Chase Burns is being framed as an emerging MLB ace for Cincinnati, with Yahoo Sports noting both his $105 million contract and the reality that setbacks remain part of the development curve.
CONMEBOL said Jorge Horacio Messi, father of Lionel Messi, died Friday night at age 68 after a long illness. The federation publicly expressed condolences on Saturday.
Brad Baker is pursuing a seventh Zanesville District Golf Association Senior Amateur title, with play set to resume Aug. 9 at Zanesville Country Club. Dave Allen and Mike Seekatz remain close enough to keep the title race active.
New Mexico completed its first three practices of fall camp under second-year head coach Jason Eck. Early observations from Yahoo Sports pointed to promise among young receivers, while leaving bigger depth-chart conclusions unresolved.
Buffalo held its first practice inside its new $2.1 billion stadium, giving first-year coach Joe Brady a first look at the team’s game-day environment. The night also included a brief family moment as Brady walked the sideline with his young son before practice.
Spanish teen Rafael Jodar beat eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-3 at the ATP Montreal Masters to reach the quarterfinals. Luciano Darderi also advanced after a three-set win over Nuno Borges.
