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Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier lead early All-Star voting
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx standout Napheesa Collier lead the voting after the first fan returns for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.,The game will be contested on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Fever.,WNBA players...
Mariners reinstate Luke Raley, DFA Rowdy Tellez
The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder/outfielder Luke Raley from the 10-day injured list and designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment on Friday.,Raley, 30, last played with the Mariners on April 27 and went on the IL three days later with a right oblique strain. He batted .368 with a...
PWHL Seattle sign Mikyla Grant-Mentis to two-year deal
PWHL Seattle announced the signing of forward Mikyla Grant-Mentis to a two-year agreement through the 2026-27 season.,Grant-Mentis, 26, joins the expansion team after recording eight points in 30 games with the Montreal Victoire last season. She spent the inaugural PWHL season with Ottawa following ...
Charlie Woods wins playoff to reach U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
Charlie Woods qualified for his second straight U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with a clutch playoff win.,With his famous father, 15-time major winner Tiger Woods in attendance, the 16-year-old Woods held off two other golfers to claim the final qualifying spot Thursday at Eagle Trace Golf Club in...
Homecoming: Jonathan Toews joins Jets in NHL return
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL and joining his hometown Winnipeg Jets on a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.,The deal cannot become official until the start of free agency on July 1.,The former Chicago Blackhawks captain has been out of the league si...
Homecoming: Jonathan Toews joining Jets in NHL return
Three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews is returning to the NHL and joining his hometown Winnipeg Jets, the team announced Friday.,The former Chicago Blackhawks captain has been out of the league since February 2023 due to the lingering effects of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome...
Oregon lands top prep safety, nephew of Kobe Bryant
Oregon landed a commitment from five-star safety Jett Washington, a nephew of the late NBA great Kobe Bryant.,Washington ranks as the No. 2 safety and No. 18 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class by 247 Sports.,The 6-foot-5, 210-pound prospect posted five interceptions and 38 tackles as a juni...
Hall of Famer Vlade Divac breaks hip in motorcycle crash
Hall of Fame center Vlade Divac is recovering after emergency surgery to repair a fractured hip sustained in a motorcycle crash.,Doctors told The Associated Press that Divac, 57, was in stable condition following Thursday's accident near the Adriatic coast in Risan, Montenegro.,Divac played eight se...
Stars trade F Mason Marchment to Kraken for picks
The Dallas Stars traded veteran forward Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.,In exchange, the Stars received a fourth-round draft pick in 2025 and a third-round selection in 2026.,Marchment, 30, tied a career high with 22 goals and added 25 assists in 62 games for Dallas in 2024-...
Following heated stretch, Dodgers set sights on Nationals
After a successful, tension-filled run through a pair of opponents from their own division, the Los Angeles Dodgers will move out of what they considered a "gauntlet" of the schedule when they welcome the Washington Nationals on Friday night.,The Dodgers went 7-3 against the San Diego Padres and San...
Nick Kurtz, A's strive to continue heroics in clash vs. Guardians
Nick Kurtz's power display already has become the stuff of highlight reels for the Athletics just 37 games into his major-league career.,The 22-year-old has belted three game-winning homers in the last five games for the Athletics, who open a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Frid...
After heated series with rival, Padres reset at home vs. Royals
The San Diego Padres hopped on Interstate 5 late Thursday night and headed south toward home, happy to escape Los Angeles with a 5-3 win over the Dodgers that averted a series sweep. ,Whether they'll have their leadoff hitter and star right fielder in the lineup, or their manager in the dugout, Frid...
Astros aim to continue dominance of Angels
The visiting Houston Astros will look to continue their good fortune against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night when the teams open a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.,The Astros have won seven of their past nine games overall this season and 18 of their last 26 against the Angels since the b...
Reds look to turn tables against division foe in opener vs. Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds are feeling pretty good, having won four of five and nine of their past 12 games even with a loss in their most recent game.,But while the Reds are rolling, they now will have to overcome their struggles against National League Central rivals when they kick off a three-game serie...
Twins veteran Byron Buxton, Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski in spotlight
Minnesota's Byron Buxton is making a case to earn an All-Star selection for the second time in his career. ,The veteran outfielder will get another opportunity to improve his chances when the Twins play the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night to start a three-game series in Minneapolis. The contest wi...
Zack Wheeler, Phillies take aim at reeling Mets in series opener
This isn't September 2007 or September 2008 for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets.,But the surging Phillies and reeling Mets are in familiar historical positions on Friday as the National League East rivals open a three-game series in Philadelphia.,Ace right-hander Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76 ...
Blue Jays bid to put 'best foot forward' in opener vs. White Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays are beginning to chirp about chasing first place in the American League East.,The next step in that pursuit will come Friday night when they open a three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.,The Blue Jays stumbled with a 9-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Th...
Braves continue march through division with visit to Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have every reason to smile after beginning an extended stretch against National League East foes with a resounding three-game series sweep.,Winner of six of their past seven games overall, the Braves will bid to continue their recent good fortune on Friday night when they send rig...
Rays seek offensive consistency in series vs. Tigers
Coming off a long, action-filled day of baseball, the major-league-leading Detroit Tigers visit the Tampa Bay Rays for the opener of a three-game set on Friday.,Detroit split a doubleheader with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. After earning a 9-2 victory in Game 1 following a 40-minute ...
Skid snapped, Yankees aim to continue upturn vs. O's
For about a week, the New York Yankees presented a tone of calm inside their quiet clubhouse as their woes at the plate persisted through a six-game losing streak.,After halting their struggles at the plate, the Yankees hope the worst is behind them and they can embark on another lengthy run of wins...