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Tigers place Flaherty on 15-day IL

The Detroit Tigers placed starter Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation, elevating Ty Madden from Triple-A to bolster the bullpen as the team contends in a tight season. Madden's call-up comes as Flaherty has struggled recently, and the Tigers face a front-end rotation shortfall ahead of the trade deadline.

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MLBPA Proposes Expanded Draft Eligibility, June Return

Baseball players want to expand amateur-draft eligibility while keeping 20 rounds and moving the draft to June, including college sophomores alongside upperclassmen and high school seniors, and to boost signing bonuses and flexibility in trades amid looming CBA talks. MLB counterproposals would eliminate high school and junior college eligibility, reduce the draft to 12 rounds by 2027, and pursue broader arena rules such as a potential salary cap, signaling a coming labor confrontation in the CBA negotiations.

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Marino Signs Eight-Year Extension Through 2035

Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino signed an eight-year extension worth $54 million, averaging $6.75 million per season, tying him to the franchise through the 2034-35 season. The 29-year-old blueliner, who posted career highs last season and helped Utah reach the playoffs, is described as a foundational piece, with reports noting no-move and no-trade considerations built into the deal.

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Huitema ACL Tear sidelines CanWNT forward for season

Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema of the Chicago Stars has a torn ACL in her left knee, ending her 2026 NWSL season and prompting surgery with an estimated six to 12 months of recovery. The injury sidelines a key attacker for Canada ahead of major qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, while the team and fans express support for her return.

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Asian Tour Forms Alliance with PGA and DP World

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour have unveiled a multi-year partnership through 2029 to co-sanction events and create pathways for Asian Tour members to reach the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, expanding opportunities and strengthening the global golf ecosystem. The move signals a shift away from LIV Golf amid Saudi funding changes and underscores efforts to secure diversified, international pathways for players.

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Mariners rout Reds 8-0 on Raleigh grand slam

The Seattle Mariners crushed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 behind Cal Raleigh’s sixth career grand slam and a six-inning, three-hit performance from George Kirby, who combined with relievers on a shutout. The win moved Seattle back into first place in the AL West, though star outfielder Julio Rodríguez left with a hamstring injury late in the game as Robles and others supplied key offense.

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Canada Finishes 14th in World Cup Standings

Canada achieved its best-ever World Cup finish by placing 14th and reaching the knockout stage, highlighted by historic firsts and a stoppage-time win that underscored a remarkable run. In the FIFA rankings, Canada remained at No. 30 while Spain reclaimed No. 1, with notable moves including Mexico into the top 10 and the USA at 12th.

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Orioles Rutschman IL; Red Sox Series

Baltimore placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, prompting a roster move that promoted Chadwick Tromp and designated Rudy Martin Jr. as the Orioles navigate a playoff push while Samuel Basallo deals with a shoulder issue, leaving Sam Huff to start catching in the meantime.

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Canada Names World Junior Coaching Staff for 2027

Canada has named its full coaching staff for the 2027 World Junior Championship, with head coach Misha Donskov supported by assistants Drew Bannister, Brad Lauer, Jim Hulton and Ryan Getzlaf, plus Dan De Palma as goaltending coach and Adam Filmon as video coach, as the team prepares for a tournament set to be held in Edmonton and Red Deer from December 26 to January 5. The announcement follows Canada’s bronze-medal finish at the 2026 World Juniors and marks Getzlaf’s international coaching debut alongside a group of established CHL coaches as the program eyes top honors on the world junior stage.

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