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Lions sign UFL kicker Jake Bates after fourth-down disaster in NFC title game

The Lions have a new kicker. The United Football League’s Jake Bates signed a two-year contract with Detroit this week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, bolstering the team’s kicking room. Bates played last season with the Michigan Panthers, making three field goals of 60-plus yards, including a game-clinching 64-yarder in March. 64 YARDS FOR THE WIN 😱 JAKE BATES WITH A BOOT FOR @USFLPANTHERS pic.twitter.com/nx25x1PEIK — United Football...

2024-06-15T22:44:38Z

Happy Father’s Day from Revenge of the Birds

A Father’s Day tribute from Revenge of the Birds.

2024-06-16T13:05:06Z

Sevilla still keen on signing Marc Guiu from Barca

The attacker is a top target

2024-06-16T13:02:15Z

David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk full fight video highlights

Get David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk full fight video highlights for the co-main event Saturday night.

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Justin Simmons leads top remaining NFL free agents. Here's where they could fit in 2024.

Minicamps are done league-wide as teams have a month until training camp. Here are six players who could still contribute to a top team.

2024-06-15T23:21:58Z

Why this isn’t a normal Sunday US Open pairing for Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay

If Rory McIlroy is going to finally end his major championship drought on Sunday at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, he will have to beat a bitter rival from this last year’s Ryder Cup. McIlroy, who is trying to win his first major since the 2014 PGA Championship, will be paired with Patrick Cantlay who he had a dustup with during the Ryder Cup in Paris last fall, won by Team Europe. McIlroy and Cantlay, who will be in the second-to-last...

2024-06-16T08:29:05Z

Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia crowned Australian Open badminton champion

Malaysian Lee Zii Jia outlasted Japan's Kodai Naraoka in the men's singles final to be crowned Australian Open badminton champion Sunday, while Aya Ohori of Japan clinched the women's title. In the men's doubles final, China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu swept past Indonesian pair Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan 21-11, 21-10 But another Indonesian duo, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi, broke through to win the women's...

2024-06-16T10:21:22Z

"Even Venus Williams was like 'That kid has more talent than you and I combined'" - Serena Williams gushes over daughter Olympia's athletic abilities

Serena Williams has effusively praised her daughter Olympia's athletic prowess, disclosing that the six-year-old displays an exceptional level of skill.

2024-06-16T07:50:09Z

Scoring from unlikely sources helps the Oilers stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After having a total of four goals through the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers broke out in a big way with offense coming from some unlikely sources to avoid being swept by the Florida Panthers. Mattias Janmark scored short-handed three minutes into Game 4, Dylan Holloway had two goals to break his lengthy drought, Darnell Nurse got his first of the playoffs and Adam Henrique buried what...

2024-06-16T10:03:05Z

The Big Greene: Tigers 13, Astros 5

Offense explodes with Riley Greene leading the way while Flaherty put up a solid performance in the win.

2024-06-15T23:33:12Z

"Prepare to lose come Tuesday" "Indeed its not over": NHL fans divided as Edmonton Oilers pummel Florida Panthers 8-1 in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers' dept͏h forwards͏ and ͏their star players delivered a ͏decisive blow against the Florida Panthers on Saturday to extend their se͏ason͏ and the ͏Stanley Cup Final for at least one m

2024-06-16T06:14:08Z

Orioles minor league recap 6/16: Kjerstad hits 15th homer in Tides win

The farm teams split with wins by Norfolk and Delmarva and losses from Bowie and Aberdeen

2024-06-16T13:05:27Z

BIG3 Week 1 recap: Highlights, final scores, key takeaways from season opener

Season 7 of the 3-on-3 basketball league tipped off in Oakland Arena on Saturday

2024-06-16T06:48:09Z

Katie Ledecky's Olympics timeline: Medals, records and more to know about U.S. star swimmer

Ledecky is one of the greatest swimmers in world history. Here's a look at her notable accomplishments at the Olympics.

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Lamar Jackson given second-best quarterback rating in Madden 25

High praise for the two-time league MVP in this year’s version of Madden.

2024-06-16T01:33:33Z

“That’s the team to beat” - Tony Allen reflects on his playoff battles against the Oklahoma City Thunder

Tony Allen reminisces about the fierce playoff rivalry between the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2010s.

2024-06-16T09:08:25Z

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto exits start vs. Royals with triceps tightness

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto exited Saturday's game against the visiting Royals after two innings due to triceps tightness.

2024-06-16T02:57:55Z

Collin Morikawa ‘makes everything,’ soars back into U.S. Open contention

Everything worked well for Collin Morikawa, who carded one of the best rounds of the U.S. Open to climb back into the mix.

2024-06-15T20:00:18Z

Dallas Mavericks Are Interested In Drafting Bronny James

Mavericks could build a borderline super team by drafting Bronny James.

2024-06-16T03:27:54Z

What time does the NASCAR race start today? Start Time, TV Channel, & Live Stream Details for Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa?

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series is headed to Newton, Iowa, for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway this weekend. The 17th race of the season will see 36 drivers compete for 350 laps on the 0.

2024-06-16T08:26:17Z

Euro 2024 top goal scorers: Updated Golden Boot rankings as Germany star Havertz tops hotshot list

The race to win the UEFA Euro 2024 Golden Boot is on, with new Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe among the favorites to top the scoring charts in Germany. The Sporting News will be tracking the top goal scorers as each game is played.

2024-06-14T16:07:00Z

REPORT: Several Colorado Buffaloes Players Entered Transfer Portal After Deion Sanders Enforced Strange Rule Regarding Lil Wayne Concert

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reportedly caused some of his players to quit because of a strange rule he implemented regarding rapper Lil Wayne. In April, Lil Wayne performed a concert during the Buffaloes’ Spring Game weekend. The beloved rapper is a close friend of Deion Sanders, who’s entering his second season as the … The post REPORT: Several Colorado Buffaloes Players Entered Transfer Portal After Deion Sanders Enforced...

2024-06-15T19:19:34Z

Devers' 2-run double helps Red Sox beat Yankees, stop Rodón's 7-start winning streak

BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4 on Saturday night. Tyler O’Neill and rookie Jamie Westbrook had RBI doubles in a three-run first inning for the Red Sox, who rebounded from an 8-1 loss in Friday's series opener to win before just the second sellout at Fenway Park this season. “It was better today than yesterday,” Red Sox...

2024-06-16T02:46:59Z

Imagining SEC name change possibilities from Waffle House to Tito's to Nick Saban

The Big 12 is considering selling its conference name to a corporate sponsor. Your move, SEC. Why not get smothered, covered and diced?

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Kobe Bryant explained why Larry Bird is a Top 5 player of all time: "People really forget how great Larry Bird was…the guy was money"

Kobe Bryant defended Larry Bird as one of the top five NBA players of all time.

2024-06-16T01:37:20Z

Collin Morikawa thought a 66 would give him a shot at the US Open. Then came Bryson DeChambeau

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Collin Morikawa woke up Saturday nine shots off the lead and figuring he would have to get back to even par to have any chance of winning the U.S. Open. He did his part, shooting a bogey-free 66. What Morikawa wasn’t counting on was big Bryson DeChambeau manhandling the sun-drenched course a few hours later, shooting a 67 and leaving him seven shots behind with a round left. Now Morikawa needs some Arnold Palmer-type magic...

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FC Barcelona News: 16 June 2024

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors

2024-06-16T09:04:55Z

Michigan lands a commitment from 2025 4-star RB Jasper Parker

Parker’s addition is the Wolverines’ second commitment in two days.

2024-06-16T02:33:42Z

Bryson DeChambeau winning over fans with hilarious interactions: ‘Don’t boo me, I’m sorry’

Bryson DeChambeau is all about audience engagement. Before teeing off at the 13th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on Saturday, DeChambeau said he would “love to go for this green.” Spectators erupted with excitement as DeChambeau prepared to hit his shot. "Don't boo me, I'm sorry." – @b_dechambeau clubbing down off the 13th tee 😂 📺: NBC & @peacock | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/VEUh6yDyNx — Golf Channel...

2024-06-16T01:30:09Z

Tank vs. Martin Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

Get Tank vs. Martin results for the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin fight card and David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2024-06-15T04:15:14Z

Braves News: Michael Harris to miss significant time, offense turning a corner, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

2024-06-16T04:03:52Z

2024 Copa América: Group A Preview

The prep for the tournament begins with Group A.

2024-06-16T14:02:24Z

Supersub Wout Weghorst scores late again in Netherlands' 2-1 win over Poland at Euro 2024

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst loves to make a big impression off the bench and he did it again Sunday late in a 2-1 win over Poland at the European Championship. The giant striker struck with a low left-foot shot in the 83rd minute with his first touch after coming on to replace Memphis Depay who had wasted several shooting chances. The late win puts some pressure on Group D favorite France, which already beat the...

2024-06-16T15:04:22Z

Three keys to Texas Longhorns winning the College Football Playoff

The Texas Longhorns' new SEC schedule is a tough road, but with the right moves, they can reach the end and lift a trophy they haven't raised since 2005.

2024-06-16T02:58:23Z

Trio of Rockies channeling their Big Dad Energy heading into the 2024 All-Star Game

Ryan McMahon, Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar are all young dads looking to become first-time All-Stars

2024-06-16T15:50:27Z

Dolphins fans show support for head coach McDaniel!

Miami Dolphins fans chime in with their support of head coach Mike McDaniel.

2024-06-16T00:03:05Z

Discussion: What is your best Detroit Lions memory with or as a dad?

Happy Father’s Day! Share your favorite Detroit Lions memory with your dad, or as a dad.

2024-06-16T11:49:48Z

NCAA baseball tournament field: The College World Series bracket, schedule

The SEC was well-represented with 11 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament. Analysis of the field and schedule in race to the College World Series.

2024-05-27T17:37:05Z

Conor McGregor breaks silence on UFC 303 withdrawal

Conor McGregor has broken his silence with a brief statement on his withdrawal from his scheduled UFC 303 bout against Michael Chandler.

2024-06-15T20:57:26Z

NBA Dynasty Dominance: 25 Powerhouses in History

In the illustrious history of the NBA, certain teams stand out as titans of the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball lore.

2024-06-15T17:37:00Z

FSU vs. Virginia in College World Series elimination game: Preview, game thread, how to watch/listen

Seminoles face the Cavs with the season on the line

2024-06-16T12:05:14Z

Katie Ledecky's first Olympics: Revisiting 2012 stunning gold medal win in the 800m freestyle

Ledecky has come a long way since winning at the Olympics in 2012. Here's a look back at how she first grew to prominence on the international stage.

2024-06-15T09:40:34Z

Arike Ogunbowale took her name out of US Olympic pool: ‘Politics in everything’

Arike Ogunbowale is over “politics.” The Dallas Wings star revealed on Thursday that she took her name out of the USA Basketball pool for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics because she felt the selection process had little to do with “your game.” “When it comes to [the Olympic trials], it really doesn’t have much to do with your game,” Ogunbowale said on “Nightcap” with Shannon Sharpe, Gilbert Arenas and Chad Johnson. “It’s really about who they...

2024-06-16T00:21:00Z

Katie Ledecky, Record Crowd Highlight Historic Day 1 of U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

A world record fell and the legendary freestyler made her fourth Olympics in front of a record-setting crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium.

2024-06-16T03:07:34Z

Lionel Messi’s son Thiago makes choice between Argentina & Spain while revealing which Barcelona star he hopes to play alongside after leaving Inter Miami academy

Lionel Messi’s son Thiago has made his choice between Argentina and Spain while revealing which Barcelona star that he hopes to play alongside.

2024-06-16T12:29:57Z