Kelsey Plum traded to Mercury for first-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round pick. Plum had been sidelined since June 21 with a lower leg injury.
Read full story →Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election
European nations plan to withdraw their letters of support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president. This effort intensified after the collapse of his privately backed World Cup sales scheme, which faced boycott threats from UEFA member associations.
The rich get richer as Dodgers land ace Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a trade. Skubal, drafted by Detroit in 2018, joins the defending World Series champions' rotation after learning of the trade during a Tigers game.
Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte
Robert Lewandowski scored two goals in his home debut for Chicago Fire, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday. The win marked Chicago's first match since the international break and improved their record to 9-6-2 with 29 points.