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Nearly $100K stolen from ex-NBA star Vince Carter’s home

Nearly $100K stolen from ex-NBA star Vince Carter’s home

ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly $100,000 in cash was taken in a weekend burglary at the Atlanta home of former NBA player Vince Carter, according to an incident report released Wednesday by Atlanta Police.
Ravens linebacker Ferguson dies at age 26

Ravens linebacker Ferguson dies at age 26

Jaylon Ferguson, who set an FBS record for career sacks while at Louisiana Tech and then played the past three seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 26. Police said Wednesday the cause of death was still to be determined.
PGA Tour in 'arms race' of dollars, leaning on loyalty

PGA Tour in 'arms race' of dollars, leaning on loyalty

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour can't win an “arms race” against Saudi-funded LIV Golf when the weapon is money.
Scheffler, McIlroy highlight strong field at Travelers

Scheffler, McIlroy highlight strong field at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — It has been an exhausting couple of weeks for the top players on the PGA Tour as they've dealt with the usual rigors of a U.S. Open and the unusual stress of losing some big names to the upstart LIV Golf series.
Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can't win with LIV Golf when the weapon is Saudi-funded money.

Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour is in an arms race it can't win with LIV Golf when the weapon is Saudi-funded money.

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Olympic gold medalist Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers, with the biggest part of the return being a first-round pick in 2025. Detroit gets the No.
Astros' Siri posts, deletes profane tweet after admiring HR

Astros' Siri posts, deletes profane tweet after admiring HR

HOUSTON (AP) — A day after Houston outfielder José Siri called his bat-flip home run celebration against the New York Mets “an error," he seemingly backtracked Wednesday with a profane tweet that was later deleted.
Angels send Detmers to minors 6 starts after no-hitter

Angels send Detmers to minors 6 starts after no-hitter

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have optioned Reid Detmers to the minors just six starts after the rookie left-hander threw a no-hitter.
Paul Maurice hired as new coach of the Florida Panthers

Paul Maurice hired as new coach of the Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Paul Maurice is the new coach of the Florida Panthers, agreeing on a deal Wednesday to take over a club coming off a season where it had the best record in the NHL and rewrote the franchise’s record book.
Bichette slam, Kirk HR as Blue Jays beat Chisox, avoid sweep

Bichette slam, Kirk HR as Blue Jays beat Chisox, avoid sweep

CHICAGO (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a grand slam and Alejandro Kirk homered for the second straight game, leading Ross Stripling and the Toronto Blue Jays over the injury-riddled Chicago White Sox 9-5 Wednesday.
Canada advances to knockout stage of CONCACAF U20 soccer tournament

Canada advances to knockout stage of CONCACAF U20 soccer tournament

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Canada advanced to the round of 16 at the CONCACAF men's under-20 soccer championship with a 4-0 win over St. Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday.