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The Texans have announced their open practice schedule for this summer’s training camp.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, a first-round pick in the 2016 draft, has hired a lawyer to represent Lee on first-degree murder charges in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
The NFL’s global flag-football initiative includes an effort to make the sport more popular domestically.
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Could this drag out into next week? Yes.
The Knicks are trying to keep the band together for another run.
The veteran big man becomes the best backup big still on the market.
He will play behind Jusuf Nurkić and Jaxson Hayes, but with Walker Kessler traded, it will be some center by committee.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, from the competitors to the updated rules.
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The other three participants haven’t been announced.
Eric Samulski discusses Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez’s placement on the injured list for 15 days with a groin strain. Suarez will miss the 2026 MLB All Star Game with the injury.
Premier League
A monster quarterfinal awaits in Boston as favorites France take on a hugely impressive Morocco side.
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer spending spree is set to continue as the club will break its one- or two-day-old transfer record by signing midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to $133 million.
Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.
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Aaron Plessinger vowed to “be back as soon as I can,” but came short of declaring he will miss Southwick.
The Chevrolet Grand Prix in Bowmanville, Ontario, will feature the LMP2, GTD Pro and GTD categories.
Austin Forkner cited a neurological injury to his arm that will not heal.
Jett Lawrence crashed twice in RedBud’s Moto 2 and failed to stand on the podium for only the second time in 2026.
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Ranking the top 50 players available in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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Golf
Aki Iwai shot an 8-under 63 for a two-stroke lead in the first round of the Evian Championship, the fourth women’s golf major of the season, as top-ranked Nelly Korda struggled.
Brooks Koepka was among those one shot behind.
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are among seven players from LIV Golf competing this week in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event along with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Where he has been — and how he got there — is not nearly as intriguing now as where he goes.
The final minutes of the John Deere Classic brought yet another reminder how every shot matters, and how it can affect more than one player.
Gotterup became the first golfer in over 40 years to have three wins in the same PGA Tour season featuring final rounds of 64 or better.
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The FIVB acted after the IOC lifted its recommended restrictions on athletes from Russia.
The Bills announced that there will be seven open practice dates at this summer’s training camp last month and they added a couple more to the schedule on Wednesday.
Taylor Fritz was three games into his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev when his knee tendonitis started flaring up, and the American knew right away he was in trouble.
The Irish will bring a Packers-inspired look to Lambeau Field as the venue hosts just its third college football game ever.
Veronica Burton and Alyssa Thomas are among the deserving names left off All-Star rosters.
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