Cavs’ Garland, Strus making strides after surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their season with two starters — All-Star point guard Darius Garland and swingman Max Strus — recovering from offseason left foot surgeries and likely to miss time when the regular season begins on Oct. 22.

Cavs' Garland, Strus making strides after surgery

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into their season with two starters — All-Star point guard Darius Garland and swingman Max Strus — recovering from offseason left foot surgeries and likely to miss time when the regular season begins on Oct. 22. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Cavs' Garland, Strus making strides after surgery

Chris Paul buys stake in NWSL club Angel City

LA Clippers forward Chris Paul is one of four new minority investors in the NWSL’s Angel City FC, the team announced on Monday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Chris Paul buys stake in NWSL club Angel City

O's Mansolino up for permanent manager role

Interim Baltimore Orioles manager Tony Mansolino will be considered, among other candidates, for the permanent job. Mansolino took over as manager when Brandon Hyde was fired May 17. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} O's Mansolino up for permanent manager role

Freeman praises QB Carr's 'rare' early success

CJ Carr barely won the offseason competition to become Notre Dame’s starting quarterback, but the second-year player has fully capitalized on his opportunity, and coach Marcus Freeman is taking notice. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Freeman praises QB Carr's 'rare' early success

SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons

The San Francisco Giants have fired three-time manager of the year Bob Melvin after the Giants finished 81-81 this season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons

MLB attendance up, but weather affects average

Major League Baseball’s overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather postponements. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB attendance up, but weather affects average