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Flaherty, Cards' third straight rookie starter, faces Reds in series finale

St. Louis Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds preview

Riders start most feared stage in Tour de France

SAINT-LARY-SOULAN, France (AP) The most feared stage of this year’s Tour de France is underway.

Stu Jackson straight off the phone with Danny Green, talks last season's groin tear

Former NBA head coach Stu Jackson has discussed Danny Green’s injury with the player himself over the phone, and joins Nick Wright, Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe on First Things First to share his thoughts. Green suffered a groin tear last season that went undetected by the San Antonio Spurs medical staff. He was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors with Kawhi Leonard.

Nick Wright on the Cavs resigning Kevin Love

In his conversation surrounding Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers signing Kevin Love to a 4-year extension, Nick Wright and Cris Carter explains why it’s not a good long-term decision for the Cavs.

Bears' Roquan Smith among four first-round picks who remain unsigned

Chicago Bears first-round pick Roquan Smith is one of only four first-rounders who have yet to sign a contract.

2018 preview: The sky's the limit for Jaguars

After a stunning season in which Jacksonville almost reached the Super Bowl, what can it do for an encore?

2018 NFL Preview: The Jaguars came oh-so-close to making the Super Bowl. Now what?

After a stunning season in which the Jaguars almost made a Super Bowl, what can they do for an encore?

Camp questions, QB depth charts and bubble watch for all 32 teams

NFL Nation looks at the top storylines heading into training camp for all 32 teams.

Source: Rams, Gurley agree to record RB deal

The Rams and Todd Gurley have agreed to a four-year contract extension through 2023. The Rams have not disclosed financial terms, but a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the deal is worth $60 million, including $45 million in guarantees.

Mayfield inks Browns deal; worth 4 years, $32.5M

Baker Mayfield made it official Tuesday by signing his rookie deal with the Browns. Mayfield’s contract as the draft’s first overall pick is slotted at $32.5 million over four years.

Sources: Falcons' Jones won't report to camp

Falcons WR Julio Jones will not report to camp Thursday because he wants his contract reworked, league sources told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.

Nearly 60 percent of Big 12 players support allowing kneeling during anthem, survey says

FRISCO – The NFL was rattled in 2017 by controversy over protests during the national anthem. Should players be allowed to kneel, stand or handle the anthem as they choose? Or do teams – and the league itself – have the right to mandate such behaviors? A gesture that began with ex-49ers quarterback Colin

Rays send Nathan Eovaldi out for finale vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays close out their homestand and their series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday afternoon.

Source: Thomas won't report to Seahawks camp

Earl Thomas will not report to the start of the Seahawks’ training camp Wednesday as he continues his push for a contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.

Is it time to just pay Aaron Donald?

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is expected to sit out training camp again. Our experts weigh in on whether the Rams should be opening their wallet.

Barnwell: All the potential fallout from the Rams' spending spree

L.A. locked up Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks, and Aaron Donald is likely next. Le’Veon Bell? He’s rejoicing. Julio Jones? Fuming. Now what?

Tigers' rally comes up short this time

Detroit falls to Royals 5-4

Lions put Ziggy Ansah on PUP list

He hasn’t played a full 16 games since the 2015 season

Chievo to stay in Serie A after case thrown out

ROME (AP) Chievo Verona will keep its Serie A status after a case against the Italian club was thrown out because of a legal technicality.

Golf carts destroyed where Beckham wants soccer stadium

MIAMI (AP) Fire rescue officials say around 40 golf carts were destroyed in a fire at the Miami golf course where David Beckham wants to build a soccer stadium.

Serena Williams hits out again at testing 'discrimination'

Serena Williams has complained on social media that it’s ”test Serena” time again as she once more hit out at the frequency with which she is selected for anti-doping tests.

English rugby to trial lower tackle initiative

TWICKENHAM, England (AP) English rugby is to trial a player safety initiative which lowers the legal height of a tackle in a bid to reduce concussion and other injuries.

Palestinians, UAE added to Asian Games soccer draw

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Palestinian and United Arab Emirates teams have been added to an expanded soccer competition at next month’s Asian Games after missing out on the original draw.

Suspended Aussie captain Smith to join Caribbean T20 league

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) Suspended Australia captain Steve Smith has signed with the Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan.

Tokyo company debuts Mobile Mosque ahead of 2020 Olympics

TOKYO (AP) A large white and blue truck pulls up outside a stadium in central Japan and slowly expands into a place of worship.

Giants focused on sweeping Mariners (Jul 25, 2018)

The San Francisco Giants know a thing or two about playing without their ace, having missed Madison Bumgarner for extended stretches each of the past two seasons.

Gray tries to build on return as Rockies face Astros (Jul 25, 2018)

DENVER — Jon Gray, who made a triumphant and eye-opening return from the minors in his last start for the Colorado Rockies, will try to build upon that performance Wednesday against the Houston Astros.

Phillies, Dodgers face short turnaround after marathon game (Jul 25, 2018)

The last time Jake Arrieta faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, he threw seven scoreless innings on May 29 and lowered his season ERA to 2.16.

Plouffe's homer in 16th leads Phillies over Dodgers (Jul 25, 2018)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Trevor Plouffe hit a three-run homer off outfielder Kike Hernandez with one out in the 16th inning as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 Tuesday night in a game that lasted nearly six hours.

Rodon strong, Moncada HRs to send White Sox past Angels 4-2 (Jul 25, 2018)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Carlos Rodon pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning, Yoan Moncada homered in the seventh and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Tuesday night.