Super Rugby set for a longer 17-week regular season and revamped playoffs in 2027
SYDNEY (AP) — Super Rugby will have an extended, 17-week regular season and a new format for playoffs…
Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt undergoes back procedure, could return by season’s end
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could…
Wimbledon draw: Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon —…
Pirates place Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Spencer Horwitz on the 10-day injured list Thursday because…
Nets put faith in Lousville guard Mikel Brown Jr., 2 forward in hopes of flipping franchise
Mikel Brown Jr., right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, after being selected by…
Rugby league player banned for 6 matches over homophobic slur in Australian competition
SYDNEY (AP) — A professional rugby league player has been suspended for six matches after pleading guilty to…
Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women’s PGA at Hazeltine National is next
Nelly Korda waits on the putting green during a practice round prior to the Women’s PGA Championship golf…
Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de Suisse in style by taking the final stage
VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, Switzerland (AP) — Tadej Pogacar warmed up for next month’s Tour de France with a dominant victory…
Nationals’ Jacob Young leaves game after crashing into outfield wall
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young left Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay…
Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoins team, nearing a return to action, manager says
CHICAGO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber rejoined the team on Friday and could be activated…
Australia beats Bangladesh by 7 runs in high-scoring 2nd T20 to win series
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Matt Renshaw hit a career-best 89 not out and Australia beat Bangladesh by seven…
Veteran Australia prop Slipper returns to international rugby for the Nations Championship
SYDNEY (AP) — Veteran prop James Slipper has officially returned to international rugby after being named in the…