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Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB Draft
Read full article: Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB DraftFormer Johnson High School baseball star Kayson Cunningham is just days away from a dream come true — hearing his name called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

Harlan’s Tate Taylor awarded 2024-25 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
Read full article: Harlan’s Tate Taylor awarded 2024-25 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the YearHarlan High School’s Tate Taylor was named the 2024-25 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year on Thursday.

San Antonio Spurs sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year deal worth $3 million, ESPN says
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year deal worth $3 million, ESPN saysFree agent guard Jordan McLaughlin signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Spurs will meet I-10 rival Houston, 2023 NBA Champion Denver in next season’s NBA Cup
Read full article: Spurs will meet I-10 rival Houston, 2023 NBA Champion Denver in next season’s NBA CupThe San Antonio Spurs’ 2025-26 NBA schedule, while not yet fully known, is beginning to come into full view.

Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB Draft
Read full article: Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB DraftFormer Johnson High School baseball star Kayson Cunningham is just days away from a dream come true — hearing his name called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

Jordan Clay, San Antonio’s top wide receiver prospect, commits to Baylor on 18th birthday
Read full article: Jordan Clay, San Antonio’s top wide receiver prospect, commits to Baylor on 18th birthdayJordan Clay, a top-10 wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2026 and San Antonio’s No. 1 talent, committed to Baylor University Friday on his 18th birthday.

San Antonio FC’s Richard Sanchez has a unique perspective on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: San Antonio FC’s Richard Sanchez has a unique perspective on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World CupSan Antonio FC goalkeeper Richard Sanchez has had a unique opportunity to represent his country at a young age. During the 2011 U17 World Cup, Richard was in goal for Mexico, the host country, which went on to win the championship that year.
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Raleigh hits 37th and 38th homers, Mariners end Skubal's 3-month unbeaten streak with 12-3 romp
Read full article: Raleigh hits 37th and 38th homers, Mariners end Skubal's 3-month unbeaten streak with 12-3 rompCal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal’s three-month unbeaten streak.

Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB Draft
Read full article: Former Johnson HS baseball standout projected as first-round pick in 2025 MLB DraftFormer Johnson High School baseball star Kayson Cunningham is just days away from a dream come true — hearing his name called in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

Bellinger hits 3 2-run homers against former team, Yanks beat Cubs 11-0 for 5th win in row
Read full article: Bellinger hits 3 2-run homers against former team, Yanks beat Cubs 11-0 for 5th win in rowCody Bellinger hit three two-run homers against his former team and was robbed of a fourth, Aaron Judge made a trio of outstanding catches and the New York Yankees routed the Chicago Cubs 11-0 for their fifth straight win following a a six-game losing streak.

Jordan Clay, San Antonio’s top wide receiver prospect, commits to Baylor on 18th birthday
Read full article: Jordan Clay, San Antonio’s top wide receiver prospect, commits to Baylor on 18th birthdayJordan Clay, a top-10 wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2026 and San Antonio’s No. 1 talent, committed to Baylor University Friday on his 18th birthday.

Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson
Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt OlsonRonald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.

Yankees' Aaron Judge makes 3 outstanding catches, robs Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong of home run
Read full article: Yankees' Aaron Judge makes 3 outstanding catches, robs Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong of home runAaron Judge made three outstanding catches in right field, robbing Pete Crow-Armstrong of a home run, Dansby Swanson of a single and Kyle Tucker of a two-run hit in the New York Yankees’ 11-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff transferring following tumultuous few months
Read full article: BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff transferring following tumultuous few monthsBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is transferring after a tumultuous few months that included being named in a civil sexual assault suit that was later dismissed.

Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals' front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draft
Read full article: Holding No. 1 pick, Nationals' front-office upheaval injects even more uncertainty into MLB draftThe Washington Nationals hold the No. 1 pick in Sunday’s MLB amateur draft, a key moment in their rebuilding efforts.

Boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in South Florida on misdemeanor domestic violence charge
Read full article: Boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in South Florida on misdemeanor domestic violence chargeProfessional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been arrested in South Florida on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

Novak Djokovic says he definitely plans to play at Wimbledon at least one more time
Read full article: Novak Djokovic says he definitely plans to play at Wimbledon at least one more timeNovak Djokovic has made it clear that he is not saying goodbye to Wimbledon with a loss to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.

Venus Williams accepts a wild card for the DC Open. She hasn't competed in more than a year
Read full article: Venus Williams accepts a wild card for the DC Open. She hasn't competed in more than a yearVenus Williams has accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at this month’s DC Open.

Home runs and hoops: UCLA softball standout Megan Grant also will play basketball in 2025-26
Read full article: Home runs and hoops: UCLA softball standout Megan Grant also will play basketball in 2025-26Megan Grant, a two-time All-American softball star at UCLA, is joining the Bruins’ women’s basketball team this season.

BRITISH OPEN '25: A return to Royal Portrush and a chance at redemption for Rory McIlroy
Read full article: BRITISH OPEN '25: A return to Royal Portrush and a chance at redemption for Rory McIlroyThe British Open returns to Royal Portrush and it should be quite the homecoming for Rory McIlroy.

Taylor Fritz sends water bottle to unwell fan as heat impacts Wimbledon again
Read full article: Taylor Fritz sends water bottle to unwell fan as heat impacts Wimbledon againPlay was stopped twice during the Wimbledon semifinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz because two fans felt unwell in the heat.

Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz's matches
Read full article: Who is Morgan Riddle? A fashion influencer at Wimbledon who attends boyfriend Taylor Fritz's matchesMorgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant.

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh: All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz was tipping pitches against Yankees
Read full article: Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh: All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz was tipping pitches against YankeesSeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh thinks All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz was tipping pitches when he squandered a two-run lead in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees.

Yankees rally past Mariners 6-5 in 10 innings after going hitless against Bryan Woo until the 8th
Read full article: Yankees rally past Mariners 6-5 in 10 innings after going hitless against Bryan Woo until the 8thAnthony Volpe scored the winning run with an acrobatic slide on Aaron Judge’s shallow sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees rallied past Seattle 6-5 after Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo took a no-hitter into the eighth.

San Antonio FC’s Richard Sanchez has a unique perspective on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: San Antonio FC’s Richard Sanchez has a unique perspective on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World CupSan Antonio FC goalkeeper Richard Sanchez has had a unique opportunity to represent his country at a young age. During the 2011 U17 World Cup, Richard was in goal for Mexico, the host country, which went on to win the championship that year.

Mac Morgan brings national championship experience, lofty goals to UTSA softball team
Read full article: Mac Morgan brings national championship experience, lofty goals to UTSA softball teamMere weeks after hoisting a national championship trophy with the Texas Longhorns, Morgan is diving headfirst into her first coaching gig as the University of Texas at San Antonio’s new pitching coach.

Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at Yankee Stadium
Read full article: Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at Yankee StadiumSeattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo has lost his no-hit bid against the New York Yankees when Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled to right field leading off the eighth inning.

Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer League
Read full article: Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg all business as he makes his professional debut at NBA Summer LeagueCooper Flagg made his professional debut Thursday night in the NBA Summer League and celebrated an 87-85 win over Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will be Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's champion
Read full article: Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will be Wimbledon's eighth consecutive first-time women's championEither Amanda Anisimova or Iga Swiatek will leave the All England Club’s grass courts as Wimbledon’s eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion.

Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon in a rematch of the French Open final
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon in a rematch of the French Open finalJannik Sinner has overwhelmed a not-fully-fit Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon semifinals to set up a showdown for the championship against Carlos Alcaraz.

The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectives
Read full article: The new college sports agency is rejecting some athlete NIL deals with donor-backed collectivesA new college sports agency has rejected certain NIL deals involving donor-backed collectives.

Caster Semenya's sex eligibility battle has confounded sports for 16 years and still isn't over
Read full article: Caster Semenya's sex eligibility battle has confounded sports for 16 years and still isn't overThe sex eligibility case of champion runner Caster Semenya has been one of the most contentious and most complex that sports has seen.

Athletics' Brent Rooker and Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. join Home Run Derby lineup
Read full article: Athletics' Brent Rooker and Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. join Home Run Derby lineupBrent Rooker and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have joined the lineup for Monday night's All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th pick in draft
Read full article: Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th pick in draftThe Baltimore Orioles have traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft, a sign that one of baseball’s most disappointing clubs could be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline.

Twins keep sore Buxton out of starting lineup with bruised hand, but expect All-Star to be fine
Read full article: Twins keep sore Buxton out of starting lineup with bruised hand, but expect All-Star to be fineThe Minnesota Twins have kept All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton out of Thursday's starting lineup due to a bruised left hand.

English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsing
Read full article: English golfer Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship with illness after collapsingEnglish golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the first round of the Evian Championship on Thursday after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus.

Amanda Anisimova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon and faces Iga Swiatek in the final
Read full article: Amanda Anisimova upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon and faces Iga Swiatek in the finalAmanda Anisimova has upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon and will face Iga Swiatek in the final.

Red Bull signals it will keep up title fight after Horner was fired. It faces many other challenges
Read full article: Red Bull signals it will keep up title fight after Horner was fired. It faces many other challengesRed Bull has pledged not give up on the Formula 1 title fight until it’s mathematically impossible for Max Verstappen to win, even after Christian Horner was fired as team principal.

Heat returns to Wimbledon as Aryna Sabalenka offers water and ice pack to fans at Centre Court
Read full article: Heat returns to Wimbledon as Aryna Sabalenka offers water and ice pack to fans at Centre CourtPlayers and fans felt the impact of high temperatures at Wimbledon when Thursday’s semifinal match between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was delayed twice in the first set because of spectators feeling unwell.

Olympic champ Semenya did not get a fair hearing in sex eligibility case, human rights court rules
Read full article: Olympic champ Semenya did not get a fair hearing in sex eligibility case, human rights court rulesTwo-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya has won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her seven-year legal fight against track and field’s sex eligibility rules.

Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplant
Read full article: Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering from double lung transplantOlympic wrestler and former UFC fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia.

Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby and start at third base in All-Star Game
Read full article: Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby and start at third base in All-Star GameTampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced he will compete in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta.

San Antonio Spurs sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year deal worth $3 million, ESPN says
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs sign Jordan McLaughlin to 1-year deal worth $3 million, ESPN saysFree agent guard Jordan McLaughlin signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Chisholm homers twice and Schlittler wins MLB debut as Yankees top Mariners 9-6
Read full article: Chisholm homers twice and Schlittler wins MLB debut as Yankees top Mariners 9-6Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice and drove in four runs, and Cam Schlittler won his impressive major league debut as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6.

Lionel Messi has MLS-record 4th straight multi-goal game as Inter Miami beats New England 2-1
Read full article: Lionel Messi has MLS-record 4th straight multi-goal game as Inter Miami beats New England 2-1Lionel Messi became the first player in Major League Soccer history with four consecutive multi-goal games, scoring twice to lead Inter Miami past the New England Revolution 2-1.

Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension through 2029-30, AP sources say
Read full article: Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension through 2029-30, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the contract say the Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 max contract extension.

UTSA softball hires former Longhorn Mac Morgan as new pitching coach
Read full article: UTSA softball hires former Longhorn Mac Morgan as new pitching coachThe University of Texas at San Antonio softball team has hired former University of Texas at Austin pitcher Mac Morgan as its new pitching coach, the campus announced Wednesday.

Dallas Cowboys defensive back grinds in San Antonio ahead of training camp
Read full article: Dallas Cowboys defensive back grinds in San Antonio ahead of training campWith NFL training camps around the corner, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kemon Hall spent his morning in San Antonio, sweating through an intense offseason workout at BayBay McClinton’s All Sports Speed and Conditioning.

After routing Real Madrid in Club World Cup, PSG eyes Chelsea and historic quadruple
Read full article: After routing Real Madrid in Club World Cup, PSG eyes Chelsea and historic quadrupleParis Saint-Germain routed Real Madrid 4-0 in a Club World Cup semifinal, moving closer to a historic quadruple.

Bryce Harper after slump-busting game vs. Giants: 'I'm really good. I mean, I really am'
Read full article: Bryce Harper after slump-busting game vs. Giants: 'I'm really good. I mean, I really am'Bryce Harper broke out of a slump with a career-best four extra-base hits — and then issued a reminder about his place in the game.

Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak
Read full article: Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streakFirst-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers’ winning streak at five games.

Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer Classic
Read full article: Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer ClassicThe Detroit Tigers now have five All-Stars, tying them with the Dodgers for the most in the majors.

Yankees cut 2-time batting champ DJ LeMahieu with nearly $22 million left on contract
Read full article: Yankees cut 2-time batting champ DJ LeMahieu with nearly $22 million left on contractDJ LeMahieu has been cut by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench.

Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG routs Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final
Read full article: Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG routs Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup finalFabián Ruiz scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Real Madrid 4-0, advancing to the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

Spurs will meet I-10 rival Houston, 2023 NBA Champion Denver in next season’s NBA Cup
Read full article: Spurs will meet I-10 rival Houston, 2023 NBA Champion Denver in next season’s NBA CupThe San Antonio Spurs’ 2025-26 NBA schedule, while not yet fully known, is beginning to come into full view.

MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next week
Read full article: MLB plans to use robot umpire challenge system in All-Star Game next weekMajor League Baseball plans to use its robot umpire technology for ball-strike challenges in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Atlanta, another step toward possible regular-season use next season.

Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injury
Read full article: Valkyries rout the Fever 80-61 as Caitlin Clark struggles in her return from injuryVeronica Burton had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Kayla Thornton added 18 points and eight boards, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Indiana Fever 80-61 to spoil Caitlin Clark’s return.

Lauren James shines as England thrashes Netherlands 4-0 to revive Euro title defense
Read full article: Lauren James shines as England thrashes Netherlands 4-0 to revive Euro title defenseEngland has got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, thanks to a Lauren James double.

Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremony
Read full article: Cyclist Greg LeMond receives Congressional Gold Medal at Capitol ceremonyGreg LeMond, who is one of the most decorated cyclists in American history as a three-time Tour de France winner, has been honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.