​The finale and rubber match of a three-game weekend series against the Phillies in Detroit promised a sensational showdown of starting pitchers, and for a while the game delivered that promise. Tarik Skubal took the mound for the Tigers against Zack Wheeler, who is enjoying

   ​After two hours and 42 minutes of battle in a Wimbledon final that felt as dry, slow, and wind-swept as a desert, Alexander Zverev finally sensed his opening. The 29-year-old German leaned on immaculate, imposing serving and fearless attacking play to carve out the first

   ​The Cincinnati Reds selected Brodie Purcell with the 362nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, making him the seventh Seminole to be drafted. Purcell spent only one season in Tallahassee after beginning his collegiate career with the USC Trojans. He was one of two

   ​Bronx, New York – December 21: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addresses the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in the Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Getty Braves’ potential trade package for Joe Ryan

   ​Detroit’s hitters once again found themselves on the wrong end of a dominant outing from a Philadelphia starter, marking the second straight day of struggle for the Tigers against the Phillies. Right-hander Zack Wheeler carried that dominance Sunday at Comerica Park, pitching six shutout innings

   ​The Minnesota Timberwolves appear to have snagged a potential bargain with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Isaiah Evans from Duke after two seasons with the Blue Devils. Evans may be slender in frame, but his skill set suggests he

   ​Conor McGregor said on Sunday that his right knee was fine before he injured it with the opening kick of his mixed martial arts showdown against Max Holloway, a bout that ended a five-year layoff for the Irish star. The fight ended quickly when McGregor,

   ​LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson, Brooklyn Nets forward, is entering his second NBA season and has already made it clear that his focus extends beyond simply earning minutes in the G League. While Brooklyn weighs how Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. fare against NBA

   ​Quinn Hughes of the Minnesota Wild has been at the center of a summer filled with speculation and adjustments as the club pursues bold moves to strengthen its core. The organization, known for its aggressive offseason approach, continues to push for improvements that could push

   ​PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star festivities rolled on Sunday with the MLB Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park, a seven-inning showcase pitting the top minor-league prospects against one another. The event brought together an engaging mix of former first-round picks, leading international signees, and surprising breakout