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Martín Pérez Elects Free Agency

Veteran left-hander Martín Pérez elected free agency, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution. He cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment by the Braves on Sunday. Pérez made three appearances in an Atlanta uniform. He got decent results,…

High scorer Liv McGill transferring from Florida to Oklahoma State

Florida guard Liv McGill (23) shoots past Mississippi forward Christeen Iwuala (12) during the first half of an NCAA women’s basketball game at Steven C. O’Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, February 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]…

Can Lions, Packers, Vikings catch the Bears?

Bullet point summary by AI The NFC North is bracing for a shift as the Lions, Packers, and Vikings try to unseat the Bears. Success hinges on a 2026 draft that must yield impact starters, Detroit targets line depth, while…

‘That’s just noise’: Canucks’ Foote not worried about future despite rough season

VANCOUVER — When Adam Foote was announced as the 22nd head coach of the Vancouver Canucks on May 14, 2025, his inherited team was at a bit of a crossroads. Former head coach Rick Tocchet chose to depart Vancouver just…

Northern Ireland 4-0 Malta: Michael McArdle praises NI’s ‘intent’ in big win over Malta

McArdle was appointed in March but only got a few days to work with the players this month before the first of the double-header against Malta. He said he has “loved” his fast-paced start to the role and is hoping…

Phillies Trade Griff McGarry To Dodgers

The Dodgers have acquired minor league right-hander Griff McGarry from the Phillies in exchange for international bonus pool space, the teams announced Tuesday. (The Phillies’ announcement adds that they’ll also receive a player to be named later or cash.) He…

Pressure on Maple Leafs as Auston Matthews seeks clarity on Toronto’s direction

Pressure is building around the Toronto Maple Leafs. Captain Auston Matthews is looking for clarity on the franchise’s direction after a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season. The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, raising serious…

NCAA delivers report on Iowa tampering violations

Sep 14, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts with quarterback Cade McNamara (12) after a touchdown against the Troy Trojans during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The NCAA…

The Guardians are finally ready to bust down the door in a wide-open American League

Bullet point summary by AI The Cleveland Guardians have surged to the top of the American League standings with a 10-7 record, showcasing resilience against top-tier competition. Their consistent pitching and defensive prowess, coupled with emerging offensive contributions, positions them…

Matt Crocker quits as U.S. Soccer sporting director two months before World Cup

NEW YORK — Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia. The USSF said Crocker was leaving to pursue an…