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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 3 RBIs steer Jays past Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.,Guerrero's two-run single in a four-run sixth inning gave Toronto the lead as the Blue Jays won for the fourth time in five games.,Brendo...
Reports: Hawks, Nickeil Alexander-Walker agree to $62M deal
The Atlanta Hawks plan to acquire shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple reports said Monday.,Alexander-Walker will receive a new four-year, $62 million contract that features a player option and a trade kicker, according to ESPN.,The de...
Reports: Brook Lopez agrees to two-year deal with Clippers
Veteran big man Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Lopez, 37, is a veteran of 17 seasons with the last seven coming for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was a member of the Bucks' team that won the 2021 NBA Finals.,Lo...
LIV Golf planning 9 international, 5 U.S. events in 2026
LIV Golf is planning a 14-event schedule in 2026 that includes nine international destinations and five in the United States.,While the dates and times are subject to change, the cities and countries are "100 percent" locked in, according to a schedule shared with league personnel and team general m...
Astros, Rockies feeling proud for different reasons entering series
The Colorado Rockies had a banner June compared to the first two months of their season, but it wasn't as good as Houston's.,The Astros finished 19-7 in June and surged to the top of the American League West heading into a three-game series at Colorado. Colton Gordon (3-1, 3.98 ERA) will be on the m...
Report: Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets on 4-year, $53M deal
Nine-year NBA veteran Dorian Finney-Smith will sign a four-year contract with the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports on Monday.,The deal is reported to be valued at $53 million for the defensive standout.,It is the Rockets' second acquisition of the offseason following a blockbuster trad...
Zack Wheeler fans 10 as Phillies shut out Padres
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 over eight effective innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies posted a 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.,Wheeler (8-3) allowed six hits without a walk before Tanner Banks pitched the ninth. Nick Castellanos homered and J.T. Realmuto had two hits for the Phillie...
Orioles' Zach Eflin returns to IL; Brandon Young recalled
For the second time this season, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin has been placed on the injured list.,The Orioles recalled right-hander Brandon Young, and, according to reports, he will start Tuesday's game at Texas. The scheduled starter, Charlie Morton, has been pushed back to Friday...
Report: D Evan Bouchard signs four-year deal with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Evan Bouchard, locking up one of the league's most versatile defensemen for four years, multiple reports said Monday.,TSN reported the contact extension is valued at $42 million.,Bouchard, 25, debuted with the Oilers in 2018-19, but has become a mainstay over the p...
Reports: Nuggets sending Michael Porter Jr. to Nets for Cam Johnson
The Denver Nuggets are trading forward Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 unprotected first-round draft choice to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Cam Johnson, according to multiple outlets on Monday night.,Porter has spent all six of his NBA campaigns with the Nuggets and averaged 18.2 points and 7.0 rebou...
Reports: D’Angelo Russell gets two-year deal with Mavericks
Free agent point guard D'Angelo Russell is joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year deal worth $13 million, ESPN reported Monday.,Russell joins a Mavs team in win-now mode following the midseason Luka Doncic trade, with a core of Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, Dereck L...
'F1: The Movie' races to $140M opening weekend
"F1: The Movie" raced to the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend, earning more than $140 million globally.,That includes $55.6 million in the United States, with $25 million of that coming on the movie's opening day Friday, according to The Numbers.,The movie, which stars Brad Pitt and...
Cubs' Matthew Boyd faces his old team as Guardians visit
In 2024, Matthew Boyd revived his career as a member of the Cleveland Guardians. He's managed to build on that comeback this season with the Chicago Cubs.,Amid a stretch of five quality starts in six outings, the left-hander tries to extend the offensive struggles of his former team when the Cubs op...
Braves turn to Didier Fuentes again to begin series vs. Angels
The Atlanta Braves will send young Didier Fuentes to the mound for his third career start on Tuesday when they continue a nine-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels lost two of three games in their weekend series against Washington but have won five of their last eight. The Brave...
Mets licking their wounds as Brewers come to town
The New York Mets have returned home from a disastrous trip to Pittsburgh over the weekend. However, waiting for them on Tuesday will be a Milwaukee Brewers team that is one game back in the National League wild-card standings.,The Mets have lost 13 of their last 16, but the last three may be the mo...
Tigers put best record in AL on the line at Nationals
The Detroit Tigers open a six-game road trip with a series at the Washington Nationals that begins Tuesday night.,Detroit, tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in baseball (53-32), has won three of four after taking the rubber game of their series against the Minnesota Twins on Sund...
Report: Jaren Jackson Jr. to receive $240M deal from Grizzlies
Two-time All-Star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the verge of agreeing to a five-year, $240 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported on Monday.,The final season of the deal in 2029-30 is a player option, according to the report.,Memphis also agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million deal ...
Red-hot Marlins return home to face Twins
The Miami Marlins are shockingly the hottest team in the majors over the past week as they start a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins.,Miami has won seven straight games, including a 6-0 road record during that span. In fact, the Marlins have won a franchise-record nine straig...
Reports: Cup champ Panthers extend Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad
The Florida Panthers are getting the band back together after their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship -- and that means extending one familiar face and one newer one.,Forward Brad Marchand is signing a six-year, $30 million contract to stay in Florida, while defenseman Aaron Ekblad will in...
Brit Katie Boulter upsets Paula Badosa in first round of Wimbledon
British fan favorite Katie Boulter dished out 27 winners while producing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory over No. 9 seed Paula Badosa of Spain in a Wimbledon first-round match at the All England Club in London.,Boulter saved 4 of 7 break points and held a 6-5 edge in aces while playing on Centre Court. It i...