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No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Jessica Pegula move to third round at Italian Open
No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek needed just 52 minutes to advance to the third round at the Italian Open, topping home-country favorite Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday in Rome.,It was a dominant performance by Swiatek, who won 84 percent (16 of 19) of the points on her first serve, compared to ju...

Former Tigers, White Sox OF Chet Lemon dies at 70
Three-time All-Star center fielder Chet Lemon, who won a World Series with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, died Thursday at his home in Florida. He was 70.,"He was sleeping on his reclining sofa," his wife, Gigi Lemon, told the Detroit Free Press. "He just wasn't responsive.",Lemon had battled a rare blood...

Warriors' Stephen Curry doesn't have target date to return
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry doesn't have a timetable to return from the Grade 1 left hamstring strain he sustained in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.,"No, this is new, and from all that I'm learning about how quickly you can get bac...

Rangers recall INF/OF Ezequiel Duran
The Texas Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, one day after outfielder Kevin Pillar went on the injured list.,Duran, 25, did not have a hit in his first 15 plate appearances with the Rangers earlier this season before he was sent down after seven games. ...

Rookie seasoning prepared Caitlin Clark to lead Fever in 2025
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are perfectly fine with expectations.,"Me personally, I wouldn't want it any other way," Clark said Thursday. "That's just something you embrace. You just rise to the occasion.",Clark's debut WNBA season was a roller coaster. She was drafted two weeks after leadin...

LA28 to use two stadiums for Olympics opening ceremony
The 2028 Summer Olympics will merge the present with the past as Los Angeles will become the first host city to incorporate two major stadiums into the opening ceremony, LA28 organizers revealed Thursday.,Not only will the legendary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum become the first to play a part in th...

Ducks hire Joel Quenneville as head coach
The Anaheim Ducks hired three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville as their new head coach on Thursday.,Quenneville, 66, won three championships with the Chicago Blackhawks (2010, 2013 and 2015) and ranks No. 2 in NHL history with 969 wins for four teams over 25 seasons.,He resigned as coach of ...

Sounders sign F Osaze De Rosario
The Seattle Sounders signed forward Osaze De Rosario through 2025 on Thursday with club options for 2026 and 2027.,The 23-year-old Guyana international arrives from the Tacoma Defiance, where he leads MLS NEXT pro with eight goals through five matches. He also scored two goals in Tacoma's 2025 U.S. ...

Panthers place RB Jonathon Brooks on PUP list, out for 2025
The Carolina Panthers placed running back Jonathon Brooks on the physically unable to perform list Thursday because of the torn ACL he sustained late last season.,Brooks' move to the PUP list means he's out for the entire 2025 season.,Carolina's rushing attack last year was led by Chuba Hubbard.,Sig...

Panthers release pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney
The Carolina Panthers released veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday.,Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, turned 32 in February and carried a $13.8 million cap hit for 2025. ,The Panthers saved about $7.8 million by cutting the three-time Pro Bowl selection.,Clowney tallied 5.5...

Struggling Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday, just over one month into his sixth season with the team.,Bench coach Don Kelly was named as the manager of the Pirates, who sport a 12-26 record and reside in last place in the National League Central -- 10 games in back of the first-pl...

Leafs G Anthony Stolarz stays in Toronto as series shifts to Florida
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying behind in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday against the Panthers.,Toronto is up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after a 4-3 win on Wednesday against the defending Stanley Cup champions.,...

Reports: Panthers releasing pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney
The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, turned 32 in February and carries a $13.8 million cap hit in 2025. ,The Panthers can save about $7.8 million by cutting the three-time Pro Bowl...

Akron ineligible for postseason due to low Academic Progress Rate
Akron football hasn't played in a bowl game since 2017, and the Zips will enter the 2025 season knowing the postseason won't happen this year, either.,Akron failed to meet NCAA-imposed academic standards last season, falling below the organization's minimum Academic Progress Rate score of 930. Accor...

Texas approves Sean Miller's six-year, $32M contract
The University of Texas board of regents has approved the six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract for new men's basketball coach Sean Miller.,Miller, hired in March to lead the Longhorns, will earn an average of $5.3 million per season through the end of the 2030-31 campaign.,Miller, 56, also can ...

Reports: Ducks hiring Joel Quenneville as head coach
The Anaheim Ducks are hiring three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville as their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Quenneville, 66, won three championships with the Chicago Blackhawks (2010, 2013 and 2015) and ranks No. 2 in NHL history with 969 wins for four teams over 25 seas...

Jimmer Fredette appointed head of U.S. 3x3 men's basketball
Jimmer Fredette will lead the United States' men's 3x3 basketball team, responsible for identifying the coaching staff and players ahead of major international competitions, USA Basketball announced Thursday.,The former No. 1-ranked 3x3 player in the world, Fredette announced his retirement from bas...

Sue Bird to direct U.S. women's basketball national team
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird was named the first-ever managing director of the USA Basketball Women's National Team on Thursday.,Bird, 44, spent two decades with the national team and won 11 international medals, making her the most decorated athlete in FIBA history. A two-time national ...

Dynamo acquire Brazilian D Felipe Andrade on loan
The Houston Dynamo announced the signing of Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade prior to Wednesday night's Open Cup clash with Phoenix Rising.,Andrade, 22, arrived on loan from Brazil's Fluminense FC and promptly scored the Dynamo's first goal in the 17th minute of a 4-1 victory in Phoenix.,His loan r...

Soccer star Mallory Swanson, husband Dansby expecting first child
Chicago sports power couple Mallory and Dansby Swanson are expecting their first child.,Mallory Swanson is a forward for the Chicago Stars of the National Women's Soccer League and the U.S. Women's National Team; her husband is the All-Star shortstop for the Cubs.,They made the announcement on socia...