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Matt Calkins: Do Seahawks fans harbor much resentment toward DK Metcalf after exit?
SEATTLE — Whenever his name pops up in the news, you can feel Seattle’s eyebrow rise a solid centimeter.
Maybe it’s about him being Aaron Rodgers’ top new target. Maybe it’s about him squashing a rivalry with ...Read more
Sam McDowell: A Patrick Mahomes-approved change to the Chiefs' offense deserves more attention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A year ago, Xavier Worthy’s introduction to the NFL came while wearing shorts and a jersey top, a spectator’s fit as he stood next to a coach watching the Chiefs’ offense begin preparation for ...Read more
Tom Krasovic: San Diegans pack the stands for Padres games, soccer matches
SAN DIEGO — With weather like San Diego’s, it’s a great opportunity for outdoor sports teams based here to outperform many opponents at the gate.
And that’s how it’s playing out this year.
The Padres are ...Read more
Fernando Tatis Jr. stars in Padres' victory over Rangers
Fernando Tatis Jr. contributed like an All-Star on Sunday night.
The erstwhile Padres sparkplug scored their first run and drove in their second in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers at Petco Park.
Earlier in the day, it was...Read more
Adames, Birdsong shine as Giants take series finale against Athletics
SACRAMENTO — The Giants came out of Sacramento with a good win.
After getting off to a slow start in the series opener on Thursday, the Giants closed out the Athletics on Sunday to notch a 6-2 win in front of a sold out...Read more
Mac Engel: Former TCU football star and current Cowboys Pro Bowler arrested -- again
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys knew why KaVontae Turpin was a bargain when they signed him as an undrafted free agent, because he comes attached with an invisible alarm clock that you can neither hear nor see.
...Read more
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jason Adam join Manny Machado as Padres' All-Stars
SAN DIEGO — Not many players could be considered an All-Star while playing through a severe slump that has lasted more than two months.
But Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been good enough and is a big ...Read more
Padres' Yu Darvish to make season debut Monday
SAN DIEGO — Yu Darvish’s long-awaited season debut is happening.
Darvish will start Monday in the Padres’ series opener against the Diamondbacks at Petco Park after a careful comeback from an elbow issue that ...Read more
Sixers forward Justin Edwards signs three-year contract
PHILADELPHIA — Justin Edwards is a testament to hard work enabling people to overcome obstacles.
The former Kentucky standout went undrafted last summer. Yet Edwards finished the 2024-25 season as one of the 76ers' most...Read more
Shane Smith goes from Rule 5 draft pick to representing the White Sox at the All-Star game: 'An amazing story'
DENVER — Shane Smith has made the remarkable journey from Rule 5 draft pick to All-Star.
The Chicago White Sox right-hander earned a spot on the American League roster, which was revealed Sunday afternoon.
He’ll be ...Read more
Cubs clobber Cardinals, 11-0, as Erick Fedde's problems mount in abbreviated start
CHICAGO — It may be difficult to fathom how a series that began with the St. Louis Cardinals allowing a club record amount of home runs could end even worse for them, but they found a way.
In arguably their worst loss ...Read more
Hawks make Alexander-Walker sign-and-trade official
ATLANTA — Nickeil Alexander-Walker will officially suit up for the Hawks.
The team made the sign-and-trade agreement to bring Alexander-Walker to Atlanta official in an announcement on Sunday.
“We’re thrilled to ...Read more
Hawks one of NBA-record seven teams in deal involving Kevin Durant
ATLANTA — The Hawks joined several teams in an NBA-record seven-team trade.
Atlanta partnered in a deal that centered on the Phoenix Suns sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the teams announced Sunday.
Along ...Read more
Yankees' Max Fried, Jazz Chisholm Jr. joining Aaron Judge at All-Star game
NEW YORK — With Aaron Judge already set to start the All-Star game in right field for the American League, teammates Max Fried and Jazz Chisholm Jr. found out they’ll be joining the Yankees’ captain following Sunday�...Read more
Nuggets trying to keep Jonas Valanciunas despite EuroLeague offer. What are their center options if he leaves?
DENVER — The Nuggets intend to hold Jonas Valanciunas to his NBA contract commitment despite his reported interest in an offer to return to the EuroLeague, a league source confirmed to The Denver Post on Sunday.
Denver ...Read more
Dodgers' sparkling record masks problems exposed during series loss to Astros
LOS ANGELES — When the Dodgers left Los Angeles for their final road trip before the All-Star break last summer, they had a 55-36 record and a 7 1/2-game lead in the National League West.
That team went on to win the ...Read more
Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named to All-Star game roster
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw was named to his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who used his "Legend Pick" to select the Dodgers' left-hander. Kershaw (4-0) is one of just 20 pitchers in baseball...Read more
Mets' Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz named NL All-Stars, but Juan Soto is surprise snub
NEW YORK — The Mets have three All-Stars — and one notable omission.
Pete Alonso was named a National League reserve and Edwin Diaz made the pitching staff, but Juan Soto was left off of the roster in a surprise snub....Read more
Lorenzen guides Royals to pivotal series win over Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals are headed home after a winning road trip thanks to victories in Seattle and Phoenix.
The Royals finished 4-3 against the Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. And they found some traction to spark ...Read more
Mickey Moniak breaks out as Rockies rally to beat White Sox
DENVER — Home delivery has not been on the Rockies’ menu very often this season. But it was Sunday in their 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field.
Colorado’s four-run fifth inning, supercharged by ...Read more
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