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Streaking Diamondbacks look to stay hot in visit to Blue Jays
The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build on a successful homestand on Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to open their nine-game road trip. ,Only an 8-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday prevented the Diamondbacks from sweeping their six-game homestand. ,"I'm not going to let that...
Cubs look to extend NL Central lead over Brewers
Both National League Central rivals know that mid-June is far too early to call the division, but the first-place Chicago Cubs and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers also know that the upcoming three-game set could go a long way in determining the winner at season's end.,Chicago enters the series opener...
Facing elimination, Oilers undecided on Game 6 goaltender
Before the Edmonton Oilers face potential elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, head coach Kris Knoblauch wants more time to decide on a starting goaltender.,"Ultimately, it's who we feel is in the best position to win us a game. It about who's looking really good at that ...
Traditional NL East rivals Mets, Braves finally meet Tuesday
The New York Mets could do more damage to the Atlanta Braves' fleeting playoff hopes when the National League East rivals meet on Tuesday for the first time this season to start a three-game set in Atlanta.,New York boasts the best record in the National League and seeks its first division title sin...
Cardinals in search of rebound series as they visit White Sox
After posting a 4-8 record over an 11-day stretch, the St. Louis Cardinals more than welcomed their Monday off in Chicago ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the host White Sox.,St. Louis hopes 24 hours were enough recovery time to stage a rebound and avoid falling farther behind in the Nationa...
Astros shuffle rotation, ride momentum into series opener vs. A's
The Houston Astros are a season-best 11 games over .500 after stringing together five straight victories but an unexpected rotation shakeup on Monday presents a new challenge.,Right-hander Lance McCullers (1-2, 4.91 ERA) was placed on the injury list with a sprained right foot, sparing the Athletics...
Report: Penguins star Evgeni Malkin likely done after next season
The upcoming NHL season could reportedly be the last for Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin.,The Russian center has repeatedly stated he doesn't want to play anywhere but in Pittsburgh, where he's played his entire 19-year career.,However, the Penguins are not expected to offer Malkin another co...
Sky return home against skidding Mystics
On the heels of Angel Reese's historic performance and facing a struggling opponent, the Chicago Sky face a prime opportunity to begin a positive run. ,Looking to post back-to-back victories for just the second time this season, the Sky (3-7) also can hand the Washington Mystics a fifth consecutive ...
U.S. Open champ JJ Spaun rises to No. 8 in World Golf Rankings
U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun jumped to No. 8 in the Official World Golf Rankings released Monday, a meteoric rise from 109th to begin the season.,Spaun began last week ranked 28th in the OWGR before he scored a two-stroke victory over Robert MacIntyre of Scotland with consecutive birdies in his final...
With Caitlin Clark back, Fever look to build momentum vs. Sun
The Indiana Fever survived Caitlin Clark's absence.,After handing the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty their first loss of the season, 102-88, on Saturday in Indianapolis in Clark's return from a five-game absence due to a left quad injury, the Fever (5-5) will try to build more momentum whe...
Oilers facing must-win situation on Florida's home ice in Game 6
The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall again.,They'll need to win Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla., to avoid watching the Florida Panthers celebrate a championship on their home ice for a second consecutive year.,Edmonton was in an even more perilous s...
Yankees reinstating slugger Giancarlo Stanton
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is expected to make his season debut Monday night after beginning the season on the injured list.,The club is expected to reinstate Stanton from the 60-day IL ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. With a vacancy on the 40-man roster, the Ya...
Rockies DFA infielder Keston Hiura
The Colorado Rockies designated first baseman Keston Hiura for assignment following Sunday's game.,In a corresponding move, the club recalled first baseman Michael Toglia from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday. The Rockies did not make a move to replace Hiura on the 40-man roster.,Hiura, 28, was battin...
Reds look to stay hot against scuffling Twins
The Cincinnati Reds believe they are starting to play to their potential.,Following a successful road trip through Cleveland and Detroit, the Reds return home Tuesday to host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series.,The Reds have won seven of nine, including consecutive series wins ...
Three Americans in ATP top 10 for first time since '06
Ben Shelton ranked a career-high 10th in the ATP Tour world rankings released Monday, giving the United States three men in the top 10 for the first time in nearly two decades.,Shelton joined No. 4 Taylor Fritz and No. 8 Tommy Paul to mark the first top-10 American trio since Andy Roddick (No. 4), J...
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki not guaranteed to return this season
The Los Angeles Dodgers paused right-hander Roki Sasaki's rehab program and indicated the rookie may not return this season.,Sasaki, 23, landed on the 15-day injured list on May 13 with an impingement in his right shoulder.,He went 1-1 with a 4.72 ERA in eight starts before the injury, fanning 24 ba...
Liberty, Dream face off with chance to advance in Commissioner's Cup
The New York Liberty suffered their first loss of the season Saturday but have no time to fret with the Atlanta Dream in town for a key game Tuesday in the Commissioner's Cup series.,The Dream, Liberty and Indiana Fever are all 3-1 in the Cup standings with one game to play in the event. Atlanta and...
Nats' Paul DeJong, out since April HBP, begins rehab stint
Washington Nationals infielder Paul DeJong, sidelined since being struck in the face by a pitch on April 15, will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday, MLB Network reported Monday.,DeJong, 31, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose on April 16.,The previous...
Tigers move on from sloppy loss as Pirates visit
The Detroit Tigers have only two three-game losing streaks this season. They'll try to avoid a third one when they host Pittsburgh on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,Detroit got a much-needed day off Monday after losing the last two games of a three-game series against Cincinnati by a ...
Cal AD Jim Knowlton announces retirement
Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton announced his retirement on Monday after seven years at Berkeley.,Knowlton will stay on through July 1. Deputy athletic directors Jay Larson and Jenny Simon-O'Neill have been appointed co-directors for Golden Bears athletics.,Under Knowlton's leadership, Cal captur...