Atlanta Falcons trade wide receiver Julio Jones to Tennessee Titans

 The Atlanta Falcons traded star wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Titans agreed to send a 2022 second-round draft pick and a 2023 fourth-rounder to the Falcons in exchange for Jones. Atlanta also sent a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Titans in the deal.Titans general manager Jon Robinson told reporters Sunday: “Excited to add Julio …

Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden ruled out for Game 2 vs. Bucks due to hamstring injury

Brooklyn Nets’ James Harden was ruled out for Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday because of a right hamstring injury. In a statement released Sunday, the Nets said Harden was diagnosed with right hamstring tightness. The expectation is for the team to monitor how his hamstring responds to treatment over the next few days. Game 2 …

Chicago White Sox OF Andrew Vaughn placed on injured list due to COVID-19 protocols

The Chicago White Sox have placed rookie outfielder Andrew Vaughn on the injured list before Thursday’s series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers in compliance with the league’s COVID-19 protocols.  The White Sox have recalled infielder/outfielder Gavin Sheets from Triple-A Charlotte. White Sox vice president/general manager Rick Hahn said in a news release:  “Andrew is …

No. 1 seed Ash Barty withdraws from French Open due to hip injury

No. 1 seed Ash Barty withdrew from her second-round match at the French Open on Thursday because of a left hip injury that had flared up during training. Barty trailed 1-6, 2-2 when she signaled that she couldn’t continue against Magda Linette on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 25-year-old Barty began the match with her left …

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg placed on IL for 10-days with neck injury

The Washington Nationals have placed star pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck injury, said to be a strain. The IL designation comes after Strasburg underwent an MRI.  Strasburg started Tuesday’s 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves but threw only 30 pitches before exiting in the second inning. Following the Nationals’ 2019 World Series …

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg placed on 10-day IL with neck injury

The Washington Nationals have placed star pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck injury, said to be a strain. The IL designation comes after Strasburg underwent an MRI.  Strasburg started Tuesday’s 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves but threw only 30 pitches before exiting in the second inning. Following the Nationals’ 2019 World Series …

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg placed on 10-day IL with neck injury

The Washington Nationals have placed star pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day injured list with a neck injury, said to be a strain. The IL designation comes after Strasburg underwent an MRI.  Strasburg started Tuesday’s 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves but threw only 30 pitches before exiting in the second inning. Following the Nationals’ 2019 World Series …

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski to retire after 2021-22 season

Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski plans to retire after the 2021-22 season, ending one of the successful tenures in sports history. Former Blue Devils player and current associate head coach Jon Scheyer is expected to be named the next coach. Krzyzewski, 74, started his tenure as a coach in 1975 at Army. His 1,170 …

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic advance at French Open 2021

The top men’s and women’s contenders including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty all advanced after first-round play at the 2021 French Open on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Nadal defeated Alexei Popyrin in straight-sets, looking to win at Roland Garros for the fifth straight year.  Djokovic easily won against Tennys Sandgren 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in …

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic advance at French Open 2021

The top men’s and women’s contenders including Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty all advanced after first-round play at the 2021 French Open on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Nadal defeated Alexei Popyrin in straight-sets, looking to win at Roland Garros for the fifth straight year.  Djokovic easily won against Tennys Sandgren 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in …