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Wizards’ forward Champagnie sidelined after foot surgery
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery Wednesday for a foot fracture, the team announced.
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is retiring again and will be replaced by team president Ethan Casson
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is retiring for the second time, almost two years after he joined the franchise to help shepherd a new arena plan as he had done previously with the Golden State Warriors.
Wizards’ rookie A.J. Dybantsa makes debut against Cavaliers
The A.J. Dybantsa era began on Wednesday night.
French soccer body says ‘ghost goal’ was good despite Auxerre coach’s claim it was impossible
The French soccer federation said Wednesday an apparent "ghost goal" for Le Mans was valid despite Auxerre coach Will Still saying television images showed it was "impossible."
FIFA politics around Infantino reelection push Japanese official to resign
Two-time World Cup coach Takeshi Okada resigned as Japanese soccer federation vice president in protest at the politics around FIFA during Gianni Infantino's campaign to be re-elected.
Chiefs sign ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to practice squad
Justin Tucker is back in the NFL.
Yankees legend Jorge Posada doesn’t ‘feel welcome’ by NY franchise
Retired catcher Jorge Posada won five World Series titles with the New York Yankees.
Spanish soccer federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey games after train crash
The national soccer federation has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled on Wednesday because of the train accident that killed at least 30 people in central Spain.
French protests push UEFA to switch date of Europa League game in Rennes
The prospect of a general strike in France next week amid national protests on cost of living issues has pushed UEFA to change a Europa League match date in Rennes.
China takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after backlash over his ‘Chinese dictator’ comments
China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbappe's apology "seriously" for comments considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as the fallout over the issue continues.
Turnaround by the Vikings and collapse by the Chargers make for a first in the NFL
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers are the surprising last teams standing with a zero in either the win or the loss column.
Villanova relies on ‘power of the pope’ going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame
Kevin Willard and his family have vacationed in Italy often enough that the Villanova coach could probably get a side hustle as a tour guide.
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning to force World Series Game 5
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer.
Tampa Bay Rays rally in 12th inning of Game 4 to beat Milwaukee Brewers
Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that forced Game 5.
Knicks get their first win and look like the team of last spring, not the last week
These looked like the New York Knicks of last spring, not the last week.
Fox Sports: Brewers-Rays World Series ratings beat fears, down only 6% through 2 games
For those fearing record-low ratings for the World Series, the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations.
Colts send All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers for draft picks
All-Pro Colts guard Quenton Nelson was dealt to the Seahawks for two draft picks - the first of two trades Tuesday. The Colts received a 2027 third-rounder and a 2028 fifth-rounder for Nelson. A few hours later, the Colts sent Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco.
Maryland offers tuition raffle for students who stay entire game against Illinois
Students who can stomach a full afternoon of Maryland football could receive a shot at free tuition. The university is offering a raffle to those who attend Saturday's home game against Illinois. The winner will receive free tuition for the upcoming semester.
Federal judge tells Trump he can’t start building golf course but he says plans are moving forward
Minutes after a federal judge told the administration it cannot unilaterally move ahead with plans to redesign the golf course on the National Mall, President Trump said he's moving forward anyway.
New GM Banner takes over player development side for Orioles
The new general manager of the Baltimore Orioles seems well aware of what he's walking into.