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Marte rejoins D-backs, says he 'failed' Lovullo
Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the lineup for the Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling.[read more]

🏠 'Let him out the house': Erica Donald's fun post
Aaron Donald's wife, Erica, was a key part of the offseason rumors swirling that Donald might return to the Los Angeles Rams.[read more]

Sources: Balogun to Everton deal could hit $54M
Everton are closing in on a move for Folarin Balogun after submitting a £35 million offer ($47.5m) for the AS Monaco forward, sources have told ESPN.[read more]

Claimed by O's, Robert Jr. joins AL playoff chase
The Baltimore Orioles claimed veteran outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets on Monday, as they enter September in a battle for the final American League wild-card spot.[read more]

Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected'
Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."[read more]

USC on opening crowd: Hope to see more fans
USC addressed the widespread criticism over the sparse crowd Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, acknowledging "factors" that contributed to the low attendance.[read more]

Citing 'financial deficit,' UCLA fires AD Jarmond
UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, with chancellor Julio Frenk explaining in a letter to the UCLA community that the Bruins' athletic program "currently carries a significant financial deficit, and its current path is not sustainable."[read more]

Cowboys waive Milton, name Howell backup QB
The Cowboys named Sam Howell as the team's backup QB after waiving Joe Milton III on Monday to make room for free agent RB Emari Demercado.[read more]

Kiffin says his players back pursuing ex-NFLers
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said his players have endorsed the decision to pursue former NFL rookies, making him feel better about the whole thing.[read more]

No Wilson? No Plum? What adjustments must Team USA make at upcoming World Cup?
How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?[read more]