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Astros' Correa to miss rest of MLB season with ankle injury

Astros' Correa to miss rest of MLB season with ankle injury

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa tore a left ankle tendon in batting practice and will likely miss the rest of the Major League Baseball season, the team said Wednesday. Correa was a late scratch from the Astros' 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday after he

Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking

Wembanyama accused of 'obvious' illegal blocking

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was accused Tuesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves of repeated illegal goaltending violations during their first NBA playoff clash. French 7-foot-4 (2.24m) phenom Wembanyama had put in a historic defensive performance in the Spurs' Western semi-final game-one loss to

Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms". Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations

World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown

World Cup to get cash boost as FIFA unveils red card crackdown

FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams taking part in the tournament. Football's global governing body said in a statement that money shared between the 48 teams taking part in the finals in Mexico,

Players face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup

World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA confirmed

Boston Red Sox fire coach Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox fire coach Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox on Saturday fired their World Series-winning head coach Alex Cora following a disappointing start to the Major League Baseball season. Cora, who led Boston to glory in his debut season in 2018, departs with the Red Sox in last place in the American League East

Cowboys trade up to pick Caleb Downs 11th overall, take Lawrence at 23

Cowboys trade up to pick Caleb Downs 11th overall, take Lawrence at 23

FRISCO, Texas — With no shortage of headlines going into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have now gone from making some splashes in this year's free agency spree to extending both Javonte Williams and All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, also franchise tagging Pro Bowl receiver George Pickens