LIV Tour finds money to continue league

August 5, 2026

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil announced an agreement Wednesday with a lead investor that would allow the rival league to forge ahead without the backing of Saudi funding while making players major equity holders. “So many of them came because this was a good opportunity for them to make some money, and this second bite at the apple is equity instead of cash,” O’Neil said. O’Neil was short on details, starting with the identity of the investor and how much money was involved. He said the lead investor “has signed a term sheet approved by our board, which will carry and fund LIV ...

Offense lacking for Pirates

August 4, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night. Henderson (6-1), whose only loss was in early May, allowed four hits, ...

Pirates’ bullpen gets boost with Luke Weaver, three more pitchers

August 3, 2026

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring a handful of relievers, most notably veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, ...

Pittsburgh Pirates continue to beat Milwaukee Brewers

August 3, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Pittsburgh has won six of seven games against the NL Central-leading Brewers this ...

Red Sox, Phils go big on MLB trade day

August 3, 2026

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. The pair of aggressive moves ...

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart preparing for more wins

August 3, 2026

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — After taking part in John Harbaugh’s first training camp practice with the New York Giants last week, Jaxson Dart did not want to make too many premature judgements about the veteran coach’s demeanor, which he expects to evolve with time. One thing the ...