Catcher interference on the rise as big league backstops squeeze in for pitch framing
The major leagues have seen a marked increase in catcher interference calls this season
1970-01-01 08:00
Nashville Predators buy out Matt Duchene as NHL teams prepare for the start of free agency
A handful of teams spent the eve of free agency clearing salary cap space with big money buyouts
1970-01-01 08:00
New pro women's hockey league to launch in January after deal with Dodgers co-owner
A new women’s pro hockey league will begin competing in North America as early as January
1970-01-01 08:00
Manchester City top assistant Borrell heads to US as sporting director for MLS team Austin FC
Austin FC announced Friday the hiring of top Manchester City assistant manager Rodolfo Borrell as the Major League soccer club’s sporting director
1970-01-01 08:00
American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
Frances Tiafoe heads into Wimbledon on the heels of his first title at a grass-court tournament and his first appearance in the Top 10 of the ATP rankings
1970-01-01 08:00
Spain keeps Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for Women’s World Cup
Spain will head to the Women’s World Cup with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and three of the 15 players who had renounced the national soccer team after a spat with coach Jorge Vilda
1970-01-01 08:00
IRS throws a chill into collectives paying college athletes while claiming nonprofit status
The rapidly expanding landscape of nonprofit collectives paying college athletes to promote charities has been hit with a potentially seismic disruption
1970-01-01 08:00
Aces rout Liberty 98-81 in a matchup of marquee WNBA teams for their seventh straight win
Kelsey Plum scored 18 points and the Las Vegas Aces routed the New York Liberty 98-81 in the first meeting between two of the top teams in the WNBA
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia leads by 103 after bowling out England for 325 by lunch on Day 3 at Lord's
Australia without Nathan Lyon has extended its lead to 103 runs after bowling out England for 325 on the third morning of the second Ashes test at Lord’s
1970-01-01 08:00
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities
1970-01-01 08:00
Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open with fever and possible food poisoning
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Bad Homburg Open with a fever and possible food poisoning
1970-01-01 08:00
Bayern Munich to play Werder Bremen in Bundesliga season opener
Bayern Munich will start its title defense at Werder Bremen in the opening game of the new Bundesliga season
1970-01-01 08:00