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UPI - Sports

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll extend 21-year NHL career

15 hours ago

Lionel Messi buys Catalan soccer franchise UE Cornella

2 hours ago

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva confirms summer departure

2 hours ago

Sports News -- Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with wrist injury -- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the 2026 Barcelona Open due to a right wrist injury, the Spaniard announced Wednesday in Barcelona.

4 hours ago

MLB: Milwaukee Brewers defeat Toronto Blue Jays

22 hours ago

MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates rout Washington Nationals

2 days ago

MLB -- Tigers, rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle agree to $150M extension -- The Detroit Tigers and rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

18 hours ago

Soccer -- Liverpool, France striker Hugo Ekitike out for 2026 World Cup -- Liverpool and France striker Hugo Ekitike sustained a ruptured right Achilles tendon and will miss at least nine months, including the 2026 World Cup.

22 hours ago

MLB -- MLB, Twins investigating Red Sox's Jarren Duran, alleged heckler -- MLB is investigating the Boston Red Sox's Jarren Duran for aiming an obscene gesture at a fan, a source familiar with the probe told UPI on Wednesday.

15 hours ago

NFL -- Teams attempt to trade for Raiders' No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick -- Several teams expressed interest in trading for the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, general manager John Spytek said.

1 day ago

NHL -- Blue Jackets coach says players 'don't care,' unbothered by losing -- Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness slighted his players after a season-ending loss, saying they "don't care" and aren't bothered by losing.

22 hours ago

Sports News -- Golfer Sergio Garcia 'regrets' Masters outburst, issues apology -- Golfer Sergio Garcia said he regrets his outburst of frustration at the 2026 Masters Tournament and issued an apology Tuesday on social media.

1 day ago

Soccer -- U.S. Soccer director Matt Crocker leaves role to work for Saudi Arabia -- Matt Crocker resigned as sporting director for the United States Soccer Federation, less than two months before the World Cup, officials said Tuesday.

1 day ago

Soccer -- Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano resigns for 'personal reasons' -- Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, who led the Herons to their first MLS Cup in 2025, has resigned for personal reasons, he announced Tuesday.

1 day ago

MLB -- Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz OK after line drive hits face -- Manager Craig Albernaz was hit in the face by a liner during a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but is doing OK, the Baltimore Orioles said Tuesday.

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World News -- New trial begins in Argentina over soccer great Diego Maradona's death -- A second criminal trial over Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona's death is to begin Tuesday after the original proceedings were voided.

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MLB -- Yankees' Judge calls Angels' Trout 'greatest of all time' after HR duel -- Aaron Judge called Mike Trout the "greatest of all time" after his New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels in a slugfest at Yankee Stadium.

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NBA -- UConn's Azzi Fudd excited, gracious to be top pick in 2026 WNBA Draft -- Former UConn star Azzi Fudd expressed excitement and gratitude after the Dallas Wings selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

2 days ago

UFC's Carlos Ulberg lost title belt while partying in Miami

23 hours ago

Kawhi Leonard declines to commit to Clippers' future

20 hours ago

Tiger Woods' lawyer fights subpoena for prescriptions, cites intrusion

18 hours ago

Minnesota Lynx sign F Nahpeesa Collier to supermax contract

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Rory McIlroy wins 2026 Masters Tournament

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