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June

O’Connell confirms Sam Darnold will start at Vikings training camp

Sam Darnold will continue as the Minnesota Vikings’ lead quarterback when training camp opens next month, coach Kevin O’Connell stated Wednesday as the team wrapped up its final OTA of the spring. O’Connell stopped short of projecting anything beyond that, saying he plans for a “competitive” training camp at many positions. The Vikings have three other quarterbacks on their roster: Rookie J.J. McCarthy and veterans Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall. “We haven’t had to put out a depth chart or anything like that,” O’Connell said, “but yeah, I would say Sam would be the guy I would look to based upon the spring he’s had, and really […]

June

England FA chief: We have a plan if Gareth Southgate exits

English Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham insists a succession plan is in place should manager Gareth Southgate leave this summer but said there have been no discussions with any candidates or an approach from Manchester United for the England boss. The 53-year-old cast fresh doubt over his future this week in an interview with German newspaper Bild in which he claimed if England do not attain Euro 2024, “I probably won’t be here anymore.” Southgate’s contract expires in December and he wants to delay talks over an extension until after the finals. Sources have told ESPN that the FA want him to continue through […]

June

Scottie Scheffler brushes off being ‘target’ at U.S. Open

Even though Scottie Scheffler won in five of his last eight starts and is an overwhelming betting favorite to capture his third major championship victory at this week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, the world No. 1 golfer insists that he doesn’t feel like there’s a target on his back. “Like I said, when we start the tournament week, we’re all at even par and it’s not like anybody is out there playing defense,” Scheffler said Tuesday. With his 1-stroke victory at last week’s Memorial Tournament, Scheffler became only the fourth PGA Tour player in the past 60 seasons to pile […]

June

Kristaps Porzingis has ‘rare’ leg injury; questionable for Game 3

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis suffered what the team called a “rare injury” to his left leg and is officially listed as questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The Celtics revealed Tuesday that Porzingis has a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. The team stated Porzingis’ status for the upcoming Finals games will “determined day-to-day.” “It’s kind of a random situation,” Porzingis said Tuesday. “I felt something, and now I have to deal with it. “As we said, yeah, it’s going to be day-to-day, and I’ll see how I am tomorrow, and […]

June

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto to have knee surgery, placed on IL

Philadelphia Phillies star catcher J.T. Realmuto was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will miss about a month recovering from surgery to remove cartilage in his right knee. Realmuto will undergo a right knee meniscectomy Wednesday. Manager Rob Thomson stated the July 15-18 All-Star break could cut down on the games Realmuto will miss. “J.T.’s going to work hard, I know that,” Thomson said before a three-game series versus the Red Sox. Looking for the best online betting site and Live betting? Visit Heritage Sports Despite dealing with knee soreness throughout the season, Realmuto but has remained a steady presence for […]

June

Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier in UFC main event

Nassourdine Imavov earned the biggest victory of his UFC career on Saturday, defeating former title challenger Jared Cannonier by TKO in the fourth round. Imavov (14-4) finished Cannonier (17-7) with punches along the fence at 1:34 of the fourth round in their middleweight main event inside KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. It was a solid performance by Imavov, although there was some controversy over the finish. Imavov hurt Cannonier with a right hand and had him in trouble along the fence, although veteran referee Jason Herzog did appear to be a little quick in stopping the fight. Cannonier was still very aware […]

June

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to miss Euro 2024 with injury

The Netherlands have been dealt a blow ahead of the start of the European Championships this week after Frenkie de Jong was ruled out of the tournament on Monday. De Jong, 27, has not played since injuring his right ankle in Barcelona’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on April 21. Despite that, the midfielder was named in Ronald Koeman’s 26-player squad for the Euros in Germany with the expectation he would be able to feature in the finals. However, the Netherlands confirmed in a short statement that De Jong had lost “a race against time” and would not be fit enough to play any part in the tournament. Looking […]

June

Steelers give coach Mike Tomlin extension through 2027

Mike Tomlin, the NFL’s longest-tenured coach, has received an extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers that puts him under contract through the 2027 season. Tomlin, entering his 18th season at the helm of the Steelers, signed a three-year extension, the team revealed Monday. Before the new agreement, Tomlin was entering the final year of a three-year extension signed in 2021. “Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coach,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement. “Extending his contract for three more years reflects our confidence in his […]

June

Max Verstappen claims victory over Lando Norris in thrilling Canadian GP

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen came out on top in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, defeating McLaren’s Lando Norris to victory by 3.8 seconds at the chequered flag. The Mercedes of George Russell, Norris and Verstappen all led the race at different phases, with Norris losing the lead to Verstappen as a result of the timing of a safety car on lap 25 of 70. Once out in front, Verstappen avoided a number of potential pitfalls — including a switch from intermediate to slick tires and a second safety car on lap 53 — to take his sixth triumph of the […]

June

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev to win French Open

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and earn the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the youngest man to collect major championships on three surfaces. Nadal was about 1½ years older when he did it. “Now,” Alcaraz told his parents, who were at Court Philippe Chatrier on Sunday, “I am lifting this trophy in front of you.” Sunday’s triumph — in […]

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O’Connell confirms Sam Darnold will start at Vikings training camp

England FA chief: We have a plan if Gareth Southgate exits

Scottie Scheffler brushes off being ‘target’ at U.S. Open

Kristaps Porzingis has ‘rare’ leg injury; questionable for Game 3

Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto to have knee surgery, placed on IL

Nassourdine Imavov stops Jared Cannonier in UFC main event

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong to miss Euro 2024 with injury

Steelers give coach Mike Tomlin extension through 2027

Max Verstappen claims victory over Lando Norris in thrilling Canadian GP

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev to win French Open

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