The Portland Timbers, who are threatening to climb into first place on the Western Conference table, know the situation heading into a midweek visit from the struggling Colorado Rapids on Wednesday.

DETROIT (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he loves his job, but he did not share details Tuesday of his talks regarding a new contract.

Two big questions for Stanford this college football season were answered not long after coach David Shaw arrived Down Under.

San Jose and Real Salt Lake stand at the cusp of making the playoff field in the MLS Western Conference heading into their match at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, on Wednesday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) The carnival finally hit town Tuesday, with Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. putting on a bit of a fashion show before promising to knock each other out in their highly anticipated boxing match.

Veteran catcher could be out for rest of regular season

NEW YORK (AP) Still hoping to rejoin the New York Mets this season, captain David Wright has started a rehab assignment with Class A St. Lucie.

Linebacker is recovering from off-season ankle surgery

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have put starting pitcher Alex Wood and rookie star Cody Bellinger on the 10-day disabled list.

The Miami Marlins got three homers in the sixth inning to pull away from the Phillies.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Pinch-hitter Ichiro Suzuki hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, Giancarlo Stanton added his major league-leading 46th homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 12-8 in the opener of a traditional doubleheader Tuesday.

CLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious trade talks with the Boston Celtics about swapping All-Star guard Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Ryan can serve as a tour guide when the Atlanta Falcons have their first practice at their new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday.

Lorenzo Insigne netted his 50th goal for Napoli on Tuesday as the in-demand forward helped his team book a place in the Champions League group stage by beating Nice.

The Seattle Storm are streaking toward the playoffs, while the Atlanta Dream are in danger of skidding their way out of the postseason.

NEW YORK (AP) Jeff Mathis has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a broken right hand, leaving the Arizona Diamondbacks without their top catcher as they make a playoff push.

CLEVELAND (AP) Plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt is being treated for concussion-like symptoms after being struck in the mask.

KEARNS, Utah (AP) Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski and two-time Olympic medalist Katherine Reutter-Adamek highlight the U.S. Short Track World Cup teams.

Everything is bigger is Texas, and the latest contest in the Texas Derby between the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas is no different -- except for the fact there will be even more on the line when the two Lone Star State rivals square off on Wednesday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders showed off a new wrinkle in their offense on the opening drive of their second preseason game.