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An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028. Thursday's announcement by Harbinger Sports Group did not say what percentage of the Athletics it had acquired. Cuban, who maintains a minority stake in the Mavericks, is the general partner and president of the Atlanta-based group. Atlanta Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams […]

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers. The Division I Cabinet, which approved the new rule last month, issued a similar statement last month after a group of basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court contending the age-based model unfairly shuts them […]

TAMPA, Fla. — By his name alone, Arch Manning is subject to an unprecedented and nearly unfair level of high expectations. He has a football legend for a grandfather and two uncles who won two Super Bowls each. So, when asked what quarterbacks he compares himself to, the Texas junior politely declines. "I'm trying to do better at not comparing myself to others," Manning said Thursday, wearing a burnt orange […]

Tarik Skubal said his preference is to finish the season with the Detroit Tigers and compete for a championship, though knows his next start could be his last with the team. "I think we have a chance to win World Series," Skubal said Thursday. "I've said that since spring training. That's never changed. That belief in this team has never changed throughout the season. Obviously we put ourselves in a […]

INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY (Indianapolis) — Alex Bowman will drive the No. 48 car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2027 and then retire from full-time racing competition. Bowman and HMS announced his one-year contract extension Thursday night as well as the plan for him to conclude his full-time career after the season. The 33-year-old Bowman, who has eight Cup wins in 378 starts, has battled injuries in recent seasons. He missed five races […]

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For a team that hasn’t had a winning record since 2015, the Angels have done little at recent trade deadlines to put their franchise on a path toward future success. This year could represent an inflection point and serve as a catalyst for real change, should they choose to be more aggressive sellers. John Mozeliak, the longtime Cardinals executive who was hired as the Angels’ interim general […]

Diego Pavia's time with the Baltimore Ravens has come to a quick end. The Ravens waived the former Vanderbilt star quarterback just before the start of training camp, the team announced Thursday. Baltimore picked up Pavia as an undrafted free agent following April's NFL Draft. The Ravens had some familiarity with Pavia through head coach Jesse Minter. Minter served as the Commodores' defensive coordinator under head coach Clark Lea in […]

Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has explained why Lamine Yamal was unable to produce his absolute best form during Spain's triumph at the 2026 World Cup. The teenage prodigy entered the tournament following a lengthy injury layoff, but the Polish veteran praised his former team-mate's crucial contribution to La Roja's victory. Injury Hinders Teenage Prodigy Yamal entered the 2026 World Cup after recovering from a hamstring injury that sidelined him […]

Real Madrid have reportedly contacted Manchester City to deny making an approach for Rodri following sensational reports of a pre-transfer agreement. The Spanish giants are fuming over claims that a deal has been struck for the World Cup Golden Ball winner, insisting that his style does not align with Jose Mourinho's current tactical setup. Real Madrid Refute Agreement Real have contacted City officials directly to reject claims of an agreed […]