USWNT star, 2-time WWC winner Lloyd to retire
Carli Lloyd officially announced her retirement from the USWNT on Monday, ending a career as the second-most capped player in world soccer history.
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Stroud takes early lead in Buckeyes QB battle
Ohio State redshirt freshman C.J. Stroud has taken the early lead in the Buckeyes quarterback competition, according to head coach Ryan Day.
Bama again No. 1 in AP preseason poll; OU No. 2
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll for the fourth time in the past six seasons. Oklahoma is No. 2, while Clemson, Ohio State and Georgia round out the top five.
The Honus Wagner T206 is the sports card GOAT, and it always will be
The sports memorabilia business has had booms and busts over the past 100 years. But one card has stood the test of time more than any other: the mysterious T206 Honus Wagner.
Sources: Clippers acquiring Bledsoe from Grizz
The Grizzlies are trading Eric Bledsoe to the Clippers in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu.
Payton: No Winston-Hill talk after Saints’ 6 TOs
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton didn’t want to discuss the quarterback battle between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill after the team’s six-turnover effort in Saturday’s preseason game.
Tatis returns to Padres in OF; Darvish goes on IL
Fernando Tatis Jr is back in the Padres’ lineup after being on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, but instead of taking the field at shortstop, he’ll play Sunday in right field. San Diego also put RHP Yu Darvish on the IL with back tightness.
Federer out for ‘many months,’ to miss US Open
Roger Federer announced on Instagram that he is going to miss the US Open and be sidelined for what he said will be “many months” because he needs a third right knee surgery.
Source: MRI clean on Pack QB Love’s shoulder
An MRI on Packers quarterback Jordan Love’s right shoulder Sunday morning came back clean, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.