champ Aldrich Potgieter sad to see Rocket Classic's farewell

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:05:04 GMT

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This week on the PGA Tour feels like a juxtaposition of debuts and farewells, the new and the fading.Days after 21-year-old Jackson Koivun won for the first time as a pro, the tour arrives at a tournament won last year by a 20-year-old in South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter. But this young talent won't be coming to Detroit much longer.While Detroit Golf Club will introduce

Lions coach: Terrion Arnold release 'unfortunate' but necessary

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that it was 'unfortunate' but necessary when discussing the team's decision to release former cornerback Terrion Arnold last month.

Arnold, a 2024 first-round draft pick, was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping on June 24. He was cut by the Lions five days later.

Wyndham Clark excited to play ball at Rocket Classic

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:05:11 GMT

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Wyndham Clark hopes his successful first pitch at Tuesday's Tigers game carries over to the first tee Thursday at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.

The Tigers delivered arguably their finest performance of the season with a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles after the ceremonial opening pitch from the two-time U.S. Open champion.

'If they want to put me on the

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

Padres plan to get creative with pitching; rematch vs. Rockies is next

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:31 GMT

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It's back to the TBD portion of the show for the San Diego Padres entering Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies.

With the Padres' rotation in flux after a spate of injuries and ineffective outings from pitchers not named Michael King, manager Craig Stammen is employing a tactic often used by A.J. Hinch down the stretch in 2024

Tigers' Tarik Skubal eyes 'cool' milestone ahead of game vs. Orioles

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:19:04 GMT

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Unless the front office decides against dealing him, Tarik Skubal will make his last start as a member of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

Skubal, 29, has extra motivation to pitch on Wednesday -- he needs one more strikeout to reach 1,000 for his career.

'I'm pitching tomo

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

Royals place RHP Beck Way (back) on 15-day injured list

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:25:14 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Beck Way on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of back spasms and tightness.

In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Omaha.

Way, 26, last pitched on Friday when he started and took the loss in a 2-1 setback against the host Detroit Tigers. He allowed three

Tigers blast Orioles 14-0 in hit parade

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:19:03 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.

Brooks Koepka WDs from Rocket Classic, damaging playoff hopes

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:19:03 GMT

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Brooks Koepka withdrew from this week's Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club on Tuesday.

No reason was given for his decision to drop out. Ben Silverman of Canada replaced him in the field.

The five-time major champion is on track to miss the FedEx Cup playoffs in his first year back on the PGA Tour. Koepka entered this week 84th in the points race, with only

Xander Schauffele admits challenges living up to his 'new standard'

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:55:15 GMT

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It's been a slow summer for Xander Schauffele. And although he fared well at the majors, that is hardly the same as winning them.

Two years removed from collecting the PGA Championship and Open Championship in the same season, Schauffele has not quite captured that same level of play.

Schauffele sits 15th in the FedEx Cup standings as he prepares for his tou

2026 Rocket Classic: Preview, Props, Best Bets

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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Twenty-one of the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings are in Detroit for this week's Rocket Classic, which is the penultimate regular-season event before the start of the playoffs.

It's a critical two-week stretch for those attempting to secure spots in the playoff opener. Our golf experts preview the event and provide their favorite prop picks along with be

Golf Glance: FedEx Cup playoff push hits Detroit; LPGA's final major of '26

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:40:29 GMT

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The PGA Tour returns to Detroit with only two weeks remaining before the playoffs, the LPGA contests its final major of 2026 and the Champions Tour hits Ernie Els' new course in Portugal.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Rocket Classic, Detroit, July 30-Aug. 2

Course: Detroit Golf Club (Par 70, 7,328 Yards)

Purse: $10M (Winner: $1.8M)

Defending Champion: A

Report: LIV Golf to cancel season finale in Michigan

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:19:09 GMT

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LIV Golf is preparing to announce the cancellation of next month's season-ending team championship in Michigan, Flushing It Golf reported Tuesday.

The announcement is expected to come on Wednesday, raising more questions about the future of the rival league.

The Michigan event is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Mich

Rested Cameron Young takes aim at new-look Rocket Classic

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:05:17 GMT

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Cameron Young feels refreshed after taking one week off following a runner-up finish at the Open Championship.

No. 3 in both the FedEx Cup standings and Official World Golf Ranking, Young hopes a little bit of rest goes a long way this week when he returns to action at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.

'Yeah, I'm going to play from here through the end of the s

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

Former Rangers star Ron Duguay collapses, loses several teeth

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:40:29 GMT

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Former New York Rangers star forward Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last week, his daughter Shay Thomas announced.

'On Friday, He fainted at home, was unconscious, injured a few parts of his face, and knocked out a few teeth in the fall...this time, it wasn't from hockey,' Thomas shared via Instagram

Cubs ride high-octane offense into rematch vs. Cardinals

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs are playing like a team that could make some noise in the postseason, but manager Craig Counsell knows there still is work to be done.

The Cubs will look to build on their momentum when they continue a four-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Chicago pounded out 14 hits in a 7-3 win on Monday.

Alex Bregman and Nico

Trump claims US and Iran having friendly talks

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:45 GMT

The US president, however, threatened a return to strong military action if diplomacy with Tehran collapses

The US and Iran are engaged in "very friendly" negotiations, US President Donald Trump has said, warning he could order a return to hostilities if diplomacy fails.

Iran, meanwhile, denied having any direct talks with the US but confirmed consultation with Oman, which has often acted a

French firefighters stop wildfires' spread but they continue to burn

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:58:12 GMT

Firefighters on Saturday had managed to stem the advance ofa new fast-moving blazein the southeast ofFrance, as the country's largest wildfire in more than 70 years remained contained but not yet under control in the southwest.

France has for weeks been battlingwildfiresafter aseries of deadly heatwavesthat have dried up riverbeds andvegetation, in extreme weather events scientists have linked to human-madeclimat

Michigan study finds more autistic college students than first estimated

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:37:40 GMT

Autistic students are attending college in far greater numbers than previously believed, according to researchers at Michigan State University.

Earlier estimates placed the population of autistic college students as low as 60,000 nationwide. The figures were based on old and limited data, including a sample formed more than 25 years ago.

Brad Cox, associate professor of higher adult and lifelong education

Analysis: Michigan families lose billions to online scams

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:13:21 GMT

A new report found online scams and cybercrime cost Michigan families more than $2.5 billion last year or just over $650 per household.

Michigan's estimated scam losses jumped nearly 57% from 2024. Consumer watchdogs said artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing, while cryptocurrency frau

Experience has been the X-factor for Benjamin St-Juste

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:10:42 GMT

New Packers cornerback chasing starting job, Super Bowl ring

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY The NFL has taughtBenjamin St-Justeplenty of lessons over the past five years, but perhaps the biggest of all has been the importance of patience.

As a cornerback, you can't force takeaways. You can only put yourself in the best possible situation and capitalize when the opportunity is presented.

After biding

TWENTYMAN: 5 players who impressed to start training camp

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:00:15 GMT

Tim Twentyman

Training camp is in full swing at the Meijer Performance Center as the Detroit Lions completed their first three acclimation period practices.

The pads come on next week and that will ramp up both the competition and the evaluation process.

Here's a look at some players who have stood out to me during the first few days of camp:

1. Wide receiverJameson Williams

Guarding Bisontis And Adams, Nolen's Knee, And Camp Aftermath

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:17:30 GMT

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Justin Frye knows his audience.
The Cardinals offensive line coach understands the expectations on rookie guard Chase Bisontis, given his 34th overall-in-the-draft status, and the uncertainty at right guard, where Isaiah Adams is the incumbent but was in and out of the lineup last season. Frye, a sports broadcasting major at Indiana, also knows how to explain Bisontis' learn

Camp Notes: Offseason work paying off early for Williams

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:49:49 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Right after finishing an offseason vacation Detroit Lions second-year defensive linemanTyleik Williamsstepped on a scale and was shocked by the number he saw.
He decided right then and there he had to get serious about his weight and conditioning.
"It was pretty bad," Williams said. "I, like, took pictures from the side seeing how my stomach looked and stuff and it was just somewhere I d

Jamal Adams Continuing His 'Rebuild' by Adding to Vikings Foundation

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:20:21 GMT

Rob Kleifield
"You gotta kinda start all over," the 30-year-old explained to Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett after training camp practice Thursday. "Just rebuilding from [the] ground up, mentally and physically, and obviously it took some time. It took about 3 years."
Adams inked a nothing-to-lose-everything-to-gain contract this week and has sprinkled in reps, already, with the first-team def

Bills sign CB D.J. Miller to one-year deal

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:29:08 GMT

The Buffalo Bills have signed cornerback D.J. Miller to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday.
Miller previously spent the last two seasons in the UFL with the Michigan Panthers (2025) andColumbus Aviators(2026). He recorded five interceptions, 20 pass breakups and 62 tackles in 21 games.
Prior to his UFL stint, Miller played collegiately at Kent State. He is from O'Fallon, MO. Miller will wear No. 46

Isaac, Kone Pass Physicals, Return to Practice Field

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:38 GMT

byClifton Brown&Quentin Corpuel
Outside linebacker Adisa Isaac and cornerback Bilhal Kone came off the physically unable to perform list and returned to the practice field on Friday after passing their physicals.
It was a positive step for both players, who've missed a lot of time recently with injuries. Isaac, who has played just four games over two injury-plagued seasons, is facing a pivotal summer, a

Adisa Isaac, Bilhal Kone Pass Physicals, Return to Practice Field

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:01:38 GMT

byClifton Brown&Quentin Corpuel
Outside linebacker Adisa Isaac and cornerback Bilhal Kone came off the physically unable to perform list and returned to the practice field on Friday after passing their physicals.
It was a positive step for both players, who've missed a lot of time recently with injuries. Isaac, who has played just four games over two injury-plagued seasons, is facing a pivotal summer, a

From the moon to the meeting room! Talking Day 2 of Camp

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:40:00 GMT

Marc Vandermeer
It is Day 2 of Houston Texans Training Camp presented by Xfinity! Make sure you are subscribed to Texans All-Access onSpotifyandApple Podcastsbecause you do not want to miss this episode.
I will start with C.J. Stroud because what John Harris and I saw today was special.
I am telling you, it is the best I have seen C.J. throw the football in a long time. He made a throw to WR Jayden Hi

Camp Notes: Barnes excited to expand his role in Lions' defense

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:18:49 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Derrick Barneshas one of the most important interceptions in Detroit Lions history. His diving catch of Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield's pass intended for tight end Cade Otton at the end of a divisional playoff game in 2023 sent Detroit to the NFC Championship Game.
Through the first couple days of training camp, we've seen Barnes play an increased role in passing downs when the Lions ar

Inbox: Tucker Kraft would fit right in

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

If availability is the best ability, coachability is a close second
Wes Hodkiewicz
Jeff from Indian Lake, NY
Well, you heard it straight from Gutey. "Nickel is base defense now." Not a bad T-shirt idea either. It's nice to listen to these guys talk football again.
It is official. We are so back.
Yotam from New Zealand
To James from Chicago, IL (and all the coaches

Ya-Sin looking forward to training camp competition

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:05 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Veteran cornerbackRock Ya-Sinproved to be one of the Detroit Lions' key free-agent signings last offseason. Brought in for depth, Ya-Sin was pressed into a bigger defensive role due to injury as he ended up playing 611 snaps at cornerback.
Ya-Sin, 30, played in all 17 games last year with six starts as opposing quarterbacks completed just 51.9 percent of the passes they targeted him on with a

Seahawks Sign WR Kyre Duplessis

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:28:19 GMT

The Seahawks signed receiver Kyre Duplessis.
Ari Horton
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Kyre Duplessis. On Wednesday. Seattle already had an open spot on the roster afterwaiving Kenny McIntosh on Monday.
Duplessis was an undrafted free agent who spent a brief time with the Detroit Lions this offseason. He most recently played at the University of Delaware in 2025. He caught 60 passes for 824 yards

Bucs Sign Ifeatu Melifonwu and Travis Shaw

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:58:00 GMT

The Bucs addressed two areas with minor depth issues on Wednesday, signing veteran safety Ifeatu Melifonwu and rookie defensive lineman Travis Shaw
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers created an open spot on their 91-man training camp roster on Tuesday when they waived rookie safety Ja'Qurious Conley. It wasn't empty for long. On Wednesday, after the first practice of camp, the Buccaneers filled that spo

Camp Notes: LaPorta full-go at practice

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:11:09 GMT

Tim Twentyman
Hearing the words 'back surgery' admittedly made Detroit Lions All-Pro tight endSam LaPortaa little uneasy after he injured his back Week 10 in Washington last season.
LaPorta had the surgery in November and got to work on his rehab five weeks later Jan. 4 with Lions Director of Player Health and Performance Brett Fischer and his staff. LaPorta attacked his rehab hard and spent the majority of

Bucs Make Trio of Roster Moves Before Start of Camp

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, one day before the first practice of their 2026 training camp, the Buccaneers waived rookie S Ja'Qurious Conley and placed DL Haggai Ndubuisi and CB Chase Lucas on the PUP list
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced three roster moves on Tuesday, the day before their first 2026 training camp practice. In addition to waiving rookie safety Ja'Qurious Conley with a non-football injury des

Vikings Sign Linebacker Jamal Adams & Running Back Jordan Mims

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:47:23 GMT

byRob Kleifield&Lindsey Young
EAGAN, Minn.Veterans are reporting for 2026 Vikings Training Camp and welcoming two new arrivals Tuesday, as the team signed three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams and running back Jordan Mims.
'President' Adams Inking with Purple
By Rob Kleifield
The "President" is joining the Purple.
Minnesota on Tuesday si

U.S. reports 6,707 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:45:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES, July 29 (Xinhua) -- The United States has reported 6,707 laboratory-confirmed domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 45 states since May 1, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
More than 11,500 additional cases remain under investigation, with many reported by Michigan and Ohio, the CDC said.
Among the confirmed cases, 423 peopl

U.S. stocks close mixed amid strong earnings, falling oil prices

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:15:06 GMT

NEW YORK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday following a wave of upbeat corporate earnings reports, declining crude oil prices, and a broad capital rotation out of semiconductor equities.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 537.24 points, or 1.03 percent, to 52,747.32. The S&P 500 added 15.6 points, or 0.21 percent, to 7,428.78. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 55.17 points, or 0.22 perc

Star of the West Launches Farmer-Focused Sustainability Program with Up to $50/Acre Incentives

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:50:11 GMT

FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN AND ST. LOUIS – JULY 8, 2026
Star of the West Milling Company launched its 2026 Sustainable Tracking of Agronomic Resources (STAR) program, incorporating Ostara’s CG P2X™ fertilizer to help farmers deliver measurable sustainability outcomes while meeting growing demand from food companies for supply chain transparency. T

LA hip-hop entrepreneur, accused gang leader 'Big U' hit with new charges

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:10 GMT

LOS ANGELES (CN) - A South Los Angeles hip-hop entrepreneur and community organizer who is awaiting trial on charges he ran a criminal organization was hit on Wednesday by new accusations, including trying to have a potential government witness killed.

A federal grand jury returned a superseding indict