5 Buss siblings say they still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie's opposition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie. Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss reiterated their stance Tuesday in a statement issued to ESPN, saying they remain united in their decision. The five Buss siblings say they've voted to sell the family trust’s remaining 17.8% stake to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand.
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine
GENEVA (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine and is provisionally suspended from tennis. He posted details of the case on social media. Kyrgios writes “I recently failed a drug test in Mallorca after testing positive for cocaine.” He adds “I made a huge mistake and take full responsibility for it.” The 31-year-old Australian was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the 2022 Wimbledon final but is now ranked No. 919 after a series of injuries.
Texas puts 4 players on preseason AP All-America team; 14 of the 27 first-team picks are from SEC
Texas led all teams with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team and the Southeastern Conference had 14 of the 27 first-team selections. The Big Ten has eight players on the first team led by Oregon quarterback Dante Moore and two of his teammates. Defending national champion Indiana, Georgia and Oklahoma each has two players on the first team as determined by media members on the AP Top 25 voting panel. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is the only selection from top-ranked Ohio State.
Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers showed their power in a record-matching 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. On Tuesday night, the Brewers equaled baseball’s modern-era record for the biggest shutout. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara hit three-run homers, while Jake Bauers added a two-run shot. Despite having the fewest home runs in the majors this season, the Brewers showcased their ability to go deep. The Brewers also matched a franchise record for runs in a game, tying the 22 runs they scored in 1992. Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the performance, calling it a "pretty darn good" game.
Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong made MLB history with a leadoff home run and Alex Bregman’s RBI single gave the Chicago Cubs a second straight walk-off win over the Chicago White Sox, 4-3. Carson Kelly led off the bottom of the ninth with a double to left off Trevor Richards before Bregman delivered the Cubs’ MLB-leading 13th walk-off win of the season and eighth straight victory over the White Sox at Wrigley Field. Crow-Armstrong led off with a home run, his 31st, for the second straight game and sixth time this season, homering in consecutive at-bats after his walk-off shot Monday.
Padres' Tatis favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. favors robbing homers over hitting them. Tatis’ glove and bat were on display Tuesday night in a 5-2 win over the Mets as the 27-year-old robbed New York’s Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in between hitting two homers. Tatis hit the first pitch from New York’s Zac Thornton 452 feet into the second deck in left field before adding a two-run homer off Thornton in the fifth. He has 15 homers after opening the season without a longball in his first 238 at-bats. But Tatis’ biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning, when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor’s potential slam.
Ohtani reaches 30 HRs for 6th straight season as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-6
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run shot to reach 30 homers for the sixth straight season and Freddie Freeman had two hits and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6. Teoscar Hernandez had a triple and double, and Tommy Edman doubled twice as the Dodgers broke out of an offensive slump in Denver. Los Angeles scored 10 runs in the four-game series against Milwaukee over the weekend. Against Colorado, the Dodgers have scored 18 runs on 24 hits with four homers, including three by Ohtani, in the first two games of the three-game set.
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93. ESPN historian Mike Soltys says Rasmussen died Tuesday at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen and his son Scott came up with the idea of a network carrying sports around the clock, and it would revolutionize Americans’ TV-watching habits. ESPN debuted in 1979. But the Rasmussens didn’t stick around long. They were forced out after only a year by ESPN majority owner Getty Oil. Bill Rasmussen and ESPN were estranged until 1999, when company executives invited him to the 20th anniversary celebration. Rasmussen was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2025.
AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
GENEVA (AP) — Norway’s soccer federation president accuses FIFA of using fear tactics after the removal of a senior official who opposed FIFA leader Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. Lise Klaveness calls the firing of FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour “unacceptable.” Lamour was dismissed after criticizing Infantino’s $20 billion private equity project. Klaveness urges FIFA leaders to resist damaging orders. Lamour’s exit intensifies a crisis for Infantino, who faces backlash from UEFA and other soccer bodies. Klaveness emphasizes the need for accountability and governance in FIFA’s leadership.
Venezuelan former baseball player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
A player development instructor for the San Diego Padres has been detained by U.S. immigration officials. Oswaldo Pirela is a catching coordinator in the Padres’ minor league system. His sister says the 34-year-old Venezuelan was arrested Sunday while on a work trip for the club. The Padres said in a statement that the team was aware of the arrest and was trying to gather more details. Daniela Pirela says her brother has lived in U.S. for 12 years and has followed the law. The Department of Homeland Security said Oswaldo Pirela entered the country legally in 2014 and was granted permission to stay until 2018. He then stayed beyond that.
