The Miami Marlins designated power-hitting Jesús Aguilar for assignment on Friday, moving past the first baseman after falling out of contention for a spot in the playoffs.
Two-time US Open women’s doubles champions, Venus and Serena Williams, have received a wild card entry to compete together in this year’s tournament which begins Monday.
Boston Celtics veteran Danilo Gallinari, playing for Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game on Saturday, exited with an apparent knee injury in the second half against Georgia in Brescia, Italy.
Ryan Hilinski threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns to help Northwestern rally for a 31-28 victory over Nebraska — the Cornhuskers’ seventh straight defeat — in Saturday’s college football season opener in Ireland.
Former NBA player Terrence Williams has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit health care fraud and identity theft in connection with a multimillion-dollar scam against the basketball league’s health plan, authorities said.
Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari, 34, playing for Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifying game on Saturday, exited with a knee injury against Georgia in Brescia, Italy, and team captain Luigi Datome confirmed the veteran will undergo an MRI.