The decision keeps Hill in the No. 8-turned-No. 33 Chevrolet through next year. Hill has been affiliated with the team since 2022, competing primarily in the lower-tier series while making selective appearances in the Cup Series.

The driver move comes as the organization struggles to attract top-tier free agents compared to previous years. The team had experienced competitive declines prior to Busch's death, with Busch failing to reach the playoffs in 2024 and 2025.

The tourists trail the three-match series 1-0 following a severe defeat at Headingley, where they were bowled out for 171 and 135 inside three days. England secured an victory by an innings and 103 runs, dismissing the visitors twice in under 86 overs.

Azam missed the first match due to a finger issue sustained during the tour of the West Indies. Addressing reporters ahead of the second Test, the returning captain outlined his physical recovery.

The 21-year-old rider acknowledged the difficulty of competing against general classification leader Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG, noting that specific stage profiles provide opportunities for alternative outcomes.

Brennan reflected on the broader competitive landscape following his victory.

The victory clinched a series win for Atlanta and narrowed the gap against Los Angeles to two games for the top two seed in the National League playoff standings.

Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki left the contest after 3 1/3 innings due to a right middle finger blister. Sasaki allowed three runs on three hits with one walk before exiting early.

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On August 26, the Chicago Cubs faced the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB game where the Diamondbacks were slight moneyline favorites at home. Both teams had strong winning records, with the Cubs at 76-57 and the Diamondbacks at 70-63. The game was expected to be competitive, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.

Beaty's career began after being drafted by the Dodgers in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He debuted in the major leagues on April 30, 2019, becoming the first Belmont player to do so since 1978. During his rookie season, he hit .265 with nine home runs and 46 RBIs, contributing to the Dodgers winning the National League West Division Title.

He also played in 15 postseason games over three years with the Dodgers, including the 2020 World Series championship team that defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in six games, as reported by BelmontBruins.com. However, his time with the Padres in 2022 was hampered by a shoulder injury, after hitting .093 in 20 games before being designated for assignment.

The incident, which drew significant backlash, features Garrett Clark, a Good Good star, shoving Alexis Miestowski to the ground in a video promoting a new golf driver. The ad was widely condemned for its depiction of violence against women.

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp described Good Good's apology as "disappointing," "a bit defensive and late," indicating uncertainty about the future of the Good Good Championship scheduled for November in Austin, Texas.

The victory came in the final game of a three-game series between the teams. Peters had three hits and three runs batted in (RBIs), while teammate Brenton Doyle contributed a three-run homer and a run-scoring single.

Sean Newcomb earned the win after pitching three scoreless innings. Jonathan Cannon secured his first save since 2024 by allowing two runs over the final three innings.

Both players remain on the roster during the 48-hour waiver process and appeared in the Reds' recent win over the San Francisco Giants, where Suárez hit a grand slam during a ninth-inning comeback.

Suárez, 35, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Reds in February 2026 but has underperformed, batting .208 with 19 home runs and a .705 OPS through 410 plate appearances. He spent nearly a month on the injured list early in the season due to a left oblique strain.

Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli, seeded fourth and undefeated as a team at 7-0, reached the final after a comeback win over Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, who had never played doubles together before the tournament.

“We saved all three break points and won the final four games of the set to force a match tiebreak,” said Bencic, highlighting their ability to rally under pressure. Menšík contributed significantly with his aggressive net play and powerful serves, while Muchová’s crafty volleys helped secure the first set of the final.

Tauson, ranked 42nd globally, struggled early as Zarazua, ranked 71st, took the first set by winning four consecutive games after Tauson initially led 2-0. Tauson regained control in the second set by breaking Zarazua twice and holding serve to win 6-3.

The final set proved one-sided, with Tauson dominating to close the match 6-0 in just 28 minutes. This victory marked a reversal from their previous meeting in November 2024, when Zarazua prevailed.

The 6-foot-3 guard entered the transfer portal after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. He received temporary legal protection through an ongoing lawsuit, allowing him to join Mark Few's program for the upcoming season.

During his summer stretch with Cleveland, Lee appeared in five games on an Exhibit 10 contract. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in 16 minutes per contest while shooting 40% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range.

Williams and Alcaraz earned a victory over Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool at Arthur Ashe Stadium before being eliminated in the quarterfinals by Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

Her husband, Alexis Ohanian, attended the match alongside their two daughters, Olympia and Adira. Before the match, Williams balanced mother duties with preparation, sharing a simple update about her routine.

Manager Aaron Boone revealed the extent of the elbow injury following New York's victory over the Houston Astros, noting that the 36-year-old right-hander is currently seeking additional medical opinions to decide whether to undergo surgery.

A full Tommy John reconstruction would sideline Cruz through the 2027 season, while an internal brace procedure would give him a slight chance of returning by September 2027. Cruz was sent for imaging after surrendering a game-tying two-run homer during a 9-7 defeat against Houston on Tuesday.

Brazoban suffered the injury during a relief appearance, leaving the White Sox with a heavily taxed pitching staff that has navigated 16 games in 16 days. The team acquired Brazoban from the New York Mets prior to the trade deadline.

Sox manager Will Venable initially described Brazoban's physical discomfort on the mound as a minor issue during an evaluate period before the team opted for the IL stint.

Seattle dropped to 7-31 on the season after the lopsided defeat, leaving the franchise three losses shy of tying the WNBA record for most defeats in a single season.

In just their second game sharing the floor together, the three post players earned their first start as a group but struggled offensively, combining for 14 points on 4-for-19 shooting from the field.

Left-hander Connor Prielipp takes the mound for Minnesota after struggling in his previous start against the San Diego Padres. Prielipp carries a 3-7 record and a 5.57 ERA into the matchup. Right-hander J.T. Ginn starts for the Athletics, holding an 8-8 record alongside a 3.60 ERA, including a 3.58 ERA at home.

Outfielder Byron Buxton remains out of Minnesota's starting lineup for a regularly scheduled off-day, though team officials are evaluating his status after an injury forced his early exit from Tuesday's game. Meanwhile, Trevor Larnach returns to the lineup alongside designated hitter Josh Bell.

May attempted to throw warmup pitches following the impact, but Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy removed him before the next batter. Initial X-rays came back negative, confirming a bruised shoulder blade rather than structural damage.

The winner over 90 minutes in Buenos Aires will advance to the quarterfinals to play Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. If regulation time ends in a draw, the tie will proceed directly to a penalty shootout without away goals.

In the opening match at El Campin, Santa Fe generated the clearest scoring opportunities, including two strikes off the post by striker Nahuel Bustos. River Plate held on defensively despite struggling to create meaningful chances throughout the contest.

The victory clinched the season series for Atlanta (78-55) over Los Angeles (80-53), giving the Braves the direct tiebreaker in the National League postseason race. The loss marked the second straight walk-off defeat for the Dodgers and dropped them two games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the National League.

Lane Thomas set up the winning moment by hitting a two-out double off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (1-5), who took the loss for the second consecutive night. Los Angeles intentionally walked Austin Riley to setup a force play, but Kim singled to left field on a 97.2 mph fastball to drive in Thomas.

Minnesota entered the game positioned third in the AL Central, while Oakland sat fifth in the AL West and carried a 23-41 home record. The Twins led the season series 3-1 before their fifth meeting of the year.

According to ABC7 News, Tuesday’s probable starters were Taj Bradley for the Twins and Gage Jump for the Athletics. Bradley came in with a 9-5 record, 3.90 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 158 strikeouts, while Jump had 5-8, 4.83 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 88 strikeouts.

Bellinger's 367-foot shot into right field in the third inning scoring Trent Grisham and Luis Garcia Jr. erased an early 2-0 deficit and gave New York a brief 3-2 lead.

The 12th home run of the season for Bellinger marked his first long ball since June 17, delivering crucial offensive production while slugger Aaron Judge remained unavailable in the lineup.

Toronto guard Kiki Rice is projected to exceed 16.5 points due to major injuries affecting her team's primary scorers, including Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey. Rice averages 12.0 points per game this season but scored 14.5 points per game in two previous contests against Seattle. The Storm defense has surrendered an average of 92.2 points over its past 10 outings.

Seattle guard Flau'jae Johnson faces a 15.5-point baseline following an expanded role due to Natisha Hiedeman's absence. Johnson recorded 23 points and hit five three-pointers in her recent game against Dallas. Toronto currently holds the league's lowest defensive rating, allowing 93.7 points per game and a 55.2% shooting rate inside the arc.

Chisholm is currently batting .221 with 18 home runs, 52 RBIs, and 35 stolen bases, posting an OPS of .696, statistics that fall short of expectations set earlier this year. Despite his struggles, the 28-year-old veteran remains a key player for the Yankees.

MLB insider Mark Feinsand of MLB.com noted the team's options regarding Chisholm's contract, saying, "Among the top free agents, Chisholm is one of the few still in his 20s, which could bode well for him as he seeks a new deal. The Yankees could also extend a qualifying offer to Chisholm, one he might consider accepting given his down season."

Chwalińska received a first-round bye in singles and will play Parks in the second round. In doubles, Chwalińska and Kraus defeated Magali Kempen and Aleksandra Panova 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 to reach the quarterfinals, where they will face Shuko Aoyama and Liang En-shuo.

After recovering from an injury sustained in London, Chwalińska showed good form in North American WTA 1000 events in Toronto and Cincinnati, reaching the third round in Cincinnati before losing to Diana Sznajder, according to sport.interia.pl.

The White Sox offense exploded early with a six-run first inning, capitalizing on a throwing error and multiple hits to build a strong lead. Peters contributed with a double, single, and a home run before walking twice, narrowly missing a cycle for the second time this season.

White Sox manager Will Venable praised Peters’ consistent performance and impact on the team’s success.

This project marks Murphy's continued engagement with Gotham City characters, expanding the morally complex White Knight universe to include Selina Kyle, who has not yet appeared in the series.

Murphy said, "Catwoman: White Knight is a 48 page one-shot I'll be working on next year. But it's not announced yet. :)"

The Mexican side arrives with strong form, unbeaten in their last eight matches across competitions, including six wins and two draws, while leading the Liga MX Apertura. América scored seven goals in the group stage and is boosted by key players Henry Martín, Brian Rodríguez, and Isaías Violante.

América holds home advantage for the match, though it will be played in the United States as per tournament regulations, with strong fan support expected in Carson.

Brunson criticized Clark for remaining on the court late in the game while Indiana held a 20-point lead. She contrasted the outing with a 32-point performance by Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers against the Seattle Storm, sparking widespread backlash on social media before deleting her post.

"Miss me with that stat padding 37 points, on the floor up 20 w/ a minute to go BS. The 32 points in just 26 minutes was WAY more impressive from the ⭐ on the playoff team from the lone star state," posted Brunson on Threads.

Sasaki allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters across 3.1 innings before team trainer Thomas Albert, pitching coach Mark Prior, interpreter Will Ireton, and manager Dave Roberts examined his bloodied finger on the mound and removed him after 66 pitches.

Edgardo Henriquez entered in relief for Sasaki, who left two runners on base that subsequently scored when left fielder Teoscar Hernandez overran a fly ball, bringing Sasaki's season ERA to 4.60 across a professional career-high 23 starts and 119 1/3 innings pitched this year, as reported by The New York Times.

The fixture marks the club's 139th home match in Colombian league history and its 36th in short tournaments. Manager Lucas Gonzalez adjusted the starting lineup ahead of the kickoff in Medellin.

The starting squad features goalkeeper Franco Armani alongside Neider Parra, William Tesillo, Samuel Velasquez, Andres Roman, Jorman Campuzano, Mateus Uribe, Edwin Cardona, Marlos Moreno, Andres Sarmiento, and Alfredo Morelos.

The Russian duo overcame a tough path to reach the final four, having previously saved a match point in a tense opening-round tiebreak against two-time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. Their quarterfinal victory set up a clash against Czech pair Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova.

The current tournament field skews heavily toward singles stars, featuring top competitors such as French Open champion Andreeva and Tokyo Olympic mixed doubles gold medalist Rublev. Meanwhile, the first two rounds saw major upsets, including the elimination of top seeds Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as the quarterfinal exit of Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams against Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli.

Seattle enters the 10 p.m. ET matchup with a 7-31 record, having dropped three straight games and 14 of its last 15 contests. Toronto visits Seattle sitting at 11-26 overall after losing nine of its previous 10 games, including an 88-78 defeat against the Las Vegas Aces in its previous outing.

The expansion Tempo won the first two matchups against the Storm this season, but injuries have severely impacted Toronto's roster. Leading scorer Marina Mabrey remains out with an adductor injury, while guard Brittney Sykes and forward Aneesah Morrow are out for the season with foot and knee injuries, respectively.

The 33-year-old edge rusher stepped away from the game five games into his tenure with Philadelphia after receiving a grim update regarding his mother's health. During his brief stint with the Eagles, he recorded 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks as a rotational defender.

Smith explained the emotional circumstances surrounding his sudden departure during his first press conference with Atlanta on Wednesday.

"If I see that results do not start coming, I will not do harm to River," said Eduardo Coudet, River Plate manager.

The Argentine side features the return of key starters Gonzalo Montiel, Marcos Acuña, and Sebastian Driussi, who missed the initial fixture due to physical ailments before recovering for the decisive second leg. "If I cannot turn this around quickly, I will give everyone a hug and go home," said Eduardo Coudet, River Plate manager.

Network executives are expanding linear programming following record-setting viewership. Fox opened its season coverage with a national broadcast, marking the first of eight planned network appearances, while ESPN's slate features more than 100 linear telecasts across its traditional networks.

Major programs are transitioning to NFL-sized venues to accommodate growing fan interest. Four prominent teams—including top-ranked Nebraska, Florida, Penn State, and SMU—are scheduled to compete on an NFL field at AT&T Stadium near Dallas in a primetime showcase event titled "Spikes Under The Lights."

Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns took the third spot on the list after producing a strong run of games as a starter last season, featuring high rates of missed tackles forced per attempt and explosive carries.

Cam Skattebo claimed the fourth position due to projected volume and receiving usage, bolstered by preseason struggles and ball security issues from teammate Tyrone Tracy. New York Jets running back Breece Hall rounded out the top five at number five, with Sikkema citing high trust in offensive coordinator Liam Coen's scheme to utilize Hall's explosive athletic ability in multiple roles.

Seattle starting pitchers heavily relied on fastballs throughout the three-game series. Don Mattingly, the bench coach for Philadelphia, noted the similarity in approach among Seattle's rotation prior to the final game.

"Their starters are all similar. They remind me of Pittsburgh, where you get four or five guys and they’re all the same," said Mattingly, bench coach for the Phillies. "They’re not exactly the same, but they all have good stuff, good velocity, they speed you up. They seem to pitch good in this ballpark."

The victory extended the undefeated record of Bencic and Cobolli to seven matches since they first teamed up in December. After dropping the opening set in a tight tiebreaker, the duo responded by capturing 12 consecutive points to dominate the second set 4-1 before clinching the decisive 10-point tiebreaker 10-5.

Svitolina and Monfils secured the first set 5-4 (7) after Cobolli committed a double fault on set point, capping a comeback from a 4-0 deficit. Monfils was competing in his 18th and final US Open appearance.

Total cash donations to the Huskers Athletic Fund reached a record $71,658,087 from 16,815 donors in fiscal year 2026. The milestone marks the program's second consecutive year exceeding $70 million in annual cash giving. The organization expanded its donor footprint across 47 states by adding over 1,200 new members, while the Nebraska Leadership Society grew to 635 members on its 10th anniversary.

Contributions designated for sport-specific excellence funds and the student-athlete experience fund rose to $20.3 million from $3.9 million in the previous fiscal period, representing a 411 percent surge. Concurrently, trademark licensing royalties grew 27 percent to reach a record $6.56 million, generated from over $35.6 million in total retail sales of officially licensed merchandise.

The match will be broadcast live across TV Globo, sportv, Premiere, and Amazon Prime Video. Matheus Delgado Candancan is set to referee the encounter, supported by assistants Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Alex Ang Ribeiro, with Daniel Nobre Bins serving as the video assistant referee.

Vasco reached the quarterfinal stage after securing a 3-1 victory against Fluminense at the Maracana following a goalless first leg. However, head coach Pedro Emanuel's side faces mounting pressure in the domestic league, remaining winless in their last eight Serie A fixtures and sitting second from bottom with 22 points.

The 27-year-old lefty slugger batted .279 with 29 home runs, 68 RBI, and a .971 OPS over his first 91 games to earn his first All-Star selection. However, his production plummeted after the All-Star break, hitting just .174 with five home runs and a .604 OPS across 32 games.

Statistical indicators highlight changes in Rice's mechanics and discipline at the plate. His overall 2026 strikeout rate reached 25.4 percent, up from 18.9 percent in 2025. Additionally, his average swing speed dropped from 73.4 mph to 72.7 mph, while his maximum exit velocity fell from over 113 mph to 110 mph.

Rasmus pitched 4 ⅔ shutout innings in relief, drove in the game-tying run, and executed two key defensive plays to prevent elimination. Over 26 ⅔ innings pitched this summer, she has surrendered just three earned runs for a 0.70 ERA alongside three total walks.

As one of only 25 female players in the 79-year history of the event, Rasmus tied single-game and tournament female strikeout records with eight and 14 strikeouts, respectively. She also became the fifth girl to record multiple tournament hits and the first to log an extra-base hit.

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions tops the 2026 PPR running back consensus rankings ahead of Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey. Despite high draft positions, several top-tier players present elevated risk profiles due to changing offensive systems, injury histories, and declining efficiency metrics.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey enters his age-30 season following a heavy 2025 workload where he logged 450 total touches including the postseason. Analytical data shows McCaffrey experienced a significant drop in per-carry efficiency, finishing 48th in yards per carry, 42nd in explosive run rate, 43rd in rushing success rate, and 47th in yards after contact per attempt.

"I never expected to be back on this court," said Williams, a former women's world number one. "I never thought this would happen."

Despite winning eight of the final nine games during their opening-round victory, the duo was eliminated in 55 minutes by Bencic and Cobolli during the subsequent quarterfinal match. The top-seeded team of Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka was also eliminated early on Tuesday, falling in their opening match to Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten.

Mets rookie lead-off hitter A.J. Ewing hit a 106-mph line drive off May's initial delivery. The ball whirled directly into May's upper back near his right shoulder blade and armpit before deflecting to third baseman David Hamilton, who threw Ewing out at first base.

May doubled over on the mound in discomfort while favoring the impacted shoulder area. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy, pitching coach Chris Hook, and athletic trainer Brad Epstein conducted an extended mound consultation while Brewers infielders gathered nearby.

The high-stakes elimination fixture marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs across any competition. The winner advances to the semifinals and moves within two victories of lifting the tournament trophy.

Austin FC enters the match following a dramatic elimination of Club América, remaining undefeated in its last three matches across all competitions. Leading scorer Myrto Uzuni has powered the attack with four goals in three Leagues Cup appearances, alongside 10 total goals in all competitions, supported by goalkeeper Brad Stuver in defense.

North Carolina enters the contest following a 2-1 victory over the Boston Legacy on Aug. 22. Midfielder Ashley Sanchez scored both goals, including a penalty kick in stoppage time, bringing her season total to 13 goals to lead the NWSL Golden Boot race.

Angel City FC played to a scoreless draw against Gotham on Aug. 23, extending its unbeaten run. Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson saved a penalty kick in the 87th minute to secure the point for the Los Angeles side.

The winner of the series advances to face Brazilian side Vasco da Gama, who eliminated Paraguay's Olimpia in the previous round. Referee Esteban Ostojich of Uruguay will officiate the deciding match alongside linesmen Nicolas Taran and Carlos Barreiro, with Leodan Gonzalez managing the VAR.

River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet deployed a 4-4-2 formation featuring Santiago Beltran in goal, backed by defenders Gonzalo Montiel, Lucas Martinez Quarta, Nicolas Otamendi, and Marcos Acuna. Anibal Moreno, Tobias Andrada, Tomas Galvan, and Thiago Almada anchor the midfield, supporting attackers Angel Correa and Sebastian Driussi.

Mets rookie A.J. Ewing hit the comebacker, which struck May directly in the upper back near his right shoulder. Left-hander Robert Gasser immediately replaced May on the mound in Queens.

The sudden injury further strained an already thinned Milwaukee bullpen. Brewers manager Pat Murphy had noted prior to the game that he was hoping for a lengthy outing from May to relieve his relief corps.

Lore will retain a minority investment in both franchises, while former Major League Baseball star Alex Rodriguez agreed to expand his equity stake. The valuation places the sale fourth on the list of largest franchise transactions in NBA history.

Stad, the 47-year-old founder and managing partner of San Francisco-based Dragoneer Investment Group, previously served as a silent minority investor. His wife, Elisa Stad, will take over as the primary governor for the Timberwolves to allow him to continue running Dragoneer, which manages over $35 billion in assets.

The projected record marks a two-game decline from Brooklyn's 20-62 finish in the 2025-26 season, where they held the third-worst record overall. ESPN's summer projections placed the Nets at No. 15 in the Eastern Conference, behind both the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards.

Brooklyn acquired Randle earlier this off-season via a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota sent Randle to the Nets in a salary dump move that helped the Timberwolves acquire point guard LaMelo Ball.

The victory put the wild-card entry pair into the final four to compete for a $1 million prize, defeating a team featuring the world's top-ranked individual men's and women's doubles players. Monfils, who turns 40 on Sept. 1, is competing in his final Grand Slam tournament before retiring.

Svitolina and Monfils advanced after winning a tight third-set tiebreaker. Monfils delivered a notable defensive athletic play for a winner in the opening set tiebreak to help secure the early lead.

While Columbus has struggled in Major League Soccer play with a four-match winless streak, the team remains undefeated in Leagues Cup action after victories over Atlas FC, Pachuca, and Pumas. Conversely, Club America tops the Liga MX Apertura table with 13 points and enters the match on an eight-game unbeaten run across all competitions.

Interim head coach Laurent Courtois spoke about the opportunity facing his squad ahead of the decisive knockout match in California.

Milwaukee leads the National League Central with an 81-51 record and holds a six-game cushion over the second-place Chicago Cubs. The Brewers maintain a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top overall seed in the National League.

New York enters the contest at 60-72 following back-to-back walk-off losses against the Chicago White Sox. Despite possessing one of the highest team payrolls in Major League Baseball, the Mets have struggled across multiple statistical categories, ranking in the bottom third of the league in offensive wRC+ and defense according to Statcast metrics.

The roster move is retroactive to August 23. O'Neill sustained the injury while attempting a diving catch during Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

An MRI examination revealed the rotator cuff strain in his right shoulder. While O'Neill indicated uncertainty regarding whether the issue will require surgery, the injury threatens the remainder of his season and keeps him sidelined until at least early September.

Rodriguez, ranked as the organization's No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, makes his fifth major-league start of the season. To clear a spot on the 26-man active roster, New York optioned right-handed reliever Bradley Hanner to Triple-A, as reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post on X.

"Source: To make room for Elmer Rodriguez on the roster to start tonight, the Yankees are optioning Bradley Hanner to AAA," wrote Joel Sherman, reporter for the New York Post.

Houser departed Tuesday's game after throwing just 26 pitches over 1.2 innings due to physical discomfort in his throwing arm. The move leaves San Francisco's pitching rotation severely depleted as the team falls to 24 games under .500.

"[It] started a little bit in the [Reds catcher Tyler] Stephenson at-bat at the end of the first, and then went back out for the second," Houser said. "Just kind of feeling it on every pitch. I was trying to gut through it, get through it. Been barking a little bit, but you know, just kind of got to the point where I was a little just feeling it every time, so we wanted to play it safe."

Trailing by six runs entering the final frame, the Reds mounted a dramatic comeback that culminated in their first victory of this nature since 1958. Eugenio Suarez keyed the surge with a grand slam that cut the deficit to one run with no outs in the inning.

Subsequent offensive contributions from Dane Myers, Matt McLain, and Tyler Stephenson allowed Cincinnati to take the lead. Reds closer Emilio Pagan pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth to record his 17th save of the season.

Atlanta’s contract terms for Bonner were not disclosed, according to ESPN. The Dream were listed as fourth in the standings at 25-13 when the signing was reported, while Phoenix was eliminated from playoff contention after a 99-89 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, CBS Sports reported.

ESPN said Bonner averaged 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.2 steals this season and started 26 of 37 games for the Mercury. She was drafted in 2009 by Phoenix and spent the majority of a 17-season career there, before stints that included five seasons in Connecticut and nine games in Indiana last season, where she was waived before returning to Phoenix, according to ESPN.

América made lineup changes for the match, with Guillermo Celis named as the only novelty in Junior’s starting formation. Celis replaces Kevin Pérez, who was not even included in the matchday roster.

According to elheraldo.co, the plan for Junior under Alfredo Arias is to increase midfield intensity and dynamics against an América side led by David González that plays at a fast and constant rhythm.

Houser, a 10-year veteran in his first season with the Giants, was pulled after his right arm felt tight following his final pitch to Hector Rodriguez, a 93.9-mph fastball, and the team planned an MRI. The removal came about a day after left-hander Carson Whisenhunt left a start with elbow discomfort and later required Tommy John surgery after a torn UCL.

Roxby, 27, was acquired from the Reds in the Taylor Rogers trade before the 2025 season and will enter with a 4.11 ERA for Triple-A Sacramento this season. Giants coverage also noted opponents are batting .205 against him at Sacramento, where he has been used as a reliever.

Begay, the first full-blooded Native American to play on the PGA Tour, began his journey after working at Ladera Golf Course in Albuquerque during his youth. His early access to the sport led to a scholarship at Stanford University, four PGA Tour victories, and a broadcasting career with NBC Sports and Golf Channel.

Reflecting on his early realization of his unique position as a Native American athlete speaking to high school students in To'Hajiilee, Begay highlighted the responsibility that came with his athletic success.

The 50-year-old golf icon appeared in a video aired on The Golf Channel to congratulate his longtime friend, Notah Begay III, on receiving the PGA Tour's 2026 Payne Stewart Award for his sportsmanship and community service.

Seated in a purple polo with visible facial hair, Woods addressed his decades-long friendship with Begay and praised his extensive philanthropic achievements on tribal lands.

Siniaková and Patten rallied after dropping the first set to secure a 1-4, 4-2, 10-2 victory, eliminating the event's top seeds during the tournament's revamped prelude format ahead of the singles draw starting August 30.

"It wasn’t looking very good for a while," said Patten, Novak Djokovic's opponent. "In this format, we played one bad game, and all of a sudden the set was gone. So, we knew the same was possible in the second set."

Boston initially built a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Gasper hit a solo home run to right-center field off Miami starter Peyton Tully. The Marlins answered in the fifth inning on a sacrifice fly from catcher Brian Navarretto to tie the score.

Gasper reclaimed the lead for Boston in the top of the fifth with his second solo home run of the game, bringing his season total to five. However, Miami matched the score at 2-2 when Heriberto Hernandez hit a solo home run off Tully in the bottom of the frame.

The annual event, now in its 15th year, will provide backpacks filled with educational materials and shoes for approximately 300 to 400 local children. Lillard, who grew up frequenting the facility, is also financing major renovations to the recreation center, including extensive upgrades to its basketball courts.

According to representative reports, Lillard, his family, and close friends will attend the community gathering, which is scheduled to run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature food, music, and games.

The physical second-year player slid late after completing a reception, coming close to the legs of safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Greg Newsome II. Newsome confronted Skattebo immediately following the play, escalating the situation before the confrontation cooled down without punches thrown.

Head coach John Harbaugh addressed the running back's intense playing style following the session, expressing concerns over the disruptive nature of the incident during team drills.

Golden State entered the matchup with a 26-11 record after defeating the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx earlier in the week, while Connecticut fell to 10-27 on the season following a back-to-back slate.

The victory gave Golden State a 3-0 season sweep over Connecticut, having previously restricted the Sun to 70 or fewer points in both prior meetings, including a 79-64 victory on July 10.

Arsenal reached the third round after the Ipswich tie was confirmed, and the opponents Ipswich Town entered the stage after defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the second round, according to arsenal.com.

Ipswich Town’s run includes a recent Premier League meeting with Arsenal, with arsenal.com stating the teams last met in April 2025, when Arsenal won 4-0 at Portman Road.

City paid 30.8 million pounds for Savinho two seasons earlier, according to the report. It says the 22-year-old Brazilian scored two goals in 53 league appearances for City before the move.

City rebranded the player by switching his name to Sávio after his arrival, reverting to the monicker he used during a loan spell at Girona. The article says he scored 11 goals and set up 10 others in that loan run.

NBC had previously announced Jordan would join the network before the 2025-26 season as a special contributor and would feature a docuseries titled "MJ: Insights To Excellence." The plan included Jordan’s season kickoff with NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico interviewing him.

Front Office Sports reported Wednesday that NBC has declined to comment on the situation, while noting Jordan could change his mind about returning.

Gogel, 55, bet on PGA Tour events in 2024 and 2025, and the Tour said the wagers did not involve tournaments in which he was a participant. The Tour said betting on any PGA Tour event or other professional golf competition violates its integrity program.

The suspension bars Gogel from Tour-sanctioned events for six months, and he will be eligible to return in late February. PGA Tour said the policy breach involves recreational wagers that Gogel placed without knowing he was violating the rules.

Beginning with the 2026 season, the Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will be elevated as an individual honors award rather than an AFC vs NFC matchup, and the roster will include 88 players selected through an equal-weighted voting process among players, coaches and fans, NFL.com said.

Instead of staging a Pro Bowl game, Pro Bowlers will be invited to an in-person celebration in Los Angeles during February as the league shifts focus from the event itself to the recognition, according to The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones and NFL.com.

Woo reported feeling "100% confident" in his readiness following a bullpen session on August 23, which indicated he avoided a stint on the injured list. The Mariners are now considering a six-man rotation as they manage pitching workloads late in the season.

Hollander said the Mariners have yet to finalize plans for the rotation and will evaluate based on performance and how pitchers handle rest. He commented, "We haven't made any decisions as of today. I don't anticipate a six-man rotation as like a new thing the Mariners are going to do for the rest of ’26 and ’27 and ’28, and we're just going to be a six-man rotation team. We'll evaluate the situation as we go."

Browning, 55, was approximately 129 kilometers into the 145-kilometer (90-mile) course when he needed immediate medical attention. The TDS race starts in Courmayeur, Italy, crosses several mountain passes, and finishes in Chamonix, with a total elevation gain of 9,305 meters and a maximum allowed time of nearly 45 hours.

The Browning family statement said, "He received immediate medical treatment from the race and emergency medical teams before being airlifted to the hospital, where he remains under medical care." The family also thanked the medical crews and supporters who have sent messages.

The commitment places Castellanos in the Red Raiders’ quarterback picture following the departure of Brendan Sorsby, who left amid an extensive gambling investigation.

Castellanos’ transfer arrives as Texas Tech opens its season Sept. 5 at home against Abilene Christian, with Will Hammond projected to start at quarterback after winning the job in fall camp.

The schedule begins with Minnesota home-and-away selections, including Feb. 11 at Carolina on TNT, Feb. 20 at Chicago on ABC, and April 10 at Colorado on ABC. Minnesota’s national slate extends through early April, including April 10 at Colorado and TNT coverage of select late-season games.

Minnesota’s first listed national tripleheader start point on the broader NHL calendar is aligned with ESPN’s overall 2026-27 coverage, spanning early season dates through the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs, as outlined in ESPN’s plan for exclusive games.

The draw is conducted by a supercomputer that selects the eight opponents automatically “by one touch of a button,” Sky Sports reported.

While four places in the pot allocations are still to be decided, 32 teams have been confirmed based on UEFA club coefficient rankings covering results across a five-year period ending in 2025-26, Sky Sports said. Paris Saint-Germain are listed in Pot 1 alongside Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, according to Sky Sports.

Fulmer, 33, agreed to a major league contract after electing free agency from the Los Angeles Angels, joining the Yankees active roster ahead of their Wednesday game.

Fulmer had appeared briefly for the Angels this season, pitching 3.1 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. He was designated for assignment by the Angels and signed with the Yankees after spending most of the year in Triple-A, where he posted a 2.93 ERA with 10 saves combined between Sacramento and Salt Lake.

Castellanos will play for the Red Raiders in 2026, following a quarterback void created when Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby went into treatment for a gambling addiction and later left the program, according to reporting cited by other outlets.

Career production for the dual-threat quarterback includes 6,449 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions across 38 career games spanning UCF in 2022, Boston College in 2023-24, and Florida State in 2025. He also rushed for 1,984 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns.

Of the 100 exclusive games, 53 matchups are slated for ESPN and ABC, while the remaining 47 will stream on ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. ESPN says NHL Power Play on the ESPN App returns with 1,050+ out-of-market games across the season, accessible to subscribers via an ESPN Unlimited plan or pay TV authentication.

The NHL regular season begins with an Opening Night tripleheader on September 29. ESPN’s The Point studio show premieres the same day at 4 p.m. ET and will provide weekly pregame coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN+ throughout the season, as announced by ESPN.

Singler, 38, appeared disheveled and distressed in the videos, claiming he has no power or house and alleging theft and sabotage. He said he reached out to Coach K but was dismissed, and that people are watching his residence and trying to harm him.

Singler played four seasons at Duke under Krzyzewski, helping the team win the 2010 NCAA championship. He later played six NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder before ending his professional career in 2019.

The 24-year-old, a product of Barcelona's La Masia academy, will wear the No. 6 shirt at St James' Park and becomes the seventh senior signing Newcastle has made this summer.

Gonzalez joined Manchester City from Porto in February 2025 for around £52 million and made 59 appearances over one and a half seasons. Newcastle see him as a key addition following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and Kieran Trippier.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, and Real Betis will all enter the 36-team league phase directly, benefiting from La Liga's high UEFA coefficient which exempted them from qualification rounds, as reported by si.com.

The new format, now in its third year, has each team playing eight matches against opponents drawn from four different pots based on UEFA rankings, with a restriction that teams from the same country cannot face each other in this phase.

After Paul Allen's death in 2018, ownership passed to his sister, Jody Allen, who managed the franchise until the sale was finalized.

The team has a lease agreement at Lumen Field through 2032, with multiple 10-year renewal options, ensuring the Seahawks will remain in Seattle for the foreseeable future. "This has been them getting in the building," said a league source about the Khosla family’s initial involvement, implying no immediate major changes to the organization are expected, as reported by The New York Times.

The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT on August 26, with Lyon favored to advance at 64%, though the market shows less confidence in a large margin victory for Lyon.

Lyon last appeared in Europe's top competition in 2019, exiting in the semi-finals. Fenerbahçe seeks to end an 18-year absence, having failed to qualify nine times during this period.

Kanter Freedom was courtside wearing a shirt stating "WOMAN noun. adult human female" when the confrontation occurred late in the third quarter of the game against the Indiana Fever. Security removed him after he stepped toward Cloud, creating a perceived threat.

The Sky owner explained that Kanter Freedom’s behavior escalated from verbal engagement to a physical gesture that crossed a line of acceptable conduct toward players, prompting his ejection and ban until he can demonstrate control.

Dimitrov, currently ranked 137th globally, controlled the opening set by winning 70% of his first-serve points and converting all three break-point opportunities. The 35-year-old opened the second set with an immediate break before closing out the win on his first match point.

The victory marks another step in Dimitrov's effort to return to the main draw at Flushing Meadows, where he previously reached the semifinals in 2019 and the quarterfinals in 2024. The former top-10 player has faced setback challenges in recent seasons due to persistent injuries.

Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi revealed squad availability during a pre-match press conference on Tuesday ahead of the 7:45 p.m. BST kickoff in North London.

De Zerbi confirmed that several key players are returning to the team sheet while addressing ongoing injury concerns within the squad.

The Orlando native bounced back after dropping the opening set and having his serve broken in the first game. Lee earned a crucial service break in the second set behind a series of errors from Lajal before breaking twice in the final set to seal the victory against his 152nd-ranked opponent.

The victory follows Lee's historic junior campaign, where he became the first qualifier since 2014 to win the Wimbledon boys' singles title. He secured the major junior crown by defeating Cruz Hewitt in three sets after returning from a lengthy injury layoff in 2025.

The sanction took effect on Sunday, August 23, 2026, immediately following Gogel's tied-30th finish at the Rogers Charity Classic, and will run through February 22, 2027. Tour officials confirmed that Gogel placed bets on golf events but did not wager on any tournaments in which he competed.

According to the PGA Tour, the 55-year-old golfer fully cooperated throughout the disciplinary inquiry into his gambling activity.

Selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt, Stowers has struggled to acclimate to professional game speeds as both a receiver and a blocker. Evaluators noted his hesitant blocking style and a lack of explosive plays beyond 10 yards in practice sessions, despite recording a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

The rookie's progress took another hit when he missed back-to-back practices this week due to a hamstring strain. During preseason action, Stowers recorded three receptions for 12 total yards, all coming against the Baltimore Ravens.

Gilgeous-Alexander shares the top 97 overall rating with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after the trio finished at the top of the previous season's Most Valuable Player voting.

The player ratings release sparked widespread debate across the league, particularly surrounding the reigning champion New York Knicks and several prominent stars whose scores drew scrutiny from analysts.

Emergency responders from Tempe Fire Medical Rescue were dispatched to Sun Angel Stadium at 8:31 a.m. following reports of a heat-related illness, subsequently transporting the athlete to a local medical center as temperatures in the region climbed toward a daily high of 106 degrees.

School officials confirmed the ongoing internal review regarding the circumstances of the team exercise, which occurred on the first day of the university's fall semester.

The two-time U.S. Open champion surrendered a five-stroke lead before mounting a late charge to finish at 17-under 263 and claim the $3.6 million winner's payout. Clark closed with an even-par 70 to edge Patrick Cantlay, who surged into second place with a final-round 68. Rory McIlroy finished third at 13-under 266 after leading a mid-round charge.

With the victory, Clark rose to No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking and automatically qualified for the U.S. Presidents Cup team. He also moved to third in the FedExCup standings behind Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler entering the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

Jacobs was arrested in May on domestic abuse charges and subsequently released by police without formal charges filed yet. However, an NFL discipline remains possible, leaving Green Bay to prepare its backfield for any regular-season absence.

Addressing reporters regarding the backfield, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst outlined the organization's mindset regarding potential discipline.

"We felt their aura for sure," said Bencic.

"It was an honor to play," said Bencic. Cobolli expressed his excitement following the victory against the pair.

The agreement includes a player option for the second year, allowing the 24-year-old wing to prioritize financial flexibility and seek an early path back to unrestricted free agency. The LA Clippers are expected to cooperate by rescinding their $8.8 million qualifying offer to clear his transition.

The agreement allows New Orleans to add a high-volume scorer while operating below the luxury tax threshold and first tax apron. To accommodate Mathurin's salary demands, the team has explored trade avenues involving swingman Jordan Hawkins, who holds a $7 million expiring contract.