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Sources: MLB suspends prospect in fake-age plot

ALDEN GONZALEZ

Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an age-fraud plot that included a fictitious death, sources told ESPN.

Returning Alcaraz giving full effort to US defense

Sidelined since April with a wrist injury and after missing the past two Grand Slam events, Carlos Alcaraz insists he is "feeling great" as he launches a bid to defend his US Open title.

Judge: SEC can't punish teams that play ex-pros

DAN MURPHY

A temporary restraining order prohibits the SEC from enforcing a new rule that threatens stiff penalties for any team that uses a player who previously signed a contract to play in the NFL, NBA or WNBA.

Florida's Golden gets another extension and raise

Todd Golden's third raise in as many years with the Florida Gators will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.

Big Ten to have 4 player status reports a week

The Big Ten will now require teams to submit four player availability reports per week for games matching conference opponents. Since 2023, Big Ten teams have been reporting once a week.

Is the Bill Belichick era at North Carolina already coming to a close?

DAVID HALE

As Bill Belichick enters Year 2 at the helm of UNC, is the end already in sight?

Avs' Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL history

EMILY KAPLAN

Cale Makar has agreed to an eight year extension with the Avalanche that will make him the highest paid player in NHL history with a $20.4 million AAV.

Ronaldo's winner extends Al Nassr perfect start

Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun, extending Al Nassr's perfect record and keeping them atop the Saudi Pro League.

Polymarket withdraws market on Mahomes' return

DAVID PURDUM

Polymarket US said it withdrew plans to offer trading on Patrick Mahomes' return to the field, a type of market the NFL says should be prohibited.

Experts weigh in: Can Alcaraz defend his title? How will Sabalenka fare?

The US Open begins Sunday, with Alcaraz back, Sinner out and Sabalenka's No.1 ranking on the line. Here's what to watch.

Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season

ADAM RITTENBERG

We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.

Skubal met with cheers in stellar Detroit return

Tarik Skubal heard mostly cheers and some jeers in his first start in Detroit since he was traded to the Dodgers and treated the Comerica crowd to six dominant innings against his former team Friday.

Clark, Mitchell drop dual 34-point nights in rout

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell dominated the action for the Fever on Friday night, lighting up the Sun with 34 points apiece in a 111-91 rout on Friday night.

Giants' Harbaugh: OBJ deserves NFL roster spot

JORDAN RAANAN

Odell Beckham Jr. had three catches for 53 yards in the Giants' preseason finale Friday, after which head coach John Harbaugh said he believes Beckham has "done enough to make an NFL roster."

LaFleur: 'Fully anticipate' Jacobs being on Packers

ROB DEMOVSKY

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur addressed Josh Jacobs' future with the team on Friday, one day after he was charged with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident earlier this year with a woman at his home.