Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler is out of the All-Star Game Tuesday, and a first-time selection will replace him. San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon has been named to his first All-Star team to replace Wheeler, Major League Baseball announced Friday afternoon.

Until David Peterson underwent hip surgery two offseasons ago, he was a useful but unremarkable Major League piece. Peterson’s league-adjusted 90 ERA+ through that point of his career suggested he was a below-average pitcher.

Former Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz is being called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The Reds traded Diaz to the Dodgers in May for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.

Relegated Carlisle United and Morecambe are at Woking and Boston at the start of the National League season, while promoted Truro go to Wealdstone.

The RISE Flag Football League is launching in Corpus Christi this fall, offering girls in grades 3-10 a chance to play in this rapidly growing sport. There is also a Co-ed division.

Hartlepool United are set to make the long trip to Yeovil on the opening day of the National League season on Saturday, August 9 after the fixtures were published.Pools began the 2024/25 campaign against the Glovers,

Yeovil Town Football Club has confirmed that they will not to enter this season’s National League Cup. The competition relaunched last season featuring 16 teams from the National League and 16 Under-21 teams playing in Premier League 2, with group stages and then knockout stages from the quarter-finals onwards.