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Moms set for U.S. Open at Riviera, with one nearly 7 months pregnant

Moms set for U.S. Open at Riviera, with one nearly 7 months pregnant

  • Beth Ann Nichols Golfweek

Madelene Sagstrom rested her left hand on her belly as she readied to hit a bunker shot in the practice area at Riviera Country Club.

Game 1 winners, losers: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl, Hurricanes' top line

Game 1 winners, losers: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl, Hurricanes' top line

  • Mike Brehm USA Today

Here are the winners and losers of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, a turnover-filled game that both coaches will have to address.

Inside the NBA and WNBA's booming player-to-broadcast pipeline

Inside the NBA and WNBA's booming player-to-broadcast pipeline

  • DANIELLE LERNER USA Today

While athletes in tennis and even the NFL have double dipped in broadcasting and playing, the trend of active player contributors continues to gain steam in professional basketball.

Eddie Brown: Baseball’s labor war is coming, and nostalgia won’t save it

Eddie Brown: Baseball’s labor war is coming, and nostalgia won’t save it

  • Eddie Brown, The San Diego Union-Tribune

SAN DIEGO — I’m not sure baseball can call itself America’s pastime anymore. America’s mirror is probably more accurate. If one were looking for a sports league that most faithfully reflects the modern United States — its stratification, its rituals of self-justification, its remarkable tale…

'We found a way tonight' - Tortorella on Vegas' win in epic Stanley Cup Final opener.

'We found a way tonight' - Tortorella on Vegas' win in epic Stanley Cup Final opener.

  • SNTV - Vertical

'We found a way tonight' - Tortorella on Vegas' win in epic Stanley Cup Final opener.

‘Better late than never’: For A.J. Brown, trade to Patriots fulfills childhood dream

‘Better late than never’: For A.J. Brown, trade to Patriots fulfills childhood dream

  • Zack Cox, Boston Herald

FOXBORO, Mass. — As he strolled out to the Gillette Stadium practice fields Tuesday, A.J. Brown paused, smiled and reflected. Seven years after a fateful draft-day decision that left the wide receiver in tears, Brown was finally about to run routes in a Patriots helmet for the first time. Ev…

Knicks legend Jeremy Lin joining ESPN's NBA Finals coverage team

Knicks legend Jeremy Lin joining ESPN's NBA Finals coverage team

  • Danielle Lerner USA Today

Lin, whose memorable play for the New York Knicks during the 2011-12 season sparked the international “Linsanity” craze, is joining ESPN’s NBA Finals coverage as an analyst.

Unlikely Blue Jays star Ernie Clement's love affair with Toronto fans grows

Unlikely Blue Jays star Ernie Clement's love affair with Toronto fans grows

    Clement takes nothing for granted, even as he continues establishing himself as a star player — and a Toronto icon.

    Celine Boutier grants child's wish, wins 2026 ShopRite LPGA

    Celine Boutier grants child's wish, wins 2026 ShopRite LPGA

      Celine Boutier won the 2026 ShopRite LPGA at Seaview Resort for her second-career title in the Atlantic City event, and she did it after granting a wish of her biggest fan, who is also battling leukemia.

      How the Bears’ stadium deal collapsed — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

      How the Bears’ stadium deal collapsed — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

        SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — As the midnight adjournment deadline approached on the final night of Illinois’ 1988 spring legislative session, a sense of pressure gripped the statehouse. Gov. James R. Thompson and House Speaker Michael Madigan roamed the rows of the House chamber, offering trades — pet projects, promises of political support — in exchange for votes on a taxpayer-funded stadium to keep ...

        Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman dies at 79

        Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Adelman dies at 79

          Rick Adelman, who coached his teams to more than 1,000 wins in a Naismith Hall of Fame career, has died at 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday.

          Reports: Browns trading DE Myles Garrett to Rams; Eagles sending WR Brown to Patriots

          Reports: Browns trading DE Myles Garrett to Rams; Eagles sending WR Brown to Patriots

            The Rams are reportedly sending Jared Verse to Cleveland in the deal.

            Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry dies at 93

            Hall of Fame wide receiver Raymond Berry dies at 93

              Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts who later coached the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died at 93.

              2027 NFL Draft: 10 prospects with something to prove this fall

              2027 NFL Draft: 10 prospects with something to prove this fall

                It's far too early for any narratives surrounding the 2027 NFL Draft to amount to anything more than a talking point.

                Serena Williams makes her tennis return after nearly four years

                Serena Williams makes her tennis return after nearly four years

                Tennis superstar Serena Williams is making her return to the sport after almost four years to play doubles in the HSBC Championship.

                Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR race in Nashville, celebrates with bow for Kyle Busch

                Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR race in Nashville, celebrates with bow for Kyle Busch

                There aren't many racetracks in NASCAR’s Cup Series that Denny Hamlin hadn’t won at, but entering Sunday night, Nashville was one of them. Now, he can check that box.

                Top 10 Clutch Moments In Super Bowl History | #superbowl

                Top 10 Clutch Moments In Super Bowl History | #superbowl

                Relive the heart-stopping drama and unforgettable plays with FirstSportz's "Top 10 Clutch Moments in Super Bowl History!" From miraculous catches like David Tyree's helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII to game-winning kicks like Adam Vinatieri's in Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII, we're counting dow…

                A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez contract hot topics at Drake Maye charity event

                A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez contract hot topics at Drake Maye charity event

                WORCESTER — Monday could be the day A.J. Brown finally joins the Patriots, but Sunday was MayeDay. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye held his first celebrity softball game at Polar Park, joined by an impressive number of his teammates in a sold-out event to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. “I think it’s awesome,” Maye said of the turnout. “Thanks to the WooSox, and Worcester for having us ...

                Serena Williams is back. Tennis great has wild card for Wimbledon warmup

                Serena Williams is back. Tennis great has wild card for Wimbledon warmup

                Serena Williams’ evolution is bringing her back to the tennis court.

                Denny Hamlin on how he made late move to win NASCAR Nashville race

                Denny Hamlin on how he made late move to win NASCAR Nashville race

                Denny Hamlin's late move led to Toyota's first NASCAR Cup Series win at Nashville Superspeedway.

                Wemby Breaks Down After Spurs Reach NBA Finals

                Wemby Breaks Down After Spurs Reach NBA Finals

                Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals after an emotional Game 7 win over OKC. From Finals pressure and playoff drama to tears, controversy, and a Western Conference Finals MVP performance, Wemby proved he’s built for the biggest NBA moments.

                Will MLB add new teams? One owner thinks expansion would be 'stupid'

                Will MLB add new teams? One owner thinks expansion would be 'stupid'

                They had a lavish press conference in Sacramento this week featuring balloons, baseball caps, politicians and even future Hall of Fame manager Dusty Baker, letting Major League Baseball know they have the money, the land and the passion to be part of their exclusive club.

                San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks: Who has edge in NBA Finals?

                San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks: Who has edge in NBA Finals?

                The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. It is a rematch of the 1999 Finals.

                Spurs end Thunder's title defense, reach first NBA Finals since 2014

                Spurs end Thunder's title defense, reach first NBA Finals since 2014

                The San Antonio Spurs held off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, winning in Oklahoma City to advance to the championship series.

                NBA approves new draft lottery system to combat tanking: What it means

                NBA approves new draft lottery system to combat tanking: What it means

                The NBA voted to approve a new draft lottery system designed to eliminate incentives for teams to tank during the regular season, the league announced on Thursday.

                Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

                Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

                Butchering someone's name these days is a daily occurrence, as people can't be bothered with those details when trying to create a hot take no one cares about.

                Hurricanes finish off Canadians in Game 5 of East Final, will face Vegas for Stanley Cup

                Hurricanes finish off Canadians in Game 5 of East Final, will face Vegas for Stanley Cup

                Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven each had two goals and an assist, Frederik Andersen stopped 23 shots, and the Hurricanes defeated the Canadians in Game 5 of the East Final.

                Protect College Sports Act Advances Amid Bipartisan Effort

                Protect College Sports Act Advances Amid Bipartisan Effort

                Bobby and Bill discuss Ted Cruz & Maria Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, which aims to standardize NCAA rules, addressing player transfers and more.

                MLB fans should brace for lockout as owners throw down the gauntlet in labor war

                MLB fans should brace for lockout as owners throw down the gauntlet in labor war

                The Major League Baseball Players' Association braced their players for years this would be coming, and there it was Thursday, presented in black-and-white, MLB’s first official salary cap proposal

                MLB Salary Cap Debate: Key Issues and Players' Stance

                MLB Salary Cap Debate: Key Issues and Players' Stance

                Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri break down the MLB labor negotiations. Differences in team spending may impact player salaries, igniting broad discussions.

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