Surprise! There’s been quite a bit of parity in the race for baseball’s best record
The 2025 regular season was supposed to be about Dodger dominance. Instead, the race for baseball’s best record has turned into a free for all.
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Messi has a ‘minor’ muscle injury, Inter Miami says timeline for return is unknown
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is dealing with a minor muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, the club said Sunday.
ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says
Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with right Achilles tendon inflammation Wednesday, though the exact severity of the injury to the slugging outfielder may not be known until additional testing is done.
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said.
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB sports betting investigation
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Clase, a three-time All-Star, becomes the second Guardians pitcher to be placed on leave in connection with a sports gambling probe.
Katie Ledecky remains unbeatable in the 1,500 freestyle taking the title again at the worlds
Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle again Tuesday in the swimming world championships in Singapore, finishing in 15 minutes, 26.44 seconds.
Venus Williams is back and she is not done. She heads to Cincinnati next and maybe the US Open
After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: “We’re never going to say goodbye to Venus Williams, are we?” he said.
Which team has the best chance to go from worst to first in NFL in 2025?
With last-place teams getting advantages like favorable schedules and higher draft picks, there have been 25 teams since the 2002 realignment that followed up a last-place finish with a division title the following year.
Lewis Hamilton is so fed up with his results at Ferrari that he’s taking matters into his own hands
No wins. Nary even a podium finish. And virtually no hope of a championship. Lewis Hamilton is so fed up with his results at Ferrari midway through his first season with the team that he’s taking matters into his own hands.