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Rapids sign F Darren Yapi to multi-year contract
May 2, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Rapids forward Darren Yapi (77) motions during the first half against the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The Colorado Rapids signed forward Darren Yapi to a multi-year contract as a U22 Initiative player on Tuesday.
The deal with the 21-year-old homegrown player runs through 2028-29 with a club option for 2029-30.
Yapi has three goals and two assists in 11 MLS matches (seven starts) this season, boosting his career totals to 13 goals and five assists in 102 regular-season matches (38 starts) since making his Rapids debut at age 16 in 2022.
“Darren has made a really positive start to the season and continues to grow into a more complete front line player for us,” head coach Matt Wells said. “He’s shown a top mentality to embrace our football, has made big steps in his physical development and is consistently impacting the game in attacking positions. He has the right level of ambition and we believe he has so much more growth to come, so we’re looking forward to continuing to work with him.”
A former Rapids Academy Player of the Year, Yapi also contributed 11 goals and three assists in 35 appearances with MLS Next Pro affiliate Rapids 2 from 2022-25.
“He has consistently shown his ability to impact games at the MLS level, and we believe he has the qualities to develop into a top attacker in this league and beyond,” team president Padraig Smith said. “This new contract reflects both his performances and the standards he has set for himself, and we’re excited to see him continue to build on that here in Colorado.”
–Field Level Media
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Minjee Lee among 6 LPGA players added to WTGL roster
Jun 22, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; Minjee Lee poses with the winner’s trophy following the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Six more LPGA Tour players committed to participating in the inaugural WTGL season on Tuesday, including three-time major winner Minjee Lee.
In addition to Lee, an 11-time winner on the LPGA Tour from Australia, the newly announced participants in the tech-infused indoor golf league are Danielle Kang, Megan Khang, Andrea Lee, Celine Boutier of France and Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland
Play is expected to begin later this year at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
WTGL has received 14 commitments from players, including five currently in the top 10 of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings: No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, No. 4 Charley Hull, No. 7 Lee, No. 9 Lydia Ko and No. 10 Lottie Woad.
“WTGL continues to build momentum as a global platform for LPGA stars and women’s team golf,” said Pete Jung, chief marketing officer of TMRW Sports. “With today’s brand reveal and 14 LPGA Tour players now committed — including major champions, Olympians and Solheim Cup players from around the world — this milestone underscores the excitement we’re seeing from players, team ownership groups and potential partners as we prepare for WTGL’s inaugural season.”
World No. 1 Nelly Korda has not committed to the league.
–Field Level Media
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MLB suspends Pirates RHP Chris Devenski, skipper Don Kelly
May 2, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Chris Devenski delivers the ball to the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Devenski received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
MLB also announced Pirates manager Don Kelly was handed a one-game suspension and a fine. He will serve that ban in Pittsburgh’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in Phoenix.
After reaching a settlement, Devenski’s suspension was reduced to two games, according to multiple reports. The reliever is also expected to begin his suspension on Tuesday.
Devenski, 35, threw at Stewart during the top of the seventh inning of the Pirates’ 17-7 home victory over the Reds.
Devenski has a 7.71 ERA without a decision in three relief appearances this season. He owns a 27-22 record with a 3.93 ERA in 319 career appearances (eight starts) with seven teams. He was an All-Star with the Houston Astros in 2017.
–Field Level Media
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Charge dropped against ex-Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed
Dec 21, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans L’Jarius Sneed (38) stands during the National Anthem against the Kansas City Chiefs during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images A charge has been dropped against free agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Dallas-area car dealership.
Attorney Michael J. Todd made the announcement about his client on Tuesday, and Sneed posted on social media that the “weight is finally off.”
Sneed originally was charged with aggravated assault in the alleged incident on Dec. 6, 2024. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor for failing to report a felony, punishable by a year in county jail or a fine up to $4,000.
The owner of a dealership in Carrollton, Texas, claims in a $1 million lawsuit that he was sitting in his vehicle when Sneed and another man drove in and shot at him. The lawsuit is still pending, according to ESPN.
The Tennessee Titans released Sneed in March, saving $11.4 million against the salary cap in 2026 and $16.4 million in 2027.
Sneed, 29, never provided the impact for which the Titans were looking after he helped the Kansas City Chiefs win consecutive Super Bowls in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
He played in just 12 games (all starts) over two seasons because of quadriceps injuries after he was acquired from the Chiefs in March 2024. He recorded 26 tackles and three pass breakups in seven games in 2025.
Sneed totaled 352 tackles, 10 interceptions and 6.5 sacks in 69 career games (66 starts) with the Chiefs and Titans. He was selected by Kansas City in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech.
–Field Level Media
Minjee Lee among 6 LPGA players added to WTGL roster
MLB suspends Pirates RHP Chris Devenski, skipper Don Kelly
