David Blitzer is purchasing a share of the Cleveland Guardians with an eventual path to majority ownership, according to multiple reports Thursday. Through his company, Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, Blitzer is part owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils. Recently he was part of a group that purchased Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer, and his other properties include the English
The Seattle Mariners claimed infielder Drew Ellis off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and moved outfielder Mitch Haniger to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Ellis, 26, will join Seattle's Triple-A club in Tacoma. He was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on June 12 after going 2-for-13 in six games this season and hitting .134 with one homer and six RBIs in 34 major league games over the past two sea
One of the more curious legacies of the Watergate scandal is so obvious that we barely notice it.
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Cory Kennedy
Below are three takeaways from Tuesday and Wednesday's press conferences with head coach Brandon Staley, Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa, Austin Ekeler and Khalil Mack as the Bolts wrapped up their two-day minicamp.
Ekeler returns to practice, Herbert talks building trust in the offseason
After the Bolts concluded OTAs last week, the team held a two-day mandat
Bob Labriola
Let's get to it:
ANTHONY DICESARO FROM PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL: I enjoyed your answer to the question regarding Steelers interior defensive linemen. I have no complaint with Joe Greene or Cam Heyward being considered Nos. 1 and 2. However, though his time was long ago, and you likely never saw him play you didn't include Hall-of-Famer Ernie Stautner in the discussion. Oversight or some
Teresa Varley
Minkah Fitzpatrick loves the history of the Steelers, the tradition, the commitment to winning.
He loves his teammates, his coaches and everything about the organization.
And more than anything, he loves that he will be a part of all of that for the next five years.
Fitzpatrick signed a new five-year contract on Wednesday, and a day later was thankful for those who helped him get
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Collin McHugh from the COVID-19 list on Thursday's off-day. McHugh and the Braves open a three-set against the host Chicago Cubs on Friday. McHugh, who turns 35 on Sunday, was placed on the injured list on June 7 after testing positive for COVID-19. McHugh is 0-1 with a 3.42 ERA in 21 relief appearances this season. The 10-year veteran is a former 19-game winner for the Houston
The Arizona Diamondbacks could be without standout second baseman Ketel Marte when they open up a three-game home set against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Phoenix. Marte departed Wednesday's 7-4 home victory over the Cincinnati Reds after feeling tightness in his right hamstring while running the bases in the bottom of the eighth inning. He was replaced in the field for the final three outs. There was immediat
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday night reached Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi where her mother and party interim president Sonia Gandhi is admitted due to COVID-related issues since June 12. He will stay at the hospital to look after his ailing mother. The Wayanad MP was questioned by the ED for three consecutive days, sparking protests by Congress leaders across the country.Acco
The New York Yankees put All-Star right-hander Luis Severino on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, hours before he was set to start against Tampa Bay. The Yankees tabbed right-hander Clarke Schmidt to make the start against the Rays. The Yankees selected the contract of RHP Ryan Weber from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Severino's place on the active roster. Severino, vying for a third career All-Star selectio
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): A delegation of Congress leaders is likely to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on June 20 and submit a memorandum on the issue of entry of police into party headquarters and allegedly misbehaving with party MPs during protests against the Enforcement Directorate probe on party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The Wayanad MP was questioned by the ED for three consecutive days
Seattle Storm guard and WNBA legend Sue Bird confirmed Thursday that this will be her last season. "I've decided this will be my final year. I have loved every single minute, and still do, so gonna play my last year, just like this little girl played her first," Bird posted on Twitter along with photos of herself currently and as a child. Bird, 41, is averaging 7.8 points, 6.6 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals throug
When the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits the Sprint Car capital of the world on Saturday night, Ben Rhodes will be trying for a sweep of this year's dirt races. History, however, will weigh against the efforts of the reigning series champion in the Clean Harbors 150 at Knoxville Raceway(9 p.m. ET Saturday on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Rhodes dominated the Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt at Bristol Motor Sp
Carolina coach Matt Rhule said quarterback Sam Darnold would be the Panthers' starter if the season began now. "Sam's gotten a lot better," Rhule told reporters at Thursday's minicamp practice. "Really, really improving in the offense and if we played today, Sam would be our quarterback." The vote of confidence for the 25-year-old Darnold sheds a little light on the club's evolving signal-caller situation. Carolina has
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson remained tight-lipped about his contract situation Thursday but did say he expects to be in a Ravens uniform for the rest of his career. Jackson, entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, acknowledged that he's talked with Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta about a new deal but said he's "just keeping it private." Asked if he wants to remain with the Ravens for the re
Zabit Magomedsharipov confirmed he has decided to retire from MMA
Zabit Magomedsharipov has elaborated on the reasoning behind his decision to step away from his promising mixed martial arts career, and says that he opted to walk away after becoming frustrated at contracted fights falling apart as well as experiencing
The Ottawa Redblacks hope that home field makes the difference in a rematch with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night. The Blue Bombers won 19-17 at home over the Redblacks in the June 10 season opener for both teams on a late field goal that completed a drive engineered by backup quarterback Dru Brown. With 1:33 to play in regulation and the Blue Bombers trailing 17-16, starting quarterback Zach Collaros was remov
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to quash any notion of a second NFL franchise moving to his city. Just last week, Mayor Eric Johnson issued a tweet inviting the Los Angeles Chargers to move to Texas following news of a legal squabble between members of the Spanos family, which owns the team. In his tweet, he invited the team and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to check out the city. "Southern Dallas is the fresh s
Rory McIlroy continued a torrid stretch of golf by shooting a 3-under-par 67 Thursday morning to hold a share of the early lead at the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. McIlroy was tied for the lead with Englishman Callum Tarren, David Lingmerth of Sweden and Joel Dahmen with about half the field in the clubhouse. Hayden Buckley, Matthew NeSmith, Brian Harman and Aaron Wise turned in rounds of 2-under 68
Craig Peters
Sammy White was enamored at an early age.
As a youngster in Louisiana who was supposed to be getting ready for church, White couldn't help but fixate on Grambling State Head Coach Eddie Robinson's television show.
"It was such a great highlight show of where they played the game and all of the big plays," White said. "It gets to you and makes you want to be a part of it."
It turned
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Kellen Moore had a prolific offense on the highest-profile NFL team, tons of head coach openings this past year with offensive minded GM's, and yet nobody wanted him. What do you think GM's see in him that worries them - and should it worry the Cowboys? - MARK MUMFORD / WILINGTON, DE
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Rob Phillips
(Editor's Note: As part of the preparation for training camp, this series will introduce 25 key players who are new to the Cowboys' roster, rookies and veterans alike. The series continues today with rookie defensive tackle John Ridgeway.)
How He Got Here: The Cowboys drafted Ridgeway in the fifth round (No. 178 overall) after he enjoyed a productive transfer year at Arkansas,
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June 16 UpdatesJalen Tolbert
#18 WR
Height: 6-1Weight: 195 lbsCollege: South Alabama
11:49 a.m. - With CeeDee Lamb moving into the No. 1 receiver role, coupled with Cedrick Wilson's departure in free
Rob Phillips
FRISCO, Texas - Cowboys minicamp and the offseason program is over.
Next up: training camp in Oxnard, California.
This week's mandatory minicamp, originally scheduled for three days of practices, was reduced to one practice Tuesday followed by a group dynamic event Wednesday at a local Top Golf.
"I think the biggest thing is you have a starting line and finish line
A day after Pittsburgh made him the NFL's highest-paid safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick said his payday once again proves that the Steelers are committed to winning now. "The thing I appreciate most about this organization is commitment to winning," Fitzpatrick told reporters Thursday at Pittsburgh's minicamp. "Everything we do, even me coming here, is a commitment to winning." Fitzpatrick noted how the Steelers originally ac