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Phillies ace Zack Wheeler needs additional surgery, is out for the rest of the season PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheelers season is over.

The Phillies say Wheeler has been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery thats expected to sideline him for six to eight months.

That could threaten his availability for the start of the 2026 season.

The 35-year-old right-hander, who leads the National League with 195 strikeouts and was considered a Cy Young candidate, had surgery Monday to remove a blood clot from his upper right arm.

While the loss is a blow to Philadelphias World Series hopes, team officials remain optimistic about their pitching depth and Wheelers eventual return.

Rocco Becht stars as No.

22 Iowa State beats No.

17 Kansas State 24-21 in Ireland DUBLIN (AP) Rocco Becht passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, helping No.

22 Iowa State beat No.

17 Kansas State 24-21 in the Aer Lingus Classic.

Becht was 14 for 28 for 183 yards.

He found Dominic Overby for a 23-yard TD in the first quarter and passed to Brett Eskildsen for a 24-yard score in the third.

With 2:26 to go, Iowa State went for it on fourth-and-3 at the Kansas State 16-yard line.

Becht found Carson Hansen for 15 yards and iced the game.

Venus Williams' age gets attention at the US Open but players think her icon status matters more NEW YORK (AP) Venus Williams is back at the U.S.

Open to play a Grand Slam singles match for the first time in two years.

There will be those who focus on her age, because at 45, she is the oldest player to compete in singles in New York since 1981.

But when the tournament begins Sunday, there are plenty of other entrants and fans who are eager to see Williams return to action because they consider her iconic.

She and her younger sister Serena transcended their sport and became important for more than just all of the trophies they won and their time at No.

1 in the rankings.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history with 100 goals for four clubs, but Al-Nassr loses Saudi Super Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs, though Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli in a penalty shootout in the Saudi Super Cup final.

The first half strike Saturday at Hong Kong Stadium took the 40-year-old to his century for the Saudi Arabian club.

The game ended 2-2 and was settled 5-3 in a penalty shootout victory for Al-Ahli.

Ronaldo's tally adds to his 450 goals for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United and 101 for Juventus.

Ronaldo, who has yet to win a major trophy in Saudi Arabia, is also the leading international goalscorer with 138 goals for Portugal.

Nevada to face Taiwan in the Little League World Series final SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.

(AP) Garrett Gallegos homered and pitched five innings to help Nevada beat Connecticut 8-2 in their Little League World Series semifinal, setting up a title game against Taiwan.

The Las Vegas team is looking for Nevadas first title, and Taiwan is going for its first since 1996 and No.

18 overall.

It lost the title game last year to Florida.

The teams play Sunday for the championship.

Taiwan beat Aruba 1-0 in the international semifinal.

Garrett Crochet fans 11 and Trevor Story homers as Red Sox beat Yankees for 8th straight time, 12-1 NEW YORK (AP) Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in seven innings, Trevor Story homered and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 12-1.

Boston defeated New York for the eighth straight time after losing the first meeting between the rivals on June 6.

The Red Sox, second in the NL East to Toronto, moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Yankees in the division.

Boston and New York are both in position for wild-card playoff spots.

Crochet took over the major league lead in both innings and strikeouts.

The left-hander allowed five hits, including Giancarlo Stantons 16th homer.

It's Week 0 in college football.

Here are the games and why some teams get an early start College football fans are getting an early taste of the season with Week 0 games.

Saturday's lineup includes a notable matchup between No.

17 Kansas State and No.

22 Iowa State in Ireland, as well as Stanford facing Hawaii.

Week 1 usually starts before Labor Day, but exceptions are made for some teams to kick off early.

One exception is for schools that are scheduled to play in Hawaii during the regular season.

Another allows exceptions for international games such as the one being played in Dublin.

Mariners OF Victor Robles activated from 60-day IL, eligible to play while appealing suspension SEATTLE (AP) Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles has been activated from 60-day injured list, and he is eligible to play while he appeals a 10-game suspension.

The 28-year-old Robles dislocated his left shoulder while making a leaping catch during a 5-4 loss at San Francisco on April 6.

He is in the starting lineup in right field for Seattles game against the Athletics.

To make room for Robles on the active roster, Seattle designated utilityman Dylan Moore for assignment.

Robles was suspended and fined by Major League Baseball for throwing his bat at a pitcher during a rehab game in the minors.

NASCAR Xfinity Series points leader Connor Zilisch lands a Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.

(AP) Connor Zilisch, a 19-year-old driver with seven victories in NASCAR's Xfinity Series this season, is moving up to the Cup Series in 2026.

Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks says Zilisch has signed a multiyear contract to drive full-time next year.

Zilisch will replace Daniel Suarez and join teammates Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen on the three-car team.

Zilisch has been a Trackhouse developmental driver since 2024 and leads the Xfinity Series points.

He has achieved success in various racing series, including winning the 2024 Rolex 24 and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Marks calls Zilisch a rare talent.

Tyrese Haliburton hosts youth basketball camp as recovery from Achilles tendon injury continues WESTFIELD, Ind.

(AP) Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was back on the basketball court and back on his feet.

No, he wasnt running or shooting.

Its far too early for that just two months into his Achilles tendon rehab.

But it was progress.

And being at the Indiana Pacers Athletic Center in suburban Indianapolis, surrounded by 300-plus eager youth basketball campers, brought back Haliburtons million-dollar smile, too.

It might be the best medicine he'll get all year since team officials have ruled him for all of next season..

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