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Liberty star Stewart has bone bruise in right knee
The Liberty are hopeful that two-time MVP Breanna Stewart will return from a right knee bone bruise by the end of August, coach Sandy Brondello said.
Sources: Mets finalizing deal for closer Helsley
The Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Helsley has 21 saves this season.
After twin dealt, Rogers goes from Giants to Mets
Hours after his identical twin brother, Taylor, was traded from the Reds to the Pirates, Tyler Rogers was traded from the Giants to the Mets for three players.
Correa says talk of trade to Astros isn't 'serious'
Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't "serious," but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.
Braves' Acuna dealing with Grade 1 calf strain
The Braves said Wednesday that star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 lower right calf strain. He was placed on the 10-day IL earlier Wednesday.
Royals use 9 pitchers in historic shutout of Braves
With injuries taking a toll on their starting rotation, the Royals tied a big league record by using nine total pitchers in a 10-inning shutout victory over the Braves.
M's get Ferguson from Pirates to bolster bullpen
The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.
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Valetini out; Wallabies set for third Test changes
The Wallabies will be without star back-rower Rob Valetini for the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions, as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to make a shock selection at scrum-half.
Phillies reach deal for Twins' Duran, sources say
The Phillies have agreed to a deal to acquire star closer Jhoan Duran from the Twins, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Philly is sending right-hander Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait, both prospects, to Minnesota in return.
A $2.8m trade war is set to erupt. Three contenders are arming up... and it could end in ‘disaster’
No player in recent memory has increased their contract value as rapidly as St Kilda’s Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
‘Might be able to push him around’: AFL greats clash in tense exchange over coaching rumour
Former West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson has quashed rumours a return to coaching could be on the horizon, but he stopped short of ruling it out entirely.
Woolf wary of wounded Warriors as key reinforcements return
Fresh from a bye and welcoming back players from injury, Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is hoping his side can do something they have never done before - return from New Zealand with two points.
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Ben Stokes out of fifth India Test he was 'very unlikely' to miss
England captain Ben Stokes is adamant he will be fit for the Ashes in Australia despite succumbing to a shoulder injury before the final Test of the current series against India.
Sanders' return 'a breath of fresh air,' say Buffs
Colorado Buffaloes players says the return of head coach Deion Sanders following his recent battle with bladder cancer has been "a breath of fresh air.".
'Best I'm throwing it in years:' Joe Burrow finally enjoying a healthy training camp
For the first time since his rookie year, Burrow isn't nursing an injury through camp, and it's resulted in his best summer start in six seasons.
What Eels disaster means for Broncos finals hopes; bolter rises in top four race: NRL Run Home
We are over two-thirds through the 2025 NRL season, with just six rounds remaining as the race for finals spots heats up.
MLB trade deadline: Phillies reportedly acquire Twins closer Jhoan Duran
Brace Hemmelgarn via Getty ImagesOne of MLB's top relievers is on the move at the trade deadline. The Minnesota Twins have dealt closer Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Reynolds reveals Bennett 'saved my marriage'
Champion halfback Adam Reynolds reveals his former coach Wayne Bennett "saved my marriage" during a "tough time" in 2020.
Watch as Rangers knock out Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifying
Watch the action as Rangers endure a testing night in Athens to progress to the third round of Champions League qualifying at the expense of Panathinaikos.
Thunder sign Aussie U19 pair for WBBL|11 campaign
Sydney Thunder have just one spot to fill on their list for Weber WBBL|11 after re-signing two young guns.
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Henry grabs six wickets as New Zealand shatter Zimbabwe
Matt Henry has given his side control of the first Test by taking six Zimbabwe wickets as the hosts crumbled.
Rival set to swoop on ‘underpaid’ Pies star; Dons respond as huge call looms — Trade Whispers
One of Collingwood’s biggest stars has reached a contract “stalemate” and is “seriously considering” a move to a rival club.
Sources: Chelsea agree deal with Ajax for Hato
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, sources have told ESPN.
Brady queries Rooney's 'work ethic' at Birmingham
Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady questions former Blues manager Wayne Rooney's work ethic in a new Amazon Prime documentary series.
What Tom Brady has taught Birmingham City... and what he thought of Wayne Rooney
New Amazon documentary 'Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues' charts the impact the legendary NFL quarterback has had on the English club.
Cam Ward calls Titans offense 'very mid right now,' takes accountability for unit's training camp struggles
During Tennessee Titans training camp last week, Cam Ward made some awe-inspiringthrows and said he believes his offense is capable of being one of the best in the NFL this season. This week, the rookie quarterback chose different words to describe his unit.
Man Utd open Donnarumma talks - Thursday's gossip
Manchester United open talks for Gianluigi Donnarumma, Newcastle add Rodrigo Muniz to striker targets and Crystal Palace outline Eberechi Eze transfer plan to Arsenal, plus more.
Injury rules Stokes out of fifth Test against India
England have made four changes to their XI for the series decider at the Oval.
Cressy shares plans to 'step away from the Tour'
Maxime Cressy is taking a break from the ATP Tour, the 28-year-old shared on Instagram this week, citing a persistent back injury. Renowned for his serve-and-volley game, the former No.
Police: Vegas casino supervisor sold gunman rifle
A man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought the rifle he used in the attack and the car he drove across country from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Wednesday.
Indian skipper slams curator’s ‘absolutely unnecessary’ coach spat, speaks out on handshake furore
India captain Shubman Gill said the head groundsman at the Oval had sparked an “unnecessary” row with coach Gautam Gambhir following the latest flashpoint in a fractious series against England.
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MLB trade deadline: Rogers twins, Taylor and Tyler, get traded on the same day
Wednesday was moving day for the Rogers twins, as both Taylor and Tyler were dealt ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Rangers see off wasteful Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifier
Djeidi Gassama turned super-sub once again with a crucial goal as Rangers beat profligate Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate in their Champions League second qualifier in Athens.
Arenas arrested on illegal poker game charges
Gilbert Arenas was arrested in connection with a federal indictment that alleges the former NBA star hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion.
Reds acquire Gold Glove 3B Hayes from Pirates
The Reds have acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pirates in exchange for reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura.
Summer of Sophie: Podcast deal for Cunningham
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham continues to cash in on her fame gained as the on-court defender of teammate Caitlin Clark.
Mets add Tyler Rogers, right-handed specialist, to bullpen in trade with Giants
The Mets part with two former top prospects and reliever José Buttó for Rogers, who'll be a free agent this offseason.
Mets' Soto out of lineup after fouling ball off foot
Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn't in New York's lineup on Wednesday for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier.
Cubs' Happ: No IL needed after foul ball off shin
Despite fouling a ball off his shin Tuesday against the Brewers, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ said Wednesday it was "nothing serious" and an IL stint wouldn't be needed.
Angels pick up relievers Garcia, Chafin from Nats
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals for two minor leaguers as they make a push to end their decade-long postseason drought.
Grizzlies, Magic Will Play In Berlin, London As NBA Sets 3-Year Europe Plan
The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic this season. The Grizzlies and Magic will play in Berlin on Jan. 15 then in London on Jan.
Tigers’ private Galvin suspicion; inside power play that could oust Seibold — Hoops
The Wests Tigers privately suspect Lachlan Galvin was cosying up with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs long before the NRL rookie dropped a mid-season bombshell on the club’s Concord headquarters.
Chelsea agree deal for Ajax defender Hato
Chelsea agree a fee for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, subject to Ajax supervisory board approval.
Gilbert Arenas Arrested On Charges Over Illegal Poker Games
Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday in connection with a federal indictment that alleges the former NBA star hosted illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion in Encino, California, according to a release from the United States Attorney's Office of Central California.
Trey Hendrickson returns to camp, Aaron Rodgers throws a pick & more from NFL training camps
Subscribe to Inside CoverageApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWhat's next for the Cincinnati Bengals now that Trey Hendrickson has chosen to hold in instead of out? Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Jori Epstein joins Jason Fitz from her national training camp tour to discuss the latest updates from teams around the league.
Jonathan Kuminga Declining Warriors' Offer Over Terms
The Golden State Warriors made another push to retain Jonathan Kuminga over the past several days, but the restricted free agent is continuing to decline their two-year, $45 million contract offer, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Trade grades: With Ke'Bryan Hayes add, Reds bank on the glove and hope for the bat
The move immediately makes the Reds deeper, and offers upside. For the Pirates, it's a hope for hitting down the road.
Fresh off Wimbledon title, Swiatek gets straight to business in Montreal
Two weeks after completing her Wimbledon breakthrough, Iga Swiatek dropped just four games in her return to action, extending her run of form in a second-round win over Guo Hanyu.
Rooster booster: Teddy hails return of silky Savala
Such is the impact Hugo Savala has made in his debut season that his skipper James Tedesco says he loves the 23-year-old as a player and can't wait to have him back on deck against Manly on Saturday.
Warwickshire face uphill battle after Essex post mammoth 602 for 6
Mousley leads response with unbeaten fifty but visitors still trail by 462 runs.
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Man Utd's number one target - is this finally the summer of Sesko?
He's Manchester United's number one target - but can they finally make this the summer of Benjamin Sesko?.
Charlie Woods in contention at Jr. PGA Champ.
Charlie Woods climbed into contention at the Junior PGA Championships in West Lafayette, Indiana, by carding a 6-under par 66 in second-round play.
Experts: No 'instant answer' if gunman had CTE
Brain experts said it could take weeks to learn whether Shane Tamura, the gunman who killed four people in Manhattan, had CTE.
Tua: I'm not 'too cool' to play preseason games
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said he'd "love" to see extended run during the three-game preseason slate.
Bengals' Hendrickson ends holdout, not practicing
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson ended his holdout Wednesday and was an active spectator, but he indicated he doesn't plan on participating until he gets an extension.
Source: Bills rookie Hairston avoids serious injury
Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston suffered a right LCL sprain but avoided a major injury, with his ACL intact, a source confirmed to ESPN.
QB Ward: Titans offense is 'very mid right now'
The Titans offense, which has struggled on back-to-back days, is "very mid right now," according to rookie quarterback Cameron Ward, the first overall pick in April's NFL draft.
Rich Eisen is YouTube's leading NFL play-by-play candidate for Chiefs-Chargers game: Sources
Eisen is the leading candidate to join Kurt Warner on YouTube’s first regular-season NFL game.
Test Match Special
Henry Moeran, Jonathan Agnew and Deep Dasgupta preview the deciding Test at the Oval.
Middlesex cement dominance as Du Plooy, Hollman build on Williamson hundred
Gloucestershire still trail by 391 at stumps with nine first-innings wickets remaining.
Gilbert Arenas arrested, charged with running illegal gambling busines
Arenas ran an illegal gambling ring and hosted high-level poker games in his home, according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors.
Libby, Hose partnership gives Worcestershire the edge
Taylor takes five wickets as Hampshire's hopes of a first-innings lead are dented.
Gyökeres: Arsenal easy move despite other interest
Viktor Gyökeres has hinted that he turned down other clubs before completing his €73 million ($85.7m) move to Arsenal.
???? Burnley to offer virtual reality seat for fans
Newly-promoted Premier League team Burnley are offering their fans a virtual reality viewing experience, meaning they can enjoy being at the club's Turf Moor stadium from their room.
Palace Europa League appeal set for Aug. 8
A closed-door hearing in the case of Crystal Palace vs. UEFA, Nottingham Forest and Lyon will be held on Aug. 8, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed.
United's Shaw on injury woe: 'I let people down'
Luke Shaw has opened up on his injury heartache and admitted he felt he "let people down" while he watched from the sidelines as Manchester United endured a disastrous season.
The evolution of referees: speed tests, data, psychologists and superfoods
PGMO puts its officials through their paces on the Costa Blanca and offers an insight into what goes on off the pitch.
A dash of Cliffy, a hint of JT and Sticky’s sledging: Meet my perfect playmaker
Thirty years worth of champion halfbacks and ballplayers come together to create one perfect rugby league monster as I play the role of mad NRL scientist.
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Wetzel: Next NFLPA boss should understand the job
NFLPA adventure with Howell shows the union has lost focus in finding leaders driven to represent labor.
Bryce Harper vs. Rob Manfred, Emmanuel Clase put on leave & Remembering Ryne Sandberg
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year.
Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP?
Subscribe to The Big NumberApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube.
MLB trade deadline: Reds bolster lineup by acquiring 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes from Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly acquiring third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested on suspicion of running illegal high-stakes poker game from his mansion
Former Washington Wizards star and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of running an illegal high-stakes poker game out of his mansion, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Mason Crane's six turn the tables on Lancashire
Leg spinner runs through host's middle and lower order to boost Glamorgan's title hopes.
Pears on top after dominant day against Hampshire
Worcestershire's Tom Taylor finishes with figures of 5-55 as Hampshire are bowled out for 293 on day two of their County Championship match.
Gloucs start well in reply to Middlesex's 445
Gloucestershire close day two at Cheltenham College on 54-1 after bowling Middlesex out for 445.
Auger-Aliassime’s secret weapon is not a shot, but his fiancée Nina
In the fast-paced world of life on the ATP Tour, where travel, competition and pressure can shape a player's life, having a reliable support system can make all the difference.
Hameed hits hundred for Notts against Somerset
Skipper Haseeb Hameed scores an unbeaten century for Nottinghamshire against Somerset on day two of their County Championship match.
Rutgers hires LSU exec Zinn as athletic director
Keli Zinn, who has been deputy AD and chief operating officer at LSU since 2022, has been hired as the new athletic director at Rutgers.
ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of rape lawsuit: Sources
Sharpe has not been on ESPN since late April, when the suit was first filed.
Leagues Cup's place in a Club World Cup world
Where does MLS and Liga MX's annual competition sit in an increasingly saturated landscape?.
We've wanted a child for so long - Joyce-Butchers
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers says she and wife Alisha have "wanted a baby for so long" that the timing of their pregnancy during a World Cup year is irrelevant.
Lyth century puts Yorkshire in control over Sussex
Adam Lyth hits 115 to pass 1,000 runs for the summer as Yorkshire end day two on 292-4 at Scarborough, a lead of 70 over Sussex.
Warwickshire fight back after Essex declaration
Charlie Allison and Michael Pepper score hundreds as Essex declare on 602-6 against Warwickshire on day two of their County Championship match.
Haseeb century drives Nottinghamshire reply at Trent Bridge
Abbas, Pennington claim three wickets each as Somerset are bowled out for 438.
Crane lifts Glamorgan into strong position against promotion rivals Lancs
Mason Crane takes a career-best 6-19 as Glamorgan move into a strong position against Lancashire, leading by 219 with eight second-innings wickets in hand.
Milwaukee Brewers shedding underdog label as they take hold of the NL Central at just the right time
MILWAUKEE — They’ve been counted out before. And if you asked them, they’d probably tell you they prefer it that way.
Late wickets put Surrey back in charge at Durham
Surrey take three wickets in the final session to leave Durham 222-5 in their second innings, a lead of just 53.
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Ben Raine, Emilio Gay fashion narrow lead over Surrey
Raine's 5 for 72 and Gay's 99 have given Durham a lead of 53.
Hampshire beat Blaze to go top of One-Day Cup table
Hampshire beat The Blaze by 80 runs to go top of the Women's One-Day Cup table as Lancashire, Durham and Surrey maintain their push for the semi-finals.
Shelton serves up Mannarino revenge in Toronto, Rublev notches 250th hard-court victory
Ben Shelton produced another dominant serving display on Wednesday in his opening match at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers, where he brushed aside Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round in Toronto.
Northants recover well with bat against Derbyshire
Justin Broad and George Bartlett help Northamptonshire recover to 265-5 against Derbyshire, to trail by 112.
Osaka saves two match points to overhaul Samsonova in Montreal
Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova have played five times in the past 16 months, and Osaka took a 3-2 lead in their rivalry after saving two match points en route to victory in the Omnium Banque Nationale second round.
Seahawks reportedly extend GM John Schneider through 2030
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a a four-year extension with general manager John Schneider, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Wednesday, with the franchise securing its GM and president of football operations through 2030. Schneider has held the GM position since 2010. He added the role of executive vice president in 2013 and the title of president of football operations in 2024. The extension comes two years before Schneider's current deal ends in 2027. Adding three years to his tenure gives Schneider the chance to serve as the Seahawks' GM for 20 years.
Seahawks extend GM John Schneider through 2031 NFL season
The Seattle Seahawks have extended general manager John Schneider through the 2031 season, the team announced on Wednesday.
Panic or patience? What to do with Aaron Judge on the IL
With Aaron Judge spending time on the IL, what should fantasy managers do without the best hitter in the league?.
Trade grade: Angels officially buyers, add relievers Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nats
The Angels send pitcher Jake Eder and minor-league first baseman Sam Brown back to Washington in the deal.
Compton leads Kent reply against leaders Leics
Ben Compton's unbeaten century helps Kent close day two on 202-3 after Division Two leaders Leicestershire are all out for 471.