Jack Roush, Ford looking for key win at Michigan
Dragging behind in a 2026 season that has produced just one Victory Lane visit, Ford is in desperate need of a win.,The manufacturer is 1-for-14 thus far, with only Ryan Blaney's triumph at Phoenix three months ago to cling to in the points race.,So Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich....
Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury
Brazil forward Neymar will undergo an MRI on his right calf to help determine his fitness for the World Cup.,Coach Carlo Ancelotti provided the update about Brazil's all-time leading scorer at a press conference on Friday.,The MRI will be on Monday. Brazil plays its Group C opener against Morocco on...
Carlos Sainz says 'priority' is to stay with Williams long-term
Carlos Sainz acknowledged that he needs to make a decision about his Formula 1 future this year, but said that his priority is to continue the "project" of helping Williams move up the grid.,Sainz joined Williams for the 2025 season on a multi-year contract. The exact terms were not revealed, but th...
Canadiens' Cole Caufield wins Lady Byng Trophy
Canadiens forward Cole Caufield thought he was in the Montreal locker room Friday to surprise teammate Nick Suzuki with the Frank J. Selke Trophy, but there was another card to be flipped.,Suzuki presented Caufield with the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, given annually to the NHL player "who best combin...
Cowboys sign first-round pick Malachi Lawrence to rookie deal
The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round draft pick Malachi Lawrence to his four-year rookie contract, ESPN reported on Friday.,Lawrence, the 23rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $20.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes an $11.2 million signing bonus. The deal also include...
Alexander Zverev on brink of elusive Grand Slam title in Paris
No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany advanced to Sunday's French Open final to face the winner of Friday's all-Italian semifinal.,Zverev moved closer to his elusive first Grand Slam title with Friday's 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory against No. 26 seed Jakub Mensik of Czechia at Roland Garros in Paris...
Canadiens' Nick Suzuki runs away with Selke Trophy
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is the decisive winner of the 2025-26 Frank J. Selke Trophy.,The honor awarded Friday goes to the forward who "best excels in the defensive aspects of the game" and is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.,Suzuki believed that he was surprisi...
Bears sign 1st-round pick S Dillon Thieneman, 2nd-rounder Logan Jones
The Chicago Bears signed first-round safety Dillon Thieneman and second-round center Logan Jones on Friday.,Thieneman, 21, was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Oregon.,The total contract value for his draft slot is $19.5 million for four years, and he is eligible for ...
Dash M Maggie Graham signs multi-year extension
The Houston Dash announced a multi-year contract extension with midfielder Maggie Graham on Friday.,The deal runs through the 2029 NWSL season for Graham, 23, who was the club's Young Player of the Year in 2025.,Graham has registered 10 goal contributions (six goals, four assists) in 32 matches (27 ...
Serena Williams adds Berlin doubles to comeback tour
Serena Williams has added this month's WTA Tour stop in Berlin to her comeback tour after a nearly four-year hiatus.,Organizers confirmed Friday that Williams will play doubles at the tournament in Germany that begins on June 15.,"Every tournament I add to my schedule right now feels special, and Be...
Vegas D Brayden McNabb will travel after puck to face
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb will travel home with the team after being struck in the face by a puck in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, coach John Tortorella confirmed Friday.,Tortorella provided no further updates on McNabb, who was taken to the hospital followi...
Report: Bears signing first-round S Dillon Thieneman
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with 2026 first-round draft pick Dillon Thieneman, NFL Network reported Friday.,The 21-year-old safety, selected with the 25th overall pick out of Oregon, will officially sign soon, per the report.,The total contract value for his draft slot is just over $19.5 milli...
Miami's Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi leads the list of MLS All-Stars named Friday for next month's showcase against the top stars of Mexico's Liga MX.,The two-time league MVP and reigning MLS Cup champion headlines the 2026 MLS All-Star First XI selected to play in the July 29 contest at Charlotte's Ban...
Cowboys expect WR George Pickens at next minicamp
The Dallas Cowboys expect wide receiver George Pickens to be in attendance when their mandatory minicamp begins on June 16.,Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, locking him in for 2026 with a guaranteed salary of $27.3 million, but he has been a no-show so far for voluntary offseason activi...
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes to bedevil Angels with new pitch
With increased confidence, not to mention a new pitch, Roki Sasaki has turned himself into a dependable starter for the Los Angeles Dodgers and can continue his breakout season in an outing against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Friday.,A right shoulder injury reduced Sasaki to 10 appearances an...
FIFA cancels dozens of World Cup tickets issued for free by mistake
FIFA canceled World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who mistakenly received them for free because of a website error.,The governing body's acknowledgment of the glitch adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding the ticketing program for the tournament in North America, which begins next week.,The tic...
Padres work to kick-start offense vs. Mets
The New York Mets have struggled for most of their first 62 games of the season.,The San Diego Padres are stuck in their worst slump of the campaign.,The Padres will look for better fortunes on Friday night when the clubs open a three-game weekend series in San Diego.,New York has won five of its la...
Diamondbacks, Nationals both looking to snap out of slump
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals -- two teams in need of a course correction -- will meet in the first game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Friday night.,Both teams have five losses in their past seven contests. If either team has momentum, it is Arizona, which defeated the Los...
Rockies building momentum ahead of series opener vs. Brewers
The Colorado Rockies had gone more than a month without winning a series before they took two of three games from the San Francisco Giants last weekend. ,The Rockies followed that effort by winning two of three games against the Los Angeles Angels.,Colorado will go for its third straight series vict...
Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker found an offensive spark when he asked Brandon Nimmo to move out of the leadoff spot. ,Schumaker said he expects the move to continue to pay dividends on Friday night when the Rangers open a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas.,"I t...