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Yankees hold off late rally by Tigers
Ben Rice hit a two-run homer, Max Fried struck out 11 and the New York Yankees salvaged the finale of a three-game series by holding off the host Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Wednesday afternoon.,Fried (2-0) allowed five hits and didn't issue a walk in seven dominant innings. Mark Leiter Jr. recorded his...
Jordan Spieth still 'playing catch up' after wrist surgery
Jordan Spieth is eager to get himself back in contention with the best players in the world but admits he still has a ways to go in his return from wrist surgery as he prepares for this week's Masters Tournament.,"I set a goal that I was open about at Pebble Beach, which was to try and have a chance...
Max Meyer, Marlins stifle Mets on 2-hit shutout
Max Meyer combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and Matt Mervis hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs Wednesday afternoon as the visiting Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets, 5-0.,Meyer (1-1) pitched 5 1/3 hitless innings before allowing a single to Francisco Lindor. He tied a career hi...
Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells discharged from hospital
Memphis Grizzlies rookie forward Jaylen Wells has been discharged from a Charlotte-area hospital after being stretchered off the floor following a hard fall in Tuesday night's game, his agent told ESPN on Wednesday. ,Wells also suffered a broken wrist that will end his season, postseason included. ,...
White Sox OF Andrew Benintendi (adductor strain) heads to IL
The slumping Chicago White Sox now will have to make do without one of their best hitters as outfielder Andrew Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 7, Wednesday with a left adductor strain.,The 30-year-old Benintendi was removed from Sunday's game in the fifth innin...
Judge: Jaden Rashada's lawsuit vs. Florida coach Billy Napier can proceed
Former Florida recruit Jaden Rashada's lawsuit against Gators football coach Billy Napier and a prominent booster over a $13.85 million name, image and likeness (NIL) deal that went awry can continue to discovery, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.,Though three of the counts were dismissed in the 40-pag...
Jags: Trevor Lawrence to be limited in spring, ready for Week 1
The Jacksonville Jaguars said Wednesday that quarterback Trevor Lawrence will be on a "pitch count" during spring activities but is expected to be ready by Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. ,Lawrence continues to rehab from AC joint surgery in December, an injury that cut short his 2024 season. ,La...
JT Toppin spurns draft, announces return to Texas Tech
Big 12 Player of the Year JT Toppin announced Wednesday that he's returning to Texas Tech for his junior season. ,He made the announcement with two words on Instagram: "I'm Back.",<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin, the Big 12 Player ...
Hawks looking to get defensive against Nets
Piling up points is not necessarily the problem for the Atlanta Hawks. Stopping their opponents is another story.,While the Hawks are securely into one of the four play-in spots in the Eastern Conference, they would like to show some kind of improvement on the defensive end when they visit the Brook...
LeBron James enters Barbie's world with new doll
Watch out, Ken. LeBron James is moving into the Barbie universe as Mattel prepares to launch a new doll in the likeness of the NBA great.,James was chosen as the brand's first "Kenbassador" due to his "positive impact on culture, style and community" for the last two decades, the company said Wednes...
Knicks visit slumping Pistons, look to clinch No. 3 seed
The New York Knicks visit Detroit on Thursday to face the Pistons. Chances are, the Knicks will be making a return trip very soon.,The two Eastern Conference teams likely are to face each other in the first round of the playoffs. ,The Knicks (50-29) currently hold the third seed by two games over In...
Chicken little: Yankees' Cody Bellinger bids goodbye to wings, hello to lineup
New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has sworn off chicken wings for five years following his recent bout with food poisoning.,Bellinger announced his decision Wednesday, two days after he consumed some room-service chicken wings at the Yankees' team hotel in Detroit while he watched the NCAA ...
Mariners lose 2B Ryan Bliss to torn biceps
Seattle Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left biceps tear.,Bliss, 25, is batting .200 with one homer, three RBIs and two stolen bases in 11 games this season. Bliss has not committed any errors in the field and leads all American League second bas...
NHL, Wild mourn passing of Ray Shero
Minnesota Wild senior adviser Ray Shero, who won a Stanley Cup as a general manager, has died at the age of 62. ,The NHL announced Shero's passing. No additional details were provided. ,Shero was the son of Hall of Fame coach Fred Shero. ,"Ray Shero's smile and personality lit up every room he walke...
Rangers put OF Wyatt Langford (oblique) on injured list
The Texas Rangers will be without leading slugger Wyatt Langford for a while after placing the outfielder on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a right oblique strain.,He exited Tuesday's 10-6 road loss to the Chicago Cubs after batting in the seventh inning. He finished 2-for-4 with a double ...
Orioles place RHP Zach Eflin on 15-day IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a low-grade right lat strain. ,The move is retroactive to Tuesday, one day after Eflin exited his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks after six innings with what was described as shoulder fatigue.,Eflin...
Masters chairman: No plans to create LIV exemption
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley says there are no immediate plans to create an exemption for LIV Golf members for the Masters.,Ridley touched on that topic Wednesday and also praised the "spirit of our entire Augusta National family" for the recovery efforts since Hurricane Helene da...
5-star G Brayden Burries commits to Arizona
Five-star combo guard Brayden Burries, the 11th-best prospect in the Class of 2025, committed to Arizona on Wednesday. ,The 6-foot-4 player out of Roosevelt High School in San Bernardino, Calif., chose the Wildcats over Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Southern Cal among 31 offers. ,Burries gives Ariz...
FSU’s Jamir Watkins enters portal with ‘no contact’ tag
Florida State leading scorer Jamir Watkins entered the transfer portal on Wednesday with a 'do not contact' tag, multiple outlets reported. ,A 6-foot-7 forward, Watkins led the Seminoles in scoring at 18.4 points per game. He also recorded 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 32 starts for Florida State ...
Alejandro Tabilo stuns Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo
Alejandro Tabilo improved to 2-0 against Novak Djokovic with a stunning 6-3, 6-4 second-round win Wednesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco.,The 27-year-old Chilean previously defeated the 24-time Grand Slam winner in straight sets last May in Rome, also on a clay court.,In Wednesday's 88...