The real star of WFT training camp? Ted The Bird
As NBC Sports Washington’s Pete Hailey pointed out the bird was dipping, ducking, and diving all over the field. Though he’s a finch, he’s just a chirp off the old block. …Read the full story
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Texas Longhorns’ ‘bull’s-eye got a little bit bigger’ with SEC move, coach Steve Sarkisian says
I think coming out of and the talk of what’s happened, our bull’s-eye got a little bit bigger. Sarkisian said he understands he has to navigate the excitement of his own fans and even discussion of the SEC in conversations with recruits. “We’ve got a lot of unfinished business here in the Big 12 that […]
Japanese mayor sorry for biting Olympic medal amid COVID concerns: ‘Extremely inappropriate’
During the celebration of Goto’s gold medal, Kawamura pulled down his mask and put the medal between his teeth to pose for pictures. Trending posts on Twitter said Kawamura had turned Goto’s gold medal into a germ medal, which in Japanese is pronounced the same. Any use, reproduction, modification, distribution, display or performance of this material without NBC Universal’s […]
Take me out to the sportsbook: Betting site next to Wrigley Field approved
The addition will take at least a year to build, sources told ESPN. “While the game of baseball has largely been the same for the last 150 years, the fans have changed. …Read the full story
Braves open homestand against new-look Nationals
With their trades of veterans last week, the Nationals and Miami Marlins effectively yielded the National League East race to the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Braves. “Clubs that do that have a way of kind of pulling on their bootstraps and proving everybody wrong. Even before the Nationals’ sell-off, the Braves had fared […]
Washington Football Team bans wearing Native American headdresses and face paint at home games
“We are excited to welcome everyone back wearing their Burgundy & Gold. …Read the full story
NFL training camp updates: Mac Jones’ big day, Andy Reid mulls rest schedule, Hall of Fame Game
Rookie QB Mac Jones stood out as the Patriots practiced in a steady rain, getting the majority of the repetitions for the second day in a row and showing an increased command. Later, Mooney snagged a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone and did a standing backflip to celebrate — a move […]
Cubs unveil plans for Wrigley Field addition
The team wants to build a two-story addition to Wrigley Field at the southeast corner of the historic stadium. The Cubs want to open the sportsbook by the end of 2022 and believe it will take a year to construct. The plan requires approval from both the landmarks panel and the City Council, which would […]
Yankees: Rockies-Trevor Story trade demands upended NYY’s deadline plans
General manager Brian Cashman — as the rumors supported over the last few months — was eyeing a trade for Colorado Rockies star shortstop Trevor Story. “The Yankees’ original plan was to trade for Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, then move Gleyber Torres to second and DJ LeMahieu to first. The addition of Gallo was the Yankees’ first move, but that […]
Cole Hamels agrees to 1-year deal to return to MLB with Los Angeles Dodgers
The 37-year-old left-hander held a showcase for teams around the middle of July and is still in the process of getting stretched out in Arizona. Hamels, a staple of dominant Philadelphia Phillies teams, has a career 163-122 record with a 3.43 ERA in 2,698 regular-season innings. In another move on Wednesday, right-hander Jimmy Nelson was […]
NCAA recommends routine COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated athletes in latest guidance report
While unvaccinated individuals would have to quarantine if they came in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, those who are vaccinated could remain with the team while masking in public indoor settings for up to 14 days. …Read the full story
Christian Eriksen reunited with Inter teammates as he begins road to recovery
“The Danish midfielder met the club directors, the coach, team mates and all of the staff present. …Read the full story
UCLA Bruins to host Villanova Wildcats on Nov. 12 as part of home-and-home series
The game is part of a home-and-home series finalized between the two schools Wednesday. It will be only the second time in six meetings that the two teams will meet in Pauley Pavilion. …Read the full story
Dodgers 2022 schedule includes All-Star Game on July 19 at Dodger Stadium
Major League Baseball unveiled the preliminary 2022 schedule on Wednesday, which means we finally have a date for the long-awaited All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. That’s the latest on the calendar an MLB All-Star Game has been since 1981, when an in-season labor stoppage pushed the game to August 9. Dodger Stadium last hosted the […]
The Dodgers deadline additions of Max Scherzer & Trea Turner were massive, and necessary
The Dodgers at the trade deadline acquired the best hitter available and the best pitcher available, all in one fell swoop. During the run of eight straight NL West titles, the Dodgers trailed at the end of play on July 31 only twice — two games back in 2016, and a half-game back in 2018. […]
Hungarian GP: Esteban Ocon reflects on first Formula 1 win and dispels Fernando Alonso myths
“I had some much harder races in the midfield pack, which were harder to manage with more pressures than this race. “We spoke about it together as well. I heard he was a tricky team-mate to work with, I heard he was playing tricks, he was not fair with the team-mates inside, he was ruthless. […]
USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe: Olympic semifinal loss ‘bitter to swallow’
I felt like the space was there for us to play and we just couldn’t get into it, too many touches or, you know, an errant touch. They got, I think, one shot on goal, a PK, and from what it sounds like it was a PK. That’s a huge thing and we want to […]
Rafael Ortega makes Cubs history with three-homer game in DC
I thank God for letting me continue this run that I’m on right now. Before the game, there were several things Ortega had never accomplished in the big leagues. When the Cubs needed a big hit, his spot in the order came up, and he delivered. “I’ve never had a feeling like I have right […]
Formula 1: Valtteri Bottas already penalized for next race
He was passed by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the outside and McLaren’s Lando Norris on the inside. It did not take long after this incident for the stewards to announce that Bottas would be issued a five-position grid penalty for the next race on the schedule, the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, […]
Mookie Betts goes ‘back to my roots’ at second base, homers in Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory
Playing on the shortstop side of the bag in the shift, Betts went back for a popup like a wide receiver hauling in a pass over his shoulder. Betts later turned a double play playing behind second, running to the base and firing to first to complete it. Trea Turner, acquired from Washington last week, […]