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Iowa kicker Aaron Blom accused of betting on Hawkeyes football game
The Johnson County Attorney’s Office alleges that Iowa kicker Aaron Blom placed a bet on the 2021 Cy-Hawk game.
The one glaring (but simple) fix the USWNT needs to make before knockout round
USWNT faces archnemesis Sweden in round of 16, and a loss would mean earliest exit ever at World Cup or Olympics for four-time World Cup champions.
USWNT captain Lindsey Horan dismisses Carli Lloyd’s criticism as noise: ‘You have no idea’
Former US captain Carli Lloyd has ripped her old teammates for several days, questioning their preparation and passion
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks undergoes Tommy John surgery
The Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks beat non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year.
Yankees’ Domingo Germán entering treatment for alcohol abuse, placed on restricted list
Domingo Germán “has agreed today to voluntarily submit to inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse,” the Yankees said in a statement.
Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announces retirement after 28-year career
Gianluigi Buffon, one of the most iconic goalkeepers, announced his retirement from the sport on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, overcomes yellow card and jaw injury as Inter Miami wins
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami defeated Orlando City to advance to the Round of 16 in the Leagues Cup.
Montrezl Harrell, 76ers big man and former NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has torn ACL
Former Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell has a torn ACL and meniscus a month after re-signing with Philadelphia 76ers.
Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus headline NASCAR class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductees
NASCAR announces its Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees on Wednesday, headlined by seven time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson.