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Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder has retired, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. This came on the heels of the Houston Astros’ waiver claim of outfielder Nelson Velazquez. McTaggart dropped the news on X in response to Houston radio host …

Palermo faced Juventus on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, in an international pre-season friendly. The Palermo vs Juventus match served as the final summer test for both Italian clubs before their competitive campaigns began. Juventus …

The San Francisco 49ers will be without wide receiver Ricky Pearsall for the 2026 NFL season. On Aug. 1, the Niners announced that Pearsall’s season was over before it even started, placing him on season-ending injured reserve as he continues …

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been looking to fill their power forward needs after two blockbuster trades this offseason. One player, a former Golden State Warriors forward, has risen as a potential filler in the spot.  According to Jaxon Fetch of …

Several former New York Jets defensive backs seem to be getting their final chances to catch on with rosters ahead of the 2026 season, with the latest being undrafted free agent Trey Dean III. Dean, who was a member of …

The FedExCup Playoffs bring together some of the best players in golf, creating memorable moments on the course as the season reaches its biggest stage. This year, FedEx is helping turn some of those moments into meaningful support for young …

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter and his wife, Lauren, spent Monday morning helping young baseball and softball players develop their skills. The couple joined FlexWork Sports to host a youth baseball and softball camp at Saginaw Valley State University. The …

Canadian golfer Matt McQuillan, whose professional career included a memorable run on the PGA Tour before he returned home to help others learn the game, passed away last week. He was 45. A native of Kingston, Ontario, McQuillan spent much …

The Atlanta Falcons spent the offseason paying their offensive core, headlined by Bijan Robinson’s record running back extension. However, the most important position on the field is the one still giving them the most trouble. The Athletic’s Josh Kendall reported …

The Detroit Tigers made one of the biggest decisions of the MLB trade deadline when they sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the door to a reunion might not be completely closed. Skubal has already made it …

Moon alert After 4 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Leo. Aries (March 21-April 19) A dynamic day Many social possibilities might randomly occur today, which makes this a wonderful …

The Pittsburgh Steelers once had one of the best running backs in football in Le’Veon Bell. According to one prediction, that won’t be enough to land him in Canton. CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo grouped Bell among the long shots in …

The Washington Commanders are looking to add depth on their interior defensive line and are turning to a longtime NFL veteran defensive tackle. “The Commanders are expected to sign DT Byron Cowart, per source,” Commanders reporter Ben Standig wrote on …

Ben Simmons has had a tumultuous basketball career. The former No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft, has seen his fair share of highs and lows since entering the league. After hearing his name …

The Chicago Park District is extending some of its end-of-summer aquatics programs through Labor Day weekend, keeping 20 community pools, 23 beaches and over 200 water play features open. The expanded schedule means beaches and some pools will be open …

Chicago police released photos of a person wanted in a series of car burglaries and a robbery in Humboldt Park in June and July. The suspect was seen walking through the area with a small dog, checking car door handles …

Last week, things were looking up for veteran Cleveland Browns left tackle Dawand Jones. As there were questions about first-round draft pick Spencer Fano coming out of the gate in training camp, it appeared that the hard work Jones (who has …

UFC president Dana White said that he is open to creating a women’s BMF title for some of MMA’s best women’s fighters to compete for. The UFC has a men’s BMF title, which is currently possessed by lightweight star Charles …

With a logjam of wide receivers, there have been trade rumors around the New England Patriots for months. Now, a new trade proposal would send one of the Patriots’ key weapons to the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the 2026 …

It’s not everyday that a team becomes a title contender in just their second year of existence, but that’s part of what makes the Golden State Valkyries’ 2026 season all the more miraculous. Ask two-time All-Star Gabby Williams, and she’ll …

UFC president Dana White reacted to the tragic death of UFC flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, who died on August 3. The UFC announced one week ago that Nascimento died of an apparent heart attack at age 34. His death came …

The hunt for arguably the biggest Cooper Flagg rookie card is over. Topps announced on August 10 that Flagg’s one-of-one Rookie Debut Patch Autograph had been found in Rhode Island, crediting RhodyBreakers with the pull. The discovery came only four …

The Minnesota Vikings worked out former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson. This was reported by the NFL’s daily transaction wire on Monday afternoon. Jefferson was originally drafted by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. …

The Los Angeles Dodgers draw out celebrities for literally every home game. That included a past four-time Pro Bowler in the NFL Monday. Yet former Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr couldn’t help but praise a …

Former Mets top prospect Rafael Montero was released on Monday. Montero’s stint with the Yankees’ organization is over after he was cut by their Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the club announced on X (formerly Twitter). Montero, 35, has not pitched in …

The Boston Red Sox benefited from an obscure rule to score their only run in a 2-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston had runners on the corners with one out in the seventh. Ceddanne Rafaela lifted a fly …

The last time the Boston Red Sox were on a three-game losing streak, it was mid-June, a full 53 days ago. They were being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a four-game losing streak that dropped them …

The Minnesota Vikings could have landed quite the haul in the 2026 NFL Draft. Three rookies already seem prepared to play a big role on their defensive front in Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, and Domonique Orange. RB Aaron Jones Sr. …

A man and woman were fatally shot Monday evening near a gas station in Armour Square, according to Chicago police. The man, 25, and woman, 22, were exiting a business in the 200 block of West Pershing Road just before …

A woman was found stabbed to death inside a home in Avondale on Monday, Chicago police said. The woman, 48, was discovered unresponsive with a puncture wound to her chest around 5 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Wellington …

The Chicago Cubs are currently off on Monday, but they can’t escape being in the always revolving rounds of roster transactions across MLB. About a week ago, the Cubs designated pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment. Instead of opting to accept …

The tributes to the late Kyle Busch continue throughout the upcoming NASCAR weekend at Richmond Raceway. For Saturday night’s Cup Series race, Richard Childress Racing is rolling out a special paint scheme honoring the fallen champion. Austin Hill, who was …

The Atlanta Falcons are rolling right along through their training camp, and with the team’s first preseason game coming later this week, they are making some additions to their camp roster. According to multiple reports, the Falcons have signed former …

On Monday, the New York Yankees have the day off following a series with the Atlanta Braves in the Bronx. They won Sunday’s finale by a score of 2-1, but still dropped two out of three games in the series. …

The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays were involved in one of the wildest reviews after a scoreboard mix-up. In the top of the seventh inning, the scoreboard showed that the Red Sox had two outs, and the entire …

In 1 great example of how Denver Broncos decisions have been made in recent years, the once bone-dry running backs room now overflows with talent — at least 4 tailbacks who could start on any number of NFL teams. The …

The Las Vegas Raiders announced a decision involving Fernando Mendoza before their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Their first unofficial depth chart release installs Kirk Cousins above Mendoza at quarterback, followed by Aidan O’Connell and Jacob Clark.   With …

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is returning to football, although he made clear that an NFL comeback is not part of the plan. UCLA announced on August 10 that Carr is joining first-year head coach Bob Chesney’s staff …

UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot issued a statement following his first-round submission loss to Quillan Salkilld at UFC Vegas 120. Gamrot was finished with a rear-naked choke in the first round by the Australian rising star Salkilld, who is 6-0 …